Showing posts with label Celebrations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celebrations. Show all posts

Monday, December 17, 2018

2018 Ornament Exchange




My dear sweet friend Stephanie
Hosted her first Ornament Exchange

When I heard she was doing this
I knew I wanted to participate
Everything Stephanie does
Is done with Excellence
And this was no different

I was excited to meet my new friend
Anne Marie of
Musings of a Vintage Junkie

I scoped out her blog and tried 
To choose items that were vintage in nature
And fit with my holiday color scheme

I think I succeeded but I forgot to take photos
Before I wrapped everything
So, here are a few I took
Once my package was wrapped and ready to sent




It was such a pleasure to receive my little package
I seldom receive 'happy mail' so this was fun

My new friend Abby is a talented crafter
I could tell when I opened the envelope


She cut this beautiful bird out of chimney flashing
So cute


And designed this treasured advent calendar
Each day has a wonderful scripture
Printed with sweet details 


The little bird hangs on ribbon


Love the hand crafted booklet


A very sweet and now treasured gift
I will always remember my first ornament exchange

Thank you Stephanie for Hosting
Thank you Anne Marie and Abby
For Participating and Being a Blessing


Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Happy 81st MOM



Hello Friends

I haven't blogged in such a long time
I almost forgot how to download, edit and upload photos

Hopefully, in the weeks ahead
I will blog more and fill you in
On where I've been and life in general

Today
I want to SAY
Happy 81st Birthday to my Mom


In the past 10+ years
This sweet lady
Has endured a
Whipple surgery
Broken Hip
Mini Stroke
Valley Fever
And something that has eaten a good bit
Of her skull away
Yet, we celebrate 81 years
With Great JOY

She has
4 Children
11 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren


We had a delightful Celebration at my home on Sunday
I'm sharing just a few of my favorite photos


Cousins and Braces


Cousins and 2nd Cousins


Laughter and Silliness


Which pretty much describes our lives


Why would this be a favorite photo?

It is a reminder of:
Family, food, fellowship
Joy, blessings and Happiness
And Celebration of a life well lived

Remember that messes
Are a Symbols of LIFE

Happy Birthday Mom