All the way from France and Elizabeth

A while ago, I won the most fabulous giveaway.

It was in honor of Elizabeth's 600th post.
600 posts - quite an accomplishment.

Elizabeth was one of my first blog friends way back
in the day.
In fact, her blog was one of the first that I put on my sidebar.

If you haven't visited her blog, you are missing out on something quite special.
She is kind, talented, has a wonderful heart, and is someone I call a friend.
I hope to meet her someday (don't worry dear Elizabeth, I'll give you advance warning-hehe)


Here is the collection of goodies that I received.
You know I love anything French.
The card shows the headdress of the local ladies.

The lavender sachet was made by Elizabeth
and smells heavenly.
I love the fabric and the verse on the bag.

Every time we went to France, I would buy a calender.
The kids knew we wouldn't leave until I found the right one.
This is one that I would have picked.
Perfect!

Shower mitts are a favorite.
Don't you think these are sweet with the little bird?
Love them.

Thank you so much Elizabeth.
Please give hubby another big hug from me.
I'm so glad I won!
Is that selfish?


The kids will be in town for another week.
WHOO HOO!

If I don't visit, I have a very good reason.
My priorities are in order.
Look at those precious faces (not mine, but I do look very happy).

Have a wonderful week!

Huge Hugs!

Multiplicity- The Life

Remember this movie?
A very funny movie and one I have been thinking about this week.

I know we all have moments we wish we could be
in 2 or 3 or more places at a time.
This was one of those weeks.
I am glad it is winding down.

You know how hubby doesn't like me to blab
"things" and I usually don't listen?
Well, I'm doing a small blab.
He was in the hospital but is home now and a bit better.
That is all she wrote- hehe.

Dorothy is scheduled for a C-section on August 30th.
Right now, "little" Andrea Jeanne is about 9.5 lbs.
Not so little.
The Doctor would like her to stay put a while longer.
He thinks she will be about 11 lbs at birth.
This is Dorothy's first c-section but all of the ladies
have been quite big at birth.
11 lbs, Holy moly!
I am so glad that items purchased have been for
a big girl.
It doesn't look like Jeff will be able to fly back to Ca. for her birth.
Big sigh.....

I also wanted to thank you for wishing mademoiselle Annika
a happy birthday.
This was the first one we couldn't spend with her.
Another big sigh.....

While I am not for cloning, I wouldn't mind being in
several places at one time.
I could get more work done, visit all the blog friends I am missing,
and maybe even post on a regular basis.

Well, it is what it is.

I miss visiting but will catch up eventually. Maybe.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Big hugs!

One of the best presents ever...

and I didn't even have to be a wedding crasher.

I thought about it for a second or two (O.k. maybe a day or two-sorry Phil)

You see, Dorothy's dad got married on Saturday and he flew

Dorothy and the girls in for the wedding.

They were to fly in early on Saturday and fly out early on Sunday morning.

No way to spend time with them.

This grandma was so SAD.

At the last minute, the return flight was changed to today

AND

Jeremiah and Victoria (Dorothy's brother and future SIL)

invited us over to spend Sunday with them.

SO, WE GOT TO SEE DOROTHY AND THE LADIES.

Many thanks to Jeremiah and Victoria- YOU ROCK!

Dorothy and her dad

Annika with Grandpa Ray (hubby)

There was a lot of dancing- Annika loves to twirl.
It was difficult to get a picture as that girl is on the move.

Precious Hailey.

She is a little crafter and made us a beautiful card

and an origami creation.

And Miss Jayde.

Looking way older than 10!

Dorothy's brother Tom took Jayde for a spin on his bike.

Definitely the highlight for her.

Her daddy has always loved motorcycles.

I have always held my breath.
Jayde takes after daddy in many ways.

We got to talk with Jeff and he wanted me to thank everyone

for their positive comments. He is doing well- Thank God!

So, this grandma is still over the moon.

What a wonderful gift and I didn't even have to crash

the wedding-hehe.


Big hugs from the happiest grandma on the planet

P.S. If you check out the sidebar, there is a updated photo of Dorothy
and Newbaby 2010.ver4.0 AKA Andrea Jeanne.
Sorry Dorothy but I said I needed an updated photo.
Love you!

Spring Fever?

Spring fever has arrived

but

not as I envisioned.

Right now, I wish I could be in 2 places at one time.

Here and California.

J.W. has had a difficult week with complications
from Type1 diabetes.

My little diva Annika has been in the ER twice with
a really high fever (106).
Why they didn't admit her is a mystery to me.
They really can't find a cause.
Now sweet Jayde is running the same high fever.
Poor Dorothy has her hands full.
I just pray that she and Hailey stay well.

The webcam has not been set up yet.
Too much running back and forth.
I swear, I could close my eyes and the car would
be able to get to my son's place on its own.

The other night when I was going through emails,
I had a nice surprise.
It could not have come at a better time (angel?).
I received an email from Jessica in Australia.
Someone had directed her to my website
and she did a post on it.

If you love antiques, fine furniture, and beautiful
interiors (you know you do), her website is a must visit.
Absolutely stunning pieces.
Thank you Jessica!

Creating things has been a source
of relaxation for me.
Years ago, I purchased old burlap bags.
At the time, I didn't know what I would do with them,
I just knew that they had my name on them.

I have made some embroidered burlap pillows
that I think turned out well.
Now I just have to finish them.

Well, this has been a long post for me.
I am off and running.
I need Scotty to beam me up-hehe.

Have a wonderful weekend.

I'm saving the best for last

I can't believe it has been 3 weeks since my last post.
That was some blog vacation.

Seriously though, we have had some health "issues"
around here but nothing that can't be beaten.
I've always believed that things that are not so pleasant,
have come to pass and not to stay.
Kind of like the flowers that are blooming in my pots.

I love carnations.
They just bloom where they are planted...every season.

I have had the opportunity to add some embroidered pillows
and some burlap (from my old stash of sacks) pillows
to my little shop.

I love how they turned out.

Now, I have saved the best for last.
Last Thursday, Jeff graduated from the Defense Language Institute with honors.
God Blessed him with a super brain.
It sure didn't come from me-hehe.

This is a photo of his class-all 9 of them.
Army, Marine, and Air Force.
They all are very special young men and women.

Some of his classmates with an instructor or two.

This photo just makes me smile.
It is so Jeff.

Can you believe how big "the ladies" are getting?
Jayde will be 10 next month.

Proud army daddy.

Photo's by Dorothy, mother of Newbaby 2010. ver.4.0

My absolute favorite photo.
This shows Jeff's true personality.
I just love and miss that grin.

Tomorrow he leaves for Texas (10 weeks there)
and then will fly directly to Hawaii.

I am so proud of his accomplishments.
Honey, YOU ROCK!

Well, I will be slowly making my way around the blog kingdom.
I've missed everyone.

****Exciting News update****

This photo of the Eiffel Tower has nothing to do with the following
news update,
I just like it!

Remember a couple of posts ago I
mentioned 2010 would bring changes and be
exciting?

Read this and you'll know why.


"We have started the countdown

to the official release of

"New Baby 2010 Ver. 4.0,

and we should find out its

optional equipment "package" around April.

We have learned

quite a bit from the first 3 prototypes over the years,

and are confident that the new models

performance will be on par

with the previous releases."

JMH



Oh Yeah, I'm going to be a grandma again!
Jeff called right after Christmas to tell me and
I was (still am) over the moon.

You know how much I love my grans!
It is still early days but they decided
to share the news with everyone so...
when I read his news update I just had
to post it.

I will be around to visit
once I come back down to earth.

big hugs

If the chapeau fits......

Jayde, Hailey, and Annika.
They love hats so I know that mine will be in good hands (in the future).

Can you tell that Annika loves to have her picture taken?


Have a blessed weekend!