ORNIES FROM AMY'S SWAP

I received these 3  ornies from Amy's (BUMBLEBEE COTTAGE) swap. She always has the best swaps.This ornament is from Amy herself. It smells heavenly and is so adorable. Thank you Amy. I love it.

This sweet snowman came from Kendra of The Stone House. I love it Kendra, and thank you.

These sweet ornies are from  PRIMITIVE ECHOES, and they smell so good. This pic didn't come out too good, but in the bag are 3 little candy canes.I love all these ornies, and thank you girls so very much.

MY GIFTS FROM MY SECRET SANTA (SSS)

I was recently in the SSS Christmas Swap. I don't know who my SECRET SANTA was, but she sent me some really neat stuff.

I got all kinds of material, a lighted needle threader, a notebook and some homemade pretzel candy, which was very tasty! A nice book light...wow, I am going to be busy for awhile. What anice SantaI had, and i thank you very much. I loved everything.

MY SWAP FROM "CHRISTMAS AT THE CABIN"

 It is such a beautiful day out, you wouldn't know it was December. Hope we get some snow before Santa comes. Where has the time gone? There is so much to do and so little time to do it. I need to really get motivated, or I will never be ready for Christmas!!!  I have lots of pics to post, so I am going to try, but everything is so slow to load. I was in a swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Cottage, 'CHRISTMAS AT THE CABIN."  Felicia, of Raggedy Creations and I were swap partners. I received such beautiful things from her. She is so amazing, just like her prims that she makes. I love this mitten she made. (do you see that cute little mouse?) Then there was a penny rug that is just gorgeous and ornaments that she made also. This gal is so talented.  There was a painted slate, scented wax ornies., so many different ones. For her first time making them...they are fabulous! There was a painted slate, a friend ornament, sugar cookie mix, tart blocks,a snow globe with my name on it,potholder and mitten, two pair of cozy,fluffy socks. I must have been a very, very good girl this year Thank you Felicia from the bottom of my heart! I love everything so much, and I am glad to have found a new friend.

 Thank you Amy for hosting such a wonderful swap, and thank you again Felicia!

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I LOVE THIS!!!

"Live with intention.  Walk to the edge.  Listen hard.  Practice wellness.  Play with abandon.  Laugh.  Choose with no regret.  Continue to learn.  Appreciate your friends.  Do what you love.  Live as if this is all there is." 
-  Mary Anne Hershey

PICS FROM "PRAIRIE HARVEST SWAP"

 Anticipation!!!!!

Amy, from BUMBLE BEE COTTAGE HAD an amazing PRAIRIE HARVEST SWAP, and I Had Ellie from ELLIE"S COUNTRY ACCENTS. she sent me some amazing items. Thank you Ellie, I love them all, and have the perfect place for them. And a big Thank You to Amy for hosting this swap!!! I received a beautiful Prairie Doll, A sweet pillow that is so cool. and the cutest Turkey ever. I also received a beautiful candle mat and candle. I love everything Ellie, and thank you so much.
      I hope everyone is having a beautiful Sunday. The sun is shining brightly and it is warming up fast...might have to go out and do some leaf raking....I just finished making a big pan of stuffed peppers for dinner tonight. Hope they turn out good. My kiddo's will all be here. Hope you all enjoy your day! Hugs!!!

KINDRED SPIRIT DOLL SWAP

I have got to show all you wonderful ladies the beautiful Doll I received in Amy's KINDRED SPIRIT DOLL SWAP! I JUST LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL MAMMY DOLL. UNDER HER DRESS SHE HAD PANTALOONS AND A PETTICOAT. My partner was Cheryl (Penny) Gerald, and what a great lady she is. Penny has a great blog that you should check out.It is MAMMY STIITCHES. She also included an adorable poster, and the sweetest snowman ever. There was also a bar of handmade soap, and boy, does it smell good. Thank you so much Penny...I loved everything. And thank you Amy (BUMBLEBEE COTTAGE) for another great swap. 

MY BABIES ARE ALL GROWING UP...

         MY OLDEST GRANDAUGHTER, CAN'T BELIEVE SHE IS A TEENAGER. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY SHE WAS JUST A BABY. I AM SO PROUD OF HER.

Loves to have her pic taken. just like her Mom and Aunt

These are my two girls in a rare moment! I will have to put pics up of my other sweeties later today. I need to do alot of things I have let go. I decided I am going to do alot of things I haven't done. I am going to make my bucket list up, and try my best to do everything on it. I am tired of  having 2,3,or4 surgeries a year. I am tired of being miserable for two months after each time. It is time for a change.........Have a wonderfulday!

MY WONDERFUL SWAP PACKAGE FROM SHEILA!!!

  It has been like forever since I have been on my blog. it just took a little longer to recuperate this time. It has been so busy. My son got married and I am so happy. It was a beautiful wedding. I am sure glad that it is over with. (A lot of work involved and not enough time!) I want to show you girls what Sweet Sheila from "SEASONS OF THY HEART" sent me. She was my partner in Amy's swap over at " BUMBLE BEE COTTAGE." They are both just sweethearts. This swap was THE GREAT PUMPKIN SWAP" and it was a great one, believe me. Look at all the beautiful things she sent me...I felt like queen. Some of the pics are a little dark...(I am thinking one of my grandkids dropped the camera)

                                 Aren' these just beautiful?  Sheila is just so talented, and I hope someday I have her again for a swap partner. She is just the sweetest person. Thank you so much Sheila. And a big thank you to Amy for hosting it.                                                  

OFF I GO AGAIN!

  I have been such a bad blogger this summer. I haven't really been feeling all that well, and now I have to have surgery this Wednesday. It is an ongoing thing, but someday things will get better. I just finished up a couple of swaps and got them ready to mail in the a.m., so that is alot off my mind. I want you all to know how much I enjoy reading your blogs, and I think you are all wonderful. Till I return, have a glorious and fun filled week.   Hugs!!!

AWESOME GIVEAWAY AT COUNTRY CREATIONS

Denise, COUNTRY CREATIONS BY DENISE.BLOGSPOT.COM  is having a great giveaway. It ends Sept.1st. The prize? This beautiful Halloween tree that she has created. Hurry on over and sign up. This would be such a great Halloween decoration.

LET FREEDOM RING!

HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!!!  STAY SAFE AND ENJOY! 

MY GOODIES FROM "SEASONS OF FRIENDSHIP SWAP"

Amy, over at BUMBLE BEE LANE hosted a wonderful friendship swap recently, and we were to choose which season was our favorite. I chose fall, and had Tamera from "COUNTRY AT HEART" as my swap partner.  I received a beautiful Fannie Fall doll that she made. It is so adorable.

She sent me a microwave bag for taters and corn that she made. I was really  impressed with it. I can't wait to try it out. She also made a scissor holder out of a potholder and included a pair of scissors.

I got a lovely sheep ornament, a pretty dish towel she made, a fall scented candle in spice,  a leaf candy dish which included cinnamon/maple syrup cookie tarts that Tamera made. They smell heavenly. She has spoiled me with all the goodies.Thank you so much Tamera. I love everything and I have also made a friend for life. Thank you Amy for having such a wonderful swap!

MY SUMMERTIME FRIENDSHIP SWAP FROM JEN!

I was in Tricia's (HILLCREST HOME PRIMS) friendship swap. Today I received my package from Jen W. Look at all the goodies I received. There was handmade soap and washcloth,a windchime, glass flowers...a little birdhouse...

I got gardening glovesand a spade, some seeds to plant Books, which I love.teacup and teabags

Look at his beautiful summer like apron she made. It is really pretty.

I got this little kitty, room spray a wonderful smelling candle, and a pretty pinkeep.Thank you Jen, I loved everything you sent me. I will put everything to good use. Thank you Tricia for hosting this swap. It was fun!

MY WONDERFUL SWAP PACKAGE

I  recently joined in the Secret Sister Swap over at Tammy's at  A PRIMITIVE PLACE. She always has the greatest swaps. (All you girls do) Kathy,from BITTERSWEET FARM  was my secret sister, and WOW... did she spoil me. Thank you Kathy so much. I loved and adored everything. I can't wait to arrange everything and put my beautiful items out. Again, Thank you so much!!!  I received a beautiful table runner and a pocket pot holder, Love the colors. A very pretty flower stem, and look how cute the bees and flowers are. I received a beautiful piece of pottery with a bee skep on it. Kathy also sent me this adorable little dolly named ISABELLE MARIE! Isn't she sweet? I love it all!

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