OLM's ORNIE SWAP! SUCH TALENTED LADIES IN BLOGLAND!

I recently was in OLM's Ornie Swap this year for the first time. What a wonderful Hostess, and I want to thank you Marie for letting me join in this  year. The ornies were all so beautiful and I loved them all. Marie had put a bag of candy in with the ornies with the cutest snowman tag. Can't wait to tear into it. Thank you so much .

 This sweet ornie was made by Evelny of "LEE HILL PRIMITIVES"  There was a lovely Xmas card and yummy candy. Thank you Evelyn!

 

Next there was this wonderful smelling gingerbread man made by "THE OLD APPLE BARREL"  Thank you for this sweet ornie.

 

 

 

  Then there was this sweet, sweet snowman and adorable little stocking from Tam from "A PRIMITIVE PLACE"  Aren't they the sweetest? Thank you Tam!

 

 

 

And last, but sure not least, was this beautiful orniefrom MARY at "MARMMIES, MAMMYS, AND MORE". Thank you Mary. He is the sweetest! These ladies are so talented and I want to thank them and Marie again for making my Tree and Christmas a little brighter!

 

A SURPRISE FROM MY SWEET BLOGGING SISTER!

      WHAT A NICE SURPRISE TO RECEIVE WHEN YOUR DAY IS NOT QUITE RIGHT, AND THEN YOU GET A SWEET SURPRISE FROM SOMEONE TO MAKE YOUR DAY ALOT BRIGHTER! THANK YOU SWEET BLOGGING SISTER. LOVE YA!  sORRY i AM SO LATE POSTING.

AMY'S ORNIE SWAP

   Amy, recently hosted an ornie swap for the Holidays. I received four of the sweetest ornies and here they are:  This sweet Santa was fromCindy,"CINDI'S PRIMITIVE COUNTRY CORNER" Next was  a beautiful angel from Becky, "GINGER CREME HOLLOW."

 

        Fran, from "THE RAGG  LADY" CREATED THIS CUTE LITTLE SNOWMAN.

  
 Allison, from "SEW MANY GIRLS" CREATED THIS BEAUTY.

                           
Thank you amy for hosting this swap, and thank you Girls for the lovely ornies to adorn my home this Christmas.         

WONDERFUL GIVEAWAY AT HILLCREST HOME PRIMS!!!

    OUR WONDERFUL FRIEND TRICIA IS HAVING A 3 YEAR BLOGAVERSARY GIVEAWAY!  It will be closing on July 6th. It promises to be one big firecracker of a giveaway.(Gosh, I hope I win) Look at all the goodies. Hurry over to Tricia's and please tell her I sent you. ( hillcresthomeprims.blogspot.com)

 A box of pretty wrapped packages just waiting to  be torn into......

    Another wonderful swap that I participated in was Amy's Bee Happy Swap. Michelle from "SIMPLE PLEASURES" and I were partners, and she sent me beautiful goodies. They are all so awesome.It is all a great touch of Summer!

ANOTHER GREAT SWAP!

        BEAUTIFUL TREASURES FROM LYNN...

 Another great swap I was in was TAMMY"S TEXTILE ENVELOPE SWAP! (A PRIMITIVE PLACE))  Lynn, from "LIFE ON THE WIENEE RANCH" was my partner. She had the seams bursting on the envelope. Inside were some of the most beautiful treasures. Aren't they beautiful? I adore the little dress and coat. It brought tears to my eyes, and I will cherish it forever, It is just so precious!!!  The beautiful Americana pillow is so cute, and the rest of the pillows are just so sweet. Thank you Lynn so much from the bottom of my heart. I love everything. And thank you Tammy for the Wonderful Swap!!!

IT SURE IS A HOT ONE!!!

  It  is like forever since I have been here. . But I did read the blogs, and everyone is so busy with summer. It seems everyone one is "cooking" in this heatwave. I had to put my surgery off till the 4th of June, but it is finally done, and I am so glad it is done. Like they say, no pain, no gain!
     This poor little Hummingbird was in the gazebo, and couldn't get out. He was so exhausted by the time I found her, she let me pick her up. That was a moment that will probably never happen again. Isn't she beautiful? 

   It has been awhile, but I have been so wrapped up in everyday life and family,  it is hard to get everything done. I am feeling the pressure too. I have tried to get my rather new diagnosed  Diabetes under control, and it just isn't happening the way it is supposed too. Then on top of that,  I go to the Doctor the other day and find out I have shingles. It sure is making for a miserable month. And then I am having major reconstruction surgery on my leg in Pittsburgh on the 21st. and will be there for a week. Oh , and the medication is making me really sick. Great month so far, huh? Well, on to better things. There are so many great swaps out there,  so I have been busy working on them.  Below is the prize I won from Mary at HOPE FILLED LIVING. ACTUALLY, SHE GAVE AWAY 30 OF THESE PRIZES!!! She is just the nicest person,  and it was so sweet of her. Thank you so much Mary. I loved everything. I have already got my seeds planted and they are sprouting already.

Where Does The Time Go and a WINTER STORM?

     I just don't know where all the time goes. It seems like there is never enough time for anything. Am I the only one that feels this way? I think It has something to do with it being 2012, it seems as if it is flying by. It has been so beautiful out and everything is budding and blooming. I spent this afternoon covering what I could. We are to get a major snowstorm here in Western Pa. Tonight and tomorrow. Can you believe it? All winter nothing, and now this. I heard we were to get 6 to twelve inches of snow. Whoopee! This has been the craziest year for weather. Hope you all stay warm, and have a wonderful week.

                                        I will take this any day...

SWEET LIBERTY SWAP

My Swap Goodies From Angie

   I was recently in a swap that Tam from A Primitive Place had. It was an envelope swap and Angie from BERRY HOMESPUN PRIMITIVES  was my partner. It was so much fun getting to know her. She is just so sweet.She made this beautiful quilt block and made it into a sawdust pillow. An adorable little red checkered ditty bag that has been stained and rubbed with cinnamon., two grubby candles that she had dipped and rolled in cinnamon and nutmeg, and they smell wonderful, and a cute little notepad.

Angie also made a Primitive Pantry tab towel that is tea and vanilla stained

AMY'S "SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU" SWAP

ANTICIPATION!!!

Yes, I was in another swap. Sweet Amy, from  "BUMBLE BEE LANE" hosted the "Some BunnyLoves You"  swap. I was partners with Becky, from GINGER CREME HOLLOW. IT WAS SUCH A GOOD SWAP. (THEY ALL ARE!!!)  Becky has spoiled me so bad. (I hope I don't turn into one of those little brats that are spoiled rotten.) But I always have the best partners. See the pretty handmade card?

I received this beautiful bunny. The pic does not do it just the baby bunny and little egg in the basket? Beautiful! Then these cute salt dough ornies Becky made, that I love. A pinkeep she made. It is so pretty!!!
 I also got two wonderful smelling tarts. Thank you Becky from the bottom of my heart. I love everything, and thank you Sweet Amy for another wonderful Swap, and a new friend! It was so much fun.

I WON, I WON I WON!!!

   I won, and it really made my day. I was one of the winners of PAFA"S  giveaway. I won these gorgeous sunflower bowl fillers  that Deb, from PAXTON VALLEY FOLK ART made. Aren't they beautiful? Thank you so much Deb, and also PAFA.

My Swap Gifts From Wendy's "Bunny Hop Swap"

  I have just been so spoiled  this week. I was in Wendy's Bunny Hop Swap, and had Ellie from ELLIE'S COUNTRY ACCENTS for my partner. She was so generous and a great swap partner.  I am decorating for Easter this week with all of my beautiful goodies.    I got a beautiful candle mat and three prim egg bowl fillers and a notepad.   She made me these two bunnie which I just love. They  are so cute, and a candle. Miss Bunny's egg matches the bowl  fillers. I love everything Ellie, and I thank you so very much. You are a great swap partner.Also, I can't forget Wendy...Thank you Wendy for hosting this great Swap.

A Sweet Gift From My Blogging Sister

  It has been so long...where does the time go? I had a nasty touch of the flu which took me forever to get over. I am feeling much better now. The weather is beautiful and the flowers are popping up.( I did not miss winter this year) I just want to get outside and plant flowers and get everything cleaned up. Last week I received another gift from my Blogging Sister for my birthday. I haven't figured out yet who she is, but she's a sweetie. She sent me theses lovely items. Thank you so much Secret Swap Sister. Love them.   

A Little Gift From My Blogging Sister

    I received this journal and a pretty little calender from my Secret Blogging Sister. No, I don't know who she is, and I won't find out till December. But she sure is a Sweetie. Thank you Sweet Blogging Sister.  Mary, from  "Hope Filled Living" is the host. If you get a chance, you should check her blog out...she is just the sweetest person,  and such an inspiration when you need a pick me up or your down in the dumps.

WONDERFUL SWAP GOODIES FROM MARGIE

 I was in  Amy's (Bumble Bee Cottage) Heart Of Winter Swap, And I had such a great swap partner...Margie, from Hungry Hook Prims! She really outdid herself and has spoiled me rotten. I couldn't wait to open it.

 All of these beautiful surprises. You really made4 my day Margie. I love the wooden bowl of hearts and the grubbied heart tin.

And when I first seen this hooked heart on Margie's Blog, I thought they were so beautiful. And look, I got one.  The picture does not do justice. The heart garland is so cute, and the tin vase with the berries is adorable. On the other side of the tag it says Love. I really loved everything, and what a great mid winter pick me up. Thank you so much Margie, you have spoiled me. And a big thank you to Amy...You are the Best!!!!

A VERY QUIET SUNDAY

My Three Grandaughters and my oldest Daughter. Tristan, Erika(Mom), Bailey, and Madison.
  It is the quietest day I have had in so long, and I should be doing something constructive, Lord knows I have enough to keep me busy, but I am looking at photos my Grandaughter brought me. I love this one. Iam posting two videos of my family, and some pics are fun and some serious. This is my life. I have had a good life so far, but I have also had alot of pain and heartbreak also. I am just an ordinary person and I  love to read your blogs and your comments you leave me.  It makes my day a little brighter, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am not a good blogger, but I am trying. I am basically shy but am trying to over come that also. Someday I will post my crafts. Some of you have seen them,and I hope to be as good as you gals someday. It better be soon, cause I am not no Spring chicken.

This is my Baby, Erin.   The three boys are my Grandsons. Morgan, Cooper, and Nickolas.
 They are all growing like weeds. But they sure are the sunshine of my Life.  They sure had a good time this day. What a mess they were!  I am going to go takesome pics of my thrift finds,and will post them later today. Hope eberyone has a sunshiny day!