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!

First Snow

This picture is for you Trace, I know you were waiting on the snow the other day. Hope you got some.

Vintage Christmas Swap

Here is another wonderful swap I received from Lenore. She doesn't have a blog, but what a sweetheart! 

Vintage Christmas Swap

This is from a swap I was in from CREATIVE VINTAGE COTTAGE. MARY JO  SENT ME THIS PRETTY ANGEL, THE FOUR VINTAGE  NOEL ANGELS,AND ALSO

FABULOUS WIN FROM TAMERA!

I was so lucky to have won Tamera's Giveaway for Christmas. Look at all the fabulous goodies I received!!!

SIX MONTH SANTA SACK SWAP

I was in the SIX MONTH SANTA SACK SWAP that Cheryl from  GONE STITCHIN'  hosted.  It was a six month long swap, and was alot of fun to do. Sandy, from Grandma Rockton was my partner and sent me these lovely gifts.

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!