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"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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I love swaps.....

But have any of you ever had it tucked where the sun don't shine? I always had the best swap partners,and I really enjoy getting my swap packages together. But i think I have litterly had it tucked this time. I was in a swap at "A SWAP FOR ALL SEASONS"  for a Mother's Day Swap. We were to have sent a vintage brooch, with packaging, and I did that. I had a beautiful box, and a wonderful brooch that was my G.Grandmothers. Thought the lady would really appreciate it. Long story short...it was a tucked swap. I am debating on listing these peoples names that do this...it is just wrong, and so rude, The other one was due a month ago, and still nothing. I spent alot of time on this one too. Think I should list their  name and blog?  They can't even answer an email. Such a sad situation.

GIVEAWAY AT TRICIA'S HILLCREST HOME

 T ricia is having a wonderful giveaway on her blog for having 400 followers. Isn't that great? Hurry over andsign up. The drawing will be held on Sunday, the 19th.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED T O BLOGGER?

  I HAVE TRIED TO LEAVE SEVERAL POSTS AND NUMEROUS  COMMENTS THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS, AND IT JUST GOES TO SIGN IN CONTINUOSLY! THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND i HAD LOTS TO COMMENT ON FOR ONCE, ARE THEY EVER GOING TO FIX THIS? WOW!!! IT REALLY MAKES ME MAD. ANYONE ELSE THIS WEEK END UP WITHBAD BLOGGER???

LOOK AT MY FABULOUS GIVEAWAY FROM TRISH!!!

I recently won a fabulous giveaway from Trisha over at  AMERICAN HONEY HOME. Look how pretty it is wrapped!

Lookat all the pretty, girly things she sent!A beautiful rose scented candle she decorated...

A really pretty magnent, and the cutest rose ring ever...Lotions, roses, candy, bath fizzie, and the softest face cloth ever, and even a pink pen, andof course the candle. Hmmmmm....what a heavenly night I am going to have. Thank you Trisha so very much...I love it all so much!!!!!!!