GIVEAWAY

It is such a beautiful sunny morning here in very nippy Florida, I know the rest of you must be cold too!

Here is a little something to warm the cockles of your heart ... A GIVEAWAY
My friend Sara of Graphic Pretties is giving away a Blog Makeover

Head over & enter your name

Now rumor has it some of us need personal makeovers too but she unfortunately isn't offering that today!

More amazing rug photos coming later today!

Blessings 2 U Friend

Florida Scrub Hooking

This is Polly's current project


View out the impromptu Rug Hooking Store aka Anne's Room


This is Paradise especially in January


My dear friend & classmate of 2 yrs Diana
This is her first rug Polly had started it last year & Diana finished it.


Polly's newest creation


a finished rug of hers


This is the smaller version of The 4th of July Parade Rug that I love
Notice the twill tape border in the middle


Her Blue on White Version of the Gameboard I am almost finished with


...stay tuned

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LOST

Last Thursday I started a post and thought I published it but it must have been a dream because it is not here! It is LOST...speaking of which anyone watching the season premiere on Wednesday? I AM!

Sahara took this photo and is using it on her Birthday invitations

What is everyone doing to stay warm? Personally I am trying to keep busy, which as you know is not hard around our home.

We babysat Gavin Thursday & Saturday last week, he is crawling (short lengths) and has cut his first tooth. He still vomits his formula and is on the NG feeding tube each night. This last week Tim gave him a break because the tape was irritating his skin.

Thursday Susan & I tried to dye up some browns so she could finish her ottoman/stool

Thanks to this cold/virus I missed hooking a week ago but did make it this Saturday. I found out another lady from last year was back but Nancy didn't attend this week so I will have to wait until next Saturday to give her hugs. Class was full and even Sahara came along with me. Amy had made her this adorable purse from an old silk tie, she made me promise not to show it since it was her first, I think it looks wonderful but will wait for her next one to show you.
Four Seasons Class Project
Maggie's Ottoman ready to be mounted


Sunday was FOOTBALL at our house, the entire family was here, even Gavin for the games. Gabriel made Mojito's that were wonderful. I worked on my rug during the game and got a little more finished.



Today we took Casper back to the Veterinary Ophthalmologist in Tampa, he is doing wonderfully we have to continue a few meds for 2 more weeks then the cone can come off & he only has to have eye drops & gel to keep his eyes well lubricated for the rest of his life. There is some cloudiness but we are hopeful it will clear eventually. His Right eye has a slight cataract but nothing that should ever impair his vision! Thank you for all the Prayers!

Calvin is doing well on his meds currently and we hope the infection was averted & the anti-inflammatory meds will help long term.

This weekend is the Sebring Hook-In so I hope to have TONS of great photos of all the attendees', teachers & rugs. I just saw Polly's newest rug which will be featured in next months Country Home Magazine I am hoping she will have it or a kit with her Friday.

Next week the influx of Cardinal & Steeler fans will invade our lovely area for Superbowl 43 I hope the weather is perfect!

Well off to accomplish some things around here the annuals need to be covered again later today along with packing the camper, taking down the Christmas tree, daily domestic jobs, school & animal medicating.
Stay Warm were ever you are today!


Blessings 2 U Friends

SO HAPPY I LIVE HERE!

I have been chatting with a few friends & family the last few days on facebook, it is wonderful to be connected in daily conversations with those people you care about.
A couple friends are traveling to Minnesota this week from Florida...it's freezing and I mean freezing...the high is going to be -12 degrees...stay warm Cathy & Dawn.

In my hometown they have been getting snow on almost a daily basis and the temps are dropping. At least their high temps will be in the teens but they keep getting fresh snow!
Stole this from my niece's facebook...they are expecting another 3-5 inches of snow tomorrow?


Here in Paradise it is currently 64 degrees and partially sunny. Although storm clouds are in the gulf, and moving inland for later today this morning is picture perfect.

What will you do with this new day?

Mine is a little busy but I am going to enjoy it as I feel a bit better today, a friend is coming by to pick up some stickers to work on her album project.
The kids will be working on school & I hope to finish Gavin's Heirloom Stocking for next Christmas so I can pack it away with a few more Christmas Decorations today, between lessons. grading & domestic jobs.
Yes I still have the tree & some decorations up, they didn't go up until late this year & I am enjoying them still!


I LOVE FLORIDA this time of year...now get back with me in August/September to see if we have melted!

Blessings 2 U Friends

WISHING YOU & YOURS A BLESSED NEW YEAR

1907 Times Square

We have not gone out for New Years Eve since.....I can't remember when...maybe 1992?

We usually stay home with family & friends, eat sushi, play games & watch the ball drop


This year we are breaking tradition & heading to The Martin's house, for what sounds like our typical New Years Eve. :-)
Maybe it is because we are about the same age or maybe it is because we grew up in the same neck of the woods, who knows?
I am happy to bid goodbye to 2008 and I look forward to 2009 being a year of blessings & dreams come true.

We started planning out some of the next few months events yesterday.
We look forward to more camping, meeting up with old friends along the way and spending more time with the kids & watching Gavin grow!
I hope to see you here, on facebook or maybe in person finally in 2009.

Whatever this New Year has in store I know GOD will bring us through it just as HE has this last year and the many before!

BLESSINGS 2 U FRIENDS

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......The Giveaway!

Finally just as I was running out to get the mail the rain really starts coming down...
When I ran back in to check through it I found the camera battery was charged.

So without further adieu


This is a fairly large boxthe side has a magnetic enclosure with a lovely ribbon


Inside is a grapevine wreath bundle, an old bobbin/spindle, stack of cinnamon sticks tied with raffia, a couple of embroidery or punch needle hoops, a post it pack with angels, small lavender sachet from my own bush, tiny wooden rocking bunny, a toy sheep that I bought just for this box of goodies, a vintage Better Homes & Gardens Cross Stitch Magazine Christmas Edition, ,two Christmas Winter Vest Fabric Patterns and a lovely boxed bar of soap


I will gather names for the rest of this week and will have my youngest daughter, Sahara pick the name Sunday Afternoon.
Best Wishes to each entrant and if I find some more little goodies I will add them to the box too!


Blessings 2 U Friends

PS Cyndi pointed out that I forgot to tell you how to enter DUH.....leave a comment to add your name to the Giveway.
Thank you Cyndi!


Updates I found a couple more little treasures & gifts to add to the box....:-)