Wednesday, February 24, 2010

I got her today!!

Ohhhh LooKiE LooKiE what I got in the mail today!! I LoVe her!!
This is Cordula... She was made for OWOH by Sue Barton of Barton Originals at http://bartonoriginals.blogspot.com . Sue is a fabulous artist you should definitely check out her creations! Thanks again Sue. She is beautiful!!

ChEcK iT OuT~~

My incredibly talented artist sis~in~law is part of this wonderful group. They will be having a Grand Opening Giveaway. WoW what great prizes you could win. click on the link on my sidebar to go put you name in the hat to win!!

Nick~Aubrey~Dylan

WOW! It's been a whirlwind week for sure. Nick, Aub and Dillybop arrived last Wednesday afternoon. The second they got there we jumped in the car and went to dinner. then we just sat around and let my sweet grandsons play. They LoVe each other so much and play really well together. Jace was 2 in November and Dylan was 2 in January. Oh how I wish they could play together all the time! Nick hadn't met most of our family so our focus was on family while he was her. Dinners and lunches and games; oh my I am not used to a hectic life and I was worn out most of the time but it was a great time! I am so glad Nick was able to come visit with Aub this time.
Aren't they the cutest little family?
Friday night Kelly got here with Kari, Shane and Sam. we all met at Carson's. We headed home and the crazy kiddies stayed and I'm pretty sure they had a little TOO much fun.
Saturday my sweet niece Kristen had a family lunch and Nick got to meet more of our HUGE family.
On Sunday, we drove to Bountiful and met Shelly for lunch. We had a really nice visit
On Monday we had to say goodbye to Nick. I was a little sad to see him go. I'm glad Aub and Dylan were able to stay. They will be here for about 3 more weeks. WOOT~WOOT!!
Overall I think it was 5 days of great family fun!!

Friday, February 19, 2010

What a terrific week!

It has been GO~GO~GO since Aubrey, Nick and Dylan arrived Wednesday afternoon but, it has been so dang great spending time with them! Nothing better than spending quality time with those you love to brighten the gloom of winter. Nick will be going home Monday and I'm a little sad to see him go but Aub and Dylan will be here for about a month WOOT~WOOT!! Seeing my two little grandsons together again has been the best!! They are both 2 now and so full of energy...They wear this old gramma out but it is sooooooooooo worth it! They are truly best little buddies and play so well together. There has been nothing but hugs~kisses~and giggles the past few days.......Oh how I LOVE it

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

ToDaY iS THe DaY!!

I am so excited to seem them. It's so hard for this old Gramma to go so long without seeing that radiant smile and hearing that contagious giggle from my little Dillybop!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Oh My, I am so excited!!

I was the lucky winner of Sue Barton's One World One Heart giveaway out of over 500 entries! I feel so lucky...I really was hoping to win this darling girl, she reminds me of ME when I was a young girl. I first saw Sues work first hand when my sis Diane did a swap with her and received Sue's Sweet "Isabella and her dust bunny Dupree" doll. What a fantastic talented artist! I can't wait to see Cordula up close!! Thanks for participating Sue!!!
Be sure to go look through her blog, she has such wonderful creations

Sunday, February 14, 2010

What a great blog!!

I came across this blog full of recipes for your crockpot. I am all about good meals that you can throw together and forget 'em. If you like using a crockpot you should definately check this blog out!

A Letter To My Valentine

I am married to one of the most incredible men I know. Although it may seem corny to write a very personal letter and put it out there for all to see, I just couldn't help myself. It is part of a gift I made for him and I felt the need to let the whole world know what kind of man I Love! I will be posting pictures of the gift on my craft blog as soon as he opens it.
My Sweet Valentine,

I love you! I know I tell you every day (sometimes it must seem like every five minutes), but every time I say it I mean the words with all of my heart.

Things haven’t exactly been easy for us. Frustrations have been the name of the game, but just like we’ve made it through before, I know we can keep making it through. Right now in so many ways it feels like our world has fallen apart around us; yet here we are. What surprises me about our life is not that there are struggles; instead I am amazed at the miracle I live every day~~to have found you to struggle alongside me. My perfect match. You amaze me. This phase of our life feels so bittersweet. Ours kids are grown and it’s back to “just us”. I have ALWAYS cherished our time alone but, I sometimes miss the hustle and bustle of kids underfoot. When I look back on the past 26 & ½ years and recall all that we have done, blessings we have received, crisis' we have been through, all we have built and torn down again, it is no wonder why sometimes we both feel like we have been hit by a truck at the end of the day; yet at night when we look at each other and we are tired and there is nothing left to give; I am smiling because you are by my side. You are my past and you are my future. You are my hope and you are my strength. You've given me gifts that I treasure with all my heart and memories which live deep within my soul... One of the most amazing things to me after all these years, is this: when you walk unexpectedly into a room, and I look up and am surprised to see you, in that moment when I realize it’s You, I still get a flutter…and…there is still a slight, very shallow, very sudden intake of breath…”Oh. It's you”.... ~SMILE~ You are my reason for everything You love like no one else I know. You don't offer it easily, but those you love, you love deeply and you reserve that love for a very select few. Those of us who have been lucky enough to be loved by you know your loyalty is intense. You will go to the ends of the earth for someone you love, I am so thankful to be included in those lucky few. You are mine, and I adore you. I think the best thing about you, if I had to pick one would be~~you understand me. Really, and truly, understand me. You've seen my absolute best and, I’m embarrassed to say, my absolute worst, and everything in between. You not only accept who I am you LOVE who I am! I don't know how I got so lucky. I don't know what happened or how it happened or why it happened. Sometimes I look around, at you, at our kids, at us, and I still can't believe this has worked. I can't believe we are this happy...this in sync. There is nothing and no one I love the way I love you.

Happy Valentines Day my Love!

Love,

Me

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Valentines Day is almost here...Did you tell that someone special in your life how much you love them? My husband is always so thoughtful and plans ahead...me? I put it off til the very last minute. I have been trying to come up with a great idea and have tried to make a few things, but they have turned out to be flops. maybe I'm putting to much into all of this...maybe not putting enough into it...Time to search out some great ideas...wish me luck

Monday, February 8, 2010

9 DaYS aND CouNTiNG

Aubrey, Nick and Dylan will be here Wednesday February 17th!! I am so excited to see them.
Really looking forward to seeing this smiling face!! Gramma needs a Dillybop fix sooooooooooo bad!!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Special Day!!

HaPpY BiRThDaY CaRSon DiaNe BaRnHaRT
WOOT WOOT!! 21 years old today!!
I woke up this morning and my first thought was of my baby girl! I was thinking back 21 years ago today when I held my tiny 5 pound beautiful baby girl in my arms for the first time. She has grown more beautiful every day and I thank God for giving me such a special gift. She is now a mother herself and watching her with her sweet little guy Jace brings so much joy to my heart!
Isn't she beautiful? I sure do think so. These are her Main Men! They Love her guts! She has ALWAYS been a daddy's girl
Love you Carson I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

New blog

I decided I wanted to separate my personal blog and my crafty blog, so I started a new blog called
"The Copy Cat Crafter"
I called it that because I'm not really very creative. I love finding others idea's, recreating them and turning them into my own.
I hope you will all join me over there and share this creative journey with me. It's new so there's not much there yet, but there WILL be soon!! I'm working on several things as we speak!!
I hope you will take a peek over there now and then!!

Monday, February 1, 2010

One World One Heart

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Although I am not participating in this giveaway ~~ well not this year anyway. I am very excited about it. I have been to so many Wonderful Blogs in the past few days!! I am in total Awe of the incredible talent I have found and am looking forward to participating next year!! I just felt the need to at the very least promote this terrific event!!

WHAT IS ONE WORLD ONE HEART?

This event was created in 2007 by Lisa at A Whimsical Bohemian. The original idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. Click on the logo above to find out more about this wonderful event!!