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A New Year Wish What shall I wish thee this New Year? Health, wealth, prosperity, good cheer, All sunshine- not a cloud or tear? ... Nay! Only this: That God may lead thee His own way, That He may choose thy path each day, That thou mayest feel Him near alway, For this is bliss! Unknown |
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| ...for downsizing my pretties. I have accumulated so much over the years that it is time to let some of it go. All these goodies were just listed in my Etsy store with more to come in the next few days hopefully. Hop on over and visit awhile if you are so inclined. :) |
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Just sharing few of my favorite pics from the past year... |
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...and praying for peace for those who desperately need it at this time of year. |
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It happens every year. I always vow that the next year will be different, but it never is. I get all excited for Christmas , the decor, the lights, the gift giving and all that goes along with it. Cookie and candy making and love all around. BUT...every year as it gets closer and closer, my joy slowly disappears and I am once again searching for Christmas. The cookies and candy don't get made much anymore. I get too busy and too frazzled to get done what I want to and I just get in a blue mood. I know the true meaning of Christmas ..really I do and I am so thankful for it, but I don't have a clue how to go about fixing the way I feel. Every year I just want to run away from the hustle, and bustle and try to find that Christmas peace once again. Merry Christmas...praying that if you are searching like I am...you will find it anew. Blessings~ |
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It started out as a normal day just like any other day. Pretty routine. Everyone gets up and goes to work, or prepares to start their day at home. I like to think that I pray for my kids and grandchildren every day, but there are those days that get so busy that I forget. This particular day...I don't remember. |
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...but then came the text..."we are in the hospital with Keira. She had an accident at the Y and almost lost part of her finger"...talk about a jolt out of the blue!! If that doesn't shake you awake I don't know what will. I texted my son right back and he kept in touch with me for the next several hours via texting and phone calls. {thank God for amazing technology!! } |
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Keira { our little 5 year old petite ballerina granddaughter} had gotten her hand caught in a large door at the Y and it made a mess of her finger. Such a tiny , sweet little girl who loves life so much and is so full of joy was going through a horrible ordeal and there was nothing I could do except pray. |
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I prayed that God would send an angel to watch over her and comfort her little body and mind at this time. |
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She was so brave and such a little trooper and we are so proud of her. If I could have taken away her pain and put it on myself, I would have, but we all know that life isn't that way. Her finger got cut behind her fingernail at such a a downward angle that it literally almost took the end of her finger off. It did take off a little slice of bone and we are so very thankful that the doctors were able to fix her all up. Thankfully they gave her meds so she could sleep during the stitching. Below is a picture and if you are the least bit squeamish, you will not want to view it. Her tiny little finger is bloody and all stitched up at the end. She looks so tired in the photos, but that little stinker insisted on going to her preschool program that night. She did not participate in it, but she wanted to go and she did!! |
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We are so thankful that the accident was not any worse, but it goes to prove once again how life can change in a split second. Please keep her in your prayers that all will go well with the healing process. Live life to the fullest and cherish every single second! Sorry this isn't a pretty Christmas post...:) Blessings to each and everyone of you for Gods best in the New Year!! |
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I have been playing in my studio and I had fun putting together this little box of treasures. I started by covering a small box with Joyeux Noel paper. |
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I added some puffy stars that I always have fun making along with some white jingle bells, a crown earring and a fabric piece. |
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I also put in a white gauze flower pin and some tinsel candy canes. |
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Next I added one of my stickers that I won several months ago... |
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A piece of fabric that I had rubber stamped with ice skates and snow flakes |
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A french inspired tag |
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I knew it wouldn't be complete without some punched snowflakes and doves |
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This is my favorite piece...I made this tag and added some swarovski crystals where the "berries" should be. I will say for future reference...glitter and THEN add the crystals.. not the other way around.. :) |
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At the very bottom of the box are two fabric frenchy tags. |
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| This is the box all wrapped up. Yep, once again Sandi got things upside down. I had to stand on my head to read the Joyeux Noel on the wrapping paper. ha ha! |
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| The gorgeous paper... |
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I had fun doing this and after Christmas I might just make another one for a giveaway. What do you think? Would you be interested? I am always running behind, but hey you could use it for next year. JOYEUX NOEL everyone!! |
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My handsome nephew Justin, married his beautiful fiance on Saturday and you could certainly feel that love was in the air. They are so sweet together and I truly believe that God has blessed this union. I fell in love with the bouquets and Katelyn's dress! |
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They both struggled not to cry. They did tear up a bit, but quickly recovered and got on with getting married. :) |
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It was cold and breezy when we were outside taking pictures and I found me some shivering bridesmaids. lol I just want to say that I have never really been a fan of the color red, but these cranberry red dresses and bouquets were gorgeous!! {My niece LaShawn is on the far left. Her brother is the handsome groom} |
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Fun times! Mason {young lady in gray} and Chandler {young man right next to the groom} are my niece and nephew also. All siblings to the groom. Such a beautiful family!! |
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Santa Justin was trying to find that garter and he eventually succeeded. This was so fun. When it was time to do this, all the groomsmen put on santa hats and dark glasses and they carried Justin down the stairs to the floor below where the reception was. Katelyn's brother threw her over his shoulder and took her down and sat her in a chair. I hear that Justin knew this was going to happen, but Katelyn didn't, but she was fine with it. *giggle* |
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Gorgeous bride along with my niece LaShawn. |
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Told you I loved the bouquet didn't I?? Yep , here it is again. |
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Bridesmaids shoes and bouquet |
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I took so many photos , but I figured you all didn't want to see 300, so I pared them down. We had such a busy weekend. My little granddaughter had a ballet recital on Friday evening that we drove two hours to get to. Then we spent the night with son and family and drove three hours to the wedding Saturday. We spent the night and came home today, but it was an amazing and beautiful weekend!! We even capped it off by driving along the Lake Erie shoreline, got out of the car and I took a few pics. It was just a hop and a skip away from our motel. :) What did you do over the weekend?? :) |
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