Happy Birthday Monica!

Today is Miss Monica June's Birthday!
Happy Birthday Monica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May the Lord bless you on your special day!


Hey, why don't y'all hed over and wish Miss Monica a very happy b-day, okay?

sewing goodies

i know some of you (Mom, Andi :) like vintage sewing stuff. want to win some??? go here.

OhSewDelightful

tis the season for giveaway's i guess. :)

I've been a reader of Shannon's blog for over a year, and have always admired the beautiful aprons she creates. Her Etsy shop was recently "discovered" by {sweeter than me}.



Anyways, they are giving away a cute, Retro Rickrack apron!

i love to bake

I love the blog honey & jam. Her photography is amazing, and the yummy baked goods speak for themselves. Hannah is giving away the cutest "pinch bowls"!

planting time!

Yesterday I planted some Swiss Chard, and Collard greens. I found every container/planter I could and filled 'em up! Our garden area isn't ready yet, so I couldn't plant in their; but I will transplant some of these to the garden when it's ready.

Also, I ordered seeds this week from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds! It was later than I wanted to do it, but at least it's done.

This post is for The Garden Club*, hosted by The Peterson Clan.

*see side bar

a jewelry giveaway

If you like jewelry, you should go try and win some. This lady has beautiful stuff!

a pretty bird

I've stumbled upon this site more than once, and today I did it again. This lady shares the cutest clip art pieces!

{scavenger hunt}

simply is hosting a scavenger hunt this week. i thought i would play along when possible. here's my post for today.




some pennies: pennies are such fascinating things when piled in a group




something that brings me joy: spring flowers




buttons: on a favorite blue dress

Wind in the Willow's... who are you?

I found this on Sommer's blog, and had to share. It's kinda funny. I'm Moley. :)





Which Wind in the Willows character are you?

A Blog Award!

Clare at I Have Loved the Rain passed this award along to me. Thanks Clare!

The concept behind the award being that the blog creators have shown an uncanny knack for seeing silver linings and making the best of bad situations (i.e., lemonade from lemons).
Now I am going to pass this along to a few more bloggers...

my Mom

and

simply

a sweet surprise

Caroline at Standing in the Sunlight hosted a giveaway, and I won! The package was supposed to arrive tomorrow. But what a sweet surprise when I opened the mailbox yesterday... and there was a package for me!

I loved the charming little sticker she closed the wrapping with.

And the lovely note card. How did you know I love birds?!

The bag is so sweet Caroline! I love it!!!

I know, I know

Another giveaway. But this is the best one yet!!! Kim at Life in a Shoe is giving away a copy of their new book, Princess Adelina! This is the number one thing on my Christmas list. It looks wonderful! Can you tell I really want to read it?

Go enter!

Quilts, Beautiful Quilts!

Dana at Old Red Barn Co. is giving away three BEAUTIFUL quilts!!! Oh, you must go enter. Since 50% of you reading know me in person, if I don't win, you might, and I can come visit your new quilt! Hehehe.

I want to start quilting. It's just another thing on my list of things to learn. Not that I have an actual list. It's more in my head. :-)

But quilting doesn't seem that hard. I will probably start with a small lap or baby quilt. I will update you when I start one. Anyways, GO ENTER!

Ow!

Joe and I had orthodontist appointments this afternoon. Now my mouth hurts bad. After the first 6 months, I wouldn't have any pain after appointments. But if they really tighten them up, then I do. Today was one of those times. We brought pizza home, and now I am eating some. Yum! Nothing like pizza, Pepsi, and blogging, right?
Sorry I haven't been around much. One of these day's I will sit down and blog. :-) For now, here are some links.

How to get rid of unwanted phone calls (the pick up-say hello-no one answers kind)

A gorgeous dress

Who loves Aprons?

I do! Would you like to win one? I would! Go here to enter. Isn't that just the cutest blog?

A Farm Giveaway!

Eclectic Culture Farm is having a wonderful giveaway. She's giving away a basket with homemade laundry soap, cherry salsa (dosen't that sound yummy?!), raw honey (mmmmm... LOVE raw honey), farm wares and more! Check it out, and go enter. I just found this blog through Life in a Shoe.

The first day of Autumn, and a blog Award!

Today is the first day of Autumn! I am so excited. I love this time of year. Unfortunately, I am sick (so is Sam, Mom, Jake, and Joe). Runny noses, sore throats, aching heads. Ugh. But I still plan to make some fall treats today. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins, anyone?

I haven't been very smiley yesterday or today, due to being sick, but Momma Bug, you made my day! She gave me the Brillante Weblog award. Thank you Momma Bug! I am going to award it to some of my favorite blogs, which I think are brillante, and always make me smile!


To my Mother, who's blog is calm and peaceful.

To Andi, who's blog is happy and cheerful.

For Christina. I love to read your blog!

To Rachel, who's blog is just like her!

To Laurie. Your blog is thought provoking and wonderful.

To Amy (who I don't know in person). Your blog is a breath of fresh air.


I wish I could give the award to all the blogs which make me smile! But that would take far to long...

A Giveaway!

Kim at Life in a Shoe is hosting a giveaway! So, what's she giving away? Vision Forum's How the Scots Saved Christiandom: Tales of Bravehearts and Covenanters! Go here to enter.

Mom's Blog

Finally, after helping her set it up (she was sick when we did this, so it twas a good thing I was there, or there would have been some weird phrases and misspellings. Lol:) my Mom has posted on her blog! Good job Mother dear. Keep posting!