Surprise in the mail and a winning!

Today I received a sweet surprise in the mail from one of my awesome prim friends Sheila, "Seasons of thy heart" . Sheila is one of the sweetest persons that I know and has a heart of gold. Not to mention the wonderful arrangements that she makes. If you don't own one of Shelia's arrangements you don't know what you are missing.
  We were both friends with Jan of "Black Creek Primitives"  , Jan recently passed away suddenly, such
a tragedy. She was such a wonderful lady and talented crafter.
  Sheila had used many of Jan's prims for her arrangements, and knew that Jan was also special to me.
She sent me a surprise package today with a pear/crow arrangement and pantry cakes made by Jan,
and do they ever smell yummy.
She also sent a pin keep and towel, Sheila made the pin keep and it is awesome.
What a wonderful surprise from a wonderful prim friend, it made me get tears in my eyes, to have

something of Jan's and also some wonderful things of Sheila's, thank you Sheila you are the sweetest!!!!!

And Becky, "Primitive N Stitchin"  had a giveaway, she was giving away prim valentines to the first five
bloggers who left comments, I was lucky enough to be number five. I love this valentine, prim perfect,

thank you Becky.

Happy Birthday to my little Groundhog girl

Today is a special day, my little granddaughter Riley is 7 years old today. I can't believe it. Wow, does time fly.I was in nursing school then, stressed to the limit. I was in maternity rotation at the same time. We had to see a natural birth and a c-section birth. I hadn't seen a natural birth yet, so I asked my nursing instructor if I could have the day off to be with my daughter who had a scheduled day for labor.I thought that , being with my daughter and watching the birth, maybe could be counted as one of my clinical days. My instructor, said no, "They will page you when she is ready to have the baby". Well I just said , "You don't understand my daughter is high risk pregnancy being type 1 diabetic."
She still said no, well I took the day off anyway. In my life God is first, my family and friends second, and then my career.
You would have died laughing at me that day, mind you I am a student, not a nurse and I was following behind those RN nurses rechecking everything they were doing. I was counting the drips from the IV and everything.
  Well after checking everything out for 10 hours and pacing the floor, my daughter had the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen. Type 1 diabetic moms have babies and they call them tomatoe face babies,
they are really red and have a round red face like a tomatoe, they had to watch Riley for low blood sugars
all day and was afraid she would have kidney problems and jaundice.
 Well she was perfect as perfect as could be, a true miracle baby like her brother.
I am keeping them tomorrow night, so the parents can get ready for her big party, my daughter goes way out on these little parties. The theme will be "Red Carpet", and I have to help Riley get dressed and fix her
hair for the grand occassion.
Before Riley was born, us two grandmothers picked out our names, Mat' my SIL"s mother is called MeMe,. and my name was to be Mammaw, well you are called whatever the first grandchild calls you. I am just plain Maw, and I love it,
kinda reminds me of grannie Clampet on the Beverly Hillbillies, I love country and that suits me just fine. He He

Happy Birthday Miss Riley, you are a true blessing in my life.

My very first Standing bunny!

I have made my first standing bunny, she is inspired by a "Missouri Dry Goods" pattern.

 My husband made the stand for me, since I am afraid of saws, but I am going to get brave and have him teach me. She is carrying the cutest little basket.
  She is heavily primmed and approx. 17" tall. Email me if interested  Lecia123@verizon.net
  And a quick update on my MIL, after being in

the hospital for over a month, she was transferred to rehab yesterday. She is slowly improving,

thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Coverlet Prim Doll

I just made a new doll with coverlet fabric, I am quite proud of her. She is approx. 26 inches tall and grunged.

I used a Bittersweetfolkart pattern for the body, but shortened the legs. I stitched on a face and modified

the dress.She is also wearing grungy pantiloons under her dress. If anyone is interested I am asking $39.95.

Just send me an email.  Lecia123@verizon.net

Blog Background

I am having trouble getting a blogger background for my blog. None of the free ones would work,

so I just went to blogger and used one of their ugly ones. He He

Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?

Also I am sorry I have been neglecting blogging, I am just too busy when I work both jobs.

Update on my MIL, she is slowly improving, she has been in the hospital a month now.

They are talking about sending her to rehab, it has been a slow process, but she is getting better,

thank you for your prayers. Lecia

Loosing a dear blogger friend.

My heart has ached today as I have found out that we have lost one of our dear blogging friends.

Janice "Blackcreek Primitives"  . She was one talented lady and an awesome crafter.  We had

become friends through blogging. She was devoted to her family and loved them very much.

I see where her daughter has left a post, stating that Janice passed away unexpectedly this past Sat.

Jan. 21st.  My heart aches for her family, and we have lost a truly beautiful friend and talented

crafter.  I will miss you Janice!!!

Date Night

My husband and I went on a date friday evening. We just don't do that enough. We went to see the movie

"Joyful", which I really enjoyed, he said he liked it too, but he knew it would be a movie that I would like.

Then we went to Kohl's and he bought me a necklace and we went out to eat.

We laughed like two teenagers and had a wonderful time. It seems like we stay so busy that sometimes

We put ourselves on the back burner.  What a fun evening! His mom is still in the hospital and is

slowly recovering. Bless her heart this is going on four weeks, and she never complains. She is one strong

woman, a true role model an blessing to me.