So as I sit here writing this post I am thinking of all the things
I need to get done before Christmas.  The list is growing bigger
by the minute.

Every year I always say I am going to be more
prepared.  And I think I am more behind this
year than the years before.

But that's OK..
I have a sneaky feeling that everything
is going to turn out just fine!

I am thinking about throwing that list away and just winging it!
But I better not..  My memory isn't what it used to be.
I would hate to wake up Christmas morning and realize I
forgot to buy my mom a gift..  Or even worst Myles..
That would never happen..


*****


Over at City Crafters Challenge blog I am hosting
and you know I need more Christmas cards so I thought it
would be a great idea to have that as our challenge.
The only twist is that your card has to have the Big guy
himself on your card..

I have had this Santa image for a couple of years.

I can't even remember where I got him.

Yes... I added some faux stitching.. 

and some real stitching.. 

Such a jolly card if I don't say so myself..

To get all the details on this challenge you can head over
to City Crafters Challenge Blog..  While there you can
check out what the rest of the design team came up with..

Well I better go check out whats on that list
for today..  I know for sure there will be something to
do with a cute little guy!

I don't need a list for that!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Linda

Sweet Friends.....

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;

They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

    ~Marcel Proust

I am just popping in today to say

Happy Birthday to my best friend,

Becca

I met Becca about 15 years ago.

We met at work and we both played tennis.

That is all it took to start this great friendship 

we have for so many years!

I do hope you have a Happy day my friend!!!

*****  

Also I wanted to tell you about a sweet soul I met this 

weekend!  We met through our blogs!

And then in person!

Me And Terry

We have been been commenting on each others blogs for some time

now..  And when I was in her neck of the woods

we decided to try to meet up.

I am so happy we did.. Her and her husband are such a wonderful

couple.  We are hoping to met up again sometime in the future..

****

Well, since we are on the subject of friends and blogs

I signed up for a post card swap and the sweet CG was my swap
partner.. 

This was the lovely tag she sent me!

And here is the awesome Post card she sent.. 

I LOVE IT..

Such cool stitching on it!

She also sent me this little metal soldered box. 

So Cool..

I just love everything!!  To see all the other who played

in the swap you can hop over to HERE!

So glad you stopped by..

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

My Wonderful week at the Ocean has come to a end!
We are home now and unpacking!

Now comes the Christmas decorating and shopping
and all the magic that comes with the season..

I am back with this weeks Scavenger Hunt

Without further ado.
Here we go....



Waiting

Fishing is a waiting game..  I watched this lovely lady fish all

day. And she did catch a couple of fish.  Put them in her bucket and

while she wasn't looking a dog came running up the beach took 

her fish and ran..  The guy who owned the dog brought the fish back. 

It was quite fun to watch..  I am wondering if she ate the fish after that!

Foliage

While in California we visited a little town called Ojia.  

The trees there were in full color. Such a beautiful little town.
You just don't see colors like this in Vegas..

Candid

I had to pull this photo from the archives..  I have to say no one

has seen this shot.... till now.  This is my sister at her wedding.

And that is her new Brother-inlaw.

Such a friendly family!!

Knife, Fork, Spoon

Such an easy prompt but boy did I have a hard time with it!

Rules of Thirds

I remember learning about the rule of thirds in my
photography class..  All I got from it was that you should not
bulls-eye your shot..  This photo is SOOC.
I did no editing on it!  I love the way it turned out!


Well that all for now..  I should be by to catch
up on what everyone is doing soon!


To see all the other entries you can head on over to
Ashley's Blog..  Thanks Ashley for hosting such a great challenge..

Thanks so much for stopping by..

Hugs, Linda

The Sun is Shining..

Hello my friends.

I'm here at one of my favorite places.

The Hubby and I are camping out at the Ocean again.

Our home away from home!

We were going to head up to Cachuma Lake.  But once we got
to the Ocean we decided to stay!

I think my kitty's agree.
They love sitting and staring out at the birds all day long!
That's when they're not napping.

I have to say I can spend the day doing the same thing.



*****


I told you I would be back to share my card for
City Crafter Challenge Blog.

Kirsty is our hostess and this weeks theme is...
A Pink Christmas.

I just love this vintage image..

With some vintage lace..

Makes for a sweet Pink themed Christmas card..

To get all the details on this challenge you can head on over to
City Crafter Challenge Blog.

My daughter and her family will be spending there
first Thanksgiving in Portland..
I will miss them.  But I know Dad will be so happy to see
them.  It has been almost a month since he has seen them.
My daughter is so excited, She is just beaming..

They will be missed..


Here is wishing you all a wonderful and
Happy Thanksgiving.



Thanks so much for stopping by!!
I do appreciate all your sweet comments.
You are all so sweet!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

Happy Sunday my sweet friends
It's Sunday and time for another Hunt!!
I do hope you have had a great weekend.

Here is what I found...



Mainly One color

I just love this little dish..  My sweet friend Kirsty got this for

me and I use it to put my vintage buttons in!

It looks great in my craft room.  Thank you Kirsty!!

Around the Home..

Around my home this little guy is KING..
At lease for a little longer till they move :(




Reflection

I am thinking this little guy loves the way he looks in the water..

Writing..

So sorry....  I know you have seen this photo before.  But it's all I got...

I do love using this calligraphy pen to write with!

Water 

Now that's a lot of water!!

You know how much I just love the Ocean!

Well that's all I have for this weeks hunt.

To see all the other entries you can head over to Ashley's Blog

I will be back on Tuesday with a card for City Crafters.

Yes....  Finally I have something crafty to show you!

Till next time...

Hugs, Linda

Hello Friends...

We shall never know all the good that
 a simple smile can do..
Mother Teresa

I've had no time at all to play in my craft room.. 

So I am sharing some of my photos with you.

And I am sending out a great big smile to you!

I do hope you have a lovely weekend!

Hugs, Linda

Four Legged Friends....

I have to say you guys are the best!!
You made me feel so much better with all the sweet
comments from my last post.
Thanks so much!!


We spent four days with our parents. And had such a great time.
But I have to say I think my Mom is Quickly becoming

A CRAZY CAT LADY!

She started out with one orange tabby..  His name is Tommy!
He is a wild cat and I couldn't get a photo of him,
He was no where to be found.

But there were many other cats to get photos of.

Well lets just say Tommy is a player and has been getting around.

My Mom thinks he is the Father to all these kitty's.

I counted at least 10 cats.

My mom can't stand to watch them starve and she can't
catch them..  So she feeds them.. So they are not going anywhere soon!

It was really hard to get photo's of them.  The minute they see me
they take off running.  It was crazy to watch them all run away
at the same time.

She has called animal control to ask what she should do.
But they keep telling her they have too many animals right now.
And call back later..  She might have 50 by the time they can help her.


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Well...  speaking of four legged friends...  That is what the challenge
is all about over at City Crafter Challenge blog..
(How is that for a segue)

Ros is our host this week and has come up with a great challenge!

Incorporate an animal into your project..
(This digi stamp is from our sponsor, Stretch bubbles)

So I created this CAS card..  But maybe it isn't so simple.
I had the toughest time coloring this guy with my copic markers..
I think I need a lesson or two on how to color big spaces..

Lets just say don't look too close!!  Hee Hee!!

If you want all the details on this challenge you can hop on over
to City Crafters Challenge blog..  And while your there you
can check out what all the other gals did..
You could win some free Digi stamps from

Stretch bubbles

Thanks so much my friends for stopping by..

till next time...

Hugs, Linda

I am having mixed emotions...

Hello my sweet friends.. I am away again visiting my parents
and in-laws who both live in Arizona..

So nothing crafty to show you..  But I am here today  feeling a bit sad
and happy all at the same time.

If you follow my blog at all, you know all about the new man
in my life. This relationship has only been going on for about 7 months.
One cute little bald guy who make me smile every time
I look at him..  He just makes my heart sing..




And God only knows how many photos you have seen of him.
And you have watched him grow right along with me.

I have been a full-time grandma and loving every single minute of it!!
This little guy will give you a smile even when he is crying..
I just love that about him!

But last Monday my Daughter let me know they are moving..
Yes, my heart skipped a beat when she told me.

Her husband has a job opportunity he can't pass up.
He has been gone for three weeks and he misses them terribly..
And I can see why.

So right before Christmas this cute little guy and my sweet
Daughter are making the move from
Las Vegas, NV to Portland, Oregon

I kinda knew this would happen eventually..  I was just hopping
I would get a little more time watching that sweet little angel..

My daughter was so upset when she had
to tell me..  But now she is just glowing with the prospects of
a new beginning..  I am so happy for them.. I wish them all the best.
Lets just say there will be lots of visits to Portland!!

Truth be known I wouldn't mind living there myself.
I think you all know how I feel about being a desert rat.
I would love to see a little green!!

So if I am a little down in the upcoming weeks you will know why!

Well, I better go do some visiting with the in-Laws before they
think something happened to me.

Thanks so much for visiting and listening to me.
You guys are the best!!

Hugs, Linda

Hello there!!  So good to see you.
So you know the time changed... right?
I am not liking it at all!!
Most years I do get pretty irritated when the time changes.
I really don't know anyone who likes it..
And really don't understand why we do it!!

But this year is even worse.  I think I am at the beginning or maybe
even in the middle of the "M" word.   Yes... Menopause!!!
So between not being able to sleep as much because
of night sweats.. And now my internal clock all screwed up the last
two mornings. I have woke up at 4:00 AM.
WIDE AWAKE.
So yes I am blaming it on the time change.
Because I can!!

So when you read my comments and if they don't make
much sense that is from lack of sleep!

That's enough about that....  But thanks for listening to me....

I have to say besides the "M" word I live a pretty sweet life..
I no longer work..  I stay at home and watch that cute little
 grand-baby of mine.  I have the sweetest husband in the world.
And I am so THANKFUL for it all..


This week over at City Crafter Challenge Blog
that is what our challenge is all about
*THANKS* giving
Cheryl is our host and she is challenging us to make a
Thank you card or a handmade gift.

So I colored some flowers.

All pink and pretty..

Then stamped a Thank you...

To make this sweet card...

To get all the details on this challenge you can hop on over to
City Crafters Challenge Blog..  You could win a spot to be a GD if you win!!

Thanks so much for stopping in.
I really do appreciate all you kind comments..

Hugs, Linda