WEEKEND OF FUN

We celebrated the Mayberry christmas on Saturday at Heritage Point with my mom. This was a new experience for all of us. But, it felt right. My mom has been through so many BIG changes this year. The fall, hospitalization, move into a nursing facility. But, thankfully she realizes it is the right choice for her. She has adjusted well. She is making friends, she is in a good enviroment. It is good just knowing that someone is taking care of her and that she is safe.
We decided to meet there for Christmas. My brother and all of his family came from Michigan...our kids were all there. We had a great time! We ate, had gift exchange....and our white elephant exchange (which will explain the next picture). And at my mom's request, we played bingo! Who knew that bingo could be so much fun?? Of course, mom has become the bingo queen so she had a little more experience. We had prizes for everyone! Lottery tickets etc. Everyone played. Rich and Sharon were quite the team. I think Rich may have been a 'caller' in a previous life. And Sharon....kind of worried about her....she seemed to know just a little too much about making the game exciting.

Is this a good look or what? It lights up and dances. Everything a hat should be and more! Actuall, Rich ended up loosing it to Jason. Jason plans to wear it at work....the patients will LOVE it!!! I am sure he will bring a smile to many faces!! Sorry Rich...

My niece Marissa and her boyfriend, Sarafin

Mom gets a new sweater!

Shelby and Aaron...first Christmas as a married couple

mother and child........

My brother Terry and wife Sharon.....don't think he looks very enthused..

awwww

My niece Marissa and Maryn

Aaron and grandma

Daddy love.............

Our son Tyler, the daddy to our beautiful granddaughter

I think Sara hears something....

Great grandma Mayberry meets Maryn for the first time..........

Grandma B finally gets her chance ...........have I mentioned that this is one beautiful baby???

This is Captain....my brother's little cock-a-poo.

Tyler, Missy and little Maryn....it was her birthday..1 month!

My daughter Sara, nephew Aaron and Leonda.

This is my son Jason and his girlfriend, Leonda. They brought Leonda's daughters with them...it so good having little ones around again!

This is Emma. She is 5....what a sweet face. She and her sister are smart, funny little girls!

This is Shelby.....

more of the vintage glass beads from my childhood...

I soo love this Santa. My mom and dad put it out every year for as long as I can remember. And I know this sounds crazy, but it has a 'special' smell to it....and it always brings back memories.

DECKING THE HALLS......AND THE DOGS!

Goes without saying....we love our little fur balls. They are an important part of our family.
This is our little cock-a-poo....Maggie. She always looks so serious. Sadie......always has a smile on her face. Sadie is always under the assumption that everyone loves her.

Annie.....sweet Annie....she is like a big old teddy bear....

and this is Sara's Molly.............what a face. Molly is a real snuggle bug.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this tub! I found it in my mom's shed. She told me that it was her and my dad's first bathtub! How neat is that? Looks more like a big food spa.......cannot even began to imagine trying to cram into this thing.

One of the things I found when we were cleaning out my mom's attic was a box of vintage Christmas ornaments. I love all the glass beads. And the colors are so perfect.

more glass beads and pink ornaments...

yes.....I totally love mercury glass...............

hope Maryn is not peeking..........

old photograph of 2 of my brothers and I with Santa

two things I treasure....one is the little bible my dad got when going to war...metal cover to protect him....the other a small bible that was given to my dad from his mother.........

i love the coat I am wearing in this picture.....

Weekend in Columbus

My daughter Sara and I spend the weekend in Columbus, OH. I had been invited to do a trunk show at Lottie Da's. I have posted about this amazing children's store before. If you have not checked out their site....you should. And, Amy now sells ons Etsy. If you are looking for something unique for your child.....this is the place! Amy did the bedding for Maryn's nursery. Layers of ruffles in vintage looking fabrics! The little lion below is one of the shoppers that was in on Saturday. Her name was Collette....Her mommy tried this sweater on her....too too cute. It even has a tale in the back! There was also one that looked like a little mouse, a sheep... Meet Charlotte! Her mommy, Amy, owns Lottie Da's. She is one of the most beautiful little girls I have ever met ( after Maryn, of course). Her personality matches this little face.

Part of mylittle show area...

If you are in Columbus....after visiting Lottie Da's you need to stop at Bloomsbury Loft. Sara and I had visited their booth at the Country Living Fair..but they always close the store that weekend. So, this was our first opportunity to actually shop the store. WOW! Lots of fun things.

Another neat little shop....but rather pricey. Still, fun to look

Those who know me well...know I am a sucker for vintage bird cages. How cute is this?

A super yummy lunch at the 'Black Olive'. An amazing bowl of tomato basil soup along with a grilled cheese that was beyond good!

It was such a fun weekend. I always love going to Columbus. So many things to see and do. And of course I always look forward to time traveling with Sara. We always make it fun! We did manage to sneak in a visit to Sugardaddy's. Had to pick up a few of those world-famous brownies to bring back to Missy. Yummmm. I am still sticking to the chipolte-cinnamon. It is to die for.!

RANDOM SHOOTING

Definitely just some ramdom shots today! I am not a photographer. Rich has always been our picture taker. But, I just invested in a canon rebel.....and I can't stop. I am sure it has nothing to do with Maryn. But, I am having alot of fun just snapping whatever!

WHAT A FACE!

"Maryn's Heart"..I did this sterling necklace for Missy. It has a little pink pearl attached. I love it. Sweet.

doing a little spoiling...

I am soo loving my new canon rebel. OOPS...think I chould have removed the "china" tag.

These are all vintage ornaments that we had when I was growing up. LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors! I found 3 boxes when we moved my mom.

Thanksgiving with my mom . Rich, Sara and I drove to Warren to spend the afternoon with her. No cooking, no clean up. And the food was great!