~Fall Swap Goodies Have Arrived~

Good Tuesday morning friends. Isn't this time of year just beautiful. I love the smell of fall, the vibrant colors it brings with it and most of all the crisp mornings. Now I'm not big on the rain, cold and windy afternoons and the shorter days. I guess we can't have everything we want so I should just accept what I cannot change.

I want to share with you the Fall Swap Goodies I recently received from my new friend Vicki at http://thehogscaldholler.blogspot.com/. Vicki is a very talented crafter. I was thrilled when I received my package from her last week. Sorry once again for the poor picture quality. I am still taking them with my cell phone. I don't' know what is up with our darn camera. I want to get a new one but I really can't justify the purchase at this time.

First up is my little birdhouse. I'm not sure if Vicki made it or not. I love it either way.

This basket was what held all my goodies that Vicki sent. I have some apples somewhere that I want to add to it with maybe a nice homespun bow attached to it. Now if I just knew where I put the darn things. Don't you just love the little heart pin keep on the spool. What a sweet idea. Also included was this little cat made from wool. The leaf with the acorn on it is a pin. It is going right on my coat after I get this post done. What a perfect little gift it was.


This next little pumpkin has to be my favorite. There is just something so sweet about it. I had to get a close up of it so you could see the detail.



Here is my pumpkin with the rest of my mantle grouping.




I just love this rusty looking grasshopper. I have the perfect rock outside to perch it on but I think I will wait for spring to set it out. As for the birds nest, I believe I have a sweet little bird in my stash of goodies that will look just perfect in it.




This berry wreath is so nice. I thought it added something to this picture so I am probably keeping it where it is.

Thank you Vicki for everything you sent. I loved it all. I really appreciate the time you took making these things for me. I will treasure them and think of you every time I look at them.

I hope everyone has a beautiful fall like day.

Hugs and Blessings to all.
~AMY~

Football Homecoming!

With tears in my eyes, I watched my beautiful teenage daughter attend her first High School Dance. She was absolutely beautiful. I sure don't remember doing things up like this for my first Football Homecoming. Boy how the times have changed.



These are a bit out of order. Sorry I can't control my blog.

This is Allison with Alexis and her date Tom. Tom is the son of one of my best friends that I went to school with. Funny when your kids grow up to be freinds with the kids of your old classmates.

This is at dinner. Allison decided to attend without a date however she did go with a fabulous group of friends.

Allison and Alexis at the dance. Aren't they both just so beautiful! Just noticed Alexis's tie. I don't think it was part of her original outfit!

Here is half of the friends that went. Not sure where the picture of the other half got off too.


Sorry this picture is sideways. Allison is the cheerleader and she is standing next to her best friend Calen. Calen was crowned Freshman Attendant during half time of the football game.

I don't like having my picture taken but I was so proud to be standing next to my baby girl!

Thanks for taking the time to look at these pictures. A little bragging time for momma never hurt anybody!


Hugs to all,

AMY

Bittersweet Question

I suppose I should have asked this question before I made my purchase but I always do things backwards. Does anyone that buys Bittersweet know if this purchase was a good deal or not? Did I buy quality Bittersweet and did I get it at a good price?
Here's the Ebay link where I purchased it from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=170541866812&Category=38232&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2. It is described very well and the seller has a good rating. I have never purchased Bittersweet before and now I'm worried that I didn't buy the right thing.



I would appreciate any comments or input anyone has.



Thanks in advance.

Blessings ~AMY~