tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68984734735378028122024-03-05T02:30:17.501-08:00COTTAGE ROSECottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comBlogger351125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-69808921814825108382013-01-26T18:26:00.001-08:002013-01-26T18:26:34.071-08:00Happy Weekend To You All;<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--GLFKjjd89E/UQSQVYvwdWI/AAAAAAAAEIA/wkunM5Ohadc/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j4xkxI-hyxc/UQSQWBs_zeI/AAAAAAAAEII/Skhiz3WOOeE/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="407" height="373" /></a></p> <p><font face="Bookman Old Style">Hoping you are all staying warm where you are,,, it has been so cold here brrrr… hoping it warms up a bit soon…… take care…    God Bless;</font></p> <p><font face="Bookman Old Style">Hugs;</font></p> <p><font face="Bookman Old Style">Alaura</font></p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-55113626314719483692012-12-31T07:48:00.001-08:002012-12-31T07:48:20.862-08:00Wishing you all a very Happy New Year;<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--KpA7OT0c1o/UOGzwCclSII/AAAAAAAAEHo/9UO8Sjqnwx8/s1600-h/vintage-new-year-greeting-pansies-mistletoe-snow-delft-tiles-windmill%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="vintage-new-year-greeting-pansies-mistletoe-snow-delft-tiles-windmill" border="0" alt="vintage-new-year-greeting-pansies-mistletoe-snow-delft-tiles-windmill" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RuyAN265yZU/UOGzwiDV1AI/AAAAAAAAEHw/GUdn-lrvmRk/vintage-new-year-greeting-pansies-mistletoe-snow-delft-tiles-windmill_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="423" /></a></p> <p>My wish for all my dear blog friends is that you all have a Blessed and Happy New Year…. </p> <p>God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-77233322010014505682012-04-08T10:03:00.001-07:002012-04-08T10:03:22.043-07:00HAPPY EASTER TO ALL MY SWEET BLOG FAMILY;;<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-exa4CSfgI5I/T4HE0ZJDurI/AAAAAAAAEHU/ekitAJXzE8g/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lpx3Zo3MRt0/T4HE2PQUlNI/AAAAAAAAEHc/dLDYVftJTow/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="387" height="414" /></a></p> <p>Wishing you all a Blessed day with family and friends.</p> <p> The Enemy has been defeated,,, and Death couldn’t hold him down…. Praise the Lord..</p> <p>Bunny Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura </p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-32092916995171680272012-03-17T15:40:00.001-07:002012-03-17T15:40:00.833-07:00HAPPY ST. PADD’YS DAY,,, AND HAPPY SPRING DAY!!!! <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Rg1uLGMnFUM/T2USfHVQ7DI/AAAAAAAAEEU/_CvUHxMROek/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EtazFzO1Xm4/T2USg44JU7I/AAAAAAAAEEc/k0i7DZmE3zI/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="366" height="480" /></a></p> <p><font color="#408080"> Hello there; sweet blog friends… I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful Spring like day,,,, at least I hope it is where you are…. Here I am enjoying some lovely warm sunny weather…. I have been out taking some photos to share with you,,, my bulbs are really popping up.. and my weeping pea tree is in full bud…. I hope we won’t get a nasty frost and kill most of them off..   </font></p> <p><font color="#408080">  Where I work has laid some of us off the next week,,, which I am not happy about,, but then on the other hand I can really get in some much needed spring cleaning in my home,, and yard…. just wish I was getting a pay check for it….. oh well….  any way on with my photos….</font></p> <p><font color="#408080"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4dYpnh1UqcU/T2UShurHkVI/AAAAAAAAEEk/9v4jVI4huas/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 005" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 005" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9DBKjEAJ8AQ/T2USinI4eCI/AAAAAAAAEEs/9Scs7mb9Lzk/Spring%2525202012%252520005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></font></p> <p>This is my Clematis that is growing up my patio post.. it is huge,,,, can you see the green?????? I can’t wait till it is in full bloom,, it is so beautiful….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2Mt_vA8kfRk/T2USjcaQsTI/AAAAAAAAEE0/ypJ8YIlfaCc/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520006%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 006" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 006" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z2YYfT9NZIw/T2USjy-S-NI/AAAAAAAAEE8/BV7JB45dN0Y/Spring%2525202012%252520006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pPo2Sv6SSio/T2USkdM56GI/AAAAAAAAEFE/eHL4HircWJU/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 007" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-58JorUKBSX4/T2USlagCJSI/AAAAAAAAEFM/I3cDN-mE6i4/Spring%2525202012%252520007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>My Weeping Pea tree,,, she is full of tiny buds just waiting to burst open…… she is just beautiful with her tiny white flowers dripping down everywhere….I just wish they would stay longer before she puts on her green show…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tps4OvmV4qg/T2USl8WjigI/AAAAAAAAEFU/r3SQQFRW8wo/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520008%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 008" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 008" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xFpJHUsQv8Y/T2USmhjJSlI/AAAAAAAAEFc/DOgu55t32Bk/Spring%2525202012%252520008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Now last year my Tulips did not do very well, but it seems that this year they are feeling much better,, I can’t wait to see what color they are,,, been so long I forgot….lol……………………… </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cJTeGOZhLf0/T2USnDsH0lI/AAAAAAAAEFk/XgV23zXblW0/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520009%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 009" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5H_Jeg7PU-Q/T2USnv5bZwI/AAAAAAAAEFs/Ut9mebwRlPg/Spring%2525202012%252520009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>MY Hydrangea plant that is in my huge green pot is starting to bud out… I have two in this pot…. I am thing of moving them to side of the garage in a few weeks,, I need something pretty there,,,,, and then plant something else in this pot….hmmmmmmmmmmm but what,,, any ideas?????</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c-h0RLpT3wM/T2USoU4oJoI/AAAAAAAAEF0/ubeFC7A6WnE/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 010" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 010" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XNWgI67Nxg0/T2USo5KlYmI/AAAAAAAAEF8/iWC2cUZjR8I/Spring%2525202012%252520010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>My Lavender is doing so wonderful,,there are two plants here,, that seem to have grown together a bit,,, I am going to dig them up and move them to the side yard as well,,, I think they will be beautiful there,, I have four plants,, they put out such a show,, and then I dry the buds,,, the sent is so amazing,,,, and when you brush them when walking by you can smell the lavender…love it….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xKN78ALViyk/T2USpr9ge6I/AAAAAAAAEGE/6Sx1NNG0SCc/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 011" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 011" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ivb4L_PeXwg/T2USqbqthZI/AAAAAAAAEGM/kfeLv5RocnA/Spring%2525202012%252520011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Just look at these little beauties…. my Hyacinths,, they seem to have doubled from last year…. again I can’t remember what color they are,,,, I really need to make some plant markers…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IJfEom3Dk_E/T2USrOF7N2I/AAAAAAAAEGU/CZZUsiatuHE/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520012%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 012" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 012" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HI1qjCM_dIg/T2USrrFHkpI/AAAAAAAAEGc/2PYcizbY9-4/Spring%2525202012%252520012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>What a little cutie…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3tdYUQSPz-Q/T2USsL9aG3I/AAAAAAAAEGk/gNh-Efh4mRk/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520013%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 013" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UN_u_AtnBAo/T2USs8own3I/AAAAAAAAEGs/TIT5mcXMpdo/Spring%2525202012%252520013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Look at all my babies just waiting to grow up,,, wish they lasted longer as well…. the sent is so heavenly… don’t you think…………………………….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qeAbn3W4Tj8/T2UStjPT9sI/AAAAAAAAEG0/HyZN74q9P-0/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520014%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 014" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 014" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6mUoEUAbNe4/T2USucYGe_I/AAAAAAAAEG8/YEiPgzvyrJg/Spring%2525202012%252520014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KvWckz512ms/T2USvH0cx8I/AAAAAAAAEHE/lTnIX_T6NC0/s1600-h/Spring%2525202012%252520015%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring 2012 015" border="0" alt="Spring 2012 015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UxLKqYdpYqo/T2USvwLlETI/AAAAAAAAEHM/ZAxeCMgKsVg/Spring%2525202012%252520015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I was trying to get a nice close up of one of her pretty buds but sadly it did not work out…. but it is sort of pretty…. I am not really great with a camera… but I do try……   We dear friends I hope you enjoyed my Spring Bud show….. I will be taking lots more as they pop out more,, and of the moving of some plants…. I really want to start on my Rose garden this Spring as well,, that will be a work in progress,,, which means slow going….lol  but a true labor of love,, I have always wanted one,,,,   </p> <p>   So I thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by for a visit,, I do love to see your sweet comments…. </p> <p>So until next time; God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-40568912615656128952012-02-07T14:23:00.001-08:002012-02-07T14:23:04.194-08:00STILL AROUND,,,,,, SORT OF…..<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q2q4bYqfR7w/TzGkQiTDPzI/AAAAAAAAEEE/J7-HR-UDuRQ/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DnpLwdBkzyo/TzGkR2OrQpI/AAAAAAAAEEM/z94i2PAnEUY/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="329" height="468" /></a></p> <p>Thought I had do a quick post,, have not done one in a while…. but I am still here, and I do stop by to visit you when I can….  I am working 3rd shift now, so most of my time is sleeping,,,lol till trying to get used to it.. not easy…  </p> <p>  I so love to stop by as see what you all have be up to, with you lives and home decorating projects.. I am sorry to say I have not had the energy to do much here,, I do have lots to do though.. I am thinking of hosting a painting party with some friends,, so I can get my family room painted….. with help it would not take long at all……  now just have to talk my friends into it….lol  I will have to bribe them with a lovely lunch,,,  any why that is about it…. My sweet baby Chloe Isabella is doing fine,, she is so full of energy she wares me out…lol but I do love having a doggie again….. </p> <p> I am sooooooooooooooo looking forward to Spring, I have some plants to move .. my Lavender plants will be moved to the side of my garage,, they will look gorgeous there,,, and my purple cone and yarrow need to be divided as well as my others…. I so miss getting my hands in the dirt….. oh and then there is my Rose garden to start,,have big plans for that area.. I will make sure I take photos to share…..  guess that is about it for now,,, I know a boring post, sorry I will try to do better next time….. have a great week dear blog friends’  God Bless</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-41705007622653717122012-01-01T07:31:00.001-08:002012-01-01T07:31:03.077-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR, TO YOU ALL<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EMKlaVB8KWY/TwB8L9WHVvI/AAAAAAAAED0/3z7TmvYwdFM/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Kck3l7XtnCE/TwB8NYzS9wI/AAAAAAAAED8/B_8q4tj9qp8/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="506" height="252" /></a></p> <p> Wishing you all many Blessing in the New Year…….   </p> <p>  I have a new baby girl,,,,,, doggie that is……  she is so darn cute.. I have not yet taken photos of her,, but I will be soon so I can show her off too you all……  Her name is Chloe Isabelle……..  I know what you are all thinking,,,,,,, our sweet Shelia from Note Songs has a sweetie named Chloe Dawn…….. kind of barrowed the name,, I love the name and it fits her so well…  she is 2months and one wk..old,,,, and very feisty….</p> <p>   God Bless you all my dear blog friends….  until next time;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura </p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-83105732417687106342011-12-19T17:37:00.001-08:002011-12-19T17:37:25.914-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS; TO ALL MY LOVELY BLOG FRIENDS;<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LiQWXYGa2pE/Tu_msgSRUzI/AAAAAAAAEA8/0b9DTy4M5f8/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sVxOfTIpkwg/Tu_mt3DgYRI/AAAAAAAAEBE/Y1s1Lg7xCRE/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="420" height="350" /></a></p> <p>Hello dear friends.  I hope you are all enjoy the Christmas season…. I have been busy,, but I am still here.. I have been doing some blog hopping and peeking to see what you have all be up to and Wow you have all been busy little elves decorating your beautiful homes for Christmas….  I only have a few photos to share,,,, this time,,, my two grand kids,,, Zach and Madison helping me decorating the tree,,,, they had sooooooo much fun….  I took a few in black an white,,, so love the look….  ok on with the show..</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EEZQWU5D13E/Tu_muZHgfdI/AAAAAAAAEBM/F5hqqxPzFqs/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520025%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 025" border="0" alt="family fun 025" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-76xT3EHnqek/Tu_muknkk7I/AAAAAAAAEBU/vgvFIBYyfYw/family%252520fun%252520025_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="322" /></a></p> <p>Zach,,, hmmmmm where to hang this one,,,, </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qGzOk7fvJmY/Tu_mvO6TUcI/AAAAAAAAEBc/iN88_fApuUI/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520029%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 029" border="0" alt="family fun 029" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z94zSNbGTNo/Tu_mveUl1iI/AAAAAAAAEBk/vUa5Wt-aURQ/family%252520fun%252520029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rBauoc52Iac/Tu_mv_6AnSI/AAAAAAAAEBs/aTznhHkRWmg/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520026%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 026" border="0" alt="family fun 026" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hvIZlBdIQfQ/Tu_mwAOiPLI/AAAAAAAAEB0/zD5hrJZMFu4/family%252520fun%252520026_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Even their Aunt Meme with Rylan stopped by to help…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DsfQDwFf8E0/Tu_mwpdj2RI/AAAAAAAAEB8/GghKOCOrOm4/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520030%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 030" border="0" alt="family fun 030" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mabk1hooUYQ/Tu_mxMT9M2I/AAAAAAAAECE/tw4HOVBUqig/family%252520fun%252520030_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Maddy kept asking me Mamaw where should this one go…. every one she pulled out she said  awwwwwwwwwwwwww so pretty….. loud….lol</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tG39--nmXfQ/Tu_mxR9SLoI/AAAAAAAAECM/OZX0sMkyEfQ/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520033%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 033" border="0" alt="family fun 033" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UFi1IC8IKm0/Tu_mxj5dvPI/AAAAAAAAECU/yH2t55fsx1Q/family%252520fun%252520033_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Can’t forget my grand doggie  Shelby…. she loved her treat,,,, the only way I could get her photo under the tree,,,,, works every time….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DPBR-r69sF0/Tu_myG-oFjI/AAAAAAAAECc/FZl4z_UzaJ0/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 007" border="0" alt="family fun 007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YlMs1Rzom1I/Tu_myvR7T4I/AAAAAAAAECk/1iE318X9jRk/family%252520fun%252520007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>This is from Thanks giving,,, by Baby Girl and her baby boy… he is 4 months old now,,,, he is getting so big… my cute little bug…… </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RPVJ-bhfk70/Tu_my9NIn6I/AAAAAAAAECs/FWS8l58SM_8/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520006%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 006" border="0" alt="family fun 006" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-81k8Lwwbe94/Tu_mzLiNBdI/AAAAAAAAEC0/mu0ihPKTxyk/family%252520fun%252520006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Love this one…… don’t ya just want to chew on those cheeks….lol  I do….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P477VBUno1U/Tu_mzhKKLMI/AAAAAAAAEC8/ZkeBxCKrIQE/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520002%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 002" border="0" alt="family fun 002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-97HhJhhPcJ8/Tu_mzx4iizI/AAAAAAAAEDE/hHBeJ3MxWfc/family%252520fun%252520002_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="387" /></a></p> <p>and last but not least…… my little bug and his Nana….  one more photo….. than that is it…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Trd_bzEmqYU/Tu_m0Z65h9I/AAAAAAAAEDM/a4nQjioyhEU/s1600-h/family%252520fun%252520021%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="family fun 021" border="0" alt="family fun 021" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gcUuph49ZzI/Tu_m0ugP_PI/AAAAAAAAEDU/fDlq2NYjwDQ/family%252520fun%252520021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>For some reason Heather has a thing for Owls,,, so when she saw this hat,,, she just had to get it for me…. how cute he looks,,,, but you know that when he is older he will not like it one bit….. hehehe  he has matching furry booties to go with it too… do darn cute</p> <p> </p> <p>  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1-L4URXGQCI/Tu_m03D99DI/AAAAAAAAEDc/H9u6SNlSwWE/s1600-h/Christmas%252520tree%252520decoration%25255B3%25255D%25255B6%25255D.gif"><img style="display: inline" title="Christmas tree decoration[3]" alt="Christmas tree decoration[3]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-miDJGdTmgdg/Tu_m1e3o_3I/AAAAAAAAEDk/detWRz6TiwU/Christmas%252520tree%252520decoration%25255B3%25255D_thumb%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="429" height="299" /></a></p> <p>I hope to have more time for my blogging next year,, for I do miss you all so very much….. wishing you all a most Wonderful Christmas with lots of Love,,, family, and friends…. God Bless; you all….</p> <p>Christmas Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-38947766724524904412011-10-20T06:24:00.001-07:002011-10-20T06:24:37.894-07:00I BET YOU ALL THOUGHT I DROPPED OFF THE FACE OF THE BLOG……..<p>  <font color="#333333" face="Comic Sans MS">Hello dear friends; I am so sorry for not keeping up with my blogging,,,, or paying you all visits… but I have been so busy I have just not had the time too. I did finally get a job,,, and it is on 2nd shift,, a lot of hrs too. So between my new grandbaby and my job I hardly have time to sit…… </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" face="Comic Sans MS">  I just wanted to drop in to say hello and I do miss you all very much, I hope that this weekend I can make some rounds to visit some of you,,, with fall here I am anxious to see all the fall decorating every one has done….. I was able to get some of mine out,,, a few weeks ago I made the first fire of the season it was so cozy,,,but sadly I had to work that Sat. and could not enjoy it for long….  We went from 80’s to 40’s,,, and lots of rain,,, I have not been able to rake my leaves because of all the rain… I do love this time of year,, it is my favorite time… then spring…. which brings me to my gardening,,,, I have not had the time to do that either,,,, ;(  I am gong to move my huge lavender plants to the side of my garage  they will have more room and it will looks so pretty there,, they would get more sun too… I have not gotten to my Rose garden yet either,,, I have my trellis ready to put up,,, but work gets in the way,,,,, but I am making my own money and paying my own way,,,, and that feels so wonderful,,it is not the job I had hoped for, but a job is a job and I get paid… So I can buy some pretties once in awhile….hehe    </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" face="Comic Sans MS">So sweet friends that is about all right now,,, I will try to get to my posting again,,,,, and some decorating photos,,,,, I hope you all are enjoying a wonderful  Autumn with all the beautiful colors, and smell’s………………….  take care and God Bless;</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" face="Comic Sans MS">Hugs;</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" face="Comic Sans MS">Alaura</font></p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-52044889339629794622011-08-08T15:27:00.001-07:002011-08-08T15:27:20.588-07:00ONE HOT & HUMID RAINY DAY;<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u0ALAdRnVFU/TkBiGFLX8LI/AAAAAAAAD-k/YOLuy1rvo8I/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 001" border="0" alt="Room redo 001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-h6NakHxcf4c/TkBiGjdv_HI/AAAAAAAAD-o/xBMVlAJerd8/Room%252520redo%252520001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><font color="#800080">Hello and good afternoon to all my sweet blog friends. I hope you are having a great week so far… We are still having some hot and very humid days… so working out side is not in the cards for me… and for that reason I bring you this post…. In the above photo is the bifold doors they lead to a soon to become pantry for me… the door next to it is the one that leads to my garage.. I have been wanting to redo this area for quit some time but never got around to it,,,,, until now, so this is the before photo. OK I have lots of before photos, it is still a work in progress.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z3YDc5WF7WI/TkBiHBPzPSI/AAAAAAAAD-s/5NuOI_Jx838/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520002%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 002" border="0" alt="Room redo 002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lFkoAX3Hq6w/TkBiHhaSeSI/AAAAAAAAD-w/7BH72ZvtA7s/Room%252520redo%252520002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Since there are a lot of slats I decided to use my grey spray paint primer on it… I did some sanding before I used the spray paint,,wanted to make sure the new paint would stick..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lSWBoyLtGvU/TkBihPHFaWI/AAAAAAAAD-0/FVKDQEETPhE/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520004%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 004" border="0" alt="Room redo 004" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-odDR0PKTW4g/TkBihp4076I/AAAAAAAAD-4/vXRmpSz5z9o/Room%252520redo%252520004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>First coat of paint…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KZCptXnvBnA/TkBiiDd8k-I/AAAAAAAAD-8/XT5DNYX2kQo/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 005" border="0" alt="Room redo 005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-17l1WC3y8eM/TkBiiuIjmmI/AAAAAAAAD_A/mqJG8RL8Fq8/Room%252520redo%252520005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>So far so good…. I had to put three coats on so the dark stain would not show through.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SZLpNx14QN0/TkBijI2MK2I/AAAAAAAAD_E/nIHGoQVw224/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520008%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 008" border="0" alt="Room redo 008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9IInc5-rj70/TkBijloN6pI/AAAAAAAAD_I/lCaFX0QiuZM/Room%252520redo%252520008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>OK this is with all three coats of my creamy white paint, it is called muslin. from wal mart. as you can see I still have the trim to paint and the garage door will be painted the same color.</p> <p> Well after I woke up on Sat. I was standing there looking at my work, and I thought Hey why not take the ugly old wall paper down……  at the time I thought it was a good idea….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Dx3HZoJfX6c/TkBikdiinTI/AAAAAAAAD_M/YIoYABt40bo/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520012%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 012" border="0" alt="Room redo 012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c49z-5qg2SQ/TkBikmq-YcI/AAAAAAAAD_Q/f3csbHzIcoE/Room%252520redo%252520012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Oh this is a dark brown stain color peg shelf… which I will be painting the same white, but she will be going in my dinning room… so this is for a later post.  So on with the ripping of the wall paper.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u1dlXHOZb1g/TkBild-KYgI/AAAAAAAAD_U/BJLNtpC3wos/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520009%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 009" border="0" alt="Room redo 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WZRNq4LFs4Y/TkBilyzj-5I/AAAAAAAAD_Y/WhUZ-dsw1yc/Room%252520redo%252520009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3NU3NLhW0yM/TkBimW9uShI/AAAAAAAAD_c/5b6nQ7egboc/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 010" border="0" alt="Room redo 010" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zHz7qTMG9MA/TkBim5BXAmI/AAAAAAAAD_g/Ad8x6Zr9vwo/Room%252520redo%252520010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I was so excited when it was coming off really easy……………… buttttttttttt that feeling did not last too long…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7rNipSVRFE8/TkBine40xWI/AAAAAAAAD_k/Plvgxp-WLXM/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 011" border="0" alt="Room redo 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KSqDAlnOkvQ/TkBinn86vOI/AAAAAAAAD_o/7iEhc-zVWK4/Room%252520redo%252520011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>as I was peeling, I found out that the backing was not coming off… the one with the glue on it…… Bummer…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Cv9Jzkw3A8E/TkBioMQBESI/AAAAAAAAD_s/CDFihcCm0m4/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520014%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 014" border="0" alt="Room redo 014" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2JEfu3IS4e8/TkBionJZcXI/AAAAAAAAD_w/EXzw2iSj3H4/Room%252520redo%252520014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>The yellow color is the back of the wall paper… it was not coming off with out a fight…. then when I was able to get a few spots off, the wall behind it was not in good shape,,, and I would have to have tore that off, and put drywall,, which I don’t have the money for… so I decided to leave the nasty yellow backing on,,, As I sat and looked at the mess I made,,,,and I do mean mess.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gPMR2HIzjHk/TkBipB-ZiVI/AAAAAAAAD_0/ZDHEjKW_lrc/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520015%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 015" border="0" alt="Room redo 015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ViSX-naPMpA/TkBipcO8_fI/AAAAAAAAD_4/H8_fS_gOr30/Room%252520redo%252520015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F1HXAQ1bmCU/TkBiq3ZwDzI/AAAAAAAAD_8/Jdca17eGgv0/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520016%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 016" border="0" alt="Room redo 016" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JizpUaPR62c/TkBirq24MfI/AAAAAAAAEAA/OU33pZxqmxQ/Room%252520redo%252520016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s-hwPxQYXVw/TkBisO87BuI/AAAAAAAAEAE/ngpOEL0OBuo/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520017%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 017" border="0" alt="Room redo 017" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8_PCU_bzA2M/TkBisSN7jII/AAAAAAAAEAI/FyDBzJ61tLg/Room%252520redo%252520017_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I am so sorry for the dirty photos,, I hope I have not shocked any of you…..  for such a small space I sure made a mess.   So  while sitting there staring at the mess I knew that I really didn’t want to paint it, or use wall paper again… which would cost money,, and I had to use what I already had here…. so this is what I came up with….. so far. anyway.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sD3dAxvgypU/TkBis9mzrTI/AAAAAAAAEAM/8nlWuXQMyKs/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520019%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 019" border="0" alt="Room redo 019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cQoyV9rwH2w/TkBitYqSCbI/AAAAAAAAEAQ/gsDJ5Xg9gmo/Room%252520redo%252520019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I went through all my pretty papers and found some that would go with what I had in mind….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LHkYQ3m1Rqk/TkBit-EEIgI/AAAAAAAAEAU/UDBtYBw4rbM/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520018%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 018" border="0" alt="Room redo 018" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lenV74As-_o/TkBiuRFpoeI/AAAAAAAAEAY/4FwBCeQPX7o/Room%252520redo%252520018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I be ya’ll know where I am headed here… am I right???  </p> <p>Yup…. I am going to use these for my wall…. I am not sure if I have enough but I am going to go look for some old books and see what they have inside I can use…  </p> <p>So my dear talented lady friends,, what do you think of my idea???  I would so love to hear what you all think,,, please feel free to disagree too, and share some ideas of your own… I welcome all ideas…. as I said this is a on going project,,, I will be taking photos as I go to share my progress….  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kt_2w5cStn8/TkBiusIwfgI/AAAAAAAAEAc/3okStQdaxNs/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520021%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 021" border="0" alt="Room redo 021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NLvm09Igl_Y/TkBivL5t0jI/AAAAAAAAEAg/-4cMa91IFu8/Room%252520redo%252520021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>OH>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. now did you really think I would let you all off the hook and not show off my new grandson. Rylan…   this was on Saturday late afternoon, that is my baby boy Dustin holding he brand new nephew,, with his two cuties Zachary and Madison,,, and new Mommy not far away…… oh and Shelby,,, my baby girls dag,, which the call Nanny Shelby.. she is never too far away from her baby brother…. making sure he is safe and sound… she is such a great big sister….  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IAJZAg-WX8k/TkBivmyrTHI/AAAAAAAAEAk/iCj1tiUaFOo/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520024%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 024" border="0" alt="Room redo 024" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BsKrx20rbHI/TkBiwNJYDqI/AAAAAAAAEAo/kwUNfExhaWI/Room%252520redo%252520024_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Zachary holding his sweet little cousin, which is getting hungry,,, by the look on his face….lol</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3FgQcr_Ztcc/TkBiwgy5QDI/AAAAAAAAEAs/sJgcgc085qw/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520026%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 026" border="0" alt="Room redo 026" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HvEOCoUyikw/TkBixAOV46I/AAAAAAAAEAw/BnFKTA7O6uA/Room%252520redo%252520026_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>OK I am a happy boy now,, I am fed and have a dry diaper, so I will take my nap now….. good night all.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vsfay6eQR2OsQhjcar_MVshp9a0_KLfaSyY_qFe-OgkopI18HbTDuyiOTTW5G5onX0h2Ut05dLaa9P2XUo4YrOvW_rRmYWed84rJ3sjjvSlMIKg8nMWxfMENP1kD90kDmztN1v2jPUch/s1600-h/Room%252520redo%252520027%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Room redo 027" border="0" alt="Room redo 027" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CJ1TLx-fKk8/TkBix5PpqcI/AAAAAAAAEA4/gUi8tTiYPf0/Room%252520redo%252520027_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>So that is all for now dear friends,,, I am so happy that you have taken the time to stop by and pay me a visit,, I treasure each one of you very much… and your sweet comments make my Heart sing with joy…… God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-33780705022456924612011-07-19T19:30:00.001-07:002011-07-19T19:30:12.734-07:00WELCOME RYLAN MASON,,,,,,,<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FMMX2ppjZhQ/TiY9iG1U-1I/AAAAAAAAD9U/zRul5MP7mZ8/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520054%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 054" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 054" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T4MyFGgL9L4/TiY9iUXz_qI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/Pb4LQix1spY/Rylan%252520Mason%252520054_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>My daughter finally gave birth to her fist baby on Monday evening. She was amazing, I was so proud of her.. for having her first baby she went really fast… which we were all so happy about…… the delivery was just perfect…. they were a little worried because he had already did his thing before he came out so they had two repertory RN’s from the NICU. there to suck out his lungs,,, but all is well with baby and mommy. </p> <p>  Now I will show you some more photos of my new angle…. oh that is Mana,me with  Rylan…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lp4zTXo1-4A/TiY9jMs108I/AAAAAAAAD9c/xb8jAzzrfxc/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520015%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 015" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1rRsm7pydTw/TiY9kMzL3QI/AAAAAAAAD9g/ib6gXRABwt8/Rylan%252520Mason%252520015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a>  </p> <p>Mommy and Daddy waiting for Rylan to make his entrance into the world…… she would kill me if she knew I put this on here,,, so shhhhhhhhhhh  don’t tell her I did this….. the smile is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy wayyyyy before the contractions kicked in……</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nbsbRyn_qkw/TiY9kiAe7zI/AAAAAAAAD9k/szVErjmZOb0/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520027%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 027" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 027" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6ThiLa8OlcU/TiY9lB_HSBI/AAAAAAAAD9o/taEQHY1Jopw/Rylan%252520Mason%252520027_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>The two awesome RN’s working to clear out his lungs …..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nxfv68Dib3Y/TiY9lmWTyEI/AAAAAAAAD9s/9Vyo98I8iJA/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520030%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 030" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 030" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dm7zbpvNJ3s/TiY9mIt-F4I/AAAAAAAAD9w/0JmVYrAM_Kg/Rylan%252520Mason%252520030_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>Here he is in all his splendid glory,,,, and very loud… all pink and sweet,,,, ten fingers and ten little pink toes…… and a head of black hair,,,,, </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rAHYhpwC3Wk/TiY9mset3PI/AAAAAAAAD90/gSGv1PdtOC4/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520035%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 035" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 035" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0WqEPKtLQ6k/TiY9nKTg-PI/AAAAAAAAD94/JbNw7-p-RAI/Rylan%252520Mason%252520035_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>Proud parents,, bonding with little Rylan…. we were all in there crying,,, even a nurse….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wUm1mhblsRY/TiY9nlG6RhI/AAAAAAAAD98/lo31FHTetek/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520043%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 043" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 043" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A8UwYRRPEuI/TiY9oA606nI/AAAAAAAAD-A/tIO9fyRg3Pw/Rylan%252520Mason%252520043_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>New mommy and Nana,,,,, with Rylan… his first feeding,, and he is a natural at it….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3L1vLsO6ajo/TiY9otvxMVI/AAAAAAAAD-E/xQPLL46XU-Q/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520034%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 034" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 034" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oaSpAvSh7Vo/TiY9pNDQeMI/AAAAAAAAD-I/sjR_WL7Oja4/Rylan%252520Mason%252520034_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bImBcaUoZ8M/TiY9pvC8l9I/AAAAAAAAD-M/tAJWFxmymd8/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520062%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 062" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 062" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mmElDKpnXPo/TiY9qOzBzBI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/Qr-HfD_Y1pA/Rylan%252520Mason%252520062_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AVNN2lvz_lQ/TiY9qsx4nrI/AAAAAAAAD-U/HWhDXZftTVs/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520068%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 068" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 068" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uQ1M2R_YqE8/TiY9rifZxMI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/-2ciNiwAQWk/Rylan%252520Mason%252520068_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uLm4i06ww-M/TiY9scb1HFI/AAAAAAAAD-c/toILby9tq0s/s1600-h/Rylan%252520Mason%252520064%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rylan Mason 064" border="0" alt="Rylan Mason 064" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nEFvZnPAeus/TiY9siHH2SI/AAAAAAAAD-g/ZDFXQhqSBzg/Rylan%252520Mason%252520064_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>The photo above this one is his proud big brother Paul… </p> <p>This is the first birth of a grandchild that I was able to witness… it was so amazing to be able to watch the absolute Miracle of birth,,,, How great our Lord is…I will carry that memory with me for the rest of my life. truly a gift from God,,, Rylan was so tiny his clothes were so big,, his little hat kept falling over his little face…. his arms kept coming out of the sleeves…  I am so in love with this little man,,,, now you all know that I will be doing a lot of posting about this handsome guy here with tons of photos…lol  but I will try to hold back a bit.. so I don’t bore you all….. lol  </p> <p>  Well that is it for know my dear friends…. I  thank you all so very much to taking the time to stop by for a visit,,and for all you sweet comments,,I treasure them all as I treasure you…. God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-74100161653770171922011-07-15T17:40:00.001-07:002011-07-15T17:40:19.822-07:00ON BABY WATCH;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; STILL,,,<p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a8lkWEnreKc/TiDdudWZMdI/AAAAAAAAD9M/KlcQYqFrmoA/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCtqyDC5SBFNkwEdPSXSs2MaqDiVFQ1AxjnFBXba-ZkQYHgBqkAXpMSKtJ8D6c04s9KGVAVocY8ymCCRgMGKgYfEnJRlfTxzEKrsj-4jcHbHJxLsOvbxZ-OO-y4veRwS-gOr9BoEzkoBT/?imgmax=800" width="256" height="399" /></a></p> <p>Oh my,,,,, the spoon has a Pink ribbon on it,,, and we are having a Boy,,,,, oops,,,  any way dear blog friends,,, The reason I have  been MIA,,, is that I have been so busy helping my daughter get ready for her first baby…… we have been getting all the  bags packed and made a spot in their bedroom for the bassinet… and weeding her garden,, planting flowers….. and then I was helping a girl friend pack her house she is moving into a new one… so I have had every waking moment lending a helping hand where ever needed…..</p> <p> Today is Heather’s due date,, so it looks like he is not ready to make his grand entrance into the world,,,, her Dr. said if she has not delivered by mid week they will induce her….  I Pray that she won’t have to go through with that….  I can’t wait to show you all the photos I will  be taking of my new grandson…… gotta show him off….. forgive me if I have already told you his name,,so just pretend I did not tell you….. if I already have..</p> <p> They settled on Rylan Mason  you pronounce  his first name this way… Ryelan….. like the bread…. I do like it. it really fits him… </p> <p> So needless to say we are all ready to go,,, just waiting on Rylan ….  </p> <p>I have not even had time to get to my projects I am wanting to do… so I can post some photos for you all… I have so enjoyed stopping by all of you,, and all those gorgeous gardens…. and your lovely homes…. Well that  is it for now,,, hopefully the next time I post it will be with photos of Rylan…Mason… </p> <p>So until next time; God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-11392427462692310122011-07-01T11:42:00.001-07:002011-07-01T11:42:35.487-07:00HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!! EVERYONE<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EWCP2lSuMuA/Tg4U_yub5OI/AAAAAAAAD80/3u9_ztjI6dc/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q21W4TM9F-A/Tg4VBB5RHxI/AAAAAAAAD84/Tzh_Vry1V4w/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="357" height="365" /></a></p> <p><font color="#0000a0">Hello my patriotic friends,,, Wishing you all a wonderful fun July 4th weekend….. I love to see the fireworks, and all the family cook outs,, watching my grandkids with the sparklers.. </font></p> <p><font color="#0000a0"> </font><font color="#ff0000">I can’t believe it is July already,,, and my Daughter is now due any time with the birth of her first… I am so excited, I can’t wait to meet this little guy.. his room is all ready for him… I have been busy with school so I have not been able to do much, to post about,,, but now I am off until the end of the month,, which is great timing so I can spend all my time with my daughter and her son when he decides to show up… I did make a dent in my old veggie garden area,, to make way for my rose garden,, but that is as far as I got… but know I am hoping to get more done… with it so I can show it off.. I have a great plan for my old metal bed frame,, can’t wait to get that done too….. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yPLcOLf1H9w/Tg4VCqK_IjI/AAAAAAAAD88/L30bqnj1TR0/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_i75HrDCMiI/Tg4VEKMt9II/AAAAAAAAD9A/0x1gU_WWQ8s/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="341" height="436" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SXZc51gUXAw/Tg4VFTR_tMI/AAAAAAAAD9E/CkYZB7KLd20/s1600-h/image%25255B16%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x9t9X5u_xwg/Tg4VGW44bxI/AAAAAAAAD9I/6ZPolm6Ja2Y/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="413" height="293" /></a></p> <p><font color="#0000ff">So have a Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I hope the weather is gorgeous where you are at..</font></p> <p><font color="#0000ff"> Until next time;;; God Bless;</font></p> <p><font color="#0000ff">HUGS;</font></p> <p><font color="#0000ff">Alaura</font></p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-2886040597032202442011-06-21T17:30:00.001-07:002011-06-21T17:30:52.197-07:00BABY SHOWER FUN!!!!!!!!<p><font color="#800000" face="Comic Sans MS">Good evening; I hope you all are enjoying a wonderful week so far… We are getting some really hot days now,, whewwww,,,,, but as of right now we are getting some pretty good storms…. but it is very humid out, glad I am in side.</font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Comic Sans MS">  I am being a bad blogger, not getting around to visit you all… It seems that with Summer everyone gets so busy with out door things. But I am going to make sure tomorrow night after my classes I will be stopping by to see what you have been up too.  </font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Comic Sans MS"> Well last weekend was my Baby Girls baby shower, it was so fun,,,, every one had a great time, and I made way too much Pasta Salad,,,, I ate that all week, so I am not ready to eat that any time soon.lol  I did take a few photos,,,,, ok a lot of photos,, but I won’t bore you with them all.. so I will just  show off a few.. Ok here we go…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-duJMVoK3TWk/TgE3e6D_jnI/AAAAAAAAD6s/peJnWDW32as/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 003" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nh1lzoCsA2Y/TgE3fVM2GVI/AAAAAAAAD6w/8wUXixJ74LA/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="217" height="323" /></a></p> <p>So this is the Mommy of the day,,,, I love her glow,, as of right now she is 81/2 months.. she is doing well,,, still working,, Ok I have to do some bragging on my baby girl,,,,, Heather has worked at her factory job for about 15 yrs,,, she is on her feet 8 to 10 hrs a day, wearing steal toed shoes and long pants with a hard hat and gloves…. now the work she is doing now is not that hard,,, just light work,,, which I am so happy about,,, so with that said,, Heather is a real trooper went to work with morning sickness,, now puffy feet from standing,,, she has not complained one bit… She is starting her leave after July 4th, which is two wks before her due date,, now I want her to take it now, but she said she wants to work as long as she can… The Dr.. said she is doing great and not to worry but you know how us Mommy’s are,,, we worry.. Ok I am done now,,just had to brag some…… thank you.. now more photos..</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v7arfRxspyw/TgE3gtJN40I/AAAAAAAAD60/ElSGlCJ-KnY/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520002%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 002" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LJ4eRpYQwZo/TgE3gy09AQI/AAAAAAAAD64/uHCBjrBHO10/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="217" height="323" /></a></p> <p>My niece Jenny made the diaper cake,, it is so cute..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eRwRGl3kWBo/TgE3hf4bVwI/AAAAAAAAD68/HaVtq1nCFIc/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520004%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 004" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 004" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PBBq-iNY43I/TgE3h6tBuFI/AAAAAAAAD7A/2V4EVAyk3zY/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520004_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a> </p> <p>Jenny and Heather;</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CzUSU6pRBn0/TgE3iAUrT8I/AAAAAAAAD7E/iqThoXN7YYw/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520006%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 006" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VtkdSDMIdsA/TgE3jUqBDhI/AAAAAAAAD7I/ML_NlOYCESE/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520006_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I really don’t like this photo of me,,, but it is what it is,,, behind me on the wall is a photo of all three of my kids…. I just love it…. the girls are holding a Purple flower in honor of our sweet April….she loved purple..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2-cItUu4M_s/TgE3jsFOBBI/AAAAAAAAD7M/boDTZTa1340/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520008%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 008" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tAwa_hymrrg/TgE3kD_6FGI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/f1p0sTBQW28/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JScEADN0dGI/TgE3ktNjwFI/AAAAAAAAD7U/zMCU3-59gi4/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520012%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 012" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uOZv4nbrZPA/TgE3k62_KBI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/H7Eez61nOzA/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>My granddaughter Madison,, she wanted to get in on the games,,, she is trying to find small safety pins in a bowl of rice,,, you would think it would be easy,, but it is really hard to tell the difference between the pin and rice…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MPXxWSQcGig/TgE3laIxdSI/AAAAAAAAD7c/keVUEQp-hTs/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 023" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xS6O3G_J6oI/TgE3ltkZcII/AAAAAAAAD7g/9yT9D0AKecs/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Madison and my great niece Karly wanted to help hand her the gifts… they did a great job too.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OsBwqrWgcEk/TgE3mLgOaTI/AAAAAAAAD7k/jB-zN9C57A8/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520026%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 026" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 026" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UdxkDe9OlxI/TgE3mgzFiZI/AAAAAAAAD7o/qkfjDOIbNRo/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520026_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ig2yddnD9bk/TgE3nKnznrI/AAAAAAAAD7s/1_Cv7KCybqM/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520035%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 035" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d1e68WYE6Jw/TgE3nVvC7PI/AAAAAAAAD7w/ptgkJITVkeE/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520035_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Yeah look what I got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1QhfjQah4To/TgE3nxop9PI/AAAAAAAAD70/Pz2yZChFsLs/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520047%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 047" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 047" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2BKZaJHOUWc/TgE3oEUPaoI/AAAAAAAAD74/PdEpU_CG24Q/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520047_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>She received two of the same PJ’s from two ladies,,, guess they have the same taste…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D6w44FENdEI/TgE3oiE-2UI/AAAAAAAAD78/wOdjBA82uWc/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520059%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 059" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 059" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xaH_Mn0B_6c/TgE3pF3gPCI/AAAAAAAAD8A/z3BWsaE9RGU/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520059_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>OK this is Heather practicing swaddling Madisons baby doll… it was so cute,,,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EsON0FJbZQo/TgE3pjWoeDI/AAAAAAAAD8E/PvvmfAbM9CA/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520059%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 059" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 059" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OZUmU3BuKSs/TgE3qXeKVII/AAAAAAAAD8I/_tzOHce8grk/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520059_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4D3AVU7RAhI/TgE3q3NMpNI/AAAAAAAAD8M/Dj1Xwzj6xKU/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520062%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 062" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 062" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kFUA8iJYOm8/TgE3rgPuQPI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/K7CPDrhUyJM/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520062_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Yeah!!! she pasted the test,,, it was touch in go there for a while,, but she made it…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-veaQYnP6J84/TgE3r8jVTNI/AAAAAAAAD8U/o0njsI2nFGM/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520063%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 063" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 063" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SA0BtaOVxjk/TgE3sScZNpI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/2scmhfqwe4w/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520063_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nZh5K4s0MYQ/TgE3so4_tpI/AAAAAAAAD8c/G46qzdDZv-g/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520064%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 064" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 064" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8XTZ3DRQzoo/TgE3tWVG86I/AAAAAAAAD8g/vX6aEq4KhiM/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520064_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Top photo is the finished Quilt I made for Little Guy,,, I was worried about my fabric choices but it all flowed really well.. I was so relieved,,, and the colors are prefect with the Nursery…. hang in there I am almost done,,,,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BYBU9R3icpw/TgE3tv2BGwI/AAAAAAAAD8k/K4Xgvw-kjCc/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520067%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 067" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 067" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FRnO4lggU7o/TgE3uDJXHuI/AAAAAAAAD8o/WQRPr8cbHWo/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>A few of the gals she works with,, and Jenny…. and the gifts boxes I made for every one as a thank you for coming…. inside was a yummy tea light and a lavender sachet I made with my dried lavender,,, boy my dinning room really smelled great….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NRsHXMtw-iM/TgE3uVWqUFI/AAAAAAAAD8s/JpiKwtl6eys/s1600-h/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520070%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heathers Baby Shower 070" border="0" alt="Heathers Baby Shower 070" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wVBa2zV25fc/TgE3u3pmbFI/AAAAAAAAD8w/ULRe6v4fJBk/Heathers%252520Baby%252520Shower%252520070_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a> </p> <p>Now the fun part of the party,,,, the cutting of the cake,,,, it was so yummy yum,,,  </p> <p>Well I hope you enjoyed my photos of the shower,, we all had such a great time…  </p> <p>Oh have any of you watched the new show on Bravo,,,, Millionaire Decorating?????? it is on Tuesday nights,, I am so loving that show,,,, the homes they decorate are gorgeous,,, and the money they spend,,, outrageous,,, what fun would that be spending someone else's money…  if you have not seen it,,, you should check it out if you can get it where you are,, you will love it….</p> <p>  Thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by my little blog,, I  appreciate it very much, and for the sweet comments you leave,,,,  blog friends are the best…</p> <p>So until next time; God Bless</p> <p>Hugs</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-46438991792137505472011-06-01T17:58:00.001-07:002011-06-01T17:58:34.441-07:00Too many projects, and not enough time;<p>Good evening ladies,,, I hope your Memorial week end was a sunny and full of family fun.. I am so happy that we are having warm and sunny days. We had been getting so much rain, I was going to have a small lake in my back yard,,,, my grass really did some major growing too.  Any way, I have so many things that I want to do,, but I just don’t have enough time, or hands. I am on the home stretch with the baby quilt, I did get a few photos to share with you…. The baby shower is coming up soon it is on Sat June 11… and I have tons of things to get done….wheeewwwww  with my class at night for three hrs,, it is hard for me to get things done… oh well enough of that nonsense… </p> <p>  I am so behind on my blog again,,,, oops sorry girls,,, I do miss you all so much… so I am going to make time at least twice a week to do some visits to you all.. I can’t wait to see all the gorgeous summer decorating you are all doing… OK on with the quilt photos…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q3ac5iRsfGY/TebgCMuSTPI/AAAAAAAAD48/CgiwPxPy354/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520003%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 003" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 003" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6y2-Y-qg3ZQ/TebgCj7zyAI/AAAAAAAAD5A/te9YPgMlOUs/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520003_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a></p> <p>This is the finished top with out the borders on… I was so worried about all the fabrics coming together,,,, and I was so excited to see it just flow together…. wink,,,,</p> <p>  The browns and tans are a perfect match for the Nursery … I can’t wait to see it in there,,,, and don’t you worry I will be taking a lot of photos…. so show you…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EqIJt7bhjMk/TebgDK_va1I/AAAAAAAAD5E/PvprbMMAZpE/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520004%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 004" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 004" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m_tOucvXUxA/TebgDgDJXyI/AAAAAAAAD5I/TtwfUgd1X68/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A565wmnh6bI/TebgEB5y1mI/AAAAAAAAD5M/bPg9k7UBhFA/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520005%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 005" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 005" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c5LBsVCWXIY/TebgEv0qptI/AAAAAAAAD5Q/jiJHJ-oEVxY/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520005_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OPMQvuKGKo4/TebgFA437lI/AAAAAAAAD5U/HmIMI-W_qCE/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520006%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 006" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 006" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gmnCc3q6oCk/TebgFkE4K1I/AAAAAAAAD5Y/aA6xsHbo0zQ/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520006_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a></p> <p>Just a few close up shots so you can see the different fabrics… sewing all those 2 1/2 in strips together was not fun…. but it did come out pretty darn good,,, I forgot how many different fabrics I have,,, hmmmm should count them some time…. or maybe you would like to….. sort of like a jar filled with jelly beans and guess how many are in there…..ok got of track,,,, getting back on now…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMiXw-FRSD7urALeZtOA-7nfzDJ3EVHPTiVIhCCvgkdBG9NAsm_habaGUzYjPY3yP_wEtbKktndckY3-O9UzKvhbmM5mcxUZebwQu0d-NYVs_eEJvmNtfhqyzP8O2OZJANjvjBoMcw75w/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 011" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-59aA9IAvxK0/TebgGRABGWI/AAAAAAAAD5g/dQKlSuOmEq4/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I had to get a photo of it in the bassinet,,,still with out borders,,, it looks so pretty with it…. the colors are perfect……. yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh….. I am getting better at this ladies….</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEfUUIRZthgb0ZwLdhn77bW1gZShkmphTZL_oR9VVNNFBNqO7Q0i_uLCcwm8xSmKkoruan213uG5fh2xp2lNVnBlaIeASPM7-vESCSy-BItcO-E_0qHoEqP2KptcgL1YTFHXaFxLQ1Bnm/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 007" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 007" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ixAK42Hd5hs/TebgHQpa3CI/AAAAAAAAD5o/MqAkZYaUrR0/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>This is Little Guys bassinet,,,, I have it at my house I am hosting the shower… I can’t wait to see little guy in it….. not much longer,,, she is due July 15 but I think she will go early,, both of my kids were early so maybe she will take after me…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ov8jWFOZjc4/TebgH-wDBVI/AAAAAAAAD5s/j26bDn2vryA/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520009%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 009" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 009" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-spBWQHOh81A/TebgIDzubhI/AAAAAAAAD5w/1NgEP-uTHkY/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>AWWWWWW don’t ya just love this little guy,,, he is so cute……………………………</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AAZloV3yvvQ/TebgIhbG_tI/AAAAAAAAD50/AxXKEYFtdcY/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 001" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cIfckrAKw78/TebgJQGafnI/AAAAAAAAD54/0zjpHXkz4Bg/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Here are the three borders for the quilt,,and the binding..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SkG95IKVX44/TebgJ1rOuxI/AAAAAAAAD58/79Q07BJNP64/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520020%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 020" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9_DVZPPO8T4/TebgKdWiCOI/AAAAAAAAD6A/W9X1--vaC8Y/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Yeah!!!!!!! the borders are on,,,, not it is laying on my clean kitchen floor,, to start pining it all down…. my back is not going to happy with me later….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-doEiAsJDg_E/TebgK8IPMKI/AAAAAAAAD6E/KiXP4NFgOZY/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520021%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 021" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jqdXQ8B9c6E/TebgLEQjFwI/AAAAAAAAD6I/IKArrsEJGOU/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520021_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AEaAB3BUYeA/TebgLvd7i3I/AAAAAAAAD6M/efRHBjMUaJI/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520022%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 022" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ghXMY6qipOE/TebgMHVD7uI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/lT1ubyqzGDE/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I like to use small safety pins, then hold better and I don’t get stuck all the time…..ouch…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yaBy0f5qdD8/TebgMld1AKI/AAAAAAAAD6U/2syVQPA-vVI/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 023" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 023" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PGi82H6Pf78/TebgMzLIDFI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/34PpAJ67xPc/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>OK now I am ready to do some quilting……  OH NO,,,,, Iam out of white thread,,,, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…. the backing is a soft white flannel….I like to use white you don’t really see it much,, but you can still see the quilting part…. so I will have to run to Wally world and get some white sewing thread….. darn……  so I decided to do sewing on little stuffed pillows filled with my dried lavender,,, mmmmmmm I love the smell of lavender,,,, as a gift for every one for sharing in my Daughters big day… I have little boxes to decorate and and put in a scented tea light and yummy candy in side…  does that sound good???  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9k7feuYonK4/TebgNGrPBSI/AAAAAAAAD6c/jaT-cwbinGg/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520024%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 024" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 024" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WWkmR92DzYI/TebgNjdDy6I/AAAAAAAAD6g/jh3v_A5f7KU/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520024_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Here is the goodie boxes that I am giving away,,, and the fabric for the pillows… oh and Heathers little boy ribbon pin,,, I am going to make it look a lot better….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uzbmuy01Y58/TebgOIeTnwI/AAAAAAAAD6k/_FS-BUENo-4/s1600-h/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520025%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby sparkmans quilt 025" border="0" alt="baby sparkmans quilt 025" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_7oJLeyuXSg/TebgObZjxsI/AAAAAAAAD6o/N_ZVfLw_0c8/baby%252520sparkmans%252520quilt%252520025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>I love all these different pink fabrics,,, they are left over from another Quilt… so I did get them sewed before I left for class,,, so I am going to do some stuffing when I get done here…. I will be taking photos to show you all how every thing turned out….  </p> <p>Well my dear sweet blog friends,,, I hope you enjoyed my photos today and the photos,,,, I am so happy to back here with you all,, even though I don’t post as much…. I hope to get on a routine and then I won’t be  MIA as much,,,,, I will be by to visit tomorrow I promise,, I want to thank you all so much to stopping by and taking the time to read my every day thoughts,, and projects…. it means the world to me…. You are just the Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> <p>So until next time; God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-70894843281121918882011-05-09T06:52:00.001-07:002011-05-09T06:52:43.943-07:00THE BABY NURSERY……<p> </p> <p>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxdpnxLNI/AAAAAAAAD28/CuIaZmFJFWU/s1600-h/photo%20%2835%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (35)" border="0" alt="photo (35)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxeDWEFEI/AAAAAAAAD3A/bLqkDgIiWCQ/photo%20%2835%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="363" /></a></p> <p>Happy Monday ladies….. I hope your Mothers day weekend was a joyful one..Mine was so wonderful,, after Church my two sweet children too me to lunch then to Home Depot to let me pick out some plants for my yard,,,,,, I just loved it……  </p> <p> Today is a gorgeous day,,, sun is out and the birds are singing….. I hope you are all having the same kind of day…….  OK I went to help my baby girl with the nursery….  that is my baby girl in the photo by Little Guys crib…. she is 7months along but only looks about 5. Is she not  beautiful or what,,,,,,, but then I am her mom….hehehe  any way I took some photos of the babies room to share… but I forgot my camera… I know shame on me ,,, a “blogger” with out her camera,,,, so I had to use my phone. So with that said here is the Nursery…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBIsg2Z5_nSWh4vlQBPCZH2vy5cz9vZgDlRS90ciBqJCNwf-B5dFdcWyBqLc9vegBtDSkCrMoAue0MoDtNso2jqnifAABHFKRgIzT0fkKhfQDIFxgLTVVK1p1xzTKYFm-aY-_KET-O5mO/s1600-h/photo%20(29)%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (29)" border="0" alt="photo (29)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxe2akG5I/AAAAAAAAD3I/qFD0TRlHlqc/photo%20%2829%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="323" /></a></p> <p>We found this at Baby’s R Us… the colors are perfect for the room… My son in law Paul did the nursery himself,, he did a wonderful job,,, cleaned painted and put down new carpet as well,,,,,, the walls are a cream color with chocolate brown strips, the room is stunning….  She did not want to do a one theme one, so this style he will grow with… ok enough on with the show.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxfsFlv0I/AAAAAAAAD3M/S0eKmErmjY8/s1600-h/photo%20%2831%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (31)" border="0" alt="photo (31)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxfzFxnEI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/zAP13nNiFSg/photo%20%2831%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="377" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxgdB0QFI/AAAAAAAAD3U/ZIU3ml8RRzM/s1600-h/photo%20%2832%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (32)" border="0" alt="photo (32)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxgp2z_NI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/QmK4Tdot_Ek/photo%20%2832%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="379" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxhF6gpGI/AAAAAAAAD3c/xtZpPmty9GM/s1600-h/photo%20%2833%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (33)" border="0" alt="photo (33)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxhWVs6MI/AAAAAAAAD3g/B_N_lyatDFY/photo%20%2833%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="380" /></a></p> <p>I just love these,,,, they look like they were painted one, but they are like stickers that you can remove and move around. Love it and the colors are perfect….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxhud0plI/AAAAAAAAD3k/EK-WEQoS1BA/s1600-h/photo%20%2834%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (34)" border="0" alt="photo (34)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxiDo2rwI/AAAAAAAAD3o/8yp3w46c834/photo%20%2834%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="367" /></a></p> <p>The tall dresser will go here… </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxiQFMMMI/AAAAAAAAD3s/ABLrsQ-HfwE/s1600-h/photo%20%2836%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (36)" border="0" alt="photo (36)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxi2YapDI/AAAAAAAAD3w/lGCQCHg_h_8/photo%20%2836%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="384" /></a></p> <p>I just had to take some photos of the booties,,, they are so adorable….. hehe</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxjLmWw_I/AAAAAAAAD30/3UE8uhlwDU4/s1600-h/photo%20%2837%29%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (37)" border="0" alt="photo (37)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxjcByUtI/AAAAAAAAD34/Dp55-I8Ngtg/photo%20%2837%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="323" /></a></p> <p>The closet,,, with some out fits….. I am so happy to finally see that little boys are getting some really cute things, not just girls….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxjxDSmzI/AAAAAAAAD38/4uYHzc5CHrg/s1600-h/photo%20%2838%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (38)" border="0" alt="photo (38)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxkCXq4ZI/AAAAAAAAD4A/dFnNeNuftnc/photo%20%2838%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="293" height="389" /></a></p> <p>This is my favorite one,,,, this is the first outfit Heather bought months ago….. from Baby’s R Us.. I love that store….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxkUgMyVI/AAAAAAAAD4E/k9U2qcDrloo/s1600-h/photo%20%2839%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (39)" border="0" alt="photo (39)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxk-nNfKI/AAAAAAAAD4I/V-GyYKDlJDI/photo%20%2839%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="387" /></a></p> <p>Changing table the furnisher is a dark cherry,,, again perfect for the room…..</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyljXh00dApTFrzPXyhTXxsNaF8EOdBFJyBw0PAC8PuISeTUYYEREMmBBIXhk76SxLHRNuxSiaUeSw7lewUx3OLONbS6Zazw_RLlRomUTIrkpNGBXfh1P6l8x3Y-VtMKeHNJrUJAeVIuD/s1600-h/photo%20(44)%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (44)" border="0" alt="photo (44)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxlkXmZPI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/mFBh2wKsXzw/photo%20%2844%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="390" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxmIiEQoI/AAAAAAAAD4U/WRPVXN0tBCA/s1600-h/photo%20%2842%29%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (42)" border="0" alt="photo (42)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxm0cDMyI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/ePwVc-qBMtQ/photo%20%2842%29_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="391" /></a></p> <p>Saturday we found the bedding at,,,,,,,,,,,,, where else… Babies R Us…..  hmmmmm starting to see a pattern here……. are you?</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxnVgoiII/AAAAAAAAD4c/pJkx6JkftjA/s1600-h/photo%20%2840%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (40)" border="0" alt="photo (40)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxnnTPbyI/AAAAAAAAD4g/EMnD3GzYWDI/photo%20%2840%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="352" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxoLZ2sII/AAAAAAAAD4k/8mR5hxKuDgU/s1600-h/photo%20%2830%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (30)" border="0" alt="photo (30)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxohhhUGI/AAAAAAAAD4o/qr4UpttvBdM/photo%20%2830%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="273" height="373" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxo1rJy6I/AAAAAAAAD4s/Kk9yz_SWFYY/s1600-h/photo%20%2843%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (43)" border="0" alt="photo (43)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxpSx_hsI/AAAAAAAAD4w/sWdb_5uHZMQ/photo%20%2843%29_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="361" /></a></p> <p>Don’t you just love these little bear’s,, so so cute….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tcfxqeses0I/AAAAAAAAD40/2HK9YUPEnaE/s1600-h/photo%20%2844%29%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (44)" border="0" alt="photo (44)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcfxqhXNcnI/AAAAAAAAD44/wPf70sQK8eY/photo%20%2844%29_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="364" /></a></p> <p>I wish I could have taken some wider shots,, so you could see more of the walls,,, so when I can make it over again I will take my camera,,,, they still have a bit more to do, but it is really coming along… It won’t be long and he will be here, July is coming up fast… I am so excited I can’t stand it,,,hehehehe…..  </p> <p>Well that is it for now,,, after my class I will be making my rounds to visit you all….. Thank you so much for stopping by I am so happy to be back blogging again I have missed you all…… I hope you all have a great week,,,, so until next time, God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-80838924454344032082011-05-06T11:54:00.001-07:002011-05-06T11:54:05.145-07:00HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL MY BLOGGING FRIENDS…..<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcRDyUweDNI/AAAAAAAAD20/f2Va1joBLKc/s1600-h/Rose%20on%20book%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rose on book" border="0" alt="Rose on book" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TcRDy6iST3I/AAAAAAAAD24/vs6_QrB7yms/Rose%20on%20book_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="447" height="456" /></a></p> <p><font color="#800080" face="Comic Sans MS">Good after noon Ladies;  I hope you are all having a wonderful start to your weekend…. I have been so  busy, that I can’t seem to get to my blog.. I so miss you all, I spent most of the day in my garage doing some much needed cleaning,, we have our Spring clean up tomorrow so I have been taking things to the curb. So I am taking a break and thought of you . I really must find more time to visit you and see what every one is up too. I am getting things ready for my front yard make over, that is really going to take awhile. I will take before photos, and will be sharing my progress,, it will be a slow progress since I am doing it by myself.  I have been digging out my garden magazines and books to get some ideas, I do have a theme in mind, I just hope it comes out that way….. I an going for the English garden look.. so wish me luck. </font></p> <p><font color="#800080" face="Comic Sans MS"> So for now I want to Wish you all a very Happy Mothers Day this weekend…  May your day be filled with the Love of the Lord and family… God Bless;</font></p> <p><font color="#800080" face="Comic Sans MS">Until next time;</font></p> <p><font color="#800080" face="Comic Sans MS">Hugs;'</font></p> <p><font color="#800080" face="Comic Sans MS">Alaura</font></p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-65905337301978964712011-04-16T13:06:00.001-07:002011-04-16T13:06:19.795-07:00Good Afternoon Friends.<p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CSBM3zgpAYOMyVx58g_jhGT7mVMdM51xkywrK_WKu7W1rko2e8g0Ud_e0m5_rMBjkP1-Wvb_CyBtWBMV2FgOJGDsHOgkyJwk1RnRnsvDA3xLX_7qCy1OuVa_GSoyZtIuOSz_rieYaA_7/s1600-h/image%5B8%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/Tan2uv5UMEI/AAAAAAAAD2w/6OTKIv_UxG8/image_thumb%5B4%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="386" height="283" /></a></p> <p>Well it seems that I am behind on my blog visits shame on me….. My days are busy these days,, and my evening are spent going to classes for three hrs….for 4 nights a week… never thought I would love to go back to School, but I do… I find it is easier learning now then it was when I was younger..oh and I can even remember it all too,, </p> <p>  The weather here is getting warmer but we have been getting lots of rain, so my yard work has been put on hold… I do have some bulbs popping up and my Weeping Pea Tree is going to flower soon,,, I can’t wait to see it.. When it is in full bloom it looks like white cotton on the limbs….  This year I am going to put all my energy in my front yard,, it needs a lot of help… So I will be digging and hauling bags of dirt,,,, and hopefully plant some gorgeous plants…. and pray they live….*wink*  And since I don’t’ have the time like I used to have, my veggie garden is going to be my Rose garden, I have always wanted one and it is the perfect spot to put it.  OH and my pool is going to have to taken down, booooo it decided to split and collapse on one side,, well it is more saggy then collapsed,,, but it does have to come down most of the water is out, so my Son and some of his friends from work are going to take it all down for me…..hopefully by May 7th which is our clean up week, and they will haul it away for me for free,,,,,, pretty cool…. </p> <p>So now that my pool has to be gone my deck has to taken down, it is really not useful with out the pool, so my Daughter suggested I put a fire pit there with some seating,, so that is what I am going to do… So many things and so little time,and money to get them done….. so just going to take one project at a time… and move on to the next…. </p> <p>My Daughter is almost 7months now, but she only looks like 5 months… she is doing great. I am in the planning stages of her baby shower, we have be going to some stores to register that is so fun….. They are working on the nursery painting it and new carpet,,, I will make I take photos to share with you,,,, still sewing on the baby quilt,, I will be showing you all the progress soon, it is turning out pretty cute…. and all the colors match the babies room…. </p> <p> Well ladies; that is about it for now, not much going on in my life right now, which is good..  so I am wishing you all a wonderful and sunny weekend…. Until next time;  God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-26216006685240336532011-03-30T17:31:00.001-07:002011-03-30T17:31:23.968-07:00Princess's On Ice……. loved it……<p>Good evening all; I hope you are all enjoying your week. We are finally getting some warmer days…. Yeah!!!!!  Well so much for me getting my post’s on my blog more often….. I have been busy, I am going to class at night to brush up on a few things….. so that keeps me busy in the evenings. And during the day I am just puttering around,,, sewing the baby quilt for my daughter’s little bundle of joy,,,,,, she is doing great and Little Guy is really kicking up a storm…. she is loving every minute of it….. and I am too…..wink……  </p> <p>  I have also started knitting a blanket too,, three colors, light blue, soft yellow, and off white,, it is looking so pretty…. not a fancy knitter but it does not fall apart….. so that is good….lol;  I still have not been able to do much by the way of decorating my home,,, Yet!  but I will be getting into it soon…. </p> <p>Ok  a few weeks ago my daughter Heather and I took our Princess Madison, (my granddaughter) to see Princess’s on Ice…. I have never ever  been to any thing like this before. so needless to say I was just as excited as Madison was…. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GgbRJQ9hd9dG7gB2xy-LWMmZ1OElVc-E9PKLyPyGd5PWzbOu8gRJouuepgxbjRMSTXau92PnriivCHcNB5rjslQ7y_m3lyBNEBCl5U7x6eTYD7x9fQgiANkSlgUcPbraL9eGeLb0vAPC/s1600-h/Princess%20Party,,%20and%20Libby%20122%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 122" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 122" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLMb6vlwI/AAAAAAAAD1c/hneCosdUdX4/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20122_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Queen Mamaw and Princess Madison…. we dressed her like Cinderella who she adores…… she had pink sparkly shoes…. and pink gloves with white fur… but she took off the gloves.. I have never seen so many little Cinderella’s before,,,,, and with a few other Princess’s here and there,,,, but the most popular was Cinderella… of course.  ok ok more photos,,, I did my best to get some good ones from where we were…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLM0isEMI/AAAAAAAAD1g/GjZCODLUX-c/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20012%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 012" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLNcGEuBI/AAAAAAAAD1k/HQp9-7pSdew/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Oh look Aladdin with the genie…. I was so amazed at how great the skated with all the costumes they had to ware….. the special effects were so wonderful…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLN750ABI/AAAAAAAAD1o/CtsUldcBKv0/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20024%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 024" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 024" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLOYPlfMI/AAAAAAAAD1s/V_6UZdNVz2A/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20024_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a></p> <p>Cinderella,,,,, sorry this is out of order,, she was the last one to skate…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLO6Is9MI/AAAAAAAAD1w/eczaDztGpI0/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20017%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 017" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 017" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLPK3q6qI/AAAAAAAAD10/R5p3xa7s7xE/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20017_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="273" /></a></p> <p>Ok back on track…… when Aladdin came out on his elephant,,,, it was nuts….. not sure how they did it, but the elephant was on skates and doing a darn good job… </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLPvYBycI/AAAAAAAAD14/sFzZEcR0oXY/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20022%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 022" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 022" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLQGKEPVI/AAAAAAAAD18/tbcVtF0yW98/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20022_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="273" /></a></p> <p>This is my favorite photo,,,, when Aladdin and Jasmine went on the flying carpet it really looked like they were flying…..gosh I have so many photos,,,, to show, don’t know what to show,,, guess I will have to do a two part post….. but you all can’t wait for that…… **wink**</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLSN19ABI/AAAAAAAAD2A/jGUAxvYZtHg/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20053%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 053" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 053" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLSgknsqI/AAAAAAAAD2E/9FQjsf-Z0Z0/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20053_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="253" /></a></p> <p>OH look it is Bell and Beast….. how sweet they were…. so are you still with me????? and are you having fun???</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLTIe-D1I/AAAAAAAAD2I/Hu8bzY5ev2A/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20066%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 066" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 066" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLTSN2HnI/AAAAAAAAD2M/zD--axNKia0/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20066_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Princess Madison with her Mee Mee.. they had a break in the show here, so they could get ready for the final act…. I am trying to find Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. It is hard to see who is who….hehe but I will find them…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLT_L0S2I/AAAAAAAAD2Q/dwaj-4D9a-M/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20019%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 019" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLUiTi4DI/AAAAAAAAD2U/zO_i1gLRb_Y/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>No these are not the dwarfs,,,, hang on…. ok</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLVEYy3aI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/Dehxkm0oYII/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20028%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 028" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 028" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLVXrHeRI/AAAAAAAAD2c/dwIzjH5ShLc/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>Getting closer,,, this is Sleeping Beauty and the little fairies… Ok one more photo and I will stop and show you the rest on another post…. and I promise that I won’t take as long…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLV4f0U9I/AAAAAAAAD2g/s-G4lqZnBlQ/s1600-h/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20049%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Princess Party,, and Libby 049" border="0" alt="Princess Party,, and Libby 049" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLWQHZLbI/AAAAAAAAD2k/nGe8D-eTIK4/Princess%20Party%2C%2C%20and%20Libby%20049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="259" /></a></p> <p>OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  look what I found….. hehehehehehe………. I know it took me long enough…. I love these guys…. so so cute…. hmmmmmmmmmmmm don’t see Snow White….. well don’t you worry I will find her….. </p> <p>Well I hope you enjoyed my Princess show,,,, ok some of them,,not all of them…. it was a night that we will never for get,,, my camera’s battery conked out,,,I was using the video it has on it as well, and sucked up all the juice.  I will be doing some visiting tonight and see what you all have been up too…..</p> <p>So Until Next Time;  God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs</p> <p>Alaura <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-redrose" alt="Red rose" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TZPLWvwa-0I/AAAAAAAAD2o/kKyBPmu5f8w/wlEmoticon-redrose%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-65090540102345237152011-03-06T12:06:00.000-08:002011-03-06T14:31:35.315-08:00Remember Me??????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2zWv3pwRK3mhxLAFXb3vqMwQFJT4YCbpc82E_geqWzmGxNfaWYq8mCpoAU8hhalxACxlG0MQBac54Y25UCEbDVbLOd_o9WF5yWvhWVgqP0gcq0ryCvNmQn__jaWJVHersObCutAnHwEK/s1600/photo+%25284%2529.jpg"><img style="text-align: center;float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2zWv3pwRK3mhxLAFXb3vqMwQFJT4YCbpc82E_geqWzmGxNfaWYq8mCpoAU8hhalxACxlG0MQBac54Y25UCEbDVbLOd_o9WF5yWvhWVgqP0gcq0ryCvNmQn__jaWJVHersObCutAnHwEK/s320/photo+%25284%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581065869490334786" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Good afternoon; Yes dear friends it is me,,,,,, the missing Cottage Rose... I have missed you all so much this past few months, so I hope some of you still remember me...lol; </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > With out being a downer post I will keep this short,,, (I hope),,,, Many changes have been made in my life,,,, staring with last summer. I am now a single woman again,, or what the new name is a displaced housewife,,,,, don't like that one much,,, makes me sound like I was lost... any way needless to say it has been a long and ruff journey for me... but with the help of the Lord who is so amazing and his perfect timing as well as loving family, and friends, things are looking up..... yeah! I am back in my home town which is a wonderful thing,, except for all the nasty cold and snowy days, it is nice to be home again.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "> During a most difficult day last year,,, the Lord with His perfect timing of course,,, I found out in a most touching way that my oldest daughter is having her first baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been waiting for so so long for that day, that I never thought it would happen.... last Monday we found out she is having a boy,,, they wanted a girl since they have two boys already,,, but he will be so loved , she is due in July but I think he will show up early,, from all the movement he was doing in the ultrasound he is going to be a real stinker... all is perfect with him Praise the Lord.. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; ">Well this did go where I wanted it to go,,,,,, I guess I have to learn my how to's all over again..... but this is his first photo,,,, he is facing down,, this is at two months..... is he handsome or what.......</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "> So I am going to busy sewing up his quilt, planning a Huge baby shower for them.... </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "> Now I am still with out a job and looking for one is not as easy as it used to be,,, I am not with out skills,, jobs are just hard to find,,, but I have faith in the Lord and he will bring me the one that is perfect for me. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "> Now I have to do a lot of catching up with all of you,,, and see what everyone is up too,,,,I have not done much in the way of decorating yet... but with spring starting to sprout finally I am in the mood to redo my family room,,, paint it a lighter color..... and helping my daughter fix up the nursery.... that will be such fun.... will make sure I post photos to share with you all..... next Sat. we are having a baby day of shopping,,,,, can't wait...... </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "> Gosh I feel like I have to get to know you all again,,,, and you me,,,,,, but when you think about it,, I am a new Woman..... I really look forward to hearing from you all,,, and look for me in your comments because I will be there......So until next time God Bless;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; ">Hugs;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; ">Alaura</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div>Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-15177020399550088342010-12-10T18:59:00.001-08:002010-12-10T18:59:54.370-08:00HELLO THERE; I SURE HAVE MISSED YOU;<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TQLpIXUa42I/AAAAAAAAD0g/b7f-_y25hCE/s1600-h/Merry%20Christmas%20house%5B3%5D.gif"><img style="display: inline" title="Merry Christmas house" alt="Merry Christmas house" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TQLpJ_VN7_I/AAAAAAAAD0k/tMh1-fKDYcI/Merry%20Christmas%20house_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="298" height="216" /></a></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Hello there dear friends; I have so missed my blog and all of you. I have been doing some drive byes, or maybe blog byes…..  I have been seeing so many Beautiful Christmas homes,, you al have been really busy….  I will be back to my blogging again after the first of the year,, so much to tell and so much going on…. I just wanted to let you all know that I am still here and doing well,,,,, again.. Praise the Lord,, and for all the sweet Prayers from all of you,, I thank you very much…. God Bless; you all; and have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…. </font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS"> So until next Year….. (my that sounds funny) </font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">God Bless;</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Hugs;</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Alaura</font></p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-59443539580055305442010-09-17T07:45:00.001-07:002010-09-17T07:45:09.651-07:00MY JOY HAS LEFT ME;<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-oZLtvLI/AAAAAAAADxc/xdUFVhkcQtU/s1600-h/hobby%20lobby%20007%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="hobby lobby 007" border="0" alt="hobby lobby 007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-okYLnjI/AAAAAAAADxg/RD1swILkLlE/hobby%20lobby%20007_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="257" /></a> </p> <p>Hello my sweet dear blog family….  I am in much need of all your Prayers,, and  I must take a break from my sweet blog..   My Heart and Joy for blogging is gone for now… But with the help of a wonderful Lady and Our Lord  it will return again,,, I am working on that…  I can’t share with you the reason’s why just yet,, just know that I will miss you all to very much.. You have become like Family to me,, and the joy and sprite each of your bring into my life when I visit and read your words… have helped my in more ways then each of you will ever now,, and for that I Praise the Lord for bringing you all in to m life…  Saying Thank You;  just dose not seem enough to express how I grateful I am.</p> <p>  I will how ever be stopping by and paying a visit to each and every one of you from time to time,,, I can’t cut myself completely from you all…..  so this will be my last post for awhile,,,,, until my  Joy has returned.</p> <p> So with that said I will show you all the rest of my Home Town as promised,,,,, I hope you all enjoy the photos,, I do love my town even though threw the yrs. it has changed  but still the same….  Now don’t you all for get about me,,, cause I will be back some day…..lol  so sit back and hopefully  enjoy my Town….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-pLTmQPI/AAAAAAAADxk/5U1gSejeMDA/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20026%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 026" border="0" alt="My Home Town 026" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-ppvbVzI/AAAAAAAADxo/7Hsxo0VJH7Q/My%20Home%20Town%20026_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="257" /></a> </p> <p>This is our Old Hotel,, from the 30’s it is really not used any more,, it once was so beautiful inside…. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-qf7GHTI/AAAAAAAADxs/zbZQziuPTgc/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20028%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 028" border="0" alt="My Home Town 028" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-qhP3HAI/AAAAAAAADxw/OLSAbdf7ylc/My%20Home%20Town%20028_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="340" height="258" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-rHv5DRI/AAAAAAAADx0/aeGwQeHCjDY/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20018%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 018" border="0" alt="My Home Town 018" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-rS82m9I/AAAAAAAADx4/D5XzvuiUXhM/My%20Home%20Town%20018_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="261" /></a> </p> <p>This is our Hardware store,, it has been here since I was born,,,, still has the wooden floors, and his huge Old time Cash register… I love this store….. The next pictures you are going to see are of the Statues' around town,, it is part of the annual  Art around Town… so I will just show you.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-r1hLX1I/AAAAAAAADx8/MCPKHimTk2E/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20029%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 029" border="0" alt="My Home Town 029" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-sO4t_kI/AAAAAAAADyA/xeBG-PtrWzc/My%20Home%20Town%20029_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="251" height="330" /></a>   </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-smdhR2I/AAAAAAAADyE/9KSWi0U5Vks/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20032%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 032" border="0" alt="My Home Town 032" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-tANoeSI/AAAAAAAADyI/KctlWc4elwE/My%20Home%20Town%20032_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="251" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-tmURgkI/AAAAAAAADyM/PV5IJEk68Wg/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20035%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 035" border="0" alt="My Home Town 035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-tzymAAI/AAAAAAAADyQ/I5QZJbx5d7A/My%20Home%20Town%20035_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="260" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-ue7YqvI/AAAAAAAADyU/DbldIE4zktE/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20047%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 047" border="0" alt="My Home Town 047" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-u9Rq3wI/AAAAAAAADyY/BFzRnCZlDSU/My%20Home%20Town%20047_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="268" /></a> </p> <p>Don’t ya just love this one……. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-vaLnzbI/AAAAAAAADyc/v9NHVEOE5Co/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20049%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 049" border="0" alt="My Home Town 049" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-vqpU1wI/AAAAAAAADyg/rcl4UaTFi0I/My%20Home%20Town%20049_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="260" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-wLM_UKI/AAAAAAAADyk/O4MzYsq6Ezg/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20058%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 058" border="0" alt="My Home Town 058" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-wbexKlI/AAAAAAAADyo/KBUSmxLgyLw/My%20Home%20Town%20058_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="267" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-w0s6mvI/AAAAAAAADys/7GRIukEGvgE/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20061%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 061" border="0" alt="My Home Town 061" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-xKp-qvI/AAAAAAAADyw/kNQ_UuQWLbo/My%20Home%20Town%20061_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>I love this couple,,, and they are really Biggggggggggg </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-xrRFCJI/AAAAAAAADy0/L5k4XH2Sr_M/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20062%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 062" border="0" alt="My Home Town 062" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-x9fH2qI/AAAAAAAADy4/i3LYJPPbpTw/My%20Home%20Town%20062_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="279" /></a> </p> <p>Looks like he is trying to steel a kiss…… (for shame) lol</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-yWy40oI/AAAAAAAADy8/lMfKDkv9Bi0/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20068%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 068" border="0" alt="My Home Town 068" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-ysrYhAI/AAAAAAAADzA/idn3BKQFcxQ/My%20Home%20Town%20068_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="278" /></a> </p> <p>I had to show you the back of her pretty dress,,,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-zFExxlI/AAAAAAAADzE/D8l651nvJbE/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20084%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 084" border="0" alt="My Home Town 084" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-zSFUtcI/AAAAAAAADzI/RJIhGS6YeIM/My%20Home%20Town%20084_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="270" /></a> </p> <p>I am so sorry for all the photos,,, so hang in there,,, please….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-z8oaFlI/AAAAAAAADzM/nNSOQfWNEOs/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20085%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 085" border="0" alt="My Home Town 085" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-0NVM6CI/AAAAAAAADzQ/Sa2i-jNkB-0/My%20Home%20Town%20085_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="269" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-1PgqjPI/AAAAAAAADzU/E5aZDcFwg2s/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20087%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 087" border="0" alt="My Home Town 087" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-1cypJBI/AAAAAAAADzY/Ee6djxAOjzU/My%20Home%20Town%20087_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="349" height="265" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-2MA5hrI/AAAAAAAADzc/VrvdBKQ3_38/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20088%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 088" border="0" alt="My Home Town 088" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-2Rf612I/AAAAAAAADzg/mNJnd_g8-rM/My%20Home%20Town%20088_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="347" height="264" /></a> </p> <p>This the who the Man taking the photo of… so cute.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-25CZhsI/AAAAAAAADzk/JRIjG6SN6xg/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20041%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 041" border="0" alt="My Home Town 041" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-3V1nHVI/AAAAAAAADzo/nvFgTZyUBng/My%20Home%20Town%20041_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" height="274" /></a> </p> <p>They turned this empty lot into a gorgeous garden area with tables and benches,,, a lot of people eat their lunches here…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-3-TOuMI/AAAAAAAADzs/qzA50Jvnyb4/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20050%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 050" border="0" alt="My Home Town 050" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-4BHYMnI/AAAAAAAADz0/USjlQPVuLm0/My%20Home%20Town%20050_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="263" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-44r3KHI/AAAAAAAADz4/0-xOf-Z0BtA/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20039%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 039" border="0" alt="My Home Town 039" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-5Do89GI/AAAAAAAADz8/v3cM0vh5KYQ/My%20Home%20Town%20039_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="267" /></a> </p> <p>The ladies of the garden club did a beautiful job on the plants…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-55BketI/AAAAAAAAD0A/SFfWRWfVTpY/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20043%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 043" border="0" alt="My Home Town 043" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-6atAcZI/AAAAAAAAD0E/uy7k7kAHNCU/My%20Home%20Town%20043_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" height="272" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-65fzdeI/AAAAAAAAD0I/Q7TYxXX_9to/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20044%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 044" border="0" alt="My Home Town 044" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-7cGfGAI/AAAAAAAAD0M/BCxw3qgFKI0/My%20Home%20Town%20044_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="271" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-78m6coI/AAAAAAAAD0Q/K3Vmk_aFv9c/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20051%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 051" border="0" alt="My Home Town 051" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-8XUEh-I/AAAAAAAAD0U/72HdsYAOMr8/My%20Home%20Town%20051_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="362" height="275" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-89wKHBI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/bJ6qEUr-wAY/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20052%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 052" border="0" alt="My Home Town 052" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TJN-9AUp83I/AAAAAAAAD0c/vFIRo2_nx-s/My%20Home%20Town%20052_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" height="274" /></a> </p> <p>OK I will stop now,,, don’t want to loose any of you,,,,lol   I hope you enjoyed my Town…. I have way too many  and don’t want to over load you with them.</p> <p>So I will save them for when I return…..  I will so miss you all…. I will Keep you all in my thoughts and Prayers,, my the Lord send Blessing your way…. </p> <p>So until next time; God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-36832327528129536882010-08-31T14:23:00.001-07:002010-08-31T14:23:12.402-07:00STILL HERE,,,,, JUST BUSY….<p>Hello there dear blog friends…. I am a bad blogger,,, not keeping my blog up to date,,,,, but I have been making my rounds to see what you all have been up too. And as you can see I have been having some problems with my blog back ground,,,, which I don’t have one at the moment….lol but I will again some day,,, so please bare with me……  I have missed blogging and hearing from you all,,,, so don’t forget me,,,,,, and Wishing you all a wonder full Labor Weekend…..</p> <p>Oh and sorry I don’t have a pretty photo…..</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-8367008302928639482010-08-09T13:52:00.001-07:002010-08-09T13:52:50.872-07:00LET’S GO FOR A WALK;<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqXeYr-rI/AAAAAAAADuI/WpbskZaUU90/s1600-h/image%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqYV6zAdI/AAAAAAAADuM/5F_tbWbX24w/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="331" height="323" /></a> </p> <p>Hey there dear friends; How was your weekend? sure hope some of you are enjoying some cooler days,,, we are in the 90’s again all week….. with little rain… this summer sure has been a HOT! one,,,not just here but all over…. so needless to say I have not be out side much,, only in the early morning or late evening,,,,, I have been doing my weeding and putting down some mulch….. that is about it…. whewwwwwwwwwwww…..  </p> <p> But I did finally take my walk around town last week,,, and took some pictures to share with you…..  my home town is not a big town at all  but over the yrs has grown..  there was a time when every one new every one….that was nice…. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh my how fast things change….  but I still love our little town….</p> <p> In the Summer time is when I love it best,, with so many beautiful flowers and plants around the Court Square, and planters around the town filled with gorgeous plants….. the Ladies of the Garden Club really out do them selves each year…. they put in so much love and time making our Town so pretty….  Ok enough of all my talking ,,, I will show you some photos now,,, I will have to do this in two parts,,, too many photos to show you,,, all at once,,,,, and this way I will get ya’ll to come back again……lol   I know I am a stinker……………</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqYz8yMHI/AAAAAAAADuQ/6GvmDxlxd2c/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20012%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 012" border="0" alt="My Home Town 012" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqZMgRDHI/AAAAAAAADuU/gYQLo7stFQg/My%20Home%20Town%20012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>This is the top of the Court House,,, this clock always reminds me of Back to the Future movie,,,,,, I just love the carved detail of the stone work… it is just beautiful…  hmmmm I should have went inside to get some photos….  guess I will save it for next time….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqZoVbQRI/AAAAAAAADuY/8EE_GSwSe3U/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20007%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 007" border="0" alt="My Home Town 007" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAmXCINFNF7RvnDJDlukpzIICKsyBSRVtTASka4pPiyV7vcez3ms2N0LgGSidHKqYXtk02mPowp-p0n_D1tco4iW3HifcCGwJKlglmqlMUhqq3dwAVkmjkfCHR0nigwtdxSC06jpgUD5n/?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>I love all the beautiful color around the building,,,, it is a great area to just sit and watch every thing…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqahDB-gI/AAAAAAAADug/1Xcozg68_WY/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20008%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 008" border="0" alt="My Home Town 008" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqbumjmPI/AAAAAAAADuk/9aiyGigJxrA/My%20Home%20Town%20008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>Just one area to sit and rest,,,, and enjoy the big shade trees….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqcLn4hsI/AAAAAAAADuo/GPYKsW5kjiQ/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 009" border="0" alt="My Home Town 009" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqcumeK3I/AAAAAAAADus/mh5mK36W_UI/My%20Home%20Town%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqc1gh2KI/AAAAAAAADuw/HBR1BZcBfvI/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 011" border="0" alt="My Home Town 011" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqdTIiCRI/AAAAAAAADu0/quSb-GNWidQ/My%20Home%20Town%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>Each side has an entrance just like this one,,,, there is no main one…. love it…… this is the North side…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqdxmmEPI/AAAAAAAADu4/0mkKEof1t98/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20010%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 010" border="0" alt="My Home Town 010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqeKIXBMI/AAAAAAAADvA/iSjwsd2a5Xc/My%20Home%20Town%20010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a>  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqegb5amI/AAAAAAAADvE/Cyw50KLg1ws/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20013%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 013" border="0" alt="My Home Town 013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqfNWU14I/AAAAAAAADvI/AetzSPdBZZQ/My%20Home%20Town%20013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>Path leading to the West side….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqfv7EwyI/AAAAAAAADvM/kulPUJ7zZgk/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20015%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 015" border="0" alt="My Home Town 015" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqgTR9hNI/AAAAAAAADvQ/6tWrDLF77wA/My%20Home%20Town%20015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>This is the West side entrance… don’t ya just love those huge pots fill to the brim with pretties….oooooooooo I do……</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqhIkN3DI/AAAAAAAADvU/r3GMjR_Ih2w/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20016%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 016" border="0" alt="My Home Town 016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqhuGxivI/AAAAAAAADvY/oj8ojtBySPE/My%20Home%20Town%20016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqiEVKvJI/AAAAAAAADvc/5c2DyIMdKVc/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20025%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 025" border="0" alt="My Home Town 025" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqiXBXcQI/AAAAAAAADvg/7SkPimeaEuU/My%20Home%20Town%20025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>Side view of the South side…… </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqiw8nayI/AAAAAAAADvk/br0vI1kPM3g/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20024%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 024" border="0" alt="My Home Town 024" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqjjVRhvI/AAAAAAAADvo/aeWMZfI8bsU/My%20Home%20Town%20024_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>They even made sure to hang some flowers on all the lamp posts…… </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqkGEBodI/AAAAAAAADvs/fsTZn9BdSvw/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20019%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 019" border="0" alt="My Home Town 019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqkshdMUI/AAAAAAAADvw/uEc4sfIyZdg/My%20Home%20Town%20019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>I remember these Loins from when I was a little,, they painted them white,, but they just used to be grey stone…  there are two one each side of a big cannon which I will show you now.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGT6-5R_O31pAxqZtN-sf1gNfo15UOp4LnpLrAqK37DGgdzI9PP_6xkue9_7UXPnDBMXOBCOB9pfcowxSYTs7cjNWhjWbS44ycVKsID5JohJ15dXHU42h89oFH1bROn6Ew_CLQxrFo0I24/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20020%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 020" border="0" alt="My Home Town 020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqlcfsu5I/AAAAAAAADv4/SsHMmD4qjyA/My%20Home%20Town%20020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBql6TXC7I/AAAAAAAADv8/8YDJZIS0Dp4/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20023%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 023" border="0" alt="My Home Town 023" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqmVfdw2I/AAAAAAAADwA/SzcGrn1gjVU/My%20Home%20Town%20023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>And here is the other Loin,,,,,, some where there is a photo of my baby brother Sam sitting on one,,,,, he was so little they looked huge…lol </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqmw6PP1I/AAAAAAAADwE/xOsOV2sdHkM/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20021%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 021" border="0" alt="My Home Town 021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqnKkF4jI/AAAAAAAADwI/qa2IsYwYnH0/My%20Home%20Town%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>I am sorry to say that I really don’t know how old this cannon is,,,, I just know that it has always been here,,,, I will have to do some checking on this,,shame on me for not knowing that…… </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqoDZEygI/AAAAAAAADwM/zZpFxijyS08/s1600-h/My%20Home%20Town%20034%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="My Home Town 034" border="0" alt="My Home Town 034" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TGBqogKVLuI/AAAAAAAADwQ/OBnXRmLY-OQ/My%20Home%20Town%20034_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="291" /></a> </p> <p>another corner,,,, all pretty……  Well I will stop now,, don’t want you to get bored with so many photos….. but I do hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of my town,, I will do another post on the rest of it… later this week,, so keep you eyes open for it……   Thank you all for stopping by to pay me a visit,,,,, I love it when I have guests…..  so take care and stay cool… Until next time;</p> <p>God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-39753958389865044152010-08-02T08:55:00.001-07:002010-08-02T08:55:20.144-07:00FOUND NEW CUTE TABEL,,,AND FEELING BAD AT THE SAME TIME…..<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqVywqgLI/AAAAAAAADtg/zNxJIr1QmRQ/s1600-h/image%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqWsyRlHI/AAAAAAAADtk/_NXp_xs3Sic/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="259" height="323" /></a> </p> <p>Good afternoon ladies…… I hope you all had a wonderful weekend…. we are going back some very HOT days again.,, (boo)  but Saturday we did have some nice rain with a bit of thunder,,,, in the morning,, so I lite some candles and put on my Birds of song cd… it was so wonderful to sit and listen to the rain  and my CD.  an read my book….. I spent the most part of the day that way,,,,,,, I know shame on me,, I should have been doing something productive,,, but I just did not feel like it…… not because of being lazy,,, but because I am coming down with a very nasty Chest cough,,, it is really tight in my chest….   </p> <p>  A few days ago while out looking through our local Salvation Army store,, I found this really cute small table….. here I will show you..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqXIk5O4I/AAAAAAAADto/nk7jd2PCz2w/s1600-h/photo%20%289%29%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="photo (9)" border="0" alt="photo (9)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqXQL-1qI/AAAAAAAADts/pMUMqypOdAo/photo%20%289%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="323" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Squealllllllllllllllllllllllll  is she not the sweetest little thing,,,, and she even has two,,, not one but TWO Magazine holders….. wow… boy picked up right up and carried her all over the shop,, while still looking….lol  she was only 20.00  I did not think that was too bad,, she was in such great shape,,, I also found two books as well… I will show them to you later on….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqX0l6nII/AAAAAAAADtw/E8X8d5Cn3VU/s1600-h/photo%20%2810%29%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="photo (10)" border="0" alt="photo (10)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqYBIQNII/AAAAAAAADt0/VR-Rwg7qg8k/photo%20%2810%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="323" /></a>  </p> <p>I just love this sweet charming table,, but not the color.. .so off to the paint area in Walley world,, I went,, and found a pretty off white color called Muslin..  but since I have not been feeling too great, I put off doing anything with her…..  so this morning I started to paint her,,,,, but I will save those for when I have her all done and spiffed up……. she will fit just wonderfully beside my wing chair,,,, the one in the photo,,, and set a few favorite Magazines in it…. and a small lamp and some pretties which I have no idea yet,, but never fear,, I will soon…..   </p> <p>   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqYtjvwfI/AAAAAAAADt4/QCRZz2W4A1Y/s1600-h/photo%20%2811%29%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="photo (11)" border="0" alt="photo (11)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqYwvxBrI/AAAAAAAADt8/b4mI06LNFIk/photo%20%2811%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="323" /></a> </p> <p>Now this is not too fancy but this is my little side tea table….hehehehe  I had to stop and make me a nice hot cup of Darjeeling Tea to help with my cough,,, and wait for the paint to dry,,, so I can add a second coat….. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqZZnyXkI/AAAAAAAADuA/XPXDDATgZEo/s1600-h/photo%20%2812%29%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="photo (12)" border="0" alt="photo (12)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFbqZ78kQWI/AAAAAAAADuE/ew2GAaEMjAs/photo%20%2812%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="323" /></a> </p> <p> I love to have Honey with my Tea but sadly I was out so I had to use my Splenda…. guess I had better get to the store later and buy some….. with the honey in it,, it makes me feel so much better… I  love to drink Tea when I feel bad.. it so helps,,,,,  </p> <p> Well  sweet and dear friends of mine,, I hope you enjoyed my little post today….  I still have not been up town to take those Pictures of our pretty court square… but I will so don’t worry,,, I so want to show off my home town to you all,,, and Summer is the perfect time of year to show it off…..  </p> <p>As always thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by my little blog… and for leaving me so many lovely comments… I cherish them all.. You are all such Great Blessing’s in my life,,, your encouragement and uplifting comments are so much appreciated…..So Thank you all………………………</p> <p>  So until next time; God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura  </p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898473473537802812.post-2705711947738193322010-07-28T16:40:00.001-07:002010-07-28T16:40:59.956-07:00HELLO THERE!<p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFDAB7_WIbI/AAAAAAAADtY/5nTbW5NAius/s1600-h/Mailbox%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Mailbox" border="0" alt="Mailbox" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aje9fpGTIVg/TFDAC5z7juI/AAAAAAAADtc/P0kAZyRXd-M/Mailbox_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="208" height="323" /></a> </p> <p>Good evening; I just thought I would pop in and let you all know that I am still around…. Seems like Summer is just a busy time,,, doing yard work,,,, cook outs, picnics,,,Vacation’s,, Minnie Vacations,,, and just so much more…. that blogging time takes a back seat at times,,  so my reason for being MIA……  I hope to get back to blogging on a  more regular base’s soon.. I have been wanting to take a walk around our small town and take some photos to share with you all… Auburn is so beautiful in the Summer,, the Court Square is just amazing with so many lovely flowers planted,, and a small garden square with a water fall and seating,, and beautiful flowers… and each year they show case some type of Art around the town.. this year it is Statue’s around the town,, and they are amazing.. they have them set up all over town and at one end they have a very HUGE couple dancing in  Victorian clothing,,,,, and they are HUGE; lol  </p> <p>But with the weather being so darn hot hot hot,,, I have not been able to get out and do that… so I am Praying that this weekend it will cool a bit and I can get up there to do that….. I am not sure how long I will be here in my home town,,, so I had better hurry….. We did get some much needed rain this evening,, it was a nice hard rain so my few plants were very happy…..  oh and all those weeds were singing too……  I hope you are all having a wonderful week, and the weather is pleasant for you where you live……  So that is it for now,,, I hope to be back with some lovely home town photos…. </p> <p>So until next time; God Bless;</p> <p>Hugs;</p> <p>Alaura</p> Cottage Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.com7