A special post

T'was the night before Christmas, He lived all alone, In a one bedroom house, made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney, with presents to give, And to see just who, in this home, did live. I looked all about, a strange sight I did see, No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand, On the wall hung some pictures of far distant lands. With ...medals and badges, awards of all kinds, A sober thought, came through my mind. For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly. The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone, Curled up on the floor, in this one bedroom home. The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder, Not how I had pictured an American soldier. Was this the hero, of whom I'd just read? Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? I realized the families, that I saw this night, Owed their lives to these soldiers, Who were willing to fight. Soon round the world, the children would play, And grownups would celebrate, a bright Christmas day. They all enjoyed freedom, each month of the year, Because of the soldiers, like the one lying here. I couldn't help wonder, how many lay alone, on a cold Christmas eve, in a land far from home. The very thought brought a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees, and started to cry. The soldier awakened, and i heard a rough voice, "Santa don't cry, this life is my choice; I fight for freedom, i don't ask for more, My life is my God, my Country, my Corps." The soldier rolled over, and drifted to sleep, I couldn't control it, i continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, so silent and still, And we both shivered, from the cold night's chill. I didn't want to leave, on that cold, dark, night, This guardian of honor, so willing to fight. When the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, Whispered, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day & all is secure." One look at my watch, and I knew he was right. Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night !!

A Baby Bath!!

Giannie got his first bath... He did not seem to mind it but he sure did not like the baby lotion and getting dressed part of the whole thing!! LOL
He is now 7 lbs. 3 oz. and is 20 inches long...

Whimsie Doodles Nov. challenge

I used the Snowfolk digi for my tags, I colored with Prismacolor pencil's and glitter pen's, the paper is from K& Company, I added ribbon
You can find the challenge here...

http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-challenge-tag-youre-it-and_10.html

IT's A BOY!!!

Giannie was born Nov.14, he is 6 lbs, 3 oz and is 18 inches long

Storm Alfred!!

WOW... it was 6 days with no power, no lights, no heat!! The damage left more than half of CT, in the dark!!

I am truly gratefull to all the crews that came here to help us, they worked round the clock and are still working to restore power..

I took some pictures from my street...

Designed 2 Delight Saturday Challenge

The challenge is to use a cute critter ,

I colored with Prismacolor pencils, added the sentament, a Black bow and a brad..The paper is from American Traditions.

You can find the challenge here...

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/10/saturdays-challenge-cute-critters/

LAZY Day

Its pouring out today and is dark and dreary.. YUCK! Everyone is lazy and tired but I think my Cats have the right idea today.. LO

Sassy studio progressive challenge..

I colored with prismacolor pencil's and glitter pens, The paper is from Sugar tree, I added the sentament and a metal Cat brad..
You can find the challenge here..

http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/celebrating-500-sassy-steampunk-freebie.html

Diaper baby!!

I am in the middle of planning a baby shower.. Today I decieded to make the diaper baby , I think he turned out too cute! LOL

Sunday afternoon

I don't usually go to Walmart on Sunday, I would rather shop during the week when the kids are in school.. But I needed some things NOW so off I went..
Emmy is a 6 year old and she needs to look at everything that she sees..
a 20 min. trip to Walmart turned into a 2 hour adventure!! LOL.
I did manage to get what I needed plus a bag of Skittles, hot coco, cheese puffs, ice cream sandwiches,peanut butter cookies, and 4 lunchables!!

On the way out she decieded, after all that shopping.. she was thursty..

Then she sat on the hay bails!! Too cute..

There will be blood!!

I had to do a post about this blog Elegant word art!

Bethany is the artist and I LOVE her work, I follow her blog posts EVERYDAY!! Her word art is perfect for my scrapbook pages,

"THERE WILL BE BLOOD"

Emmy's loose tooth...

And she Lost it...

You can find her blog here...

http://elegantwordart2.blogspot.com/

One month left!!!

Yep, one month till I am a GREAT Grandma!! OMG!!

My Grand daughter (She lives with me) will be a Mom in Nov..

I am now in the middle of planning a baby shower, getting things moved around to fit a crib and all the other baby things..

I am looking forward to taking family pictures, my Mom is still with us and this will be her GREAT GREAT grandchild.. OMG, I so want a picture with my Mom, me, My daughter, Her daughter and Her daughter's son. Yep its a baby boy! But imagin a picture of 5 generations! Thats one of lifes great moments that dose not happen often enough..

Anywho, I am sooo going crazy just trying to put together shower favors.. I want something people can use, not just like candy filled baby booties etc.

I have been thinking about maybe candles, or little shower gels with a puff, that will say "From our shower to your's" Cute huh?

I dont know yet...

Forever night Challenge

I colored this image with Prismacolor pencil's and a glitter pen, the paper is digi papers, I added a Bat.

You can find the challenge here...

http://forevernightchallenges.blogspot.com/

Smudgy antics challenge

The challenge: A Bone to pick with you.

I colored this image with Prismacolor pencil's and glitter pen's, The paper is from my stash, I added the sentament, a prima flower and brad

This challenge was fun! Thanks..

You can find the challenge here...

http://smudgyantics.blogspot.com/

D2D Saturdays Designer challenge

The challenge is to use a GIRL and GLITTER..

I LOVE these little girl images!

I colored her with Glitter, the paper is from a Xmas slab from Michaels, I added Prima flowers and a brad..

You can find the challenge here...

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/09/saturdays-designers-challenge-girls-and-glitter/

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored this weeks image "happiness Blooms" with Prismacolor pencil's and glitter pens, The paper is from my Stash. I added some Prima flowers and a heart brad.

You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/09/fridays-free-image-challenge-happiness-blooms/

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I LOVE fall! This is the perfect image..
I colored with Prismacolor pencil's and a glitter pen, the paper is from Tim Coffey, I added the sentament and some Prima flowers.

You can find the challenge here...

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/09/autumn-harvest-friday-image-challenge/

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I'm back after the hurricane and Power outages for DAYS! then the clean up and grocery shopping AGAIN!! Lost everything in the fridge and freezer!!
I colored this weeks image with Prismacolor pencil's and a Black glitter pen, The paper is Digi I just printed it out (Love it!) I added Prima flower's and a skull brad.

You can find the challenge here...
http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/09/free-stamp-of-the-month-for-september-falloween-cat/#comment-5508

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored with Glitter pens, the paper is from MM, I added a Bow.
You can find the challenge here...

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/08/friday-freebie/

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

Love this digi set.. Thank you..

I colored with Prismacolor pencils, The paper is from MM, I added heart crystals, Prima flowers and a brad.

You can find the challenge here...

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/08/free-stamp-of-the-month-august/

How was your Friday?

Mine was good.. I finially did something I have wanted to do for the last 10 years.. I got my belly button pierced!

Yea, I know.. No big deal right.. But

I am about to be a GREAT GRANDMA!!

I am a YOUNG Grandma.....

Anyhow I have my new belly ring and LOVE it..

Its never too late to follow a dream!!

Designed 2 Delight Challenge..

I colored this image with Prismacolor pencils and Glitter pens, The paper is digi paper I printed..

You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/07/final-image-challenge-for-july-anything-d2d-goes/

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored with Prismacolor pencil's, the paper is from MM. I added Prima flowers and a brad..

You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/07/fridays-freebie-challenge-peacock-beauty/

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored the "Strawberrys" image with Prismacolor pencil's and Glitter pens, the paper is from my stash, I added the Sentament and Prima flower and a heart brad..
You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/07/2729/

Doodle pantry Challenge

I used the Lighthouse image and digi papers from Doodle Pantry.. I added Prima flowers and a brad..
You can find the challenge here..

http://doodlepantryblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/doodle-pantry-digital-challenge-14.html

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored with Prismacolor pencils, the paper is from Gartner, I added crystals.

You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/07/free-stamp-of-the-month-for-july-flip-flops/

Sassy Cheryls challenge

I colored her with Prismacolor pencil's and a glitter pen, The paper is from my stash, I added Prima flowers..
You can find the challenge here..

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.com/2011/06/color-me-29.html

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored with prismacolor pencils,The paper is from Grossman, I added Crystal's..

You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/06/tropical-summer-this-weeks-friday-free-stamp-of-the-month-challenge-image/

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge

I colored these Baby's with Glitter pens and Prismacolor pencil's, the paper is from my stash, I added the sentament and some crystal's.

You can find the challenge here...

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.com/2011/06/color-me-28.html

Designed 2 Delight Challenge

I colored with Glitter pens, The paper is from Grossman, I added Prima Flowers and flower brads.

You can find the challenge here..

http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/06/fridays-image-challenge-fresh-cut/