Christmas Came Early

I got some fantastic things in the mail this week from a couple of my new swap friends. First is a wonderful hat and pyrex from my swap partner Christie . I love it and they will both be with me for many holidays.

Next I got from my other great swap partner Genevieve all there great goodies. This fabulous cat box, to the cutest little pumpkin to a wonderful smelling candle perfect for the holidays. I can't forget to add that she also send a Halloween book for my children......THANKS A BUNCH GIRLS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL GOODIES! We need to keep in touch!

Last but not least my new favorite store. It is so close to me it is exciting. It is called Tai Pan Trading. These are some of the goodies I bought from there yesterday. Well the pine cones where a free gift yesterday...what fun. I can't wait to go back. ENJOY!

I've Been Tagged

My most favorite friend Monica has tagged me with 7 random things, so here we go.

1. I'm such a scheduled person....lunch at 11am, dinner at 5pm....etc....lol
2. I love ketchup or Ranch with everything...including steak!
3. Addicted to my DVR on my TV.
4. I'm was the only child going up and made up for that with my own three children.
5. My mom flys up to see us every month since we moved away from home.
6. I recently took up collecting PYREX. I'm already up to 22.
7. I love candles but don't burn them that much.

Make sure you sign up for the most wonderful christmas swap hosted by Home Is Where Your Heart Is @ www.monicaanderson.blogspot.com. Sign ups end on Oct 15th so hurry by.

What A Wonderful Weekend

I had such a wonderful weekend. My parents came into town for my birthday. They bought me my new camera, a Cyber Shot! I love it!

I also got some new pyrex that my husband who is over seas had my mom find and get for me. That was so sweet and caring....thanks honey! Check out some of my new pieces.

I also recieved a sweet and sinister package from my swap partner Holly. I love it. Thanks Holly!

Last but not least I shipped my Halloween Hat for my swap partner Christie, I hope you enjoy it as I enjoyed making it for you.

It's My Birthday & I Will Cry If I Want To

Well My b-day is on Wednesday. The big 26. I feel more like 30+. Maybe it is the three children with my husband away. It's another birthday without my husband. I'm sad that he can't be here again, but I know that he is here in his heart.

I have been saying busy with all my swaps. I just finished my last swap for the month. It has been so much fun to think and create all these crafty things.

This week I should have a new camera so I can't wait to post new pics.

1 Month Down

Well we have 1 month down and 4 1/2 to go. The kids really miss there dad and I really miss my husband, but all and all we are doing good. We are looking forward to all the holidays to come. I'm in three swaps so with my kids and the swaps I'm pretty busy. My camera broke a few weeks ago so I will have to post losts of new pics when I get a my new camera, but I will leave you with an picture of the hubby a few weeks before he left.

NEW SWAP

What fun this will be! I just got my partner Holly. I can't wait to get started. Check back soon to see the finsihed swap stuff. My mind is racing with thoughts of sweet and sinister things...lol

I'm Back

It's been a rough week for me by far. My hubby who is in the military left again to Iraq for 6 months. The kids and I have been pretty bummed, but we will get through this just like the other times he has had to leave.

I have been keeping busy though, I finished my Tussie Mussie for my partner Catie and she also sent me one in return......thanks Catie. I have cleaned up my scrap area and have organized my whole house already.

I also have a new love........PYREX...LOL. and I love love love it. Thanks to my mom I already have a collection going. I need to find space for it, as the military house we live in is not as spacious as we would like it to be.