A Happy 50th Anniversary Party

Well I'm sure some of you have been wondering what I have been up to....well I can safely say up to no good...LOL.  :0)  Back in February of this year my sisters (Joann & Barb) and I conspired to have a 50th anniversary surprise party for our folks.   Well last weekend the waiting and planning was over.  We started it all off by making our journey north to upstate NY to meet up with my sisters.  Then we made like taking them out to the Texas Road House was it (on their actual anniversary August 4th). We did have my uncle and aunt surprise them by showing up at the restaurant to share in their special day.  It was a fun dinner with lots of laughter.  In fact when the waitress brought out the saddle for my Dad to get on I was laughing so hard because I wasn't sure if he could lift his leg that high....and then I wondered if he could make it off the saddle too...but by George he made it (he's 70 folks so you can imagine the old joints groaning in protest).  We also made them kiss a lot because I was laughing to hard to get a good shot....LOL.  It still makes me smile every time I think about it. :0)  Then at the end of the dinner the waitress brought us all our bills and instead of a bill my parents received their invitation to their surprise party the next day (August 5th).  We decided that they needed a little bit of a heads up....plus we couldn't think of a really good excuse to give my Dad to be at the park @ 2pm.  My Mother is always game to go do something but my Dad sometimes plays donkey....LOL.  :0)

Anyway the next morning was filled with picking up flowers, cakes, and table linens. Packing up two cars full of decorations and other goodies. Then we were off to Havana Glen park to decorate.  We planned to take a lot of photos  before and after we decorated but I'm sure some of you know how it is....we were short on time and something had to give.  We manage just a few photos before the caterer showed up.  Once the caterer had things set up guests started to arrive.  We had 45 guests that attended the party....so it was a nice size....not too big not too small. 

My older sister Joann went and picked up our folks for their party.  When they first got there I went over to grab my Dad and Mother because they had a very special guest that came all the way from Florida.   My Dad's aunt is 91 years old and he hadn't seen her in over 20 years so the look on his face was priceless.   Everyone was crying and hugging.  It was the highlight of the party for me.   I have to send out a BIG THANKS to my Dad's cousin Sadie for driving Aunt Lillian all the way to NY.... you're the best girl!!!! I also want to thank everyone else for coming....you all made my parents day happy and special....we couldn't have done it with out you all!!!

I'm sure you're thinking that the party couldn't get any better right...good food, wine, surrounded by family and friends that love you.  Well my folks are the best...they've always been there for us girls.  They've given us good guidance and tools to have happy and fruitful lives.  If we hit some bumps along the way they are always there to help us up....in one way or another.  So us girls and a bunch of their family/ friends decided they needed a second honeymoon since their first one didn't go so well.    We all pitched in and they're going on a Bahama cruise this fall..... you should have seen their faces.... Mom was shocked....and Dad was speechless....LOL. :0)   We have never thrown a surprise party for them before but I think this is one they will remember.   Happy 50th Mom & Dad you're the best and we love you very very much!!!


I hope all of you have enjoyed seeing such a special day for all of us....it was a joy to share it with you all. 
Hugs,
Theresa

Prim Ditty Swap With Becky From Primitives N Stitchin

 I'm so happy to show you all my second box of lovely goodies from the very talented  Becky from Primitives N Stitchin.  Just click on the link in blue to see her lovely blog and to see what I created for her.  Now for those new goodies she so thoughtfully made for me.

 Isn't this ditty bag beautiful and the rug hooked sunflowers are fantastic.  I know Becky said she hadn't picked up her rug hook in a long time but you'd never know it.  They are beautiful!!!

Next is the beautiful quilt table runner she made me ....I just love all the fabrics she picked for it...they're perfect.  The wool table runner is so cute with the two little sheep....speaking of sheep do you see the sweet woolly sheep she made too. :0)  I also love the candle and the little breadboard it sits on....so cute and prim.

 

 I also have a thing for these vintage cookie cutters.  I was just telling Becky that they make me think of my childhood and how my Grandmother had this style of cookie cutters.  I love the fact that they remind me of those special moments in my Grandmother's kitchen.   THANK YOU BECKY!!!! It has been a wonderful swap and I'm so glad I've gotten to know you. :0)

I also would like to say thank you to Amy from Bumble Bee Lane Cottage for hosting this lovely swap. 

I hope this post finds you all well and hopefully I'll have something exciting to tell you again soon.  I hope to start working on some fall goodies for my shop or to even post here on my blog.  We'll have to see how much time the little one gives me.  Plus I know there will be more swap projects in my future too...LOL. :0)

Hugs,

Theresa

Christmas In July swap with Carol from Buttermilk Creek Farm

I'm so excited to share photos of my new Christmas goodies that Carol from Buttermilk Creek Farm made.  The swap theme this time was "Christmas In July".  Don't you just love the Santa...and his clothes are made out of a gorgeous Burgundy wool.  I loved it so much I had to ask Carol where she found the fabric (I went and purchased some...LOL).  The gingerbread men are the sweetest.... perfect for the wooden bowl that sits on our dining room table.  Plus the candy canes will look great on our tree. Did I ever tell you all that one of the tree's (we usually have two)  has almost all handmade ornaments (that's my goal....to one day have nothing but handmade ornaments on it).   Our other Christmas tree I put all sorts of goodies on that one....there are just some ornaments that you can't get rid of....to much family history. :0)

Here is a close-up of the Santa.....isn't he great!!! Anyway as you can see there where even more goodies.... a sweet stocking with peppermint candies, wonderful smelling bowl filler mix, and a lovely Christmas fridge note pad.   Thank you Carol... you really made it feel like Christmas! :0) I can only hope you are as happy as I am with the goodies I sent you. THANK YOU!!!  I also would like to thank Wendy over at Ravenwood Whimzies for hosting this fantastic swap. 

On other news I've also been busy make this sweet baby quilt for our friends first grandchild.  Her name is Delaney and I felt that this new little girl needed something special.  I wish the photo of the baby quilt turned out better....I took a dozen photos and finally gave up trying to get a perfect shot.  It was such a sweet pink color...it made me think of pink lemonade. :0) 

Next is my new Christmas pincushion I made from a Stacy Nash pattern.  I guess you could say I got myself ready for the Christmas in July swap by making this first.  I actually was working on it before Wendy posted the swap....LOL.  I think we both were thinking cool weather thoughts. ;0)

As you can see my hands are never idle for long.  I basically finish one project then pick up another right away.   More often then not I also have a half dozen projects going at one time.  This means things don't always get done in a timely manner but at least it gives me a variety of things to do which keeps me happy. :0)

Thank you for taking the time to stop in and I hope to see you soon. I'll have another swap to share with you in a few weeks.  

Hugs,

Theresa

Giveaway at Buttermilk Creek Farm

I want to share a wonderful giveaway with you gals....if you don't know about it already.  Carol over at Buttermilk Creek Farm is having a lovely giveaway.  Just click on the link in red.   I also wanted to tell you that Carol is one of my swap partners this month so you'll be seeing more of her goodies here in a few weeks. :0)
Hugs,
Theresa

Summer Fun

It's amazing how fast time flys when one is having fun.  A few weeks ago my family came down so we could all enjoy a day out with Thomas.  It was a very hot day but it was worth every moment of it to see the delight in our little ones eyes as he got to see his favorite train. 

Not only did Silas get to ride Thomas.... who came all the way from the island of Sodor but he got to ride the Strasburg PA steam train as well. 

He also had fun riding the mini steam train with daddy.  Mommy opted out so she could take video.  It's not everyday your little one gets to experience something he loves so very much for the first time.   Silas is just like his grandpa....trains, trains, trains, and trains. :0)

I think this photo says it all as he looks out the window after his first steam ride.  We didn't get a photo before the train left because we were nervous....that we didn't miss our departure time.  Especially since one doesn't get to ride Thomas everyday. :0)

I think we'll try to take Silas again next year.... it just might be a new family tradition in the making. 

On other news I've been stitching up a storm... I'll have two lovely swaps to share with you this month.   Plus a few finishes that I've been making for myself and friends.  I hope this post finds you all happy and healthy. :0)

Hugs,

Theresa

My "Bee Happy" swap with Sandi from The Primitive Skate

 Here are my new wonderful swap goodies from Sandi -The Primitive Skate.  What a sweet collection of goodies.   She made so many things....a fabric covered box, the salt dough fillers, bee stake, bee shelf sitter, & patriotic shoe.  Sandi ordered the lovely seed packet bowl fillers from "Country Thyme Primitives".  I pretty much found the prefect spots for everything in the house.

I want to thank Sandi so much for creating such lovely items.  It was a pleasure to swap with her and it couldn't have been any better.  Thank you Sandi!!!  I also have to give a BIG THANKS to Amy from Bumble Bee Lane for hosting the swap. :0)

 

On other news I had to show you all this sweet dolly I picked up yesterday.   While Silas, Holly, and I where out antiquing at one of our favorite antique places I found her sitting under a table with a teddy bear.  I know she isn't old but I still love her.  The doll is a Joann Miller - Jojocrowprimitives doll.  I was so surprised to find her and I count myself lucky.  :0)

I hope this post finds you all well.

Hugs,

Theresa

My "Bee Happy" swap with Misi from 1890 Gable House

Yesterday the mailman came to our door with my swap package from Misi -1890 Gable House. I must tell you I was so excited I could hardly wait to get the package in the door. I actually remembered  to grab the camera so I could take a picture of all the goodies beautifully nestled in the box.  I must admit though once I started to open packages the thought of taking other photos left my brain...LOL. I have to say that Misi made me quiet speechless. I am amazed at her generosity and her thoughtfulness!!!  Even though we haven't been friends long she got me and she understood what I love.  Thank You Misi it's been AMAZING!!!!

Take a look at all these goodies.... a bee skep hooked rug by The Red Cupboard, wallpaper box/ bird/ & skep by Misi herself,  Primitive kitty /bear/ & strawberries by York Mountain Primitives, flower penny rug by The Primitive Pear, and last the "Do Goode" fabric by Not Forgotten Farm (in background).   I know.... your heart is going pitter-patter....right....mine sure is...LOL. :0)  I thought it might be nice to show pictures of these goodies in their new spots around the house intermingled with my collection.

I want to say another BIG THANK YOU to Misi for the wonderful swap!!!  It has been a wonderful experience!!!  Please pop over to Misi's blog 1890 Gable House to check out what I made her for our swap and to see her selling blog too.  I have to say I've found a new love....her boxes are divine and her wax goodies smell sooooooooo good too.   :0)  I also have to say a BIG THANK YOU to Amy at Bumble Bee Lane for hosting this wonderful swap....thanks Amy you're the best!!! :0)

I hope you've enjoyed your visit...don't forget to come back I'll have another swap to share with you soon. :0) 

Hugs,

Theresa