Halloween sneak peak.....

I have decided to make a few of my Tot Totes in Halloween themes. They could be used for Trick-or-Treating. So far I have one done with a spooky ghost and the next one I am working on is a Jack-o-Lantern. Here is Olivia with the Ghost Tote while she was modeling a set from Miss*Mallory for Ebay.

Brilliante Weblog

Thank you Boody Babies for nominating me for the Brillante Weblog Premio 2008 Award!

I am honored to be recognized for havng this blog and sharing my family, friends, and new ideas with the blogging community. Stop by Boody Babies Etsy store also and check out her wonderful creations!

Now as part of being nominated there are rules so here they are.....

1. Add the logo of the award to your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

So here are my 7 picks.....

1. MaPetiteChou, Denise is an awesome friend and wonderful mom to her daughter. She is an inspiration to all of us who think they can't do it on their own. Love ya girl!!!!

2. Happy House Quilts, Jodi has taught me so much, from business, to family, to having Faith. She is one of a kind and one of the most creative persons I have ever met!

3. Butterfly Gems, Alicia is a terrific person to work with and has an amazing talent for making beautiful jewelry. Thanks for putting up with all my craziness!

4. Laura's Left Hook, Laura has a wonderful blog about family and, of course, the all important art of crocheting. She does beautiful work and has amazing creations.

5. My Ribbon Fix, I love visiting Sarah's blog. Just to see what new things she has made and found. I feel like she just around the corner from me up there in PA.

6. Donna Says.... , I love reading Donna's posts about her family and just some of the things she's been up to. Her buttons and unique Puzzle Balls are fabulous.

7. Jaybird Designs, ok, Jen crochets the most wonderful things. They are beautiful and unique and I also love reading about her family.

Well there you have it, my nominees. I hope you all enjoy!!!

My Gratitude list....

I visitied my friend Jodi's blog today, Happy House Quilts, and she had recently posted about all the 7 things she is greateful in her life. She really is one of the most amazing persons I have ever been lucky enough to know.

So I thought I would join in today...
1. My daughters, who are my strength and unconditional love
2. My husband and family, without them I wouldn't be where I am today
3. My best friend for over 25 years, she is my rock and is always holding my hand through whatever life brings me
4. My independence, ideas and thoughts, being able to create new things and express myself is just plain wonderful and knowing I can do anything on my own just makes me smile
5. The internet, all the wonderful friends and place I have found, My Boutique Space , Gymboutique, Etsy Mom, (there are many more), but what I have learned and who I have met have been a huge part of who I am this past year and I thank every one of you
6. My health and my family's health
7. And of course my faith in the Lord, I know He is there helping me through the happy and sad times of my life and will always continue to be there.

A long hike....

Last week we took our first family vacation in 3 years.

We visited family in West Virginia, and while we were there we hiked Seneca Rocks. It's a beautiful mounain range in W.V. the hike is 1.5 miles up and as we climb we elevate 1000ft.

My husband carried our 2 year old on his back the entire way.

And boy was it a long way up......

Getting ready to head up...

These are just a couple of shots during the hike....

We made it to the top!!!!!!!

Whooo Hooo!!