Merry Christmas and pictures

The nativity ornament I had for a few years. The Bunny we bought at the Christmas tree farm

Our tree, It really is straight! I must have been crooked when I took the picture. LOL.

I love my gardning gnome and santa.

The green ball in the net I bought at a greenhouse last year. I really like it. The white ball was a wedding present from a dear friend. The bell is an old ornament that was in the family.

Teddy bear I bought at Hobby Lobby last year. I was hoping to find a couple more this year. I think he is cute.

A Christams ball we bought in Hawaii in 2004 We took our honeymoon 2 years after we married.  I love how the lights light it up!

My husband bought me this snowflake this year. Isn't he just a sweetheart!

I love this snowman also.

I bought this ornament for Jeff this year. It looks just like our Welsh Pembrook Corgi Tanner.

I bought this one for him also. The blue roan (black and silver) looks just like out Murphy. The white and red one (orange roan) looks just like the girl (Jenna) I had when we got married. Both English Cocker Spanials.

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and A wonderful, and Healthy New Year.
I have loved reading your blogs and hope to see you all in the new year. Hugs, Teresa

HBS (Hobby Builder's Supply) contest build. TJ's Retreat

This is TJ's retreat. My 2010 HBS (Hobby Bulder's Supply) contest entry. I should have done a little bit more to it, but ran out of time.I have better close-up but can't seem to find it right now and seeing that it is 3am I am going to stop looking! LOL.I like it though. It was fun to do. Contests are fun  to do but not sure if I will do any next year or not. The next HBS one is just a little bit more then I can afford at this time. I will see what the Greenleaf one is next spring. I do have one house that I want to make for a donation. Maybe Christmas angel tree child. I would like to concentrate on that one and The Bellingham Farmhouse. Will just have to see what comes up next year.

Beautiful give away

A Gathering of Thoughts  Rebecca at a Gathering Place is having a give away of this beautiful pillow.

Perfect shoes giveaway

Patrisan. Is having her first give away. Aren't these shoes just perfect?!! I know my Aunt Gertie would love them in her closet!

Senoir citizen now!

Well at least in some stores and restaurants! I will be 55 on Thanksgiving! For the past year my husband has been reminding me that I can get senior citizens deals soon. He is so funny...not. I really don't mind getting older though. It hit me more when I was 29 going on 30 for some reason. Isn't that weird?
My husband bought me the color nook e-reader for my birthday and Christmas. I can't wait to set it up! It looks interesting. Especially if I can get my e-mails on it. It will also be nice that I will be able to listen to books as I am working on miniatures! I LOVE books! and now that I can listen and mini at the same time I am in 7th heaven!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and those of you who don't celebrate it where you are have a wonderful day! Hugs, Teresa
A friend sent me this...I love it.

To realize

The value of a sister/brother

Ask someone

Who doesn't have one.



To realize

The value of ten years:

Ask a newly

Divorced couple.



To realize

The value of four years:

Ask a graduate.



To realize

The value of one year:

Ask a student who

Has failed a final exam.


To realize

The value of nine months:

Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.



To realize

The value of one month:

Ask a mother

Who has given birth to a premature baby..



To realize

The value of one week:

Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.



To realize

The value of one minute:

Ask a person

Who has missed the train, bus or plane.



To realize

The value of one-second:

Ask a person

Who has survived an accident.



Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.



You will treasure it even more when

You can share it with someone special.



To realize the value of a friend or family member:

LOSE ONE.



The origin of this letter is unknown,

But it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.



Remember....



Hold on tight to the ones you love!

Give away

Here is a beautiful give away! Her work is wonderful! The addy is http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/2010/11/vintage-christmas-girl-sachetanother.html

Things I am grateful for...

No particular order;
My family..I am also grateful that of the 10 of us only my dad has passed away. He was in his 80's.
A wonderful husband...even if I had to wait until I was in my 40's to meet and marry him (first marriage-married for 8 years now)
Being cured of a form of Guillian Barr'e... which could have killed me...with few lasting problems.
Getting through a very bad time with depression. Hearing a voice loud and clear telling me to get help now. Sometimes I think it was my grandpa...some say my gaurdian angle talking to me. Life is so good now.
Friends..I have met and hope to meet some day.
My dollhouses..keeps my hands and mind busy.
Books...always something new to learn.
My boys...Murphy and Tanner..and all the fur babies that came before
Flower gardens...color all year round...even if it is by pictures in the winter
Surprises...to keep me on my toes
Life...see above list...It's all good.
You my followers and fellow bloggers...your friendship and letting me into your lives, (through your blogs) teaching me every day about LOVE and caring.
So with thinking about Thanksgiving I just had to list a few things. I know that I had left many things out. I will probably lay awake tonight with more to add to my mental list.

Taner by some of our plants (landscaping)

My Little boy Tanner

My big boy Murphy

Have a wonderful life my friends. Hugs, Teresa

God's smile!

I don't know who took this picture or I would give them credit! This has to be a one in a million shot! It sure put a smile on my face.
Not a lot going on here. Going to work on my HBS contest build. (Hobby Builder's Supply) I recieved my order and one piece was missing. Luckily it isn't something that I need right this minute. But I do have to say that I really have never had a problem with them and when I called they said that they would send it out right away that day. Now to get the ideas flowing. Structurally it is done. Just to add all the pieces to make it mine on the inside. I like to do contests even though I don't think I will ever win. But it is fun to try!
It is a beautiful day. Cool, but very sunny. Nice fall, November day. We are suppose to get bad storms on Wed. But as that is days in the future I won't hold my breath. A lot can chance in the days ahead. Who can really predict the weather!
Now off I go to hopefully get all my ideas working on the contest. Hugs, Teresa

Bearcabinminiatures--give-away

Last chance to enter is TODAY! So hurry over there! Julia has given us 4 chances to enter. Just enter on each of her Halloween posts.
http://bearcabinminiatures.blogspot.com/

Needed a little color and pretty pitcher

Just needed a little color to brighten my day! Things are a little stressful at work right now. But then again I am my own worst enemy sometimes. I decided today that I will just do my job and not worry about the slackers. But it does get to a person when you and a few others work hard and the ones that slack off keep getting away with it. I received my evaluation tuesday night and got all very proficient markes so I know that I am doing well. We also talked about some of the things that are bugging me and some of the other very hard co-workers he said that things are going to change. ( He also talked to a couple others that work hard). But how often have we heard this! I don't go in and make it a habit of complaining, but evaluation is  "a good time to get things off your chest" as the saying goes. Anyway I am just in a low mood right now. So I bought myself flowers! I should do that just because! These colors are so nice and cheery. Really caught my eye. But then, how can you miss these colors...LOL

Isn't this pitcher pretty? A friend gave it too us for our wedding. There are hand painted clear wine glasses to go with it. Each has a spray of pink roses on it. I'll have to wash them before I take a picture. They don't get used much.