ELVIS HAS LEFT THE CAMPGROUND....

That's right, yinz guys....ELVIS...the one and only, was seen at the campground we stayed at last weekend! We were as shocked as you are, but just in case it's too unbelievable to be true, the Sweetie Man managed to capture Elvis on video for your viewing pleasure......(you may have to click the arrow twice to get it started)

Sorry about the quality, but it's the best we could do "undercover" if ya know what I mean.

I mean...can you believe it?...and WE WERE THERE! Everyone thinks he's hanging out at the local 7-Eleven, when in reality he's doing the "campground circuit"!

And speaking of campgrounds, we had yet another fun time camping this past weekend. We tried a different place this time. Our cabin was a bit more secluded but had a few more amenities such as a sink, fridge, microwave and coffeemaker, so that was nice. There were four of us this time so that was alot of fun too....talking around the campfire, playing cards, etc.... Anyway, here are some pics from the weekend....ENJOY!

So, with that said, till next time, yinz crazy guys....

When you have a moment...

Check out my second blog....BOOKENDS-R-US......


The title has special meaning for the Sweetie Man and I as it dates way back in our relationship. The blog is all about books, though, and my love of them....I really just want to share with yinz guys what I read. Leave me a comment too and tell me what you think. I would like to get reviews of books from family and friends on there also....email me a review of a book you like and I'll post it on the site too. Well, that's it for now...till next time, yinz crazy guys....

FINALLY....

I know...I'm a procrastinator! Go ahead...you can say it!!! With that said....here are some pics of when we were away. The first are from the wedding of my nephew (remember the unfinished cross stitch they will be getting?) and the second set are from our wonderful trip to the lovely LOVELY FUN STATE OF MICHIGAN!!!!
(we honestly want to retire to Michigan!) Okay..enough chit chat....ENJOY!

Don't you love the way I made this next set look like an old film strip?

I love these Slide pics by the way...you can do so much with them.....make sure to check out their website! Till next time, yinz crazy guys.....

Now for the goodies...

Okay, I think I gave yinz guys sufficient time to sign my guestbook so now for some pics. (by the by, if you haven't signed it in the last post, by all means, get typing!)
My first pic here are some great fat quarters for a fat quarter exchange in my stitching group. The theme was Water, Travel, and Picnic. Anyway, I'm a fat quarter-aholic so anything was great for me. Loved these pieces from Patti. I've not seen these pieces anywhere, so I'm very happy with them. I'm starting another double wedding ring quilt, so every little bit helps. (not telling you yet who it's for tho...hee-hee...not me unfortunately yet) So, thanks Patti, you'll be part of the quilt now!

Oh, and remember that wedding I went to at the end of June? The one where I was told I could give a gift up to a year after the wedding? (Alexis?) Anyway, I've been working diligently on this piece everyday...no kidding. It's really going fast now that I sorta have a method I'm using to keep things straight. Believe it or not all it is is highlighting the stitches on the pattern as I do them and staying in one area. All you long-time cross stitchers have been doing that right along but I never did...duh!. It's great and helping me alot. Watched others do it at my monthly stitch-in when doing detailed pieces. (missed my last stitch in due to doggie paw problems...remember?) Anyway, this shouldn't take too much longer...I promise I'll show you the finished framed piece.
And this, my friends, is the AWESOME Spring Swap package from Brandy!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Let me take you for a grand tour...
First off this great Butterfly Wind Chime already hanging on my porch as you can see. You know of course I love butterflies....

Brandy had to make something for the swap so my mouth dropped open to my knees when I saw this GORGEOUS soft yellow (fav color) knitted bag. The pic does not do it justice! It's beautiful!!!!!



Check out the material for the lining. Already been using this beauty!

Some extra little butterfly goodies and such were added that I love!!!!

AND.....wait till you see this.....STUFF TO LEARN TO SPIN!!!! OMG!!! I've been wanting to try this FOREVER but never got around to getting the items needed. She even dyed the wool herself! OH, BRANDY, YOU ARE TRULY MY "DIVINE SISTER"! As if I wasn't already excited about all the other stuff, I find this at the bottom of the box!!!! WOW!!!!
Could you believe that??? Brandy, I can't thank you enough!!! You are way way too generous!!!! I've already started using everything and can't wait to get started on the spinning! Thank you sooooooo much again!!!
Well, that's about it for now. Still have vacation pics to show you...the Sweetie Man just downloaded them on our computer so I'll be getting those together next as well as the Rockin Girl Bloggers post, since I was nominated twice!!! (does that mean I get to do ten blogs?)

Ok, behave yourselves the rest of the day...oh, and think of me this evening when I have to take 120 lb Eros back to the doc's in the truck (in the rain probably) for a check up on the foot infection....oh, I'm dreading that!!! So, till next time, yinz crazy guys......

Sign my Guest Book

Saw this over at Autumn's Meadow....Let's see who's out there!!!

Why me????

Guess you are wondering why I'm posting that pic...some stories just have to be told. You know when you see that cute little baby and you think about how cute they are and how much you would like to have one until....until they turn into the TEEN MONSTER FROM OUTER SPACE!!!! Well, the same goes for those cute little puppies....listen up you wanna-be dog owners. Don't get me wrong, I love this huge 120 pound eleven month old puppy to bits....but yesterday was definately the vet-visit from H-E Double Hockey Sticks!
It turns out Eros was limping on his back paw yesterday...I saw nothing there but called the vet anyway to see what to look for. They said he probably just stepped on something outside and to give him Ascripton and soak the foot in espsom salts for 10 minutes a couple of times a day. (yeah right....did they know he weights 120 pounds....I don't think so!) Anyway, when I got home for lunch his one claw area was red and swelling. Another call to the vet.....they said it could be infected and I needed to bring him there right away. This would mean I had to take time off from work to get a 120 pound limping mastif/lab in the front seat of our truck while driving in a torrential storm/downpour...yeah right! He hadn't been in our truck since he was able to sit nicely on the floor between my legs in the passenger side. My neighbor managed to help me get him in but as I was driving in a car with no air conditioning in the downpour, a mastif in my face breathing very hard and fogging up my windows, it was not a pretty cute dog in the car moment!
Anyway, to make a long story short, got him to the vets, had to wait awhile and sit with all the little tiny dogs that were smaller than the bones he gnaws on, (and he wanted to play with each and every one) gave the people in the waiting room a good laugh as they watched Eros literally pull me out of my seat when my name was called (one little girl sitting with her teeny dog thought Eros was a Bear...go figure) only to find out $263 later that he had an infection from licking a small wounded area on his paw. The worst part was that he has to wear the dreaded E-collar! The above pic, my dear dog lovers, is my sweet Eros a bit dazed and confused (they had to drug him to X-ray the paw) holding onto his security bone after he came home. He's on some antibiotics (huge doses actually because of his size) and is doing much better, thank you very much!
So, remember my story when you see those cute little loveable puppies.....to be totally honest with you....had I known moments like yestereday would occur when seeing that little puppy face...I still would take that big gentle giant of a dog home with me!
Till next time, yinz crazy guys....

Still getting back to normal...

Okay...I'm still playing "catch up" here in the "burgh"! I'm reading your blogs and getting together my list of "Rockin Girl Bloggers" that I was tagged for. Also, I gotta show yinz guys a pic of the AWESOME...I'm talkin BIG AWESOME package that was sent to me by my dear dear friend BRANDY!!!! I love ya, Girl!!! OMG....she gave me stuff I didn't even know I wanted!!!! HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!!
And as soon as the Sweetie Man arrives home from work this weekend, I'll get those vacation pics for ya.
So, in the mean time, check out this quiz that I found over at Good Yarns! I guess a "wrinkled dog" fits this 50 year old body!!!
Till next time, yinz crazy guys....

discover your dog breed @ quiz meme

I'm BAAAAAACK!!!!

I'm back from vacation just a couple of hours ago. I haven't even gone through my mail yet so if yinz sent me something, I haven't opened it yet. I haven't even unpacked. There was a little drama with the dogs, mainly from me, as they had a dogsitter come in for the first time....a little messy here and there when the sitter wasn't looking but all is fine and everything is cleaned up...ugh! Anyway, the vacation pics will come a little later in the week but for a teaser I thought I would show you how well loved I am by my OLDER brother and sister.....I say it is simple sibling jealousy cause I'm so young and cute....

And yinz guys wonder why I am the way I am. This pic was from my brother's son's wedding (aka nephew). We had a great time and it was an absolutely beautiful day for the wedding. I did manage to give my sister's daughter (aka niece) her little bib for the baby that she will be having in November. She loves penquins...
After this, we were off to Michigan for a wonderful vacation. So stay tuned...once I get back in the swing of things, pics will follow.
So, till next time, yinz crazy guys....

Photo Hunters....SWEET!

Photo Hunters word for the week is "SWEET" and though I know many of you have seen this before....but how SWEET is that face!!! Oh, if only they stayed that little!!!!


I now I'm off on VACATION....WOO-HOO!!! Have a great 4th of July.....I'll leave you with a few words from my favorite gal, Maxine.......



See ya after vacation!!!! Till next time, yinz crazy guys......