HELLO, EVERY BODY.....I'M SOOOO PROUD TO BE HERE !!

I don't have a clue how long I will be on line but I sure am glad to be back, even for a little while.

A LOT of sweetness has been going on at my Christmas cottage these last two weeks....

This LOVELY package just FULL of the most delightful gifts, EVER !!

From my great blogging buddy, BEVERLY....you all know PINK SATURDAY BEVERLY !

AH ..HA...

she knows how I love ROOSTERS...

I love this little plaque, Beverly...

Thank you so much..

just look at how cute she made all the little packages....




so so sweet..

OHHH, I LOVE this NORTH CAROLINA calendar...
THANK YOU!

THIS IS THE CUTEST LITTLE FLUFFY ROOSTER ORNAMENT...

and the prettiest cup....

I made myself a little Texas Rooster Christmas Tree....

see the beautiful white and red rooster ?...and the magnificent one at the bottom?

Both from Sweet Bev....

the wooden TEXAS ornaments were made for me by my good, good friend...ALICE, last year...

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SO MANY THANKS, BEVERLY.

I adore every single thing you sent me and I adore you for your thoughtfulness and

loving ways...

THANK YOU!

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NEXT, I received my fabulous giveaway gifts for the

COLORADO LADY

I just love this SANTA tray...and don't you know I will use it thru these fun holidays....

and, i love this cute little SNOWMAN pillow...

snowmen and candle lamps, Christmas teas and banner...

tea towels and hot cocoa mix...

bathing goodies in a cute SANTA sack...

even a green, glass necklace....

so so many wonderful CHRISTMAS treasures were in this big box....

and I just love everything !

THANK YOU SO MUCH.....

YOU are such a generous and caring lady and I appreciate every thing you sent.

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THEN...a couple of days later, I got, not ONE, but TWO thrilling boxes.....

this is from my good, good friend, SHEILA...she doesn't have a blog right now

but just might, sometime in the future.....

this is just beautiful, Sheila girl...

THANK YOU!

OOOOOO....

I laughed and cried at the same time when I saw this ADORABLE

LUCY and ETHEL

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER wind-up CLOCK...

OH, I just LOVE it, Sheila...but,then, you KNEW I would, you sweetie!

THANK YOU !

SHEILA and I have been good friends for about 5 years, yet we've never met, face to face, in real life....

I bought something (can't even remember just what) from her on EBAY...

When I received it, I emailed her that I had gotten it, in perfect condition, due to her wonderful

and careful packing...she must have needed some kind words that day as she was having serious health problems, so she wrote me back and we've been friends since. We are planning a great get-together next summer and i can hardly wait....
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THAT second box just dang near brought me to my knees...

I still am having trouble just writing about it without crying...the kindness and thoughtfulness of

PENNY and KATHY

just made me sit down and cry my eyes out....

here was the most beatifully wrapped package I have ever seen, in my entire life.

all wrapped up in a vintage lace envelope, if you will...

with beautiful tags, ribbon, pretties and a big, red ice skating boot....

just the package itself took my breath away and tears were already flowing by this time..

some time back, I had mentioned to PENNY that I wanted to get myself a pretty apron

but it would be after Christmas...

she contacted KATHY and together, they came up with the

ONLY apron in the whole world, made JUST FOR ME !!

Isn't it just about the most beautiful thing you ever saw?

I love it...

THANK YOU, PENNY...that was such a sweet and wonderful thing to do for me...

I am just blown away by all the kindness, sweetness and goodness of all our blogging friends.

and

many thanks to you, Kathy...you made such a BEAUTIFUL apron and made it so special by your sweet personality.
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My computer service is still "iffy" so I hope I will be around awhile this time...

and....I MISSED OUT ON THE HOME CHRISTMAS TOUR...bwaaaaaa....

well, I can go see all of yours and that is just what I am fixing to do!! :O)

love and

MERRY CHRISTMAS,

bj