Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me. I love to get things for my home at any occasion. I have been looking for a cloche forever. They are hard to find around here.

I was in one of my little shops that I love to browse in and came across these. Just the cloche. I bought the plate from GW for .99 and it fit perfectly with the cloche. But what is better than one of these.......


Two of these.....ha.....you had to buy the pair. These are from my husband and bestest friend.



This is a close up of the plate...it is a huge plate, about 13" in diameter. The cloches are large too. I just love them.



I've also been seeing these large jars around blogland using a coffee cup for the scoop. I just love, love this look. My youngest gave me this for my birthday. I already had the cup. My kids think I'm so funny, but they indulge me anyway.



I received some money for my birthday too, so I'll have to go shopping soon to see what else I can find.

So this is Happy Birthday to me!!

Debbie

Isn't He Adorable

Got a little milk drool there, but he is adorable. My grandson is doing wonderful...he now weighs 11 lbs and 7 ozs. He is now 4 1/2 months old. He is such a JOY and I don't know what I ever did without him. Mommy and daddy took him to his cardiologist today, found out he will probably go back to Birminham in September for his next surgery.

Since he's been home from the first seven weeks of his life being at Birmingham, I tried not to think about him going back for the next surgery, but it's sorta hitting me in the face. I know my Lord is with us through all of this difficult time. I know that he will be back home again. I know the doctor's say that everything is routine and has been done many, many times. But not on my grandson, and the fact that I have loved on him as many times during the day as I want and able to hold him and feed him. This will be very hard to see him lay there again, with a ventilator, having open heart surgery again, probably swelling again. I could go on and on. I'm sorry that this sounds so down, but I'm really dreading this time.

I'm asking everyone to please start praying for Nathan now, that everything goes smoothly, that we are not there for seven weeks this time, only a couple of weeks. Pray for my daughter and son-in-law, that they can stand strong during this time. But most of all, that we remember who is in control of everything that goes on with Nathan, and that we give it all to him to take care of.

Nathan is doing wonderful at this time, and we knew there would be another surgery. We expected this to come. To look at him and spend time with him, you would never know that there is a problem with his heart.

The main purpose of this surgery is to put another shunt in to bypass the 4th ventricle since it is still not wanting to work. It still could start working along with the pulmonary valve starting to grow, but we may not see that till he's 3 or 4. I'm just so glad we have come a long way in technology that they can do things like this to keep is heart pumping the way it should.

Just another little pic to leave with you. Like I said before....Isn't He ADORABLE!!!



Debbie (Granny)

Finds and changes

It's that time again for everyone to show their thrifty finds. Be sure and join the party at Rhoda's Southern Hospitality to see all these thrifty finds. I'll also be participating in Susan's at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.

I am so excited about this find. I have been looking for a rug for under my dining room table for a while. I really am a frugal shopper, I try not to pay full price for anything unless I absolutely have to....so when I found this rug at a yard sale Saturday, I was estatic. The rug is 9 x 11 and fits perfectly under my table and the colors are perfect. And the best part.....it was only $20.00. Of course no camera can make anything look exactly how beautiful it is, at least my camera doesn't, but here it is.



Do you see the little pears in the rug, love it.
Well, that's my thrifty find for the week, but I think its a good one.

Now, this is a thrifty find I found a couple of weeks ago and transformed it a little.


I think the difference speaks for itself.

Be sure and check out these ladies parties today and be inspired.

Debbie

Thrifty Finds

It's that time again for showing your thrifty finds. I love thrifting and yard sales and the whole adventure of finding something you didn't even know you wanted until you found it. Rhoda is hosting this party at Southern Hospitality, be sure and check everyone out there.

I found several things that I changed up a little to make it what I wanted. This first one is for cheese, but I made it into a small cake plate with dome lid.


I found this piece for .39 and glued it to the bottom. I think it held tea lights.


Bowl and plate turned into......


Plate pedestal


I have been looking for a gravy bowl that was large enough and just the right look to use at Thanksgiving. I found it for $3.00. I love it.



I remember seeing this collection a while back, I don't think they sell it anymore.


All these frames were new at $2.00 a piece. I'll use these in my hallway, I'll show that later.


A boppy for my grandbaby. These are $40. and $50. It looked new, in very good condition. Freshened it up...not bad for $3.00.


And last, fall is my favorite time of the year, this is a rather large pumpkin and I love these colors.....$2.00


Thats all for this week. Hope you enjoyed. Don't forget to visit Rhoda and check out all the great finds. Thanks Rhoda for hosting this event. I love seeing all the finds.

Debbie

Today's Thrifty Treasures

Hello everyone....I'm joining Rhoda at Southern Hospitality Today's Thrifty Treasures. Rhoda has some great things, so be sure and check her out and all the other participants.

I have only one thing that I found at Goodwill this week, but its a good one, I think. Rhoda should appreciate it because she does collect them. You can see I only paid $2.00.


I know its blurry but I believe you can still tell its a Bordella piece.


I couldn't believe I found this at Goodwill. No chips or nothing. It is in perfect shape.


Here's the detail of the strawberry on each end. I've never seen anything like it before. The platter is about 12", so its a substantial piece.


Well, thats all I have this week. Be sure and check at Rhoda'a blog for more great finds.

Debbie

A Little Sunshine From my Day

Hello everyone. It's been a little while since I have been able to post. Just real busy. On Wednesday thru Friday, I keep my little grandson Nathan. I haven't showed any pictures of him lately so I thought I would post some. He is growing so fast. There was a time in the hospital, for about 2 months, he didn't do much growing at all because of the surgeries. But he's trying to make up for lost time. He is 3 1/2 months now and weighs 9 lbs and 12 ozs. Thats still 1 lbs less than his momma weighed when she was born..ha. Anyhow, here's a few shots of the little one.

He is smiling now, and every once in a while my camera will catch that. I just love this one.


They are all cute when they are asleep, right?


Here's my youngest holding him, they were taking a nap together....so precious, don't you think?



And here's his mommy holding him the same way, didn't even realize I had the same picture of both of them.


And this one was at the hospital for a test, we were waiting to go back and I snapped this. Mommy and Nathan were looking out the window. I love pictures that are unpredictable...they turn out the best.


And last but not least by no means...at a Doctors visit with mommy holding him..


There seems to be a endless visits to doctors and different test. But it is slowing down a little now. At his last cardiologist visit we were informed that his next surgery will be within 3 to 5 months. I really dread this one. I know that the Lord will still be with us to get us through this one more time, but we have fed him, held him, loved on him whenever we wanted. It will be so hard to see him like before. I can't really explain it, other than I love this little booger (if that's how you spell it..ha) so much.

Anyway, just a few pics to show you how he is doing. I'll keep you posted as things progress.

Debbie