WOYWW and SPECIAL THANKS

I'll have to check on #.....of WOYWW, its been a few weeks since I've done any blogging.  It's a STAMPING GROUND  adventure. #217 at Ms. Julia's and she has all the info.

My desk has just been a catch all since July 3rd my last WOYWW posting..I've made a few quick things that I cannot share until next week, but they were almost finished before my father became hospitalized.

It's been a whirlwind, dad's funeral was July 24, a little extended as we waited for grandchildren to all come home. But scattered across the country as they are, all were able to be here, and it no doubt was grandmothers delight.  The weather was perfect for all that we had to do in preparation. And we are thankful for so much.

 Son Josh, Cami 8, Cael 10 and Cash 5  were able to be here 2 days

Son Jeremy arrived from Germany the 22nd and left the 28th.  When we said our goodbyes to him, we picked up the 3 grandkids to spend this week with us. We haven't had a quiet minute!! They love the farm.

Some of my Facebook posts:
day 1   Were as good as church mice on the long trip home. ate ALL their supper, and went Mule Riding with grandpa Fuzz, Now it's SHREK, popcorn and some pink lemonade.!! 
 day 2
I think the grandma and grandpa Fuzz are tired!! West Bend Grotto, a visit to Great Grandma's, Mcdonalds, rides on the 4 wheeler, checking cats in the barn, playing at the park,checking out how things grow in grandpa's garden, visiting Great Grandma's "Princess House" before it sells, supper, ice cream, showers and now I-pads, headphones with music and shut eye!!!!
day 3
Turbo in 3D, double popcorn, a Fair parade, fed kittens in barn, pizza on the table and grandpa will start a bonfire to roast marshmallows.. if anything like their dad they will be catching fireflies! 
day 4
helping grandpa put sod on great grandpa's grave, visiting the town farm co-op, a visit to Jumbo's no doubt for ice cream, John Deere tractor rides and later  the local fair is on and stock car races tonight.
DON"T know about day 5 yet...

For all of my followers who have sent wonderful support and concern and sympathy through these past weeks, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.  You are a great group and I am so happy to call you friends.  May you all be blessed.

Thanks for stopping by, after a few days of cleaning, reorganizing, I will be back in full swing with some great projects.  Have a wonderful week.

Friday's SMILES

Oh how I need these smiles. It's been a tough 16 days and things are winding down with my daddy's passing.  You can see my previous post  http://littletreasures-sylvia.blogspot.com/2013/07/my-dad.html

Love this ambitious little photo.  You can see more over at A Stitch in Time and add the fun by posting your Smiling photo to share with us.

My Dad

It is with a heavy heart, and tears in my eyes, but I must tell you my father passed from this world on Tuesday evening.  And while preparing for our tribute to him I have to share what seems to me our life.

I would be the little girl sitting on the chair toward the end. And of course the little boy would be my only brother, someone so special too.

I know dad has made some music in heaven already, as he never waited too long to get the conversation started
Memories of him will always be my Sunshine to help my breaking heart. And towards the Sunset skies each evening a comfort will surround me knowing that he's the brightest star in the heavens right now.

 My Love and Thanks to Both for all they gave us, after 68 years together Mother has said, "I will deeply miss this man but I know he's in a better place"

SMILES ON FRIDAY #26

Annie at A STITCH IN TIME  has made Friday a day of SMILES. Just load your photo, go to her blog and post it.  Visit the others and enjoy a break in the day.

My cousin's little boy. They live on an acreage and have a variety of animals. His mother has a lawn and garden shop there called "Country Gardens"    I wish the chickens I had to care for when I was growing up  liked me this much.  Anyway when she posted it I  "JUST HAD TO SMILE".

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely week.

Smiles on Friday

  Annie at  A Stitch in Time , a special blogging friend has  Friday's  to share your smiling adventures.



Always Happy to receive updates with pictures and especially ones of my grandkids.

My 3 grandchildren about 3 hours away..from the Left  Cash (5), Cami (8) and Cael (10) celebrating after a bike parade for the July 4th festivities.

Thanks for dropping by and I hope they made you smile too. Have a great weekend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND FUN JULY 4TH.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA



I truly hope you all fly your flag, bow your head in thanks, and be true to our RED, WHITE and BLUE.

WOYWW #213

It's already Wednesday, time for Ms Julia's WOYWW and you can get all the details here at the STAMPING GROUND 

The 2 ATC's here are on the left from Ms.Julia and on the right Annie's, I received them last week. I love the simplicity of both, yet they do have fun layers.  Thanks so much Julia and Annie

 The dark brown buffet is a new addition to my crafty area, from my hubby's family when we cleaned out his fathers apartment.  I spent a day rearranging and enjoy the added hidden space. I was/maybe still will paint it white but to get it to its new home I'm settling for it to be OKAY for now.

 While rearranging I put my 2 tables back together. More convenient side by side. And I added my ATC's to the spring board in back.  No time for creating, I think I'm just a collector, and a dreamer.

In case you are not a follower I have a post HERE that shows my parents 3 story Victorian home.
My brother is visiting here for 2 days helping pack up the last of all their stuff and we have another realty showing today.

It's been a whirlwind here, my father in law  and my father are both in the hospital. Hopefully will be out by the weekend.  It is the 4th of July holiday here in the states so many people are on vacation this week, a motorcycle ABATE rally, with about 15,000 visitors in our little town for the next few days. I may be able to get some pictures of that when I pick up mother for a supper together tonight.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your WOYWW visits and have a wonderful week.

Memories and Pictures of my Parents 3 Story Victorian Home

 It is with a heavy heart but we have listed my parents 3 story Victorian Home with a realtor. It needs to go to a good family, who will enjoy it before it starts to wither away with the absence of  love and  laughter, great food, daily living and fun times with friends, family and wonderful neighbors,

West Entry

The south view below

 Little Brick garage with a shop in back

South view and the entry we usually used

The West Entry

 Open stairway detail

 Entry from the West side of the home

Fireplace

 Entry door from the South

 Bedroom on Main floor

 4 sets of pocket doors

 Beveled window up the stairway

 Stained glass in the west entry     There are 5 sets of 2  stained glass on the 3rd floor will try to post, my batteries ran out

West Entry doors.

This unit came from our farm kitchen.. It was the original part of my grandmothers kitchen.It opened in the kitchen and  it also opens on the back side which was in our pantry 

Still in the garage, my dad's pride and joy. a 1966 FORD pickup he and my brother picked out. The camper was enjoyed on many a camping trip. Dad enjoyed nice cars and trucks.

 And planting flowers, shrubs and keeping his lawn lush.  He has 2 of these Weigela  bushes

Evergreens on the front lawn facing west.  I missed the poppies, lilac trees, and peony's blooming. But we did use the rhubarb, and asparagus.

Many Hosta planted around the area also.  I will try to get one picture of a HUGE tree in the front yard.

 Upstairs are LARGE rooms  North bedroom

 Hall looking into the bathroom and far door a small sun porch

 The bathtub

 Old sink and medicine cabinet

a gate, and looking down steep steps leading into the kitchen (which no photos of a battery thing) downstairs, (for maids usage?) Mom never had the luxury of the first owner !! a Maid.  And for mother I think this had to require many hours of dusting, vacuuming, window washing and general maintenance. Never did I hear her complain. And it's hard to see her have tears about not being there. We can only hug her and remind her and ourselves, things change, life goes on and be thankful we had what we had. A Good Life Together.

This is a photo from a postcard my son found in Kansas, he bought it because of the addressee he thought was a friend of mine. Never did he realize this was the HOME of his Grandparents in IOWA.  It was taken in 1910.  The home was built in the early 1900's, it had a very ornate porch on the southwest corner  and unique carved posts on the south entry way.   I remember as a little girl, my grandparents lived 3 houses south of this mansion and I would walk to the store for my grandmother's need of a few grocery items.  I hated walking by this place. A very elderly lady would always be sitting on that porch in an old rocking chair and it made me afraid.

Now  when my granddaughter visits, she gets out of the car, throws her arms up and says "WOW, this is like a princess house grandma,"  I never lived in this home, I left our home on the farm in 1964. Mom and Dad moved into town when land rent too high and bought this home in the early 70's. But this is where I and my sons loved visiting when we had summer time, birthdays, holidays, and any other reason we might want to come "HOME" to grandparents love.  Memories...tears...and  the thankfulness of having a "Happy, Loving, Family".

Thanks for stopping by and for all my blogging friends thanks so much  the lovely, encouraging comments you have left during this difficult time.

It's #212 at WOYWW

Just in time, almost off to bed and I see where Ms.Julia at the Stamping Ground posted early for our Wednesday showing of the workspaces.  So if I do it now, I will have a chance to participate, as early AM  I'm off to empty my van of  leftover stuff  to our local donation drop. My parents home was listed with a realty company so this "STUFF" had to go. Now lets hope the house will sell soon.

Haven't had too much time to create, but I went mad one night with EBAY purchases. It was like a therapy thing.

 Some frozen Charolette dolls, and lace, lots of lace.  Doing some fabric journals and found some good     prices.

One week ago today we admitted my father in law to the local nursing home. He was in an apt and at age 96 starting to have some confusion and not wanting to be alone. He had fallen a few times and for safety sake this was the best  move.  Tues and Sunday hubby and siblings cleaned out his apt and so we have been trying to make room or rearrange for a few antiques he had.   We are hoping for some normalcy to our time and lives. It has been stressful and busy, keeping up with both families issues. But we are thankful and our weather returning to normal conditions has made us smile.  GOOD OLE' SUNSHINE ! !

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week.

A WINNER ON THE CHA PRIMA "PEEK"

ADDING:  THANKS PRIMA MARKETING

Oh I am so excited....I was just contacted as the winner of this lovely giveaway. Prima has some awesome products for a big variety of creative ideas. Make sure you visit their website and blogspot. Thanks to everyone at Prima for the great inspiration and the chance to win.

I came across this little photo from Prima Marketing on a Sneak Peek for CHA Summer.

And they are offering a giveaway...isn't this Awesome

WOYWW #210

Happy #210 WOYWW, a gathering of bloggers who love to share and peep about others workdesks. Started by Ms. Julia of the STAMPING GROUND. Two weeks ago we celebrated 4 yrs of this and exchanged ATC cards.

Jo/Twiglet and I exchanged: Hers is the felted wool, something so beautiful and unusual, with a cute little note card.

 This ATC is from Vicky, A cute little cat, wishing me to "Have a Purrfic Day"" Vicky sent a cute little card also, but my batteries are all expired as I post this.

Thanks Vicky and Jo:  I have a special place for my ATC cards and I will add them to the grouping.

I was exchanging with a few others, but so far have not received them. One never knows with the mail system. ! !

My desk this week:

The remains of making a group of Sympathy cards to have on hand.

The photos are not so good. We have no sunshine here and my batteries were about to be exhausted.
The forecast is for Sunshine and 85 degree temps. Something we have not had for a LONG, LONG time.
I had 2 days this week that my furnace was running, and the wind is cold and damp. So this will be a great change for us.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your WOYWW visits and have a fun week.