Secret Garden

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I lurve this outdoor space!

 

 

Off to get my nails done and perhaps make some tea and scones when I return!

 

Have a lovely weekend my friends!

 

 

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Almost Spring!

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I'm a Fall Season kind of Gal,

but I can't help falling in lurve when I see Spring

coming

 

 

And I don't usually like 'Fairy' things but I do think this garden statue is just lovely!

 

Remember to SPRING forward this Sunday!

 

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Popular again...

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I have long appreciated Cross Stitching, being a sewer of the same myself and it warmed my heart to read this morning that it is making a come back with girls in the UK, growing in popularity.  Young ladies gathering together to visit, potluck and sew!  And it's one I can't wait to see take off here in the US as I think too much time is spent in electronic friendships via social media.

 

If you've ever done cross stitch you KNOW the L-O-N-G hours that are put into such a small space on fabric that it's almost not worth taking up for those who lack patience or want quick results from a craft like painting, crocheting or knitting will give you.  And of course I have always gravitated to the more complex patterns but they've always been worth the results... like this below.

 

 

 

 

Hope your enjoying your Holiday weekend....

 

 

 

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Weekend getaway

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We're headed to the beach this weekend...

 

Pebble Beach that is... for the PGA Tournament...

 

where I plan to make a memory at 'The Lodge' which always reminds me of the Grand Hotel from the movie 'Somewhere in Time'.

 

Taking in the gorgeous views of the ocean...

 

 

And finishing the evenings with great friends, good eats and fab wine!

 

 

 

Sigh... a few days of peace and tranquility!

 

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Rockabilly Style

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My Man has been learning how to do some

Rockabilly Guitar tunes and that

got me thinking about the fun clothes 

from the 50's

While browsing clothes, I also came across some very fun blogs

of people who make Rockabilly a way of life!

Check them out ...

The Rockabilly Socialite

Rockabilly Girl Next Door

Tales From Betty Bee

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Lisa Fremont Pages

Lilly Von Pink

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Hospital Visits

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My Man's Mother has been in and out of the

hospital since Christmas Eve and yesterday we found

out why... a very large tumor (likely Cancer too) on one of her kidneys.

 

It had to come out and she's been a trooper about the whole thing...

Gotta go again!  Lurve ya and back to visiting you all again soon!

 

 

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Ideas For Tea

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Have you been watching Downton Abbey?

I'm a little behind in the series but absolutely LURVE it!

 

 

 

And it's been giving me an idea for my next theme...

A Titanic Tea Party!

 

 

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My favorite book... Luke

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I'm so happy to have seen this blog on a friend of mine's FB page...

Good Morning Girls

(they also have a blog)

 started a FREE ONLINE bible study today with over 9,000 women 

participating from all over the world!

 

I couldn't be more thrilled that it's my favorite book of the bible and it's timing no coincedence!

This online study can be done as a group or individually on your own, perfect for someone like me who can't commit to a local women's bible study group at the moment, much less lead a group of ladies like I usually do.  I can go at my own pace each day and when I want to check-in with the other ladies I can do it easily on FB or their blog, although their FB page gets the most activity if you have questions or want to join in with other ladies in your area who are also doing the online study.

 

If you'd like to get more info on this FREE Online bible study, please click the link above (GMG) to read more about it as it's not too late to sign up.  I signed up Sunday evening and got my materials emailed to me this morning so I didn't lose any study time. 

 

It's a 2 part study - part 1 will run 8 weeks.

They also use the SOAP method which I also lurve

because it s-l-o-w-s me down and I like that when I study.

 

S - Scripture

O - Observation

A - Application

P - Prayer

 

 

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Triple Shot

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Triple Shot

 

Mmmmm.... Triple shot espresso mocha made at home with my

new espresso coffee pot (stove top method)

that I found at Home Goods for $5 on clearance... I love that store!

 

 

 

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My New Favorite

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My New Favorite Show...
Duck Dynasty

 

 

At first viewing I didn't think I'd last through 5 minutes of an episode when

my children said I should watch it with them.  Instead I was hooked in 5 minutes!

Actually being able to watch a show with my children means

a lot because let's face it, there isn't a lot on TV

that the entire family can watch these days.

 

They may be a back woods family but I enjoy watching the Men banter

back and forth at Duck Commander, Kay teaching her granddaughters

how to skin and cook squirrel and the savy Wives keeping their men

in check with guided reality.  This is one smart family!

 

Have you seen this show?  What are you watching this year?

 

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~ Happy New Year 2013 ~

 

I've decided to bring my blog back to life.

There have been huge changes at Chachaneen over the past year
... I'm happily divorced, love my new home
and lurve my Rock ~ David ~ who brings joy to me and my children...

 I'm happy and my smile is genuine today.

  

 

I'll stop by soon to visit your blogs

...and thank you

for visiting me again too.

Christmas Questionnaire

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Christmas Questionnaire:

1. Fresh Tree/Fake Tree?  Fake Tree (safe and less maintenance)

2. Favorite Ornament-  Mine change through the years but my children's favorite for me is a HUGE bling of a diamond ring my friend Suzanne gave me!  Every year the kids see it and do this funny ceremony to make sure that I put that one on the tree.

3. Favorite Christmas Song- Hands down... All I Want For Christmas is You, by Mariah Carey.

4. Favorite Tradition- My own traditions! Now don't get me wrong... but when some traditions become obligations, they aren't traditions anymore. No fun, no fun at all. I was happier than a bee in a hive when I turned 18, moved out on my own and financially supported myself to say... No Thank You; Nope - don't want to; it will start when I get there and end when I leave (that's why I don't wear a watch).

5. Favorite Gift Ever Received- The gift I remember being most excited about was a children's set of metal kitchen appliances - a stove and refrigerator filled with accessories!  Yep, my lurve of cooking began early.

6. Favorite Christmas Meal- The typical meal. Turkey/Ham, Stuffing/Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Chutney, Sweet Potatoes and JELLO SALAD - you know the one with the walnuts and cranberries and whipped cream in it. Then wait a few hours and do it all over again.

7. Favorite Christmas Cookie- Snowballs... but all that powdered sugar is such a giveaway, exposing your multiple trips to the cookie jar.  Powdered sugar on your lips, your shirt, your hair.... lol

8. Favorite Place to be during Christmas- With my family, extended family, friends.

9. Favorite Memory- First Christmas spent with my precious baby girl because it wasn't about me anymore.

10. Favorite Christmas Movie- White Christmas with Bing Crosby, Danny Kay, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen.

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A long walk

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Day 5 required that I take a loooong walk... no regrets!

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Vacation

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I lurve vacation...

watching movies...

making memories...

Casablanca sums it up! 

Play it, Sam..."As Time Goes By".

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Side by Side

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My 25th High School Reunion is coming up next year

and in the spirit of old and new we challenged each other

to do side-by-side photos.  What a kick!  Some people haven't changed a bit, while others I would not have recognized.

Myself... It was brought to my attention

that I still have the same head tilt. ha ha

 

Oh if I only had the knowledge of what I know now!

The first thing I would implement is wearing 100% sunblock!!

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Take 2

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Because it's Tuesday, take 2!

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White Christmas!

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Let the Christmas movie's begin....

first up is my favorite holiday movie....

 

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Thankful

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I'm thankful for so many things this year...

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For Tammi

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Tammi, this post is for you!

My happy smile from my desk at work after reconnecting with you today! 

Hugs!



Cozy up to a holiday drink

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Some people see the glass half empty,

while others see the glass half full.

When I see it, my reply is ...  it needs a refill! 

(smile)

My new holiday favorite is a Tom and Jerry.

If you like sweet drinks, you'll probably enjoy this.

A Tom & Jerry is a WARM holiday drink made from eggs, sugar, rum, brandy and milk.

You can buy pre-made batters but why spend the money when you probably already have the ingredients at home.  I like this one (adjust the total serving size for a smaller batch) and when the holidays are over I like to eat the batter with a spoon out of the freezer as a treat!  Yum!

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