Nostalgic Recollections

Good Morning *Ü*

Since my time here in the Silver Valley of Idaho is nearing the end I am becoming more nostalgic everyday. I drove Taylor to school this morning & just took in the awesome views around me. There is so much to see here...not so much to do...but none the less, tons to see. I am going to add a link that provides some tidbits about where I live. Did you know that the movie Dante's Peak was filmed here. Next time you see it running on TV take a look at all the beautiful scenery. Going to add some pictures that I have taken over the years we have lived here. I am really going to miss it.

As I promised here are some more pics of treasures I have acquired over the last few months. Might not be anything special to someone else but I love them. :)

Jim starts his new job today. Hopefully everything will work out well. He starts at 6:00 a.m. which is funny because he is not a morning person at all. He would prefer the 2nd shift hands down. Cant wait to hear how his day went. He has run into a lot people that we used to work with. So many nice people have welcomed him back. Sure does make it easier for getting started. *Hi Honey~ Hope your day was good.* He reads this. LOL

We should be going to pick up Taylor's tux sometime today. Graduation just keeps getting closer & closer. It is scary to think that I will have two kids out of school. It just seems like yesterday that I graduated.

Speaking of high school, I just had the opoortunity to reconnect with two of my friends from high school. My friend Maureen & I did everything together from my junior year (her senior year) until I got married. We lost contact & over the years have been able to reconnect for short bits of time. I hadn't seen or talked to her since about 1992. I recently got some email from Classmates & was able to find her again. So funny to see how our lives took different paths for so long but eventually became the same with marriage & motherhood. It was so nice chatting with her the other day. Brought back a lot of wonderful memories & warm feelings. Sometimes it would be nice to go back in time with the knowledge you gain through aging. *Hi Maureen* Since this is a nostalgic post I will show some blasts from the past. Hahaha Man, some of the stories we could tell.

I will wrap it up here my daughter said I was a wind bag in my last post. LOL I am a stay at home mom with no adult interaction....of course I am a wind bag. ;)

I did get one of my projects done. Will share the photo later today or tomorrow. Want to get one more done that I promised long ago.

Have a great day....be productive.

Toodles *Ü*

Better Late Than Never

Hahaha...story of my life these days.

Well without any more delays.....here she is! This is my Spring Banner Annie that I made for the contest prize. I think she is too cute. I am in love with all the banners that I am seeing out there in blogland.....especially the ones that Candice Carpenter makes. Hers are to die for! If you haven't visited her blog or her shop Peacoats & Party Hats...run now & go see it. LOL Anyways, I am going to run the contest from today until the 8th. All you have to do is leave me a comment & I will add your name to the pot. If I am able to post during the next week you can comment again & have your name put in again....we all like more chances to win right? I will then pull a name on the 9th & announce the big winner. YIPPEE! So tell your friends to come visit & join in on the fun!

My Monkey In The Middle projects are temporarily on hold for now. We have had some changes occur here on the homefront. Some of you may know that my hubby Jim is moving us back to San Diego, CA the first week of June. Well, do to reduction in work here he is going to fly out April 12th & start the hiring process at the casino we used to work at. So sadly I will be left here to man the fort & pack this baby up. :( Momma is none to happy either. For one thing we have never been apart & thats sad & scary for me. The other thing is....I dont want to pack. LOL So we will be attacking the basement which is the size of our four bedroom house & full to the brim. A match would be so much easier. LOL Just Kidding! I told him I am not letting him leave until the basement is weeded through & packed. So with that being said, I may be on here less than I already am. I am going to try & remain loyal but I am just not sure how this will all work out. I still want to create & am hoping to get some of my things listed until we close the door on the moving truck. I really just wanted to explain my absense ahead of time.

Oh and may I mention again that spring is nowhere in sight here in Northern Idaho. This is what we got yesterday instead of spring like weather. :) I swear we will be moving in the snow in June if it doesn't stop. Hahaha

Well leave your comments & spread the word. If you look on the email their is a box that says Blog just click on that & it should shoot you over to my blog. Then go to the bottom of the post & click on comments. This little mini annie wants a new home. I also wanted to note that she is made from a Denni Doodles pattern that I adjusted in size. :) Denni has a lot of great dollie patterns. Check her out you wont be disappointed. :)

I have to share with you my Amish Friendship Bread.....It came out fantastic. I slathered butter all over the top (Paula would be proud *Ü*) & whipped up a powdered sugar icing with a sprinkle of cinnamon in it. It was yummy!

And last but not least, look at the bunnies I finished up & sent off on their adventure.

Well I am off to sit with my hubby & relax for the night. Enjoy your evening.

Toodles *Ü*

**Okie Dokie... Here are the entries so far:

Jackie Y.

Linda G.

Jack M.

Niki Mc.

Kathy O.

Trish W.

Rosalie Ortega

Susan F. gotcha now Susan. LOL ;)

Dawn D.

Tarynn R.

Jo L.

Rosalie Olguin

Rosalie Olguin

Jackie Y. hey Jackie pack that bag & you can come too. :)

Annie- I owe you an email. It has been too long. I am glad you are well. You have had the cutest of cuties listed lately. Spring is finally peeking through huh? hugs to you!

Ron S.

Rosalie Olguin

Gina C. - I owe you an email girlfriend. I will write ya soon. :)

Becky P.

Marissa R. -Thank U Rissa. Didnt get that bubble bath after all. LOL

Marissa R. -I love keeping up with all you do too.

Linda G. -Thank you. You R 2 Sweet.

Susan F. - LOL Yay...you remembered your name. U make me smile thank you. :)

Ron S. - I have a younger son so I can only imagine. Whats your daughters name?

Melody S. - Hello Mama. How is the new addition to the family?

Jo L. - Thank you for being so sweet & all your hard work. Love your blog.

Linda G. - It is nice to get of junk thats for sure. Now a car fitting in for me is out of the ? LOL

Diana M. -Thank you Diana. Cant wait for the upcoming workshop.

Jack M. - Good Luck :)

Carm -Thank you Carm

Rosalie Olguin-Thank you Rosalie..I am loving the spoolie too. :)

Wising you all good luck!! ♣

Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments. Good Luck to all of you! *Ü*