Proud as proud can be

Brandt just beams over his new baby sister, Lillian Sarah. Lily is 2 weeks old today and she is starting to fall into a wonderful pattern of sleeping longer periods of time at night making her parents very happy. She is so sweet and her brother, Brandt, is excited to have a baby sister to love.

Beautiful Pink Saturday

This is a very special Pink Saturday for me because I get to introduce my beautiful baby granddaughter, Lillian Sarah. Lily was born at 7:54 AM on October 19, and she weighed in at 7 lbs 10.9 oz. She is absolutely adorable with a very sweet disposition.
Baby Lillian came home to meet her delighted brother, Brandt, who just couldn't wait to hold her. He is very excited to have a "Baby Sister".

My only regret about this photo is that Lillian wasn't dressed in one of the cute girly sleepers that my daughter brought to the hospital. I guess a pink bow and the pink blanket that my mother made will have to suffice! This baby has a lot of black hair and precious little lips.
I'M SO IN LOVE WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN!

Pink Saturday Treats

Welcome to another celebration of Pink Saturday hosted by the fantastic Beverly. Click on the "Pink Saturday" button to view the many special pink photos shared by so many special people.

My first photo is of a Christmas tree from a yard sale. The lady made the tree for her daughter using her favorite crib sheet remnants and gingerbread ornaments. It lights up making the icicles shine. I really like the pink sequin skirt at the bottom of the tree.
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The above photo is of pretty ornaments that I found at an estate sale. The pink "grapes", bells, ballerina, and basket will look so pretty on my "pink" tree in Tucson.
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I can't believe that I found this pink princess phone at the same estate sale!! I brought it home, plugged it in and I've been using it ever since. I have my original rotary white princess phone from the late 50's or early 60's packed away so maybe I'll take that one out and use it as well.

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A box of vintage pink ornaments for $1.00 at a yard sale!!!!!!!!!!! Oh what fun I'll have with these!!

I'm really in "pink" mode right now because my daughter is going to have a baby girl this Monday. I'm beyond excited and I can't wait to meet the newest addition to the family. Many photos will be posted of our new bundle of joy.

Have a safe and happy weekend and please visit other participants in the "Pink Saturday" celebration.

Halloween Whimsy

I enjoy decorating for the holidays as evidenced by the photos in this post. I recently bought this feather tree with ornaments for Halloween, Christmas and Easter for a very good price. I think that it adds some whimsy to my holiday decor.

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The character in the following photo is from The Cracker Barrel....a wonderful place to find neat holiday things.

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Here is another photo of my newly acquired feather tree. I really like the cute "Trick or Treat" plaque that came with the Halloween decorations. If you "click" on the photo, you can see the tree in detail.

Every home needs one of these organizers for the remote control! It is a Longaberger product and, as you can see, I have Halloween/Harvest accessories for it as well. Along with the remote, I have coasters and the fan/light remote in the plastic compartments. We never have to "search" for our remotes with this cute basket.

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I made this "BOO" sign last year and it looks cute with my Halloween bricks and other decor.

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Okay so the candle is crooked....it's broken! I like the orange candles with the black and white harlequin-designed candle holders.

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This is the first year that I've decorated my hutch with fall/harvest decor. It's good to try something new.

I used to dress my daughter's Cabbage Patch dolls in Halloween costumes made especially for them but I don't do that anymore. I'll save them for my granddaughter.

Don't Stop Believin'

The new television program "Glee" is a favorite of mine because of the acting, the varied character portrayals, and most of all the MUSIC. The song by Journey, "Don't Stop Believin', was brilliantly performed by some of the cast which gave me a whole new appreciation for this band that has been around awhile.

"Single Ladies"

OMG!! I must really be a nerd! While I was watching "Glee" last night (I love this new TV series), I really got caught up in this song by Beyonce. I like the rhythm and the words to "Single Ladies", and the actors did a great job dancing to and interpreting the music. I'm sure this song has been out for ages now and I'm just getting around to hearing and liking it. I'm stuck somewhere in the "oldies" generation and I need to get out.

Happy Birthday to you~~~

On September 4, 1914, my mother, Sarah Mary, was born to Rosalia and Pietro in Rockford, IL. Since my mother was born at home, my grandfather didn't register the birth until the next day so her birth certificate has September 5, as her actual birthday.

The following photo is of my mother (standing on the stool) with her grandmother, Maria Stella, and a cousin named Francis or Catherine...I'm not sure. I don't know how old my mother is in this picture and I'm not sure if this photo shows my mother older or younger than the following photo.

Here is my mother at about 2 or 3 years of age. I love the huge bow, the jewelry and the darling shoes.

This is "movie star" mom in one of my favorite photos of her. She just looks so regal and stylish in her dress, hat and bouquet. This is one of many weddings that she was in.

My mother always looked so smart and fashionable as evidenced in this photo of her at age 18.

Mom and Dad were married on September 12, 1943, five days before my father left for WWII.

Here we have 3 generations celebrating my mother's 95th. birthday. My daughter, Karen, and her son, Brandt, are standing behind my mother. Karen is going to have a little girl in October giving my mother her second great-grandchild.

Happy Birthday, Mom, and thank you for all of the life-lessons that you taught me. I had a wonderful childhood thanks to you and Dad, and I have so much to be grateful for. You are the best.

The cameo in the above photo was from my father upon his return from WWII. It is part of a set from Italy that includes a ring and bracelet.