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Mysteries, polka dots, California Rolls, TJ Maxx, cozy blankets, rainy days and getting the first spoonful of peanut butter out of the jar make me smile. Spiders, rude people, cold fingers and toes, baby leashes, people that don't wrap their packages before going to the Post Office, poison ivy and Math (pretty much all of it) make me want to scream. My perfect day would be spent with my wonderful husband and sweet girls- watching movies in our jammies! Of course, having the movie theater to ourselves would be great, too. Please pass the popcorn and M&M's.:) I am saved by the grace of God. He is my constant companion and hears my every prayer. What a blessing! I'd love to hear from you! Lori at toosillysisters@cox.net

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

One More Day and Sweet Mail

  I got the sweetest tweets in the mail yesterday from my dear friend, Tristan!  
She had a drawing for some birdie love and you know I had to be a part of that!  Look at the darling bird and nest frame.  Love them!  Thanks, Tristan!

   I want to create these at some point today.  They just sing "SPRING" and "PARTY"!  My Mom is coming tomorrow and that makes me want to throw a party, let me tell you!

   I am in the middle of feathering the nest (still) and want my Mom to feel most welcome.  We really want her to stay with us forever (or at least next door) but I think my Dad would get lonely.  Dad, you come stay, too!:)  
   These are a few of the goodies we are placing in the guest room, in case she wants a "midnight snack"....

   Pics of the girls...
   A new quilt made by my dear friend, Heidi...

   A few more touches and I think we will be ready.  Still searching for something to put over the headboard....

   I made another ball of YUM for the candlestick.

   Here's a close- up....  Now I just need to make one for the other candlestick...

   I won another giveaway!  This one is from the sweetest lady and dearest friend, Angi!  
She said she saw these towels and thought of me!  This so touched my heart!

   Angi makes the most AMAZING bags!  They are FABULOUS!  And guess what??  I WON one of them!  Yes, I did!  These are the darling pockets on the inside...  Love them!

Here is THE BAG!  It is sooooo cute!  Thank you so much, Angi!  Check out her shop- you will love it!:)
   Love the tags, too, Angi!


20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello Sweet Friend!
One more day, huh? I'm so excited for YOU! I told you...I knew you would make your home ever so warm and inviting. :) I know you will have just the BEST time together. :)
And gotta love happy mail! Now we BOTH have a *FrEaK bag*!!! teehee!
Love Angi AND Tristan...don't we have the BEST bloggy friends?! :)

April said...

Rub some of that luck of yours off on me, will ya? Hey, I'm having a giveaway, so be sure to pop over and enter. Who knows...you might just win another one! I love that bag of yours!

Your mom is not going to want to leave (not that it would be a bad thing!)! Your guest room looks fit for a queen. Enjoy her stay...I know she will! :)

Tristan said...

yay..so glad you finally got them..lol..I'm such a slacker!

That is one cool purse!!

And I hope you have tons of fun with your momma!!

theUngourmet said...

I'm a bag freak too!

I love that quilt! Your home looks so warm and wonderful!

Jill said...

You lucky girl!- winning those goodies...sweet mom coming...enjoy!

-LOVE that "ball of fluff"- how do you do that??- and the necklace I ordered for my daughter came!- it's AMAZING! and it's wrapped SO pretty- I know she will treasure it forever! Thank you! Thank you!

Polka Dot Moon said...

LUCKY Girl!!! Both having your mom visit and all the goodies you won :)

Shell in your Pocket said...

Very cute! I love that bag..what a nice thing to receive in the mail!
sandy toe

Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry said...

My goodness.... I big puffy heart your mail... It is the most amazing feeling when fun goodies come right to your mailbox and or doorstep! You ball of yum turned out cute, I get som many comments on how to make them... I emailed Joy for her to do a tutorial for them...

Unknown said...

Lori, you are such a sweetie. It's an honor to be considered one of your friends. Lot of love to you and the fam..Mom's are so special they deserve the star treatment and it looks like you've gone all out.

Hugs girlie
Angi

Georgia Girl said...

Oh I am sure your Mom will enjoy her stay! My parents live a good ways from me so it is always nice when they come to visit but it is not often since my dad is a minister and his main work day is Sunday.

Love the yum ball and saw where Jen and Elise had one so I would really love to see how you make these Lori. I am getting jealous with all the yummness around here...

Woohoo you won a giveaway...Isn't it great that so many have these great giveways...I guess I need to have another one soon also.

I am so into the nest scene now and love all the birdy things that are popping up everywhere.

Sherri said...

Lori, enjoy your visit with your Mom! I love the bag you won!

jennykate77 said...

"I'm a funky bag freak." That is soooo cute! What great goodies you've been getting! I love you style of hospitality. It's so much fun being a hostess...especially when your special guest is your mom!

Hope you're having a great week!

Robin Beck said...

I can't believe your mom will be there tomorrow! I bet you have just been sooo sooo sooo busy!
Her room looks great, so comfortable!
I love the snacks, I do that when my parents come to visit too-I put their favorites in a basket by the bed with bottled water~ It's always nice to have a snackie near by huh? :)

You are just really winning the giveaways girl, you are on a winning streak for sure!

Love what you've done to decorate the guest room, the quilt is amazing!

Don't over do it! (though I know you will)
Robin~♥

Kim's Treasures said...

Oh I love all you've won! That bag is sooo cool! I love bags!

Your mom is not going to want to leave! The guest room looks too wonderful to ever want to leave! I'm sure she'll enjoy your company as well!

Ruth Ann said...

Everything looks soo great! Is there any possibility that you will do a "Ball of Yum" tutorial? I would love to make one, they looks sooo great! Hope you're having a wonderful week!
-Ruth Ann

amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops said...

What fun! Mom coming for a visit and great things coming in the mail! Happiness!

Angie said...

LOVE that bag, first of all! I am drooling a tiny bit over that...okay a lot! Love it! Congrats on winning...ever since the swap I am seeing so many birdie things everywhere....I think it may have to become an annual thing.... what ya think? Have a fun visit with your mom...if you put snacks out for me..you would have a hard time getting rid of me..lol! And, thank you for the well wishes on hubby's job..we are feeling so grateful!

Hugs, Angie

Elise said...

How wonderful the fun mail is!! I so want to make those fluffy tissue paper hanging things. Love them!!
Elise
P.S. Can I come stay with you?? Think of all the popcorn and M&M's we could put away and all the crafting...sigh...a girl can dream.

Ruth said...

Your mom will enjoy all the special thoughts you had of her as you prepared for her visit. It is so sweet.

Ruth

mysteryhistorymom said...

sooooooo cute loveeeeeeee ittttttttttt