Tiger Time!

I enjoyed a wonderful weekend with my family!

Tiger will be two on April 7th and received an early birthday present from Grandma!

A basketball goal!  He loved playing and Grandma even tossed a few basketballs in the net!   

Taking a water break after playing hard! 

Saturday Tiger went to his first Easter Egg hunt at church.  It was so much fun! 

So many eggs and it didn't take long for him to get the hang of picking them up.  Not much 'hunting' to be honest about it (as you can see)!  

He was busy watching the other children also!

Once he realized the eggs opened and there was candy in them...well we had to see what was inside each egg before going to the next one!

Concentrating on opening that egg

Lots more candy then his Mama had thought he would get

Reese cups are one of his favorite 'treats'

My baby with her baby! 

I was so happy to be a part of this 'first' for Tiger!

I'll be going back on Thur to babysit and celebrate his birthday with him.  

Oh and his shirt...

Wild about Grandma....and I'm wild about him!

I'm joining

You're Gonna Love It!

Wishing You JOY,

Linda

Bunny Hop!

I'm home and so happy to be back!  Tomorrow I leave to spend the weekend with Sara, Blake and Tiger!  I can hardly wait!  Since I've had no time to decorate for Easter I decided to share my bunny filled cubbies from a couple of years ago! 

So many bunnies!

I know your thinking I collect bunnies....but I don't 

REALLY I don't!

I do collect egg cups, so these are mine!

and this one also!

However my daughter Sara collected rabbits as a girl and I have inherited her collection.  They look so cute in the cubbies and remind me of many great times of shopping together for a new bunny for her collection!

I have added to the collection I must admit...like this adorable cross stitch found at the thrift for .35 

I also added these great rabbits again found thirfting and only .80 each!

Ok, Ok, so I collect rabbits, yes I do!

This is a couple of my favorite things!

I love this green and white rabbit but my real favorite thing is this copy of Peter Rabbit in French!  Pierre Lapin has been with me for over 40 years, since high school! 

I'm joining these fun parties

Thrifty Things Friday

A Favorite Thing

Seasonal Sunday

Wishing You JOY,

Linda

Heading Home!

I'm heading home on Tuesday afternoon!  

I've had a good visit with my Mom! 

It is always hard to leave her, ALWAYS!

Still, I can't wait to get home and spend Easter with this little guy!

KitchenAid Mixer bowl as hat...works for Tiger!

Here he was at the park on a very cool Spring morning!  

A warmer hat then the mixing bowl but not nearly as much fun!  

This is the first art work Tiger has sent to me!  

It will be going home and on the refrigerator of course!!

On my last thrifting trip in Texas I found this great bag!

It is made by Baggallini and is so cool!

A zipout Shopping Bag.

I have seen some on line but they are a little pricey

this one runs close to $30....my price???

$3.00....score!  It folds up into the pouch, lightweight and very durable.  Great to take along as a extra bag in case you buy too much on a trip?? 

Does anyone else do that? 

Oh yeah, of course you do!!

Time for me to hit the road 

(well to the airport...I'm flying home)

Wishing You JOY,

Linda

I'm joining You're Gonna Love It

(photos of Tiger taken by his parents)

La Tour Eiffel!

So many great things have happened on this visit home to see my Mom!  She is doing so well health wise and we really have had a good visit.  My cousins and I got together for some fun and silly time!  I got to meet a blogger friend (Shelia) and I got to spend a little time with my Sister In Law! 

So why is this titled la tour Eiffel?  

Because of this.....

I feel like my Paris trip is bringing me Eiffel Tower luck!  Both of these were found thrifting here in Texas.   The tall black bottle can be used to hold flowers and the little Eiffel Tower is a pencil sharpener, I love them both!

Then Shelia gave me this Journal for my Paris trip with what else on the cover....

the Eiffel Tower! 

I love the Audrey Hepburn quote

"Paris is always a good idea"

But the pièce de résistance is this wonderful coffee mug I found at Home Goods.

I paid full price for this my friends and that is almost unheard of! 

But who could resist this la tour Eiffel mug that I will drink my coffee from while planning my trip to Paris in September!  There were plates and bowls also (oh my) but since I am far from home I resisted.  If I find them when I return home I just 'might' have to buy a couple of the plates at least!

I'm sure by now you are aware of my my Eiffel Tower love!  If you would like to learn more about this monument you can click HERE

I cannot wait to see it in person!

I'm linking this with

A Favorite Thing!

Wishing You JOY,

Linda

I've Got A Friend!

I've shared before how much blogging means to me.  Over the years I have come to  realize that what I treasure the most is the friendships I've made.  Most of you I will sadly never meet in person, but occasionally the stars align and I get to meet face to face with a blogging friend!  That happened this week!

I have followed Shelia's blog Note Songs for years. You know how you read someone's blog and KNOW you could be friends...well we are!   She is always upbeat and makes the cutest little vignettes.  He blog always makes me feel good, so I was super excited to meet her in person!  

GUESS WHAT?

She is even more awesome in person!   Cute as a button and twice as sweet!  We had no trouble talking for hours and I enjoyed every minute of it! 

I know I promised lots of photos but I was enjoying the visit so much that these photos Shelia's Mr. Precious took are all I have to share! 

Look at sweet Chloe Dawn, she was adorable too!

The visit started with a tour of her lovely home.  I got to see all these charming decorations in person and yes...her home is as cute as her photos show!  She has little visual surprises everywhere!  A feast for the eyes! 

And speaking of feasts, Shelia made lunch for us and it was so good.  Chicken salad on croissants, fruit, chips and ice tea.   I enjoyed meeting Mr. Precious who ate lunch and left us to our chattering!

Her Easter mantel was so cute.  I must say I just love her style and everything about this fun lady! 

As bloggers do we exchanged some gifts! 

Look at this journal with the Eiffel Tower on it!  For my trip to Paris she said....how thoughtful and I will use it for sure!  She also made me this darling Rooster potholder!  (Roos are a favorite of her's) and of course a chocolate Easter bunny! 

I am so Grateful for the chance to meet Shelia in person and spend time with her.  Since she lives not too far from my Mom, we hope to get together again next time I'm in Texas!  Thank you Shelia for a wonderful day!  

I'm joining Mary's new link party

Gratitude Weekly

I will no longer host Gratitude Sunday so I am very happy that Mary has started this party! I hope you will join us! 

Wishing You JOY,

Linda