Fall Fun & 900th Post!

Happy November everyone! 

I can't believe how October flew by

We had some great Fall Fun and I want to share some of it with you.

Of course we had to do some pumpkin carving

Tiger dressed up as a cowboy for his school's Fall Festival

He got to ride a pony

and play music with his Dad and the band
"Old Smokey"

He is very musical

I found this gorgeous metal leaf at a thrift shop for a quarter and added it to my Fall collection

Sara, Tiger & Blake took a trip to So Ga to visit family and share the joy of announcing that they would have another little one in April 2015

Tiger was 'The Good' last night for Halloween!
(from the movie 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly')

His Dad did a great job pulling this costume together

I love this guy so much!  He really brings such joy to my life!

I was so surprised to see that this was my 900th post!  I'm about to have my blog anniversary and so I'm going to have a give away! Check back later this week for that post! 

Don't forget to FALL Back tonight!

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Blue Bird of Happiness

Four years ago the Blue Bird of Happiness flew in

And announced a big change in my life

Well he's back!

I'm going to be a Grandma again!!

NO...it's NOT TWINS!

We just don't know if it's a boy or girl yet!

 We are all so thrilled!

They announced it like this!

"We are finally getting a keyboard player"

Tiger is thrilled that he is going to be a big brother!

And I can't wait to be a Grandma again!

And while I will be happy with either a boy or a girl

I 'might' have my fingers crossed for Pink!

I'll be sure to share it when we find out! 

Wishing you JOY,  

Linda

Charlie Visits The Vet

Charlie is 16 years old and I decided it was a good idea to have a complete checkup with blood work to check on his health.

Charlie was not impressed with the request to get in his travel tote.

I 'talked' him into it!

I found a great Vet at the Dog and Cat Clinic

Kasey Stopp, DVM is fantastic!

Charlie did NOT get a gold star, he was not a good patient!  The Vet and her assistant were so good with him, trying to calm him down.  He had vaccinations and blood taken.

He is in pretty good health but does have a few issues.  His Thyroid is sluggish and so he is on meds and we will recheck his levels in 4 weeks.  He has a slight heart murmur and his kidneys aren't working at 100%...both could be side effects of the Thyroid condition or old age.  She is hoping that he will improve with the meds, but if not we will continue to monitor him and see how he does. 

I was most impressed with her compassion and friendly manner.  It is always wonderful to find a caring Vet for our fur babies. 

This cutie had a spend the night with Grandma and we were having our 'coffee' together.  Tiger has his special mug he drinks out of when he is here.

My Mom turned 84 on Saturday and we had a family dinner.  It is so amazing that she is now living near me.  I am so happy and I think she is setteling into her new home and lifestyle OK.

So much to do this week but the sun is shining and all is well in my world!  

Thanks for sharing it with me.

Joining Kathe @ You're Gonna Love It Tuesday

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

$6.05 For All This!

Today I took a bag of things to the thrift shop and of course I had to look around 

and of course I found a few things!

They all fit into this blue gift bag!

and only cost $6.05

So what's inside?

Five books and a great little hammered metal container originally from Bed, Bath & Beyond

Some linens including a pink linen pillow cover for my bed and a cute Christmas burlap bag

Four placemats green and red plaid 

I can't wait to do a table with these at Christmas!

 

this gorgeous milk glass plate and three glass pepper ornaments

A pumpkin to craft with, a glass Christmas jar and this owl

He still has the paper Enesco sticker on the bottom

I think he is very cool!!

This thrift store supports Battered Women and Children and is my favorite place to shop here.

Nothing is priced (which usually drives me crazy) but it's always so inexpensive I never feel like I'm paying too much.  I like to support this store and boy do I!!  

Joining 

Thrifty Things Friday

Share Your Cup

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Thrifting Finds!

I'm downsizing more then buying these days, but I still enjoy the hunt and when I find something I need (or want) then I still get it!
Here are some of my recent finds!  

Of course my ever present helper thinks when I set things up for a photo 
he must be the center of it all!

Fun napkins and a cute kitchen towel

This great sectioned basket and a decorated broom that will be taken apart and re-purposed,

all of this was less then $2 at my oh so cheap thrift shop

Including this little bag of miniatures that I'm hoping someone with a doll house will enjoy.

I love these pop ups to hold Tiger toys 

I also found a few vintage items

The Pyrex lid and cute leaf bowl both .25 each

The cute green bowls were .10 each and are Harker ware.  I use these little dishes for so many things including wet food for Charlie.

This is one of my favorite finds in a long while

A Hall's Kitchenware bowl for $1.59

In the Morning Glory pattern.  

So as you can see it's all things I need!

I'm joining
Kathe @ You're Gonna Love It
Brenda @ Tweak It Tuesday
Thriftasaurus

Wishing you JOY,

Linda