Day 7-10

 I had a lazy weekend and did not post, even though I opened presents, then Monday was a Monday so I did not post then either. Trying to get caught up today...

Day 7 was a beautiful paper pad that made me want to make more mini notebook covers. So pretty!

 

Day 8 I opened the prettiest green mug with my initial on it. The picture does not do the color justice. It will be perfect for my peach tea. 

Day 9 was a favorite snack! Even though as Kyleigh would say, "they give you meat breath" I may have immediately enjoyed a couple...okay three lol.

 

And finally to today, day 10. For my brittle and broken winter nails, some sassy nail files that will be put to use as soon as I post this.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all!

I will try and do better about posting everyday but, you know,...life.

With so much love and gratitude,

Mom, MamMaw, Elmo, Jody

Day 6

What a lovely way to end a long week.

Today I opened a beautiful lady bug painting (not signed....), that I can't wait to hang in my office.

A pair of tech touch gloves, so warm and soft, for my cold hands.

And clove gum, which is old fashion like me and a favorite that is hard to find.

With love and gratitude,

Mom, MamMaw, Elmo, Jody

Day 5

 A wide tooth comb, the only kind I use, and hair ties today. About to use them both to put my hair up before I hit the hot tub.

With love and gratitude,

Mom, MamMaw, Elmo, Jody

Day 4

 Today I got to open the sweetest little sea turtle diffuser. I love him so much and he makes my house smell so good. 

Thank you again to all involved, it really is so fun to have a present to open every day.

With love and gratitude,

Mom. MamMaw. Elmo, Jody

Day 3

 I let Poppa pick my present to open today and it is another example of how well these kids know me. I got hand warmers today, cause I'm always cold. 

It was somewhat ironic because today I have been working on bed warmers for some of the kids with cold houses. Now we will all be warm!

With love and gratitude,

Mom / MamMaw / Elmo / Jody

A very special birthday

So yesterday I turned 60! 

It ended up being such a special day with lots of surprises for this Mom / MamMaw / Elmo.

I got to see some of the grands that I haven’t seen in way too long and got to see the cousins, so happy to see each other, laughing and playing together. Seeing all my grown babies enjoying each other, catching up, and reminiscing while they watch their babies play is the best. It brings me such joy and fills my heart to the brim.

The kids came through the door with 60 presents!!! 

 

 

One for each of the next 60 days. What a great way to ease into sixty. 

It all started with this lovely jar filled with messages from all the people I love. They are so sweet and each one brings tears of gratitude to my eyes. It is a jar full of memories and joy. I am such a lucky lady to have such a thoughtful and loving family. To everyone that contributed, thank you so much!!! I love you all so much. ❤️Oh yea, and some eucalyptus bath salts for my hot baths. Soothing my body and soul, I think they knocked it out of the park!

 

I had a request to TikTok my daily gift opening but I thought maybe blogging them would be a little more my speed. It has been a long time, life has been flying by, but what a great reason to post again.

So, that was day 1, lets see what day 2 brings.....

 

They know me so well. 

And after our get together yesterday I needed these!

 

Thank you so much to everyone involved in my special day yesterday and the next 58 to come! I know it took a lot to pull together but I am so grateful you did.

 

I will be back with day 3 tomorrow.

 

With love and so much gratitude,

Mom, MamMaw, Elmo, Jody

I Spy....signs of spring!

It has been beautiful here in Georgia this weekend.
Thankfully reminding me that spring is just around the corner.


I found buds and blooms all over my yard, bursting with optimism that spring is coming.


Reminding me that it is almost time to plant some veggies. Time to plan what to plant where.

Winter winter go away
Spring and I want to play!