Happy Mommys Day

Happy Mothers day to all of my wonderful mommy friends!

God Bless you all

Hugs
 & Smooches

It's a pitty party

I know you really don't want to hear about all this but, it just may make you feel better.

Recap of my past three weeks .....

Went up to the old house to turn on all utilities for the home inspection {the buyers want done}

The well pump was froze and cracked.

We had that replaced { a whopping $300}

Turned the water on....

No pressure... we had to get the air outta the lines...

****the frustration is building*****

Ok all set.....the water should be making its way to sinks, tubs and toilets

sloooooowly.....very slowly.. waiting waiting waiting

go upstairs....no water yet....go to basement

flooded... water everywhere

> insert a few swear words < and screams for a mop and rags

Got that cleaned up

Go upstairs.. water is pouring from the ceilings

>more swear words and more frustration<

Cleaned that all up

Go upstairs {2nd story} 

the master bathroom is flooded

>throws hands in air and screams< 

>oh and more swear words even louder<

We got that cleaned up.

Hubby and I are NOT very happy at this point

I call the company that came out and winterized the house

They gave me the run around

I called the realtor to get him on the ball to get this fixed since the house was left in his hands

A lil over 3 weeks later and I am still waiting for them to send someone out to fix the water leaks and damage.

I call them everyday and get the run around, you never speak to the same person each time you call.

Incompitent people and companys tick me off 

{what about honesty, taking responsibility, your reputation, & customer service????}

Also.....

hubby hit a deer {Thank God he is ok and there was not much damage to his truck}

Then his transmission went out on his truck.

The gas line on my car split somehow

{at $4.oo a gallon there were more swear words heard from afar}

mind you we are not a swearing family ** really we are not  **

My desk top has a virus that I just can't think about right now 

My nephew has lukemia so I went to spend the day with him at the hospital 

and it tore my heart out to see all of those children with cancer.

Someone whom I thought was a very dear friend stopped talking to me {that broke my heart!}

Our daughter came home with broken glasses so off to the eye doctor for new glasses.

This week we have a funeral to attend {murder/suicide} a guy we went to school with, we were not very close to him but our daughter is friends with his niece. 

I am on stress over load and have been having a pitty party here.    

Ok Doll so how is reading all of this going to make me feel better you ask......

Just when you think you have problems...you hear someone elses' and yours aren't so bad!

I hope you have a blessed day dear friend

I won I win I won

       Jodi at Ft. Worth Fabric Studio hosted a spring celebration give away

Look at those yummy samples from the "Delilah" collection by Tanya Whalen for Free Spirit. 

Thats what I won......

Lucky huh!    

Stop by and visit Ft. Worth Fabric studio and check out their new summer fabrics 

{I am lovin the cherry fizz line}

Thank you Jodi

you are my sunshine

You make

me happy when skys are gray

Wishing you a blessed weekend    

Little Red Corvette

Zoom  Zoom  Zoom

Sunday was such a pretty day,

our neighbor took his 1959 

Vette our for a ride   

She sure is purdy  

I am joining Sue at Its a very Cherry world to celebrate Rednesday
and Vintage thingy thursday

yay spring

Today in Michigan we had wonderful weather

Our first taste of SPRING

I opened the doors and windows to let fresh air in,
ahhhhhhhhh  it smells so good

I walked barefoot thru the grass

{euu, don't look at my toes that are in desperate need of a pedicure}

The greening of the grass is so exciting.

I even started raking so that I can fertilize soon!

I spied the tulip bulbs I planted in the fall...popping their heads up

 I am excited to watch them grow and bloom. 

{This will be our first full spring in our new old home}

I loved sitting on the porch visiting with friends & neighbors!
So many people were out and about today
{We are all de-hybernating}

Hugs,

Up Date

{this is my precious mum and nieces' son}

Mum has been doing better, she had a pace maker put in today!

Because her heart was slowing down in the night as she slept!

I pray this solves that issue.

Her kidneys are failing and its just a matter of time before she has to go on dialysis. 

I pray her kidneys stay strong for as long as they can!

Thank you sweet friends or your warm thoughts and prayers!

Warm hugs,

Tending to my mum

I have not had time to blog lately because my mum has been in the hospital, 

she came home for a few days but is back in as of last night!

Plus my computer is down and I don't have the time to take it in to get fixed!

Good news we sold the house up north! Here

That is a big relief.... two house payments and maintaining two homes is hard!

I hope life is good for you!

Missing you

Out To Play

I am going to our annual cousins sleepover tonight!

Think I will leave my wings at home this time!

Enjoy your weekend..... I know I will!

Smiles,

Chair Love

It is Mosaic Monday at The Little Red House

I have a love affair with chairs.... I just can't pass up one that is unique or orphaned.

Hubby doesn't get it... but I tell him "they are like lost children,

they need someone to love them and give them a good home!"

Our carriage house has several... many many many... chairs or all shapes and sizes

{just ask hubby, he started hanging them on the walls to make room!}

See the beautiful chairs above {black, yellow, pink, orange, green, blue}

I would love to have those for lounging around the pool!

SCREAM.....   Super fun don't you think!

What objects do you have a love affair with?

Tea with Tracy

Tracy @ The Vintage Sister Studio 
created this mixed media TEA picture
{super duper cute}

Which inspired this post!

Come and have a cup of tea with Tracy and me

A bit of cinnamon coffee cake too!
YUM

I think tea tastes so much better in a big red polka dot mug!{my favorite tea cup}Thank you Tracy for the eye candy and smiles!Visit Tracy HereandSee her creations Here

Enjoy your weekend

It's RED

Happy Rednesday!
{joining Sue @ Its a Very Cherry World}

Today

Hello dear friends.... 

Today is my birthday....  BUT

There will be
No Parties....  

BIG

Or Small

No Birthday Hats

No pretty dresses

No balloons

No yummy cup cakes

Or festive decorations

I just want to pull the covers over my eyes

Because

I know this too shall pass!

Putting myself out There

Hello dear friends,

If Jenny can do it....  so can I.

Let me explain.....

I have always been, and still am, the one BEHIND the camera!

We have very few pictures of me.

Any pictures we do have I critique and usually hate for anyone to see me.

That is why I have not had my picture on my profile.

BUT this year I am taking baby steps to " put myself out there."

Reading blogs and having so many friends out in blog land.....

I want to put a face with a name.

I want to see who lives in that house, who decorated that beautiful cherry filled kitchen, who painted that picture!

Putting a face to a name is always fun!

Scarey if you are on the other end though. 

Like me...  I am camera shy.

I think I take bad pictures.....  am over weight and have saggies!

But you guys are my friends and friends don't judge! Right?

So this year I am taking baby steps and am putting myself out there. 

This is a challenge for me.... big time.

Jenny @ Everyday is a holiday started 

"Put Myself Out There".... PMOT

any one who feels the same as we do..... 

please take time and think about it.

Step out from behind the camera.

We can join together and hold hands as we 

all take those baby steps together!

If we all do it together it won't be as hard.

Thank you Jenny for the encouraging words.

Deep breath......

Well Hello..... let me introduce myself,

this is me, 

Dolly @ From My Cherry Heart.

 {sweaty palms and heart racing}

Stop by Jenny and Aarons' blog and say hi.

Let me know if you are "Putting yourself out there"

{I have to admit it took me awhile to push that POST button} 

Hugs to all