Let's go Shopping

Hey girls I just listed some great christmas gifts and decorations in my Etsy boutique...
Come and take a look....

Sweeter then sweet....
paper stocking are great to fill with a gift card... {makes it extra special}
To use as a name tag on the top of a gift.
Or to fill with little treats!

This Scotty stocking... too darn cute!
{sold... Thank you Jackie}

Cuppy Cake box..... everyones favorite!

{Sold... Thank you Anna}

Yummy Yumm...
handpainted cherry ornies!
Cute in a bowl, on a tree, wreath or on top of a package!
{sold... Thank you Jackie}
Don't fret.... here are more sets of cherry ornies available!

Howdy pa-dner...
:-)
This guy looks like a texas snowman don't you think!
He is way too sweet!
Click here to visit my Cherry Heart Esty Boutique

Stop by tomorrow for a peek at what is going into my Lolli shops boutique!
{I will give you a hint.... think cuppy cakes and petit fours}

Happy Shopping!
Xo,
Dolly

We got SNOW....

How was your Thanksgiving?
Ours was wonderful!
I love that we had all of our children and grandchildren together laughing and playing!

And the weather downstate was almost fall like!
Mmmmmm.....

We got a blast of snow last night!
So I went for a walk to enjoy the beauty of the fresh fallen snow!!

Look how nice our old barn looks nestled in the snow!

I love the way the snow sits on the pine branches.

Walking in a winter wonder land! :-)

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P.S. up date on mum..Her right foot is numb and feels cold.
The dr says its from her kidneys and diabetes so we have to keep an eye on that!
She is still making adjustments on her meds {insulin etc}
But over all she is doing GREAT!
The gout is cleared up and she is able to walk again!
Amen!

I am busy putting up the holiday decorations and working on swap goodies!
What are your plans for the week?

Have a blessed day dear friends
XOXO
Dolly

Wishing you Blessings at Thanksgiving

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgivng.
I hope your hearts are filled with Love, Laughter and Joy.

Don't forget to visit LolliShops on friday the 28th for the GRAND OPENING.
Lollishops is a juried Market place filled with lots of yummy treasures!

God Bless,
XO,
Dolly

Come along....

Bear and Me are off to meet the new baby

Reading books and looking at pictures

Waiting.... waiting.... waiting....

Still waiting.... when is the dr coming momma?

Is it a baby brother or baby sister?

Momma gave me a piece of candy for being such a good girl!

Gramma took me to lunch because I was so hungary
after all that waiting!

Next we went shopping at Wal-Mart

I am ready to go home now...
Bear and me are tired!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend dear friends!

:-) {I am going to be a gramma again} :-)

Warm hugz,
Dolly, Miss Emma and Bear

Did somone say Cake?

With a cherry on top You Are Strawberry Cake

Fresh, sassy, and romantic. You're a total flirt, who never would turn down a sugary treat. Occasionally you're a bit moody - but you usually stay sweet!

What Kind of Cake Are You?

Hugz, Dolly

Rest in peace dear friend

My heart is breaking as my daughter and her friends
prepare to say good bye
to a good friend...
Chris is a real sweet heart!
His friends called him Harry Potter. {can you see the resemblance}
He was very intelligent and had a great sense of humor!
You will be missed Chris!

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The accident happened about 1:50 a.m. Friday in Isabella County's Vernon Township, according to Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski.

Turpin was driving a 2006 Chrysler 300 at what the sheriff described as a "very high rate of speed" on North Isabella Road when he lost control of the car. Early reports were the vehicle was traveling at more than 100 mph.

Investigators say Turpin was driving north and went through the stop sign at Vernon Road. Turpin's car crossed the road, went through a ditch, went into a field and struck a corn planter, the sheriff said.

After hitting the piece of farm equipment, the Chrysler went airborne, hitting two trees off North Isabella Road in Vernon Township, he said.

The car flew for about 140 feet; while in the air, the Chrysler struck two trees and came to rest on the passenger side, Mioduszewski said.

Turpin was taken to Hurley by LifeNet Air Ambulance and died later Friday; Jackson was taken to CMCH by Mobile Medical Response Ambulance. Jackson was treated at the CMCH emergency room and released, according to a hospital spokesman.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. Both Turpin and Jackson were wearing seat belts.

The accident remains under investigation, the sheriff said.

Turpin was an organ donor to the Gift of Life program, his family said. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Turpin , his father and stepmother, David and Michelle Turpin , a brother and two sisters.

Turpin had been scheduled to join the Army in January, according to his family.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. John Boley and the Rev. Ronald Thompson co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Cemetery.

I hope and pray that all of Chris' family and friends are comforted
and held in Gods arms during this difficult time!
I pray that everyone comes to see just how fragile life is
and how short life is and can learn from this horrible tragedy!

PLEASE don't drink and drive and
DON'T drive with anyone who has been drinking

May you rest in peace dear sweet child of God.

Moms give your kids an extra hug today
and tell them just how much you love them!
XXOO

Ain't no sunshine

Did you miss me?
I am here!
All done painting!
Ouuu it looks soooooo nice!
I love it!
You have all been so patient waiting for pictures
and I have been really wanting to show you.... really!
BUT... {everyone has a BUT}
We have not had any sunshine here in over a week!
It is almost impossible to get decent indoor pictures without sunshine.
Believe me I have tried!
If I use the flash the colors look washed out.
I can't get a true picture!
You girls will all have to come over to see it for yourselves!
:-)
Ouuu I'd love that!
But wear your snow shoes and warm mittens because we got lots of snow today!
Hurry now...
I have the tea made,
hot cocoa with marshmallows
and spiced coffee waiting to warm you!
:-)

Emma came to visit Miss Goosey

Hi Goosey

Do you want to come out and play?

I have treats for you Goosey.

Now that my friends is the only sunshine I have seen in days!
XXOO

Help Wanted....

Oh yes my sweet friends...
we are STILL painting!
Still Still Still

Talk about great timing....
We emptied out the room,
plastered and sanded the walls,
Then both hubby and I got sick!
The room sat empty, begging to be finished...
But neither of us could do a thing!
We are starting to get our strength back and ready to rock and roll!
Look out blue tape and paint brushes here I come!
:-)

I will be painting and wallpapering this weekend...
what will you be doing?

Hugz, Dolly

All Hallows Eve

Happy Halloween to all you pretty lil pumpkins!

XXOO,
Dolly

A Sneaky Peaky

The day has finally come!
I am thrilled to say....
I am going to start painting the front room!
I don't know if you are like me but I don't feel like a house is mine until I get to re-do every room "MY" way.
We moved here 4 years ago.
The walls were all off white!
No offense to you girls who like that look
BUT, for me I need color, fun and pizzaz in my life!
Really, I thought when we moved here that I would like that style,
all white cottagey shabby chic!
I even painted most of my antiques white and shabbied them up a bit!
But .... It's just not me!
I am not feeling it!

So after much convincing I got hubby to let me do "my thing"!
He did agree to plaster and sand the walls for me.
Thank you hunny bunny....

I snapped these pictures real quick while he was pulling things off the walls!
I needed to show you before pictures!

Grab a paint brush and come on over!
Painting party @ Dollys Cherry Cottage!

See you soon with new pictures!

P.S. Update on mum......
Her kidneys are at a 2.5
Good if we can lower that number or keep it from going higher!
A 5 means dialysis.
She has gout in her foot.
Over all she said she feels great!

XXOO,
Dolly

The one that got away

Happy Monday girly girls...
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Hubby and I went to an amish auction on saturday!
Oh what fun!

I am kicking myself though!
Do you see the oak dresser in these 2 pictures....
Isn't it beautiful?
It sold for $130.00
sigh...
Why oh why didn't I jump in on the bidding?

Oh there was an antique oak library table that sold for $25.oo...
I wish I had a place to put it...It was beautiful!
Are you wondering what I did get at the auction?
Just a box of misc. dishes!
I know like I needed more dishes! :-)

The one that got away!
Sorry I didn't get any other pictures!
I was busy visiting and gabbing!
te-hee!

No this is not a grainy - bad picture!
This is how hard it hailed on sunday!

It came down so hard and so fast that it looked like miniature snow balls!
Eeeeuuuuu....
let's not talk about snow just yet!

I am getting ready to re-decorate our frontroom!
Come by tomorrow and I will give you a sneak peek!

XXOO
Dolly

We are blessed

Thank you dear lord for hearing and answering our prayers!
Bless all of my dear sweet friends today and every day!

{mum on her birthday in september
holding her new great grandaughter Madison}

Warm hugz for everyone!
You girls have no idea how grateful I am to have you all as friends!
Sincerely,
I thank you with all my heart
for all the prayers and well wishes for my mum!

Mum is a very loving, kind, gentle soul, she has always been healthy and taken very good care of herself and others, she walked faithfully until she developed arthritis in her knee, she always got plenty of exercise, watches what she eats and never smoke or drank.
On saturday morning mum was drinking her morning coffee and her vision blurred,
she felt sick to her stomach so her friend helped her to the recliner to relax!
A few seconds later she lost all control of her body functions and her arm went numb.
They got an ambulance and got her to the hospital!
By 1pm she was doing great!
I talked to her on the phone!
{ I live 3 hours away from my mum}
You would have never known she was so bad earlier!
At first they thought it was the flu because she was dehydrated!
Then they thought it was food poisoning.
On sunday morning she got up to use the restroom and blacked out!
I talked to the doctor on the phone and she was not sure if mum had a stroke or heart attack!
I knew it was time to rush down to be with her!
When we arrived she was on oxygen and scared to death!
She was not sure what had happened!
I spent 2 days with her in the hospital meeting all the doctors and specialists and asking every question imaginable.
{I am sure they were glad to see me go!}
:-)
After numerous tests, scans, ultra sounds, and a stress test.
Here are the results....
she has a hiatal hernia, diabetes, and her kidneys are working at 24%.
Her heart, liver and lungs are great for her age!
She went home on wedensday and feels great today!
She said it feels so good to be home!
We all know that feeling don't we.
She didn't want me to stay with her because her friend and my niece are staying with her.
{Mum is a stubborn pollock and doesn't like to inconvience anyone}
So I came home but left strict instructions that I get a phone call if any little thing does not feel right.
She sees the kidney specialist on monday and her family doctor on wednesday!
I hope and pray that we can get her kidneys working better
or at the least keep them where they are right now.

All prayers would be greatly appreciated my dear sweet friends.
*I luv you all so much*

Now I am off to catch up on things around here
and try to de-stress,
if I can.

Smiles and Hugz, Dolly

Breakfast for Breasts

My precious friend Shannon has invited everyone over to her home
this morning for....

She is serving toast topped with strawberry jam,
yummy PINK milk and PINK marshmallows!

She and the girls are offering pretty items for sale with all proceeds being donated to cancer awareness!
{Two Thumbs up girls}

Shannon is having a guessing game give away too!
Stop over and say HI to Shannon and the girls... tell them Dolly sent ya :-)

October is breast cancer awareness month!
Have you had your mammogram yet?

I have a favor to ask......
Mum was taken to the hospital on Saturday {flu and dehydration}
PLEASE pray that God places his healing hands upon her.
She is my whole world, my strength and inspiration!
I love you with all my heart mum!

XXOO

May I have your attention Please?

Cutie Pie Elizabeth @ Pigtails and Snails is having a give away!
This beautiful quilt is the PRIZE!!!!
Can you believe it?
I am soooo excited.... I would loooooooooove to win this!
I really really want this to cuddle under this beautiful quilt this winter!
Go check it out and add your name to the hat!
If you win.... send it to me!
:-)

Good luck girls
Hugz, Doll

End of Garden Goodies

Mmmm.... look at those mouth watering tomatoes, yummy green peppers, jelapenos, habinero peppers, sweet corn and zucchini!
Oh what to do with the end of the garden veggies????

Make salsa....
I combined all of those hot peppers and tomatoes,
with onions, garlic,and some spices and made some super duper hot salsa!
This will warm your insides on a cold winter day!

We had such a beautiful weekend!
Enjoying our Indian summer!
I will share pictures soon!

What did you do this weekend?

Hugz, Dolly

Just for today.....

Happy Wednesday friends...
It is cold, rainy and dreary...
** a gloomy fall day here **

Just for today I want to be a kitty....
I want to lay on the sofa, next to the coal stove where it is warm and cozy!
I want someone to rub my back and head and belly and tell me how precious I am!
I want.......

to just be lazy today....

P.S. I know my girls are not kitties....
but I call all cats, large or small "kitties"!

Stay warm sweet friends,
Hugz

Rainy days....

Rain Rain go away......
Emma and Gramma want to PLAY!
We have corn stalks to put around the light post
and pumpkins to gather,
ghosts to hang from the trees
and a spooky black cat to sit on the porch!

Oh but it's rainy and cold outside today!

"Gramma can we read my picture book
and eat animal crackers
and sing songs instead"????

"Yes princess"

It's raining
It's pouring
the old man is snoring...
He went to bed
and he bumped his head
and he couldn't get up in the morning!

XXOO