A JUST BECAUSE FROM HEIDI

In our family, we like to give "Just Because" gifts. When we got back today, this little package was waiting for George and me. These cute little kids are the Dutch version of our Dick and Jane. I just bought and read a Dick and Jane book to Zoe. She is learning to read. These are key chains and ohhhhh so cute. The card is also very cute.
Thanks Heidi for thinking of us. It was a very nice surprise.

MYRTLE BEACH

This is the view from one side of our balcony. The weather is gloomy.

Yesterday, this was the view from our balcony. LOL. Thank God, they finished whatever they were doing last night. They worked very late. Today the beach is open again.

Zoe was enjoying watching the boat out in the ocean and eating an apple in the top Miss Heidi sent to her.

This is the pool, but so far the weather is not being very nice to us.

This is the large boat that continues to stay right in the area. We watch it come and go up and down.

Zoe's sweater fit her very well. She is just a busy little girl. Right now she is dancing and singing, waiting for everyone to get ready to go to Barefoot Landing. Tonight we are going to see a show.

OFF TO MYRTLE BEACH AND ZOE

We are leaving Thursday Morning for Myrtle Beach. We are staying at Mt Airy, North Carolina ,then on to Myrtle Beach on Friday. We are only staying a couple days, so leave Monday to head back North.

I rented a two bedroom condo on at Oceanfront. It has a pool too for Zoe, and a balcony for me. Mandie, Jason, and Zoe are meeting us there on Friday and we all leave Monday, since they were able to have Monday off. I cannot wait to see my little princess. Well, I told her she could bring her Mom and Dad too, cause I sort of, kind of, love them too. I told them they can go out and do what they want to, just leave Zoe with me. LOL.

Maybe we will visit this store, wherever it may be. I have not been to Myrtle Beach for many many years. Everyone says I won't know it now. All that was there was a Wacoma Pottery and tourist shops. I know there will be more tourist shops, but also other stores. I am taking my laptop, so I will try to keep up on some mail.

NAME THE SNOWMEN

My little Snowman family is moving right along. If I wouldn't have left them home when I went on our trip, they might be much farther along.

Margaret, one of my one stitching friends suggested I name the Snowmen. I am asking if any of you have good names to give these guys. Starting at the top left, I will number them 1 thru 6 on the top row, then 7 thru 11 on the bottom. If you pick a name for one or more, just leave a number in the comments and the name.

Unless I hear something I like better, I think I am going to name number 6 Sherlock, and number 10 Mortimer and 11 Mr. Rogers cause he is wearing a sweater. Hey, I have to see if Mr. Rogers had a D in his name. Hummmmm. Bet Heidi knows. Ok, any names you like I will appreciate. I will let you know if I pick your name.

Edit; these are names chosen so far and why:

1. Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown's Christmas tree) 2. Edgar (Edgar Allen Poe)

3. Paul (Paul Revere) 4. Jos (the tour guide) 5. Huckleberry (Looks like a bear) 6. Sherlock (Hat and pipe)

7. Max Snowbunny's Friend (Bunny) 8. Bosley (Sweetie's choice) 9. George (because Heidi says so ) 10. Sprinkle, Zoe says, he is sprinkled with snow 11. Mr. Rogers (For his Sweater)

These are subject to change.

OUT OF THE ATTIC

Meet Matilda, a few years ago, Heidi made this cute little witch and she told me she had to come home with me. The witch told me, not Heidi. Isn't she just the best little witch.

Here is the close up view. She hangs on a broom.

This is the dining room table. More might come later.

As you can see, I park my brooms at door ready to go. I have to tell you a little story about Zoe and one of my small brooms. She put the broom between her legs and said, "OK, now how do I go". It was sooo cute. I will never forget that. She was really serious and ready to go.

MY AUTUMN SWAP GIFT FROM BARBARA

My package from Barbara, who had my name in the Autumn Swap, was a treasure chest. I feel very spoiled. Thank you sooo much Barbara, I love it all.

This pillow was stitched then made by loving hands and it is really nice.

This is a pinkeep she made and then put it into this cute little bag.

This is the reverse side of the pinkeep and a wonderful witch on a card and to answer it, I hope I am a good witch. Barbara and I have had many talks about how we like witches. She was born on Halloween.

These two cards were included, one from her home town.

Now then, just look at all this. It came in a little zipper bag. Orange sissors, how cute are they. A little book with my initial and a bookmard and needles. Wow, I am one lucky person here. I love it all. Soon Barbara will have a birthday and I am already getting her package together.

BACK HOME AND A LATE BIRTHDAY WISH

It's very late and time for bed but I just wanted to do a quick post to let you know I am back from my Autumn on the Mississippi tour. This is the paddle wheeler we spent two days on. We didn't stay overnight, but went on two different days. We had three meals each day and boy were we stuffed. We had beautiful weather and it was a very fun time. Four of our good friends and my B-I-L went too.

While I was gone, my beautiful Great Grandaughter, Haali, turned 15. I am so proud of her. She had been homeschooled and this year went back to her regular High School. She is very smart and went ahead of her age of class. She made varsity cheerleader also in her very first year back in regular high school. OH, did I tell you, I am very proud of her???? LOL. I hope you had a wonderful birthday Haali. Her Mom is my Grandaughter, Kristen, Christian Crafter blog.