The Cabbage Patch

Rejoicing with Friends

Lots of rejoicing for new life at Suzanne's and Charlotte's.  Congratulations to these wonderful ladies and their families.  We will be praying.

Unintended Blogging Break

I've been away.  Not physically.  Just trying to get things together.  Trying to figure things out.  Working on ordering my life (very slow process) plus we've had guests.  I hope to start blogging again more regularly soon.  

Wordless Wednesday ~ Texas Bloggers Edition

Me, Jess, Emily, Charlotte, Sue

Green...

with envy, that is.  Four of the loveliest ladies meeting in one place--I am so jealous.  I can take comfort in that one of those ladies lives close enough that we will eventually meet. 

So, there is an opportunity to meet a whole bunch of lovely ladies, but it's in Pennsylvania.  I haven't given up on the idea, but in this economy, I need to really think about my priorities.  I just wish the gas prices hadn't been so high last year; it really did us in.  Having said all that, it would be so nice to be there.  The area is beautiful, the hostess charming and lovely.  Sigh.

They "Heart" Me!

My dear friends tagged me for this.  Thank you, dear ladies!

Here are the rules:

As a recipient of this award, I have to answer the following questions, with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass this on to six others!

Here’s the questions!

1. Where is your cell phone? kitchen

2. Where is your spouse? work

3. Your hair color? black

4. Your mother? vacation

5. Your father? same

6. Your favorite thing? family

7. Your dream last night? none

8. Your dream/goal? heaven

9. The room your in? study

10. Your hobby? knitting/reading

11. Your fear? loss

12. Where do you want to be in six years? here

13. Where were you last night? home

14. What you’re not? pregnant

15. One of your wish list items? one?

16. Where you grew up? Houston

17. The last thing you did? scold

18. What are you wearing? skirt

19. Your TV? broken

20. Your pet? none

21. Your computer? busy

22. Your mood? mixed

23. Missing someone? yes

24. Your car? suburban

25. Something your not wearing? makeup

26. Favorite store? many

27. Your summer? hot

28. Love someone? yes

29. Your favorite color? purple

30. When is the last time you laughed? today

31. Last time you cried? 9/26/08

Now, I need to tag 6.  Well, I would've tagged the three friends who tagged me.  Since they've already been tagged, I'll name 6 more.

Jennifer at As Cozy As Spring

Margaret from Minnesota Mom who is celebrating a birthday and some great news.

Cheryl at My Thoughtful Spot

Alice from Cottage Blessings

Mary Ellen from Tales from the Bonny Blue House

Charlotte from Waltzing Matilda

Oh, and then there's Jennifer from S/V Mari Hal-O-Jen (you gotta love her pictures!) and Meredith from Sweetness and Light.  Oh, the list goes on and on.  I've already cheated so I'll stop here.

 

As Beautiful as Its Author

The blog that is.  Check out the new look at Alice's blog.  It's absolutely beautiful.

Let me tell you a quick story about Alice.  I've admired her for so long and longed to meet her in person.  The opportunity came up during our road trip as she lives close Ben's Aunt Vivian.  I was only able to meet up with her I although Ionged to meet two others in Long Island.  Alice and her girls were on the way back from a Latin mass where her older two girls sang (oh, my they have beautiful voices).  She dropped by for a very quick visit at Aunt Vivian's house.  You gotta love someone whose first words to you are "You're gorgeous!".  Alas, our visit was much too short as they had to leave for another engagement.  She is a beautiful person. 

Quite the Boom

A baby boom that is.  Congratulations to Melissa Wiley, one of my favorite children's authors, on her pregnancy.  Check out the links she has to all the other blogging mommies who are pregnant.

Another Announcement

Mary Ellen has some news!  Go visit and offer your congratulations and prayers. 

Aaaarrrggghhhhh!!!

I had draft post on the start of my vacation.  It's gone.  This is the first time I've lost a post on Typepad.  Not exactly the one I'd like to lose.  So, I'll have to start over.  I'm never going to get around to telling you about my vacation.  Sheesh!

On This The Annunciation

On this the Solemnity of the Annunication, let's rejoice with my friend (I hope she doesn't mind me calling her that).  Congratulations, dear Margaret.  We'll be praying with you.