~Seven things about Me~

I received this award from Jaclynn at I was never the girl next door. Jaclynn and her sister grew up with my girls, so I have seen first hand the  many changes she has made in her life and the loving  young woman she has grown into. Jaclynn is becoming a Mommy for the first time in November to a precious  baby boy.
The rules of this award is to thank the person that sent it to you, so Thank You Jaclynn! and to share seven thing about yourself. Also to share the award, I choose to share this with you all, please tell us seven things about yourself!.

My Seven

•  I have double pieced ears, I love my earrings 
•   I am a wimp in the sun, I wilt like a delicate flower~ LOL
• I love to dance around the house when know one is home
• I put on perfume everyday, just a little
• I love Starbucks skinny vanilla lattes
• I must have the kitchen spit spot every night after dinner, I do like to start my morning out with dishes in the sink
• I love the color RED, but you all knew that..

Your Turn, its fun to play along.

~A Day of Rest~

Moving can be very dangerous! I had Hurt fingers, Sore arms Sore back and bags under my eyes for days! All I needed and wanted was one day of rest. I knew a day would come and so it did! It was to be a "Aloha Party".

Yes this is really me, Resting. My family said I can't believe you are sitting down. Well I kinda had too after three Mai-Tai's in a plastic cup! Do I look smashed?. LOL

I hope you enjoy your day of Rest and do whatever makes you the happiest.

Big hugs for you all, Elizabeth

~I have a Button~

Oh, look at what Jaclynn made for me! I am so excited, my very own button! If you would like to add my button to your blog just look on the right side bar of my blog and copy and paste, easy as that.

Thank you so much Jaclynn (I love it) and you are a dear for making it for me (X & O)

I have know Jaclynn since she was a little girl and I am so proud of her for growing into the lovely, caring and thoughtful young women she is today.

Until next time may the sunshine on your shoulders and in your heart~Elizabeth

~On the Couch~

I want to thank you all so much for all your thoughtful wishes and prayers for a safe surgery, it really touched my heart!.

I had "Bunion Surgery" on the 24th. Gary took this picture on Thanksgiving day, its a bit blurry but that's just how I feel. I had an allergic reaction to the first pain med's the Doctor prescribe for me, my face and cheeks turned bright red and puffy, I also itched all over. I am learning how to use the crutches, its harder than I thought it would be. I will be right here on the couch for several weeks, with my foot up watching HGTV.

I am writing this post with my laptop on my lap and my foot up its a bit hard to do this. I missed not reading all your posts the last few days.

I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. My daughter asked our little grandson "Ty" who is 4 1/2 years old, what he was thankful for and he said, " Apples!" Out of the mouths of babes. I think apples are a good thing to be thankful for too.

I will be thinking of you all decorating your homes for Christmas. I don't think I will be doing much decorating this year so I can't wait to see your homes all decked out. It will take some time for my foot to mend. The Doctor had to remove some bones and put in a few screws.

My girls, sister and mom have been here to help me. Gary and all the girls in the family cooked Thanksgiving dinner for us. It was quite fun to see them all scurrying around my tiny kitchen.

Big hugs to you all and thank you again for thinking of me.

~What I did this Weekend~

I spent my weekend finishing up sewing projects and using up the rest of the toile fabric I had made the dinning room chair slip covers out of and the pillows for the cream couch in the front room.

This is a 18x18 pillow I made using the left over toile and what was left of Grandmas stitching that I had previously used for the pillow I had made out of drop cloth for our bedroom.
Then I decided to cover the ottoman in our bedroom, originally I was going to use the drop cloth fabric, but I didn't have enough and I did not want to run out to the hardware store to buy more, so I thought I would just use what I had. I am not sure if I like it or not.. since I really wanted to make the ottoman slip cover out of drop cloth. I think I'll have to make another slip cover with the drop cloth when I'm able to sew again.

Then I needed to finish up with a baby gift for my niece, she is having a baby boy who's name will be Logan in Dec.. This is a simple blanket made out of two yards of fleece fabric, this is a blanket I make a lot since all my little ones in our family enjoy cuddling up in them.


So are you wondering why I wanted to spend my "Whole" weekend sewing?, well I will be off my feet for a while recuperating from foot surgery. Yes indeed I will be sporting a pair of crutches for two months and wearing the most fashionable shoe.
My surgery will be on Nov. 24th. I will be off work for two months. No sewing or spinning yarn for me, but I will be doing a lot of hand stitching, knitting and crochet on the couch.

Gary and I went to the yarn store so I could stock up on projects, and I decided to make a afghan for my very first give a way, I am hoping to make my 100th post soon since I'll be off work and I will have more time to post. So stay tuned for my 100th post.

I also took a lot of photo's this weekend, so I could have something to post until I can get around to take pictures.

I wonder if this very chic shoe comes in "Red".

~I Was Tagged~

I was tagged by Melinda from "COUNTRY DREAM". Melinda is from Missouri and a new blogger since July 17th. She is a wonderful gal who is a teacher to students who have special needs. Please stop by and welcome this very sweet lady. http://www.countrydream1.blogspot.com/

So what I need to do is tell you Six Random things about me. I am suppose to pass this on to Six others, but I do not like to choose between all my blog friends so please if you feel like playing, join in and share with us Six Random things about yourself.

~ Six Random Things about ME~
1. I have worked for the same company for 25 years.
2. After knowing Gary for only 11.5 weeks we were married.
3. I do not like to exercise.
4. I just had my hair highlighted.
5. I have to wear earrings every day or I feel naked.
6. I am a sweater gal. I just love the feel of a soft warm sweater.

O.K it's your turn.

~Why-Home is Where The Heart is~

How did you choose the title of your blog and what does it mean to you?.
When Gary and I first thought about starting a blog I wondered what would I write about and what would we call it. After playing with a few different names we decided on
"Home is Where The Heart is".

Why; well as you know Gary is a singer and has sung his entire life, his voice has touched the hearts of others and has given strength to those who were in need of comfort.
He has always been an Elvis fan and has sung many a Elvis tune. When the movie Kid Galahad came out and Elvis sang Home is Where The Heart is, Gary fell in love with the song and sang it every chance he had.
So when our first baby (Desire') was born in 1977 the first song he sang to her was of course Home is Where The Heart is and then sang it our second baby (Bernadette).
Although our girls are all grown up now he still will sing them our family song when ever they ask.
Here are the lyrics, the words are so tender and true.

Home is where the heart is
And my heart is anywhere you are
Anywhere you are is home

I don't need a mansion on a hill
That overlooks the sea
Anywhere you're with me is home

Maybe I'm a rolling stone
Who won't amount to much
But everything I hold dear
Is close enough to touch

For Home is where the heart is
And my heart is anywhere you are
Anywhere your are is home

Home home home home home

~ Thirty Three Years ~

Gary and I just celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary on February 21st. We had big plans we were going to spend the day and night in San Francisco, well it didn't happen we both were sick with terrible colds and Gary even had bronchitis.


So our anniversary was spent with me and a Kleenex box on the couch and Gary with his Kleenex box in his chair!. Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Sneeze, blow the nose. Not fun!.


We both are still very stuffy and not feeling 100% yet. Since next Saturday March 7th is my birthday hopefully we both will feel better and will try again for our day in the city.


Gary and I put together a little sideshow of our 33 years together. It's so funny to see how we have changed. One thing has not changed and that is we are still in Love and are always so happy to see other after work. I must say I feel so unbelievably blessed to have had 33 years of marriage to the one that makes me so happy!


How we met. It was Thanksgiving Day 1975 Gary's parents and mine lived next door to each other, I was still living at home and was 19 years old. Gary was living in Sacramento and was 27 he came to visit his parents for Thanksgiving day dinner.


Previously Gary's Dad and my Mom had said we should introduce our kids sometime, unannounced to me. So since Gary was home for Thanksgiving his Dad said lets go over and meet the girl next door, I think you will really like her.


I had to work that day and so I was not home when Gary and his Dad had came over for us to meet. Since I was not home at the time Gary came over I had to go next door to meet him. I did not want to do this at all!. What if he's ugly I thought!


Well my dear sister had met him before me and she said he was cute and I should definitely meet him. So I took myself next door to meet Gary and to my surprise when he came into the room he took my heart and has had it ever since (He was not Ugly). So hear is the run down, we met on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27, 1975 Engaged on Dec. 25, 1975 and Married Feb. 21, 1976.


WE believe in Love at first Sight it surely happened to us. Do you?

~ Six More Things About Me ~

I have been tagged by Carrie at http://dragonflyfreeme.blogspot.com/ to share 6 things about myself!

The rules are as follows:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.

2. Post the rules on your blog.

3. Write six random things about yourself.

4. Tag six people at the end of your post.

5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

6. Let the tagger know your entry is up.

Thank you Carrie, I was tagged once before and had fun thinking of six things to share about myself. I will leave this open to anyone who would like to share six things about themselves too. Please let me know when you do, I would love to know more about you all.

O.K. Lets see now.. Hum,

1. I love to watch old movies like White Christmas, Brigadoon, By By Birdy and Elvis movies.

2. I also love fall my most favorite time of year.

3. I love holding a new baby and cuddling them all up.

4. I have to finish every project I start.

5. Confession -I tried Botox! I swelled up, so much for my vanity.

6. I am 4ft 11in. I know a shorty, my friend Sandy once told me that when I grow old and shrink I won't be able to reach the mail box. LOL.

O.K. now its your turn.

~ Six Random Things ~

My friend Anne from Momma's Place passed on to all who read her blog to list six random things about yourself, so here they are.

1. I commute 5.5 hours a day to and from work.

2. Every night while eating dinner Gary and I watch "All my Children". I have been watching since the show began.

3. Every night when I crawl into bed I say " I love my pillow ". It's the best pillow ever and after my very long days I can't wait to hug my pillow good night!.

4. I love Kaula Coffee with whip cream.

5. I could eat Mexican food everyday. I call it my Soul Food!

6. I had my hair cut short, just wanted to try a new style but I didn't like it, I just couldn't get use to it be being so short. So now I' am letting it grow out again and we all know it seems like forever when we are letting our hair grow!.

Now I will pass this on to all that read my blog, like Anne did. Hope you want to play along and let me know that you have so I can read six random things about you!.

Have a wonderful Day,
Elizabeth

~Kreativ Blogger Award~

I was given this (Kreativ Blogger Award) by Jan from Jan and Toms Place Thank you Jan it was so thoughtful of you to think of me. I am to list the 6 things that make me happy! and then pass it on to 6 deserving blog hostesses. Since I am so new to blogging and do not really know anyone that might want to participate I will pass this sweet award on to;

Stacey my Niece at Sillybonzos

The Six Things That Make Me Happy
1. My Family
2. Any kind of needle work
3. Shopping
4. Decorating
5. Yummy Dessert
6. Giving a Gift

Thank You

Thank you all so much for taking time out of your busy day to write to us and for all the kind words you all have left either by email or blog. Blogging is so challenging for me, since there are no instructions just trial and error and I must confess it has been mostly my error, Gary is always there to help me out since two heads are better then one. I do believe we are getting the hang of it.