Where Did the Time Go?

Unbelievable. My first-born grandson, Brendan, has graduated from Middle School and is on his way to the "tween" world of High School in the Fall. This young man began his life born with an Immune Deficiency disease called Hypogammaglobulinemia, and spent most of his younger years as a very sick boy.  We spent many long hours at the hospital throughout his youth, and many more with him sick at home. God was good to us all, and he outgrew the condition, as some afflicted with this do, and he has blossomed into a handsome, caring,  funny, sensitive teen.

We traveled out to New Jersey for his graduation (I wasn't going to miss out on THAT!) and despite the 100+ degree temps there, really enjoyed seeing his class of 162 graduate.  They even had the school band playing "Pomp and Circumstance" as the young grads marched down the aisles in their caps and gowns..what a sight!

We then brought the new graduate back to Ohio for most of the Summer...until it's time to begin soccer practice in August . He adores soccer..but not nearly  as much as Mom-Mom adores him ;)

Here he is getting "Bee-you-tee-ful before his graduation....
                                                       
Post-graduations pic with his Mom, Jenny...

And lastly, Brendan and me, "Mom-Mom" celebrating on the way home from New Jersey with a stop at "Melt Restaurant and Grill" in Cleveland (featured on the Food Network!)

That's my Sweetie-pie :)
Hugs,
Debbie

It's Time to Vote!!

The Old Farmhouse Gathering's Flag Day Challenge has begun! Be sure to stop by our blog by clicking on the graphic below and vote for your favorite item. They are all beautifully made, just the best of the best..it will be hard to make just one selection! Now of course I'm partial to my little gal, who is participating in her very first "beauty pageant" by being entered in the Challenge. She's just happy there's no swimsuit competition!

A hand-crafted prize will be given to one randomly selected lucky voter, as well as to the winner of the Challenge, and entering is easy, so be sure to stop in and vote. The last day for voting is June 11th, with the winners being chosen and named June 12th.

Here's a "publicity photo" of my entry..and no, she doesn't need a manager quite yet :)
Hugs,
Debbie

Old Farmhouse Gathering Team's Flag Day Appreciation Challenge!

Come visit the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team June 4th through the 11th to vote on a favorite item from one of our 12 participating member's shops! This is a fun "Challenge" for our members to get their creative thinking caps on and come up with the best of the best..then YOU decide who wins! Plus, one randomly selected  voter will receive a hand-crafted item which has been donated by yours truly..so be sure to stop by and place your vote! Simply click on the graphic below to go to the OFG Blog..
Hugs,
Debbie

It's Your Last Chance To Win Big!!

Only one week to go until the drawing is held for the Sweet Summertime Hugs Giveaway from the Old Farmhouse Gathering team! Be sure to click on the graphic below, and just add a comment for your chance to win!
Hugs,
Debbie

Some Pics of My Family

I've been blogging now for a couple of months now (where does the time go?) and I suddenly realized I have never posted a single photo of those most dear to me..my family. We are a very small family, as I only had one child,  but I'm fortunate to have my daughter living in the same town. I know so many have family scattered everywhere.

I also have two step-sons, both of whom live out of town..so I don't see  much of them other than holidays. I guess it's just the way of the world nowadays, but I sincerely do  miss seeing the grandbabies (well, their parents, too!)

Now my "kids" are my two furbaby Briards..although they are as much a  part of the family as anyone. They, at least, are always happy to see me when I arrive home, no matter if I've been gone for 10 minutes or 10 hours.
This is a photo of my daughter, Jenny, with her son Brendan..who just happen to be the loves of my life :)

Here's one Brendan would kill me for if he knew I was posting this ..his Mom  "made" him get his picture taken with the Easter bunny when he was at Friendly's this past week :) Shhhh.....he doesn't need to know :)

One of most of the family..notice all the boys (!) ..everyone's in this one except my daughter.

 And last but not least,  Clouseau~he's the pretty one in the family :)

and his "sister", Chloe...my tubby little girl :)

I hope you enjoyed "meeting" my family..they are what makes me who I am in every way.
Hugs,
Debbie

Old Farmhouse Gathering Team's Sweet Summertime Hugs Giveaway

Wow! What an amazing giveaway from the talented folks at the Old Farmhouse Gathering! This promises to be the biggest and best ever! All you have to do to enter to win ALL--yes I said ALL of the items shown in the slideshow below is go to the OFG team blog and post a comment there! How easy can you get? If you do NOT have a blog, be sure that you leave away for us to contact you should you be the lucky winner. The winner will be selected using random.org on May 28, so hurry on over and sign up now!

Just click on the button for the Summertime Giveaway on my sidebar..it will take you right to the OFG team page where you can post your comment for your chance to win! Good luck :)

Hugs,
Debbie

Something's Coming Up You Won't Want To Miss!

Here's a little peek at what I've been working on..this little gal is going to be with LOTS, and I mean LOTS of good company. Stop back here to see just where she'll be, and how she might just show up on your doorstep along with all her friends!
Hugs,
Debbie