Scentitize Square Candles Spree!

Cher and Jess made a quick trip to OK to visit Mom. The weather was dreadful just about the whole time they were here. We did get one nice Saturday and Cher, Jess, Madison, Jen and I had a nice afternoon. We all squeezed into the car and headed for OKC.

 

 We never wasted our time eating out...we ate in the car. Convenience Store Lunch! Yummy!

 Our first stop was "The Feathered Nest". This is a fun upscale Craft Mall. There are Antiques, Home Decor, Vintage and New Items, Gifts and Collectibles.

 This Mall also carries Scentitize Square Candles, Misters, Oils, Defusers, Light Bulb Lamp Warmers, Fragrance Oil Lamps, and Candle Warmers. These items are all sold by my Daughter Jen, in her booth.

 Jen goes th the Feathered Nest every week-end to restock. This week-end we took Jess and Cher. The two Gals were amazed at how many different aromas there are and the catchy names like:

Fried Green Tomatos, Homeward Bound, Pumpkin Giving, Twist & Spice, Ruby Dew Twisty, Raisin Berry, Lemonade, Casablanca Lillie, China Rose, Hya-honey and many many more!!!!

 Be prepared when you stop at Jens Booth you will be there awhile...just smelling!

 Jess and Cher had a great time smelling and trying to fiqure which smell they liked the best. Jen loaded her Aunt and Cousin up with lots of fun smellies to take home.

 

After we left The Feathered Nest we headed to another unique place!

Check Back in a few days for Part II of this Saturday outing. You will not believe your eyes!!!!

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Don't forget to check in on our Amazing  Grace:

http://www.facebook.com/mimiandgrampyandgrace 



The Last Daddy Daughter Dance for Madison and her First Love ♥



For this Beautiful Couple the Last Dance is over.

It all started in 2003. Madison was only 2 years old and her Daddy, Wade, took her to the "Daddy Daughter Dance" that is held every February. The age is 2 years old to 12 years old. Madison will turn 13 in May of 2013, so this year was their Last Dance.

Here are a 6 pictures of the couple through the years (all her Mom could come up with).

It is amazing how this Little Girl has blossomed into a Young Lady.

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2 years old

 



5 years old  

 

 

6 years old

 

 



8 years old

 

 



10 years old

 

 



11 years old

 

 



12 years old

 

 

 

Madison's future Escort to Dances will be a Young Man, probably her age and from her school.

 Boy do I feel sorry for him!

Good Luck with her Parents Kid!!!

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Rescuing a Pregnant Pitbull Dog...Amazing Grace

This is Grace. She wandered into our garage one Sunday afternoon. She was so very thin. We gave here food and shelter. We also took her to the Vet. She is pregnant. This is her story:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fans-of-Amazing-Grace/338047399634911

What are you selling on eBay this Christmas Season? Glad You Asked!

I have been selling on eBay for 7 years. I discovered Christmas is the most fun to peddle my Goods. I shop Sales and Thrift Store all summer long for Christmas Items. Shopping for eBay Christmas Items to sell is really fun. You can buy Christmas items really cheap in July! I have found alot of people tire of their Christmas Decor quickly and when they have a summer Yard Sale the prices are really cheap and I take advantage of that. Of course I have to store all this Christmas Stuff until about the end of Oct and then I have to list like crazy to get it all on by the middle of December. These are just a handful of the items I have sold this Holiday Season.

 

 

 This is a Mr. Christmas 1996 Lighthouse Cristmas Tree topper. The becon goes around, flashing red & green lights and Santa and the Reindeer revolve around the Lighthouse

 This is a solid Brass Taper Candle Holder of Santa in his sleigh and Reindeer.

 This is a mint set of 6 INTERPUR Christmas Candles (made in the 1960's)

This is a stuffed Tigger. He stands 18" tall and sings Deck the Halls. 

 A Beautiful set of Victorian Style Caroler Family.

 A Jolly Santa Elf climbing a ladder.

 Funky Shoes and Purse Ornaments

 Hallmark Set of Nut or Candy dishes.

 A Victorian Style Christmas Stocking. I sold this in White, Hot Pink and Turquoise.

 Corney! but people love Handcrafted Chrisrmas Items.

 Cute Salt and Pepper Shaker set by the MAX & LUCY Collection.

 A Mini Christmas Tree Topper or and ornament.

 Japan Ceramic Angels

 Vintage 1960's Elves

 A large Santa Head Christmas Tree topper or an ornament for a Giant Tree

 A New Dillards Feather Butterfly Garland for a Feather Christmas Tree.

 1950's to 60's Christmas Tree Toppers.

 This was a set of 6 Department 56 Place Card Holders. This is a Crow riding a Christmas Bulb. The lady that purchased these from me had the last name "Crow"... very fitting. ♥

 These were 1965 Annalee Mice Dolls.

 A Enamel over metal Partridge sitting on a Pear Fob.

 These were the assortment of Stockings I sold this year. My best seller was the Red Plaid one with Faux Fur and Buckels. I think I sold 6 of that style.

 This is Old. It was called The Alpine Village. Lights go in the back so the Little Buildings Light up.



This is a 1989 Bucilla Christmas Felt Stocking Sewing Kit. Way to much work for ME.

 

Well that was just a sampling of things I have sold this year on eBay. Right now I have 20 items listed and still have at least 1/2 that amount to list this week. Then maybe I will get a break.

 I want to Thank My Sweet Hubby "AJ" for putting up with all the mess and clutter this job/hobby brings into our home.♥♥♥♥

The 12 Days of Christmas...what really happened!

The Twelve Days of Christmas What Really Happened... (Sanitized for your protection)

On the first day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 14, 1994 Dearest John: I went to the door today and the postman delivered a partridge in a pear tree. What a thoroughly delightful gift. I couldn't have been more surprised. With deepest love and devotion, Agnes

On the second day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 15, 1994 Dearest John: Today the postman brought your very sweet gift. Just imagine two turtle doves. I'm just delighted at your very thoughtful gift. They are just adorable. All my love, Agnes

On the third day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 16, 1994 Dearest John: Oh! Aren't you the extravagant one. Now I really must protest. I don't deserve such generosity, Three French hens. They are just darling but I must insist, you've been too kind. Love, Agnes

On the fourth day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 17, 1994 Dear John, Today the postman delivered 4 calling birds. Now really, they are beautiful but don't you think enough is enough. You're being too romantic. Affectionately, Agnes

On the fifth day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 18, 1994 Dearest John: What a surprise. Today the postman delivered 5 golden rings; one for every finger. You're just impossible, but I love it. Frankly, all those birds squawking were beginning to get on my nerves. All my love, Anges

On the sixth day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 19, 1994 Dear John: When I opened the door there were actually 6 geese a-laying on my front steps. So, you're back to the birds again, huh? Those geese are huge. Where will I ever keep them? The neighbors are complaining and I can't sleep through the racket. Please stop. Cordially, Agnes

On the seventh day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 20, 1994 John: What's with you and those crazy birds? 7 swans a-swimming. What kind of terrible joke is this? There's bird shit all over the house, and they never stop with the racket. I can't sleep at night and I'm a nervous wreck. It's not funny. So stop sending me all these birds! Sincerely, Agnes

On the eighth day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 21, 1994 O.K. Buster: I think I prefer the birds. What am I going to do with 8 maids a-milking? It's not enough with all those birds and 8 maids a-milking, but they had to bring their cows! There is crap all over the lawn and I can't move in my own house. Just lay off me, smart ass. Agnes

On the ninth day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 22, 1994 Hey! Shithead, What are you? Some kind of sadist? Now there's 9 pipers playing. And boy, do they play. They've never stopped chasing those maids since they got here yesterday morning. The cows are getting upset, and they're stepping all over those screeching birds. What am I going to do? The neighbors have started a petition to evict me. You'll get yours, Agnes

On the tenth day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 23, 1994 You Rotten Sadist, Now there's 10 ladies dancing. I don't know why I call those sluts ladies. They've been messing with those pipers all night long. Now the cows can't sleep and they've got the diarrhea. My living room is a river of shit. The Commissioner of Buildings has subpoenaed me to give cause why this building shouldn't be condemned. I'm sicking the police on you. One who means it.

On the eleventh day of Christmas...

Miss Agnes McHolstein 69 Cash Avenue Beaver Valley, Colorado December 24, 1994 Listen! Looser, What's with the 11 lords a-leaping on those maids and ladies. Some of those broads will never walk again. Those pipers ran through the maids and have been chasing the cows. All 23 of the birds are dead. They've been trampled to death in the orgy. I hope you're satisfied, you rotten, vicious swine. Your sworn enemy, Agnes

On the twelfth day of Christmas...

Law Offices Badger, Bender and Cahole 303 Knave Street Chicago, Illinois December 25, 1994 Dear Sir: This is to acknowledge your latest gift of 12 fiddlers fiddling which you have seen fit to inflict on our client, Miss Agnes McHolstein. The destruction, of course, was total. All correspondence should come to our attention. If you should attempt to reach Miss McHolstein at Happy Dale Sanitarium, the attendants have instructions to shoot you on sight. With this letter please find attached warrant for your arrest. Cordially, Badger, Bender and Cahole

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Greg's CHRISTMAS Pages
Copyright © Greg Brother 2000-2001. All rights reserved.
http://www.kraftmstr.com/christmas/index.html

Nope that wasn't ME..... :o)

Nope that wasn't ME...... that was glad AJ went out for supper with a Friend and left ME home alone to putter and not have to make supper.

 

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that ate Thanksgiving leftover Rum Cake for breakfast, 3 days in a row.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that put the Humming Bird Feeders in the shed unwashed.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that did not answer the phone and let the Message Machine pick it up.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that didn't pay the phone bill on time and got charged a late fee.

 

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that hand fed Marley her supper because she decided to be a picky eater. On Kibble, one bite of cheese, one Kibble, one bite of cheese, etc.

 

Nope that wasn't ME...that "snuck" a Cinnamon Roll out of an All You Can Eat Buffet, in my purse, to have later that night with my coffee.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that washed a load of the same clothes 3 times before I finally dried them.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that had to cut off some of the elastic in a pair of pants because they were to tight around my tummy.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that has 22 gray Tee-shirts.

 

Nope that wasn't Me......that wore her Jammie Pants to Wal-Mart.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that bought some Stuff to sell on eBay and left it in the car so AJ wouldn't see it.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that dropped a fork on the floor, wiped it off with my shirt and gave it to AJ to eat lunch with.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that comes up with an excuse every year for the past 4 years to not put up a Christmas Tree.

 

Nope that wasn't ME......that never remembers AJ's and my Anniversary.

 

Nope it wasn't ME......that cleaned out her Coupons and had some that had expired as far back as June 2012.

 

Nope it wasn't ME......that bought Cheapo-Depot Hot Dogs to give to my Dogs as Treats.

 

and last of all

 

Nope it wasn't ME......that didn't know what to Blog, so came up with this!

 

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It is winter almost so please do not forget to feed the Wild Birds ♥

 

 

 



ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA a never ending Battle





  

I have mentioned several times how pleased I am with the Nursing Home my Mom is in. The staff there is awesome! The home is  squeeky clean, cheerful and funky decor and the food is great!

I could not ask for a better place to have my Mom living the last days of her life. The only real problem I have encountered is not with the Home or the Staff, but with the Home's Doctor. I have felt for awhile Mom was on to many Drugs. I finally met with the Doctor face to face and ask if maybe we could cut back on the drugs or change them. He very quickly let me know he was the "Professional" and if I was not going to let him doctor her the way he wanted, he did not have to be her Doctor. I took this as a threat. I do not know where I would get another Doctor to treat my Mom at the nursing home. I would have to take her out of the Nursing Home and into a Doctor's office to be treated or seen. She does not walk and she wear depends. It would be very hard to transport her to and from a Dr Office....for her and for ME. Feeling my hands were tied I sought out help. I was told of  Geriatric Diagnostic Center that would take my Mom and work with her and to get her on Drugs that would agree with her. So AJ and ME took her about 2 hours away from our town to Rolling Hills, a Private Psychiatric Hospital that has a Geriatric Diagnostic Center.

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Here she will see a Doctor that specializes in Seniors with Dementia and ALZ.

 

The Hospital was about medium size. The grounds were very nice and well kept. 

Mom made the 2 hour trip very well. She was awake about the first hour and slept the last hour. She was in a good mood when we got to the Hospital and let the nurse take all her vitals with no complaints.

 



I tried to explain to her where she was and that I would have to leave and not see her for a few days. I do not think she understood. She had been calling ME Mom all day. But when they wheeled her out she was smiling. I have since called twice and talked to her nurses and they say she is doing fine. She still is not eating well and still getting her tube feedings. They have taken her off the meds I was so anxious to get her off of. They are trying something new. I did talk to her today for a short time and she is still very much in the grips of Dementia & ALZ, this will never go away and only get worse. Her voice did seem a little stronger and she knew she was watching the Okla Football game on TV. Mom will be at this Hospital at least 2 weeks and maybe longer. I am not looking for the Magic Pill that will make everything better....it does not exist. I would just like my Mom to have the best days possible, for her, in this Season of her life.

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