Acceptance Letters are rolling in!!

Hey all.. I know this isn't a decorating tip! But wait.. wait...
Have to share college acceptance letters are rolling in for our last one in the nest!
SO far ...
Sam Houston State
Tarleton State
University of Arkansas!
and we are waiting for TEXAS A & M!! (Wants to join his sister in Aggieland!)
Tim and Jonathan and a few more letters! WOW! 3 out of the nest 1 to go! (cry cry!)

and if all if you are wondering is that a Arkansas Hog in the background?? Yes you are correct! Last year on Jonathan's #17th birthday when our first choice was University of Arkansas - we surprised him with a HOG!!


Prayers, wishes are being accepted at this time!
Till tomorrow .. sweet dreams!
Valarie

Tussy!!

Oh my.... Well when I read Cherry Hill Blog

http://cherryhillcottage.typepad.com/cherryhill_cottage/

I had to write about my Grandmother & her TussY! When my grandmother passed away, her Samsonite ended up in Mama's garage. When I was visiting Mama for her 67th birthday recently, I asked again for the luggage and she let me have it! Thanks Mom! I thought it would be cool to place her luggage in the guest room. When I arrived home I was proudly looking for the right spot to place. I opened the suitcase to all of her personal belongings. I could not believe all of her favorite personal items packed just so-so! I smiled when I saw the Tussy and the Emeraude! Those two items were staples in the personal hygiene department!

Please notice in the photo.. pictures of Jesus, her Tussy, Emeraude, her little black beaded coin purse handle held together with a paper clip, her white socks, the 2 little rings (she loved costume jewelry!) and the Cover Girl compact. My grandmother never drove, so when she came for a visit she always had the Samsonite!!
So if you reading this and you see a ladybug appear in the strangest place, or a hummingbird zip by your kitchen window, the first Tulip bloom, the dogwood bloom early, it's her passing through.
Grandma, you are in my mind daily, your apron hangs in my kitchen, your photo next to my kitchen sink. I share our stories with your great-great grandson Wesley ever time we cook in the kitchen. In my day your memories, your stories, your legacy are always present!
Hugs to all... Hug your Grandmother if you are so blessed to have her!
Valarie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!

SuRpRiSe! IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY TIM!! Tim, you are my rock, and my best friend! I wish you a very relaxing day off work, happiness and celebrations tonight!
Since no calls from James Taylor came through .. I ran out and fulfilled the birthday wish.. Not exactly tickets to see JT, but a very nice flat screen for the kitchen. My LOML loves to watch Good Morning America while making "OUR" lunches and his coffee!
All the kids wanted to say... Happy Birthday!!

If you want leave Tim a comment! I'll make sure he gets it!
Thanks for sharing this great day with us!
Valarie

Did your MAMA ever say?

"All you kids want is everything served up on a silver platter??"
This could explain one of my obsession's with silver platters!
Take a walk with me!
Nightstand.. Silver platter with my few favorites ..photo of me and Love of MY Life,then inside that silver platter another silver butter dish w/white balls our intials and wedding date, few red beads all served up on a silver platter!!

Silver platter..behind the flour and sugar containers.. (Strawberries waiting to be served on yep.. a silver platter!!)

Bedroom Shelf.. Clocks, hurricane lamp,books on a fabulous silver platter!

Guest Bath... Apothercary jars filled with my favorite fizz bath balls, soaps, bath salts served up on silver platter!

Master bath... Silver ice bucket w/red wine and glasses.. on a silver platter!

On the Hutch .. sugar bowl and coffee server on silver platter (you can't see the engraving .. but on the platter it reads.. HOME ECONOMICS 1978!! Love it .. snagged it a thrift store for $5 bucks!)

Please leave a comment of your Mama's favorite saying!! Mama, if you are reading this I LOVE YA! Salute to ya!
Hugs!
Valarie