Sunday, February 15, 2009

Delighted Hearts and Flowers

Saturday morning I was in my closet finishing up dressing when Mr. Hero walked in with these beautiful red roses and the sweetest card. "Will you be my Valentine?" he asked very sweetly.
"Forever." I answered. Isn't it wonderful when your sweetheart of 32 years still likes to be romantic on Valentine's Day? Actually we've been married 32 years but have been sweetheart for 37! Yeah.... we started dating at a very young age....in Kindergarten!
The roses didn't quite look like this when he handed them to me...no, they were loose in one of those celophane sleeves. But I didn't mind....thats the way I like my flowers ....loose! That way I get to play with them and he gets to save a little change! They found their way into this contemporary rectangle vase ...$3.00 from Goodwill!

Then they found their way to a little white table in our bedroom. I like the look of the old alabaster lamp next to the modern look of the roses in the vase. Just the right touch of romance!


I made these two little hearts last week out of sweater scraps (remember the sweater wreath?). Each little heart looks great by itself but when you put them side by side you can see the thread that comes from above and goes through the hearts and connects them. It's the love coming down from the Lord above that connect us and together we become a 3-fold cord, the strength of which cannot be broken.


So.........Mr. Hero....thank you for the roses....thank you for the card....thank you for the romance....but most of all thank you for the past 37 years of loving me. You are not just Mr. Hero to me but you are My Hero....always have been, always will be. Here's to the next 37 years! I love you!


From my Delighted Heart to yours....
Hoping you had a wonderful Valentine's Day, too!
Patti
Ps.....Don't forget about my little give-a-way on Monday night at midnight! Leave me a comment if you are interesting in winning a copy of this awesome book....Destined To Reign by Joseph Prince. It will change the way you look at life....Really! I blogged about it here. And if you want another chance at winning this book...go over to and leave Crystal at Sparkled*Life a comment...she's giving it away also!







Friday, February 13, 2009

WHERE IS THE LIMO!


Where is that LIMO!
It was supposed to be here by 5:00!
Where could it be?
I don't want to miss the par-tay!
"What par-tay?" you ask.
Why the Fab-u-lous par-tay Deb is
throwing over at Talking Trash!




Still waiting!
Outside...on my driveway!
Wait ...What was that?
The toot of the limo?
No...just an 18 wheeler honking at me!
WooHoo! Back at ya Babe!

GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY...
I've been dressed since noon!
I can't wait to go to this once in a lifetime party!
Got my beads and beads and beads on
Oh a girl can never have too much!
Especially for this kind of party!
Even got my blinging belt left over from the 80s!
(Yeah I really wore that back in the day!)



Got the boots and bag!
And my flip-flop thongs
in case my feet get tired
dancing all night in my boots.
Gotta be prepared!




I'm bringing the bubbly....





And I made you a cake....
(Sorry Cat Daddy...
no cookies tonight!)





The toast is all ready......

Now since the Limo driver
called to say he's lost
somewhere in east Texas......

We're just going ahead and
have that toast
right here right now!

Here's to you my BFF!
Miss Deb-u-lous
Talking Trash-u-lous
U R The most Fab-u-lous
Awesome
Rockin
Blogger Chik-u-lous
out there!!!
Congratulations on your 100th post!
U R the BEST!


Oh there's the driver now....
Cue the lights!
Make room on the Red Carpet
Get out those cameras.....
We're ROCKIN now!
Par-tay on sistas!




Have a great
Valentine's Weekend!
Bless Ya'll!
From my fun loving
delighted heart to yours!
Patti



Thursday, February 12, 2009

I'm Back....Again!

Trying to get back into the swing .... of blogging again after a two week hiatus
(I know, I know...you all have missed me!) I had to refresh myself this morning on
"HOW TO BLOG".... Yep...I had even forgot how to put my photos in files!
So this has taken me pretty much all morning to do this post.
(Shhh...don't tell Mr. Hero. I'm supposed to be cleaning house!)
Reading blogs comes so much easier to me than writing blogs.....I just don't understand it.

Well......that's where I been.
READING BLOGS!
And not just any blogs
but blogs like this amazing one!


Yes, it's sad to say I've become obsessed
with all things wedding!
With the kids' wedding coming up December 12 ( just around the corner) I've been skimming blogs and websites for information and ideas to help The Bride. And you would not believe the amazing information that is out there....The blogs....the pictures...the fantastic creative ideas! I know I'm just going to have to share some of them with you....we just might start having
Wedding Wenesdays
for the style obsessed mother of the groom!
Just go check out Style Me Pretty.
You'll see.

This blog is going to be a little long today....
lots of business to take care of....
but stick with me there's alittle surprise coming!



First things first......



A New Award!


My sweet friend Theresa Cano of Garden Antqs Vintage graced me with this award 2 weeks ago.
(Sorry Theresa it's taken me so long to get to it!)
Theresa is well kown among the
Antique/Vintage/Creative/Rusty/Chippy/Peely Paint/ Crowd.
And has an amazing blog full of photos from her travels to
some of the best shops and shows in this part of the country.
She ROCKS!
The award is for bloggers who show
"great attitude and gratitude"
Thank you so much Theresa for thinking of me...
I am deeply honored and full of gratitude!
The RULES for this award are...
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Nominate 8 other bloggers who show great attitude and gratitude.
3. Link them to your post.
4. Let them know by a comment on their blog.
5. Share the love by linking back to this post and the person who gave the award.
Since I have started this blog I have had nothing but amazing comments from each and every one of you. Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU! Encouraging and loving comments that ROCK my socks everytime I check my blog.
Everyone of you show "great attitude and gratitude".
SOOOOO........
I'm nominating any and all of you who have left me a comment!!!!
Please put this award on your blog and continue encouraging and lifting people up each and every day cause you don't know how your one little comment might just make someone's day!
You go girls.....You all ROCK!




And now for the beach report .......

We're still there!!!!!
We're sticking with the plan!!!!!
It's working!
It's coming off slow but it's coming off!
WooHoo!






But today you HAVE to check out this blog!

TALKING TRASH

Magazine courtesy of The Veranda

Deb is having a P-A-R-T-Y to celebrate her 100th post!
Go by and leave her a comment to get in on the action!
Oh and read her rockin blog...it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face!


And after you've done that....go over to see my
FABULOUS FRIEND
Crystal at Sparkled*Life.


Here we are at the first Chik Nite.
Isn't she cute!

She is ....one ROCKIN girlfriend
....awesome mother to the two cutest kids
....wife to one talented worship leader
....an amazing woman of God
....always the encourager
.....writes the cutest blog
....and can knock your socks off with her preaching!
AMEN!!!

She is having a fantastic give-a way!
You won't want to miss the chance to win this life-changing book.....
She blogged about it here.
But don't just read this post...read them all...she's amazing!
(and she's only 25!)
I been saying when I grow up I want to be like Crystal!
Leave her a comment before Feb. 16 and the book could be yours!





And now for my little surprise..........








I want in on the fun!!!!
So I'm doing a Give-A-Way too!!
I just finished reading Destined To Reign by Joseph Prince
LOVED IT! LOVED IT!
I've ordered several copies...in fact
all my kids are getting one
and I want you to have a chance to read it too.
I believe it will revolutionalize the way you look at GRACE.
IT'S RADICAL GRACE BABY!
And it will change your life!
"The secret to reigning in life lies with receiving
everything that Jesus has accomplished for us on the cross."
Joseph Prince
My people perish for lack of knowledge.
OR
You don't know what you don't know.
And it doesn't matter if you are
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddest, Hindu, Wicca,
Other or Atheist....
I want you to know what I now know!

So I'm going to give a copy away also!
Here's what you do.......
Leave me a comment and tell me what change you need in your life.
(your name will go into the hat)
Then go to Crystal's and leave her a comment and come back and tell me.
(your name will go into the hat again)
And if you blog about this "give-a-way"...tell me.
(your name will go into the hat again)
Leave me a comment everyday or twice a day or 3 times....
(you name will go into the hat for every comment you leave!)
.....and there will be several other goodies in the box for the winner!
Drawing on Monday night at midnight!
February 16
Let the comments begin!!!!
WooHoo it's good to be back!

Blessings from my Delighted Heart to yours!
Patti