The Bridal Shower

The bridal shower was fun....

even though the weather was sooo cold...

and we woke up to snow....

we had good food....

her colors are gold and white...

so got to bring out my milkware...

we played games...

the price is right...guess if the price is higher or lower..

the spice game...guess the spice by sniffing..

a little hard as several has stuffed up noses...

we played purse scavenger hunt....

the bride to be...cking off her list...

everyone went with the kitchen idea...

now she needs to learn to cook....

after the party I took out the gold..

now I have a spring bouquet...

the wedding invitation is in Spanish...

so pretty...

one of the table decorations...

just pulled out all my gold and white...

re-used from my daughter in laws bridal shower last year...

the bride to be's favorites...

strawberry cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies...

tied gold and white ribbons everywhere...

so glad I hang on to everything....you never know...

when it will come in handy...

thank you for all the well wishes to our sweet couple...

and this is what it looked like outside...

so glad I hadn't planned a patio party....

I'm back.....and I have a giveaway....

Last week I was hip deep in spring cleaning..

and getting ready for a bridal shower...

decided it was time for another giveaway...

this is open to my followers only...

not asking anyone to follow that doesn't want to...

the last contest I had was open to anyone...

and I never received confirmation from several

of them that they did indeed get my photo...

I'm not saying I need a thankyou....or big hooplaaa...

just an acknowlegement that it was received...

and I know all my sweet blogging buddies will let me know...

you know how us Mom's worry if everyone doesn't arrive

where they are suppose to....so I'm sure you are ready to

see what the prizes are......

Happy Spring

A Dallas View...

there will be 2 winners....contest ends on Friday March 26th

you must be a follower...

and you can live any where in the world...

leave me a comment stating which photo you would like...

make sure I can get you e-mail address to notify you..

and that is all there is to it...

Thank you for always stopping by...

and for all the sweet comments you leave...

Bridal Shower...

Today is the bridal shower...

here's the happy couple...

aren't they cute.....

will post more about it next week....

Have a wonderful Sunday....

Happy 1st Day of Spring....

Today is the 1st day of spring....

my bird feeder is full of food....

and birds...

there are nests in the trees...

the doves are cooing (is that a word?)

the wind is blowing....

we've had quite a winter here in Texas..

now we are ready for spring....

trees are blooming...

weeds are popping up...

Happy 1st day of Spring....

On this day back in 1962....

I've never been one to toot my own horn...

but I was born today March 19, 1962...

yes I put the real date ladies...

after all it's just a number...

me in 1st grade...

wish I still had that ballerina pin...

my 1st car a rusted out Maverick

paid $200 for it and sold it for same...

it was great on gas too...

5th grade...

groovy huh???

I'm pretty sure my Mom made this...

on my wedding day....

boy do we look young...

LOL

my kiddos and me...can you tell it's the 80's.....

this is my Mom....

she was just a baby when she had me...

If it wasn't for her...

there wouldn't be me...

so Happy  giving Birthday Mom...

The Water Show at Fair Park....

the water show at Fairpark...set to Texas music..

Partying....What would the Irish think????

lot's of partying...

bands playing...

double decker parties...

bikers...

this guy looks like he's trying to break out..

lot's of green lot's of partying...

and this is 11:00 am....

I wonder what time they all started???

he must be the lookout.....

Dogs...and ice chests...

and more dogs...

bicycles....

accessories for sale...

guys in kilts....

guys on skates...

Gals on bikes....

lots of floats...

lots of shamrocks..

green hair....green hats...

green beads....

even the people on the floats are drinking...

bail bondsmen were handing out cards...

I wonder how many customers they got???

I would imagine quiet a few...

What would the Irish think???