Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Simply Sweet

I KNOW that I am so very blessed
to have one of the
sweetest daughters in the world!!!!!!!
Thank You My Darling Daughter!
(For all of you young mommies who are struggling through temper tantrums, that last post is evidence that they DO grow out of it and turn into WONDERFUL adults. So have patience, and give them an extra hug on those days when that's the last thing you want to give them.)

Speaking of sweet, I thought I'd share some sweet little scenes from around my home.
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26 comments:

  1. DarleneDecember 10, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    It was a wonderful post from your daughter!!!

    LOVE those scenes from around your home. So sweet and pretty!!!

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  2. KaceyDecember 10, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful! I love the Ho Ho Ho on your gorgeous shelf and the houses together. So pretty.

    And thanks for the pep talk - there have been lots of tanturms around here lately. Ha! Ha!

    I did another window project you might like. I have another, more details one in the works. Woohoo! Love Christmas time - for so many reasons!

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  3. Screaming MemeDecember 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    I would love to have a daughter like that...sweet, sweet, sweet....I love your home...It is a magical place...

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  4. Ruby Red SlippersDecember 10, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    I love it all! I love the nativity at the header-very beautiful.

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  5. MelissaDecember 10, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Joy~I have that Mary-Joseph-baby statue from WM as well! Doesn't it look like a million bucks?? My mom gave it to me a few years ago and I love it. The balls in the urns are fabulous!

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  6. JaneneDecember 10, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Joy~That was so sweet of your daughter to high jack your blog!
    Wonderful scenes from your home...very nice!

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  7. Valarie LeaDecember 10, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    Love the one of Mary and Joseph and Baby Jesus :)

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  8. tamDecember 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Aww sometimes our kids just melt our hearts don' they? Your decorations look beautiful!
    ~Tam :D

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  9. JenaDecember 10, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    I look at your blog often, you've inspired me to get back into my craftiness(as i spell and call it) and I have started heading to consigment shops, yard sales, and other various places to find some not so great finds(that will be turned into great finds). I have a 1 year old daughter, and I now have hope she'll grow out of it:) Thanks for the inspiration! I'll be posting my finds!

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  10. CMBDecember 10, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    You have a very sweet daughter and what a great Mom you are to do all of that for her. You never disappoint...everything you have done is beautiful!

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  11. GoneDecember 10, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    What a lovely post from your daughter!!

    What a delight to see your "pretties" around the house.

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  12. Our Complete FamilyDecember 10, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    I can not even pick a favorite as I love them all! I read a few comments up that your nativity on horseback came from WM? Is that right? Holy smokes~ at 1st glance I was thining Lladro! That is incredible!
    What a lovely home for the holidays you have.
    Merry December~ Les

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  13. JoyDecember 10, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    My Joseph, Mary and Baby didn't come from WM. My mother bought it for me years ago from Fred Meyer. Maybe WM had them too?!?!
    I love it because it's BIG and looks like a very expensive piece. It's one of the first decorations I take out every Christmas.

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  14. Bonnie the BossDecember 10, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    The father and son one is my fav. But you always do an amazing job.

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  15. vwestermeyerDecember 10, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    I so enjoy your blog and the hacked in update from your daughter was so very sweet! As the mom of three daughters I know those moments are the icing on the cake!

    I have the same HoHoHo sign!!

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  16. CarolDecember 10, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    Your figurine of Mary, Joseph, & Baby Jesus is beautiful Joy! I've never seen one like it, very unique!
    Blessings,
    Carol

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  17. ChezzaDecember 10, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    I just love the Mary/Joseph on the donkey figure.

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  18. KarynDecember 10, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    Love the Ho HO HO sign. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  19. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    You are amazing. I haven't had the energy to do what you do...not that I'd have the talent, but I do enjoy decorating. Thanks for your blog, I love your designs and I love your sense of humor. It's fun to read. Thank you!

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  20. Mimi SueDecember 10, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Aren't adult children the best? Well, most of them are anyway. Your house is very festive. Is that a Lladro figurine. It's just beautiful. Mimi

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  21. SalmagundiDecember 10, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    The lighting on that Nativity is just glorious! You captured the essence perfectly. Sally

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  22. Shell in your PocketDecember 10, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    I just loved the post from your daughter..warmed my heart.

    Great pictures!
    -sandy toes

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  23. Mom in High HeelsDecember 11, 2008 at 5:09 AM

    Awwww, how sweet! What a great daughter you have and what a great mom you are! Your decorations are gorgeous! Is that a Lladro Mary and Joseph statue? If so, I'll have to make sure my mom doesn't see it or she might go insane. She loves Lladro and has many of their works, but no holiday statues. Hmmmmm....maybe it would be a good Christmas gift!
    Again, everything is lovely. I adore your blog. It's so inspiring.

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  24. Wendy December 11, 2008 at 6:53 AM

    I love the Ho Ho Ho...and you DO have a very sweet daughter!

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  25. Lulu and Co.December 11, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    You are a wonderful mother! Inspiration to all of us mothers. Thanks for the little tour of items in your home.

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  26. KimberlyDecember 15, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    You two are too cute. I can't even stand it. Joy, next time I am visiting UT I have to visit your home. I had no idea you had such skills. What a sweet package you sent Alisia. She is a keeper!

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