19 Wonderful Years & Still Counting!

Today marks 19 Wonderful Wedded Years to my Hubby.

WOW! Time just rolls on by.

Our wedding day was so warm, in the 70's, and sunny.

The yellow forsithia was blooming everywhere.

Friends and Family came from everywhere to share our day with us.

IT WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL!

<3

If someone would ask me to pick the Happiest Day of my life, I would have to

say that there would HAVE to be 2 days.

One = My Wedding day to MC

Two = The Day Tess was born

<3

I pray that MC and I have MANY years left to spend together.

I also pray that Tess is as blessed and I was to find such a wonderful, 

supportive, devoted and loving man.

<3

MC, you still ROCK my WORLD!

xoxoxo

Always-

Our wedding ceremony and reception were at the

Old Mansion in Union NJ.

<3

The guys have LONGER hair than girls do!

From L-R:

Cousin Lori Poz Matullo, Carteret BFF Kathy App-Aurelio, Contempo BFF Karen B Bryant

Me and MC

Bro Tim Parker, Band BFF John Lampson and Fishin BFF Ron White

<3

Spring *Snow*?

Yep!
The Meteorologists are on a roll again!
They're calling for *snow* tonight!
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I don't know who or what to believe about the weather,
ANYMORE!
Do we listen to the Weather Channel, the Local Weather Man/Woman,
read the Farmer's Almanac or get in tune with Mother Nature?
This is just NUTS!
*
I've told Tess, about a million times now,
to go to college and study the weather.
Heck, she could look pretty on tv, make MAJOR mistakes
forecasting the weather (even with the infamous DOPLER) and
still get paid!
Sounds like a plan to me!
*
Anyway, found this cute pix of Tess from Easter 2004 when we
moved into our Columbia house.
There's actually *snow* on the ground!
She's too cute so I had to share!
(BTW, Great Grandma Tess made her Easter dress.)
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So, there was snow for Easter in 2004 and snow for
Halloween in 2011.
So, I guess there could be snow tonight.
*
Bring in those 'Spring' flowers, just in case.
xoxo

Sharing and Trading

These are my good friends, Robin and Denny.
They are a fun couple that I had the pleasure of meeting through the infamous,
Jen O'Connor of Earth Angel's Toys a few years back.
Robin and Denny pretty much run the register and keep track of
the inventory at shows for Jen.
Robin is tough, keeps us all in line and keeps all the $$ in order.
Denny, he's the bouncer. The muscle, the brawn.
Really? NO, not really!
He's a big Teddy Bear and he does what Robin says!
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Robin, Denny and I are known as the 3 Muskateers.
Robin is #1, Denny is #2 and of course, I'm #3.
It's how we roll. It's how we keep the EA Shows going.
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Robin and I have an addiction to sewing notions. Fabric, pin cushions, bobbins,
thread, pins, you name it.
I'm sure Robin would win the game hands down if we had to compare
who has more sewing notions.
BUT,
we both love to share our goodies.
Robin sent me a package months ago which contained some amazing
old quilt pieces and vintage mother of pearl buttons.
Robin's note was to create whatever I wanted.
Well, I finally finished a goodie box and shipped it to her.
(The box above.)
There were sand filled pin cushions, strawberry emeries, a pillow, a cube with a
mini mohair bear and a shadow box.
Robin loved them all! WAHOO!
*
In return, I received a trade. Two University of Delaware Blue Hen sweatshirts.
One for me and one for Tess. BONUS!
There's a story behind the sweatshirts that I will tell at another time.
I have to get pictures of me and Tess with the hoodies on.
*
AND, Robin let me keep any leftover quilt pieces and buttons.
More fun projects to come!
Maybe to sell at one of the EA shows!
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Stay tuned!
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xoxo to #1 and #2

Time on my side?

Time is an equal opportunity employer.
Each human being has exactly the same
number of hours and minutes every day.
Rich people can't buy more hours.
Scientists can't invent new minutes.
And you can't save time to spend it on another day,
Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving.
No matter how much time you've wasted in the past,
you still have an entire tomorrow.
-Denis Waitely
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I've been CRAZY busy and that's actually a great thing.
I think this might be the "Year of the Skippy Doodle".
I'm excited!
Can't announce anything 'stellar' as of yet.....
but announcements THERE WILL BE!
WAHOO!
*
The above pictured children's hutch and clock collection belong to my infamous
friend, Jen O'Connor. She found these treats at Jack's Barn in
Oxford NJ. jacksbarn.com
My Brother's place. It's wonderful!
You should definately check it out!
Jen's hutch is also filled with Derby Blooms made by
my friend and Talented textile artisit Marie Pendly of CA.
You can see them and purchase them on Earthangelstoys.com.
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Stay tuned for more SkippyDoodle news and updates!
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xoxo

H*a*P*p*Y N*e*W Y*e*A*r!

Happy New Year!
2011 was a good year.
I can't complain at all!
BUT
looking forward to an AWESOME 2012!
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So Blessed to have a LOVING and SUPPORTIVE FAMILY!
You can achieve anything when you have someone standing next to you cheering you on,
or giving you words of advise, or a pat on the back for a job well done
or even a shoulder to cry on.
Thanks MC and Tess, from the bottom of my heart!
*
My life motto is:
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT,
ALWAYS HAS BEEN,
ALWAYS WILL BE.
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We all have the opportunity to make ourselves happy, successful, loving, supportive and motivated.
If you don't like a situation you are in, the job you have, the relationship you're in, your weight, your finances, do something and CHANGE IT!
Sometimes it might be as simple as waking up and being grateful for what you have.
Kissing your loved ones and telling them you love them.
Getting rid of those 'energy vampires' in your life.
Cutting out the fast food, brown bagging lunch.
Call a friend or sending a note.
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Simple things make a difference.
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Take care, God Bless.
Enjoy your life in 2012!
xoxo

Merry Artists Showcase at Schuyler Pond

Amanda Crames, Owner of the Fabulous

Schuyler Pond Home & Garden
727 Route 29 East
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

couldn't have said it any better:


Following this spring’s incredible Artist’s Roadshow,
Earth Angels will be back again, showcasing
The original works of nationally-recognized
Artists of handmade art and finery
Just in time for the holidays!!!

Come Join us for the festivities …
The halls with be Decked!!!

Jennifer Lanne, Melody Elizabeth Doyel,
Letty Worley and Skippy Doodle’s Sue Parker*
Will be on hand …

Also participating with a representation of their work:
Krys Kirkpatrick, Nicol Sayre, Valerie Weberpal,
Laurie Meseroll and Cheryl Kuhn, among others.

Keep Checking In for Updated Information here
Or go to EarthAngelsToys.com
And get the latest from Jen O’Connor,
Founder of Earth Angels.

*Can you believe it? It will be the LAST show of the YEAR! WOW!
I'm soooo excited to be participating in the Merry Artist's Showcase.
Jen was so kind, to put me as a Featured Artist with all
of the FAMOUS EARTH ANGELS!

If you have a chance, take a scenic drive to Saratoga. It very pretty there.
You'll love Amanda's Schuyler Pond Home and Garden Shop.
I know I'll be doing a LOT of Christmas shopping at Schuyler Pond
and at the Merry Artist's Showcase.

Does anyone need any ideas of what to get ME for Christmas? LOL!

OHHHHHH, and if you're lucky, you will meet and chat with Katy Camaro
of the best and yummiest Sundae's Best Fudge.
YOU KNOW I'LL BE GETTING SOME OF THAT FOR GIFTS!!

xoxo

Winter Storm Alfred? Really?

Winter Storm Alfred-the-Horrible!

Tess as Abby from NCIS
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A winter storm named Alfred on Halloween weekend?
Really?
Unbelievable!
*
I don't like Alfred.....I never will.
He put the kabosh on the 4th Annual Parker Pumpkin Fest!
There was no Trick-or-Treating!
That meanie!
I still haven't recovered from it!
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SOOOOOOOOOOO........
this Saturday, we are going to have a Power Outage Party!
That's right Alfred, a P-A-R-T-Y!
We got our power back Tues afternoon.
Some of our friends and family, not so lucky.
*
We're going to fire up the grill, get out the snacks and have
everyone over to eat, drink, socialize and be warm!
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So there Alfred, stick that in your pipe and smoke it!