Alright, I am a bit slow. About everything these days. I just completed wrapping my plastic Dollar Tree candy canes, thanks to Angie. She shared part of her fabric stash with me and I used some ticking and some homespun to do these. Maybe by next Christmas I'll get some of them dipped in wax. I did get this little crock labeled! I found the snowman painted on a wood spoon at Goodwill.
I am just putting out my snowman kit in a jar and my excuse me.......
And Mike finally brought me in some greenery for this Mason jar candle holder. It is a battery candle with wrought iron hanger I got at a prim shop called 'Chicken Shed Primitives'. Wish I had a lot of money when I go in there. Right next door to this shop is 'Moose on the Loose', another prim shop. I didn't have time to go in there. I had the grandkids with me. Both these shops are in Huxley, Iowa---about 11 miles from Sara's house.
My Christmas gift from my dear, sweet hubby. Does he know me or what? It was on a silent auction at Goodwill. I just love it. The spots do not show up like this in person. It is so beautiful. It has a dark brown inside and is more of a taupe color instead of gray. I never let them sit empty for very long. I think I will probably put one of my quilts in it, or maybe a small quilt with a grouping of prairie dolls. I am pretty excited to have been gifted so well by my hubby. I'm going to have to find something very special for him... I got him a new hat.... Pretty lame, huh?
He says he is happy when I am happy and he will be just as thrilled to meet Ruby as I am with the crock. I believe him. I spoke with her on the phone yesterday and she is just blooming! She is mimicking almost all words so it won't be long and she will understand what she is saying. She is becoming Americanized!
My Dad had a 'mini' stroke last Sunday. He is okay for now but the doctor told him he could no longer drive. Thank goodness. The doctor said that these mini strokes are warnings of a larger, possibly debilitating stroke and that we should be watching for signs. Please say a prayer for both my parents. My Mom is getting more frail as each day passes and she will be devastated if anything happens to Dad.
Gratitude:**I am so thankful for our kind and giving Father. He watches over us all and brings us all back to Him.**
44 shared their reactions:
Love your candy canes in that crock with the label. But I so love the crock your hubby gifted you with. Just prim perfect. Can't wait to see what makes its home there. I am sorry about your dad but glad he is okay as of now. You are so blessed to have both your parents still with you. Praying he proves the doctor wrong and all will be well with him. Have a great weekend my friend.
Angela
Linda, OMG!!! I so love that crock! A most pefect gift I would say!!!!
SO sorry about your dad, it's so hard when our parents health starts to fail. Thinking of YOU! OLM
O Linda I will most definately say a prayer for your parents! And you tell Mikey I SAID HE DID AWESOME !!! now I feel even worse for forgetting to send those tootsie pops! Just beautiful love your new goodies and those cute candy canes ! have a great weekend! hugs lilraggedyangie
Said a little prayer for your parents.
Such a beautiful crock! What a lovely gift! I love the candy cane idea! I have never seen that before... Must visit the dollar store, although I think that they will have to wait until next year... I have a ball jar and candle like yours, but thought it to plain. Now I need to go cut some greens. Thanks so much for the ideas and inspirations!
Blessings, Patti
Love your new candy canes!! And your crock :)
And how sweet your hubby is to you!!
So sorry about Grandpa - you know Im here for you!! Love you & love them!!
Oh my your crock is beautiful. Prayer lifted for your parents. Greenery for the mason jar candle holder is wonderful. I have seen the candle holders in shops but was not really sure what I would do with one. Now I know & I am sold for sure. Blessings!
Lara
Linda,
Oh my...I love your crock!! Mike did good.
Cute candy-canes!!
I will keep your dad in my prayers.
hugs,
Cindy
Hi Linda~
Love,love,love that crock!!! You did a great job on your candy canes!!
Saying a little prayer for both of your parents.
Thinking of you~Becky
Hi Linda,
what a thoughtful and appropriate gift your hubby gave you! I'm really lovin' that mason jar candle lamp too! Cute, cute.
Thoughts and prayers for your folks. It's so difficult seeing them age. My MIL is 87 and we see the change drastically.
Take care.
Blessings,
Sheila
Love your candy canes and the labeled crock ,they are so pretty together.I like the greenery in the jar with the candle too,may have to borrow that idea.My goodness but that Christmas crock is beautiful,hubby sure knows how to pick a good gift.
So sorry to hear about your Dad! I will be adding your parents and family to our prayer chain at church.Big hugs my sweet friend! Blessings,Jen
My nephew had a mini stroke at the age of 29 and never did have another...Hope that is the case with your Dad!...I finally posted pictures of my kitchen, this week, what a lot of work! I love your cute little candy canes in the crock!
Bear Hugs & Blessings~Karen
AHHHHHHH!!! My 13 year old came up to me and excitedly said "Mom, it's only 9 days until Christmas!!!" While I am thinking "uggg, only nine days until Christmas?????"
Love the crock. What a wonderful man that knows you well that you have there. Selfless too. That's how my hubby is doesn't care if there is anything under the tree for him as long as the boys and I are happy...and his belly if full of something he likes :).
Kendra
Linda, I love your label, and candy canes! That crock is just wonderful, I love the design on it. So sweet of him to get that for you!
Praying for your parents, giving you a hug.
Oh...I'm so smitten with that mason jar candle thing-a-ma-jig. LOVE!! And Mikey did amazing with the crock - I truly love the salt glazed ones....How's come you got your gift early??? So very sorry to hear of your dad's mini-stroke. My mother had several of them - starting years and years ago already. Although she's had many other health issues since then, thankfully, she's never had a major stroke, although the doctors had similarly warned us. And she is now 82. So there is hope my friend. Nonetheless, he - and your mother - will be in my prayers - for health and healing and comfort in their remaining years. Wishing you a joy-filled weekend....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
I just Love Love Love all your goodies Linda..One of these days I should go shopping with you :)..My friend Gayle also had a mini stroke but they will be doing surgery on some of her arteries to keep her from having a massive stroke that they said could go to her brain. I will be praying for your family and hoping they are doing better soon, I am hoping for a camera for Christmas and then maybe I can take some good pictures of some of my goodies, I am making a quilt for Billy to cover up with in his recliner and he thinks it is for a friend,,,He even helped me lay it out and I am sure he will be surprized Christmas morning. It is so hard for me to shop for him since we shop together but when Nellie comes the 23rd I will make her keep him away from me so I can buy him a few things. Take care my dear friend and wrap up to stay warm with doggies :)
love the candy canes, and that luminary too..and that crock is awesome..can't wait to see what you come up with to decorate it..I will put your parents in my prayers..have a wonderful weekend;)
Lifting your mom and dad in prayer sweet friend!
Also one for you too. My your hubby has great taste. How wonderful for you. Lovin those candy canes too.
Sending you a hug!
Merry CHRISTmas!
Trace
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Love all your goodies, Linda!
I'll be keeping your Mom and Dad in my Prayers.
Sweet Linda~ Been meaning to email you but things have been hectic.I wanted to let you know I've been praying for your dad well actually you and your whole family you've got so much joy and sadness at the same time.Yes this is life but a lil prayer and a friend who is there for good or bad is a blessing...The crock..5 Gallons of pure prim beauty! What a wonderful hubby. Big hugs to you!~Amy
Love your crock - and all of your other goodies, too. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Hi sweet Linda, I'm sorry to read your dad's health has slipped and that the drs are not able to do anymore for him. It's so hard to see our loved ones come to this point. I know cause I have lost both my parents. Saying prayers for you and your family.
Your hubby has such good taste~ love the crock!
Merry Christmas,
Jean
Linda, Iam sorry to hear about your dad. I just said a prayer for him and your mom and you. THat is really cool about Ruby mimicking. I m so glad shes home. :)
Uh... MIKE! You da man!!!! Wowsa. He did good! Love it. Amazing.
And you know I love your wrapped candy canes. And the jar with the battery operated candle and greens is adorable.
Merry Christmas friend!!!
Carmen and the Primcats
Everything looks so nice....as always. :) Hope you can stop over and say hi.
Hummm Linda I think Mike knows how to spoil his wife..What a Great Crock!!
I'm sorry to hear about your dad..I'm sure your mom is just eside herself with worry as you are.
Prayers for your parents & you.
Aren't the Candy Canes fun to make..we made about 50 for Pegs Tree & Ginna's Tree. We made ours with coat hanger wire...
Have a Great Weekend!!
Christmas Blessings
Tonya
Those candy canes are soooo cute! thanks for the inspiration...will send some prayers up for your dad too....good he got medical care right away...I can't believe the big day is almost either, where does the time go?
hugs to you dear friend
Prayers for your Dad and Mom!
I like all the little touches in your home...what a sweet husband you have. So happy Ruby is doing well!
Linda, I love your candy canes, they turned out great and the crock your hubby got you is very nice. My hubs wasn't able to go out and shop this year due to his illness. He is giving everyone money this year. I will just have to go buy something for myself with the money he gave me and have him wrap it for me. So sorry to hear that your Dad is not well, my prayers and thoughts go out to him. We went through this with my MIL when she could no longer drive. It is tough for them to give up their independence and I'm sure it will be rough when we get at that point too. Thanks so much for the nice Christmas card you sent. So thoughtful of you to take the time to send all of us a card while the rest of us are running around like chickens with our heads cut off.
Merry Christmas
Tamera
You did a fantastic job on those Candy Canes. Aren't they fun to make and they take hardly any time at all.
My goodness that crock is beautiful. I guess your hubby does know you and a little hinting here and there maybe???
Sending you prayers for your father
Merry Christmas
Karen
Linda,
Your candy canes are lovely and please share how to make the snowman kit in a jar!! So cute! The crock from your hubby is so nice!! I am saying a prayers for your father and mother. Big hugs to you and your family! God Bless you all and thank you so much for all the prayers you say for me! Big hugs,
Lynn
Oh Linda. I hope your father is ok. I see my parents begin to age and it's hard. Good luck. I love your crock. It is so beautiful. It's a blessing to have a great husband who loves you. The little Christmas touches you have just put out are fun. I never would have thought to fill a mason jar with greenery. Merry Christmas. -Steph-
I'm so sorry to hear that about your Dad, Sweetie... I will definitely keep him and your Mom in my prayers. It's sad when they start getting so feeble, isn't it? My Dad has really gone down in the last three or four years since Mom died.
I love the new crock~ Mike "dun" good! And I'm sure he loves his new hat because you gave it to him.
If I don't talk to you before Sunday, hope you have a wonderful Christmas... Oh, wait~ I'll talk to you this weekend and let you know how James is doing.
Nevermind me, my head isn't screwed on very tight right now... :)
Hi Linda,
Prayers for your parents and you at this time.
Love your little candy canes and that crock is awesome!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Barb
Hi Linda,
Don't you just love those candy canes? They're fun to make and I just love the way they look! I love how yours look in the crock!
Love your gift from hubby! He did very well! :) A quilt will be nice in it.
You are definitely getting the best gift of all.....Ms Ruby! :) You already know, but my how quickly they catch on and become Americanized!
So sorry about your dad, but maybe this happening is for a reason considering the driving thing.
Well when you see Ruby give her a big hug and kiss from me cause you know if I was there, I'd surely be lovin' on that little girl!
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year, Linda, to you and your family!
Love, Tammy & family
Sorry it took me so long to get here Linda, but I'm glad I finally made it for a visit. Love your candy canes, I made some of those too and your crock is out of this world cool. So sorry to hear about your Dad. I worry about my Mom and Dad too. I like your Christmas decorating. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hugs
Felicia
Merry Christmas Linda to you and your family. I am so glad you have both of your parents to celebrate Christmas with.
Blessings,
Janet
Merry Christmas Linda to you and your family. I am so glad you have both of your parents to celebrate Christmas with.
Blessings,
Janet
Linda, I read your post and I want to let you know that I am praying for your Dad and and I am praying that the Lord puts his hands on him and he doesn't have any other strokes, and I am praying for your Mom to get stronger and start to feel better everyday.
I also want you to know that evey time I walk by my pillow that you made me and sent to me I ALWAYS think of you.
You are a TRUE ANGEL to everyone and you have a heart of GOLD!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hugs,
Tricia
Oooh, should I say your hubby knows me too... LOL. I love that crock!
We're having a merrier Christmas thanks to my waxies you gifted me with. We all love them and they're decorating our home for Christmas. So your presence is in our home, and I consider that a gift indeed my sweet friend. We'll pray for your mom and dad's wellness.
Merry Christmas luv!
Carol
What a wonderful hubby, love your new crock :) and you did a great job on those candy canes, really cute. I had hoped to make them this year but didn't get around to it.
Sending prayers for you and your parents.
Christmas Blessings to you and your family~Stacy
Merry Christmas to you and yours dear friend....blessings
Merry Christmas Linda to you, hubby, family and those precious dachshunds! Thank you for your sweet words left on my post the other day!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Cyndy
Linda, I will keep you and your parents in my prayers.
What a great crock! Saw one like it in the antique store for WAY more than I can afford -it's still there!
I'm using my new pot holder! Thanks.
Merry Christmas. ~Ann
Oh Linda, your crock of homespun canes is adorable!! You are ahead of me (but that's not hard to do, lol!), mine still aren't finished. =/
Boy, Mike did an awesome job with your gift! Love that crock!!
Sorry to hear about your dad, Linda. I will definitely be praying for him, for your mom, and the rest of the family.
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