28 January 2011

i'm grateful for . . . 'surprises'

Greetings all,
Another Saturday & another 'I'm grateful' celebration over at Maxabella Loves blog.
Short & sweet this week, to be honest, i still have the murmurs of my migraine, such is life when you can't really rest & recover with school holidays, children to feed & a business to run.
I've been a lucky girl to have surprises in my letter box this week . . .
 a pretty handmade heart from the gorgeous Elaine at Exquisite Acessories, she emailed to ask if she could send me one to say an extra special thanks for my contribution to her home state of Qld, for helping raise money for their flood relief.  Ah, thank you Elaine, i'm not alone either, she made & posted out a few of these delightful keepsakes. 
 Ever heard of the caution 'don't drink & dial/ text/ type' late at night & have no idea what you've done until the next day??  Well i don't drink but i do order fabric on line, late at night & then forget about it, until a parcel arrives a week later.  Glee, genuine surprise, fabric heart flutters!!  I've been making fabric & ribbon coin purses, in my simple-sewing-migraine-haze. 
 This gorgeous family member was a big surprise for the children at Easter 2008.  They grew up with a big German Shepherd named Jakob, this is our second.  It's Khan's 3rd birthday today.  If you happened to catch Bondi Vet & saw that German Shepherd puppy 'Honey' well, you can see why we will always have a German Shepherd in our lives.  He keeps us safe, patrolling the hallway at night, but loves a bit of comfort like 'sitting' on the back step!!  
Best surprise ever, my husband is coming home this weekend!!  Just for Saturday & Sunday, the children don't know, he only decided yesterday.  I can't wait, then we have a weekend together in February, then Easter!!  So you can imagine my excitement (like can't eat dinner i'm bursting with butterflies) so if i'm a bit blog-absent this weekend, forgive me.  Love Posie

38 comments:

Kerry said...

Have a wonderful family weekend :)

PaisleyJade said...

Loving your list - feel free to join in with my "Thing's I'm loving" linky too!

Mon Alisa Design said...

Wonderful news about your hubby Jennie! And we loved Honey too. We have a German Sheperd x Great Dane called Obi and love him to bits! Enjoy your weekend. sweets.....poo to your migraine :(

Ruby Star said...

aww posie, how exciting! what a great suprise for the kids. I have to admit i have ordered fabric and other things late night online and totally forgot about it too. haha, glad i'm not the only one. have a great weekend xox

Sarah - Red Gingham said...

oh Posie how exciting! Can you really keep it a secret? I'd burst for sure. Love that little heart, what a sweet thank you. And my, what a wonderful array of fabrics to keep you as busy as a bee. Have a super weekend!!

Cate said...

LOL - at least the fabric is nice surprise (that seriously sounds like something I would do at 3 in the morning!!)

have a *great* weekend with hubby...yay!!!!
xxxCate

Naturally Carol said...

Posie that's wonderful news...have a great weekend..hoping you can shake off that migraine!

Anonymous said...

I'm so HAPPY for you! Sorry to shout, but I'm excited. Have a wonderful weekend x

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful weekend with the man and the family Posie :O) Love your work!

Lindy in Brisbane said...

How lovely for you. Have a great weekend.

willow and moo said...

Have a fabulous weekend!

Jodie Ansted said...

Enjoy your reunion with Hubby. x

Tamara | One Craftee Mumma said...

Have a fabulous weekend and I don't want to hear from you until your husband has left!

Maxabella said...

Happy Homecoming, gorgeous solider! Enjoy your beautiful wife and family.

Oh, and I have MAJOR fabric envy here, Posie... !! x

Life In A Pink Fibro said...

Have a great weekend Posie!

Anonymous said...

Oh that is so exciting!! Have a lovely weekend. xx

Sindy said...

YAY - he'll be home for your birthday!!

Brenda said...

Having your hubby home for the weekend is so exciting........I'm sure your migraine will be gone as soon as he arrives!

Love the new fabric stash!

Maude Lynn said...

Gorgeous dog!

Just Martha said...

Sounds very exciting. Have a great time all of you... Love that dog too...

Felicity said...

I'm SO happy for you!
Enjoy every moment with your gorgeous hubby and family and I hope the migraine exits stage left.

Biggest of happy hugs,

Felicity x

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you will be having a wonderful weekend :)
x

Carly {Creator of We Heart Life} said...

Lovely x

I watched last night the Bondi Vet and think I have fallen for a new breed. Personally I love Blue Cattle's but that's only because we had one that was the best dog ever.

ps. I am also Carly from everyone wants this too <3

shan {missy melly} said...

great news a bout your hubby... enjoy ;)

Brenda @ 13 Acres said...

wow - look at all that gorgeous-ness! enjoy your weekend!!

Unknown said...

Yay!!!! enjoy your weekend with your husband home! xxx

♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys said...

Posie - wonderful news !
Enjoy time with your hubby , I am all teary for you now x
Hope your migraine is gone :)
A beautiful grateful.

Jacinta said...

YAY! Now you'll have a FAB weekend! Enjoy the special time. xoxo

Susan said...

Have a wonderful weekend with your husband- make some happy memories to last until next time!

Travel With Lulu said...

I love fabric too. Have you seen www.HartsFabric.com? In fact, I starting selling what I was sewing just so I could buy more fabric :) XOL

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous fabric and super cute fur kid ;)

Knicky Knacks said...

I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your man. Thanks so much for helping me find my mojo again. Have a wonderful week. Trace x

Exquisite Accessories said...

Hi Jennie oh I am so glad you got your heart :) Hope your migraine goes away, enjoy the weekend with your hubby Ooh i bet the kids were so excited have loads of fun together!! x

Kylie said...

Yay to hubby coming home:) hugs for all. Please make him call and come for dinner. Are you guys coming up here for Easter? Shall gave to organize a play and BBQ:)

The Moerks said...

Have a great weekend. Lovely dog, looks very dependable.

the old boathouse said...

Great news, have fun, cheers Katherine

Heidi said...

Have a super visit and I hope you feel better...lovely heart!

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