Friday, July 25, 2008

The Beach, The Boys and a Give Away!

Not a whole lot quilty going on here that I can share...I've been doing some "secret" work for a designer friend of mine...it's been tons of fun.

I have absolutely no clue where this week has gone. I meant to sit down and do a post of our last day at the beach...the sun came out on Friday and it was gorgeous.

Mom sure enjoyed the day in the sun, reading her book...


As we were packing up on Saturday morning they were doing some tree trimming...I've seen lots of tree trimmers but never one like this gal...she went right up that ladder and trimmed away with the big old chain saw...she was way up that ladder...
Can you tell I've taken papparazi lessons from Sharon..LOL!

These pictures pretty much say it all about Howie and Zack...Zack the maniac...back chasing lizards again with his surgically repaired knees...he's sure they are under that grill...
And Howie just enjoying the sun and the flowers...

And now for the Give Away...my 2nd Blogiversary is July 31st...everyone that comments between now and midnight (EDT) the 31st will go in the drawing for a $25 Gift Certificate from Fat Quarter Quilters (www.fatquarterquilters.com)...you can pick out whatever your little ole heart desires. I have so enjoyed the last 2 years...when I began this blogging journey I never dreamed that I would "meet" so many wonderful friends. You all make my day...every day! Thank you!

66 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your blogiversary!!

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  2. Congratulations. I'm always up for a give-away so count me in!

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  3. Yeah for Zack - I know for sure Harper will be after those pesky squirrels soon *s*
    And Y*E*A*H for the bloggiversary . . . and for the gals that love the brown quilts!

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  4. That Zack cracks me up, he's not gonna let any moss grow under his knees! Glad to see you had a least a little sun. Congrats on your 2nd blogiversary!

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  5. Two years! Congratulatins Carol. What a wonderful giveaway! Would love a shot at winning. :o)

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  6. What a fun giveaway! Glad Zack is being back to his normal self. :)

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  7. Glad to see you got some sunshine at the beach and looks like you had a wonderful time. Please count me in on the give-a-way and congratulations on your anniversary!

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  8. Congrats on your two year anniversary. I look forward to many more years.

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  9. Congratulations on your blogiversary. What a generous give away.

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  10. Happy Blogiverary! Heck, you don't have to ask me twice to get in a drawing! Hope you get out to our neck of the woods again sometime!

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  11. What cute puppies. congratulations on your 2nd blogiversary

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  12. Congrats on your blogiversary!

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  13. Happy, happy blogiversary to you, my friend. I'm really glad that you decided to blog.

    Way to go, Zack! Get 'em! LOL

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  14. Happy Blogiversary! What a great give away! Please add me to your drawing.

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  15. Happy blogiversary. A girl always needs more fabric so .....LOL

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  16. congrats on your blog anny!
    great pictures!!!!

    Kathie

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  17. Congrats on 2 years blogging. I love reading blogs and really have enjoyed yours.
    Put my name in the drawing, one can always use more fabrics...

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  18. Congrats on two years, the time does fly! Your vacation pictures look so relaxing...

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  19. Howie has such a sweet face!

    Happy Blogiversary!

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  20. Two years of blogging is a milestone to be congratulated.
    And I love drawings so I'm signing up.

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  21. Oh how I would love to be at the beach soaking in the sun.
    Congrats to you! It's incredible how many friends you meet.
    What a awesome giveaway...I'll keep my fingers crossed...LOL

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  22. Congratulations on your blogversary. I have enjoyed your blog.I found you by bloghopping.Please count me in for your giveaway. Keep up the good work!

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  23. Congratulations! I found you browsing various quilting blogs. Count me in! Cute fur babies.

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  24. Congratulations on 2 years blogging! What beautiful pictures of the beach - wish I was there!

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  25. Congratulations on your two years, and thanks for your wonderful blog!! I can't wait to see what top secret things you are working on!!

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  26. ewww count me in count me in!! Please :O)

    My kota would so love helping your Zack chase lizards because as Kota would say "hey it moves it must be a toy, right!" LOL...

    Happy Blogiversary!

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  27. Happy 2nd Blog Birthday!!! Howie and Zack are so cute -- I'll bet they keep you entertained. Can't we have just a little peek-y of your secret work LOL! And may I say, you're an excellent student of Sharon's work!!!

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  28. I will do my cutting on the ground! Neat picture of tree trimmer lady.
    Congrats on your Blogiversary. When you are able, I hope you will share your top secret work.

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  29. Yippee! finally a sunny day!! Happy blogiversary soon!

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  30. Hooray!! You posted again!! I've been watching and waiting to know what's been happening with you and your boys. Beautiful beach pictures! What a brave girl, to use a chain saw standing high on a ladder.
    It's good to see Zack fully enjoying life - it's interesting to see how different the boys are.
    Happy 2nd Blogiversary, Carol!! I am so happy we have gotten to know each other. I treasure our friendship!

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  31. Congratulations on your two year anniversary! I am glad you had some great time with your mom! Way to go Zack, he and Harper are so precious!

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  32. congrads on 2 years with your blog. Loved all the beach pictures, looks so relaxing.

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  33. congratulations! isn't blogging great? when i first began, i didn't understand why people were celebrating blogiversaries!but it really is an accomplishment! kudos to you!

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  34. Congratulations on 2 years! Love your beach pictures.

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  35. Congrat's to you - and what a generous give away.

    It is hard to explain to people who don't blog the feelings you get when you connect with people this way. It's like a massive guild in which there is limitless space, a member of every skill level, and perpetual inspiration. :) Hope to see you blogging for many years to come! :)

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  36. Now those are happy dogs! Please sign me up. New fabric is always exciting!

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  37. Congratulations on 2 years of blogging. What a nice give-away! Glad you had at least one day of sun.
    Winona

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  38. Happy Blogiversary! May you have many mpre.

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  39. Happy Blog-versary. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

    planetmisty at gmail dot com

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  40. Wow you live in a nice area. I want to go out and sit with your Mom.


    Is Howie also included in this giveaway? He's so cute. Please send him to NYC

    :)

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  41. I'm so glad your Zack is back to normal! Glad you had a good time on your beachy get-away--I did too! Happy Blogaversary!!!!

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  42. Congrats on your blogiversary! I love the picture of the sewing machine on top of your limited Longaberger! I heard about your giveaway from Mary at the Giveaway Corral.

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  43. congrats on 2 years blogging

    best wishes for many more
    hugs Beth

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  44. Congrats on your 2nd blogiversary!! Woohoo!! Loving your prize!
    bunnybx at gmail . com

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  45. congrats on the anniversary! I have you to thank for my scaredy cat quilt top that's in the works ... i had to after I saw yours!

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  46. Congratulations! Give aways are a great way to celebrate and let everyone know. Keep it up!

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  47. Congratulations!!!! Thanks for the contest!!! Looks like you had a nice beach vacation...thanks again.

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  48. Well sign me up! July 31st is my daughter's anniversary. Their third anniversary will be this year. Lots of anniversaries to celebrate!

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  49. Congratulations on your bloiversary. I enjoyed seeing the beach photos... it looked so good.

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  50. Congratulations on your blogiversary. I hope you have many more. Cheers. happy Stitching

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  51. Thank You! I enjoy reading your blog everyday too.

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  52. I'm new to blogging and love it. Happy Blogiversary!! Also love Fat Quarter Quilters

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  53. Congratulations on your blogiversary! LOL
    I LOVE quilts, and glad I found you!
    Please enter me!

    Thank you!

    Beth Ann

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  54. I have a fabric addiction! I was so excited to find your blog, and giveaway!

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  55. Happy blogiversary! I wish I was at the beach--but I'm at work instead. ARGH! I'm looking forward to whatever it is you're doing for a designer friend.

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  56. would love to win! Thanks!

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  57. Congratulations on your 2nd blogiversary!

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  58. I'm a regular reader of your blog. Congats on your blogiversary and here's hoping for many more. I'm crossing my fingers, toes & eyes for luck to win your generous prize.

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  59. Wish I could be on the beach with you! Blessings, marlene

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  60. Congrats on two years! Sure have enjoyed getting to know you, and viewing your gorgeous work!

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  61. Hello Carol, Congratulations on your bloganniversary.It is a milestone.Please place me in the draw for the giveaway.Warmest Regards Lyn http://bluebirdquilts-lyn.blogspot.com

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  62. Congratulations on two years of blogging! Love your blog!! Please count me in your drawing :)

    Dagmar from Germany

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  63. If you can't be at the beach, the second best thing is enjoying pictures of the beach. Enjoy the vacation. I just finished a pink and brown quilt that really turned out beautiful.

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  64. Happy Blogiversary! Congrats on the milestone.

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  65. Happy Blogavesary!! I am really enjoying the friends I have made through my blog, and am so happy that you have had such a great time with yours!

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