Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Bohemian: Vesele Vanoce

These little photo's were taken with my daughter's cell phone as she lost her digital camera.






I sewed this very large Christmas stocking the other day,
per my daughter's request,
 as she wants to use it as a prop for Little Malaika's first Christmas photograph.


Yes, I think she is the best Christmas present ever : )
I have lots to post but I have been transferring the photos and important information
I have on this computer's hard drive to a couple of 8 gigabit flash drives so that I will
not loose everything when it crashes.
The Cyber guys who serviced it said to be prepared for the eventual demise : (
I have to go through the photographs so I can show you the beautiful pictures of presents I have received all the way back to earrings I won from Darla in October : )
I promised I would take picture in them and I will do this when the daughter comes over
Christmas eve.
Tia (Mz. Smoochie Lips to us old timers : ) of  
Domestic Underground blog made a decoration with the focal point a very pretty bird and said in her post "whomever wants this send me your name and address" I almost broke my finger writing so fast!!! Well, she sits on the top of my desk looking so queenly.
My friend, Sharon at A Fanciful Life blog, sent me so many lovely presents that it was mind boggling!!!
Then (ta dah with a drum roll) Sweet Carol Anne
Carol Anne's Boutique blog, sent me a creation that made me swoon!!!
Please when you have time visit all of the above blogs as I look to them for delightful inspirations!!!
I am so happy with the ending of the year that has allowed me to deal, positively, with
many challenges I thought would make me pass out : )
I found, through many discussions with many friends, that life serves us surprises and
  fortunately I am here to talk about them!!!
Oh, I finally got my brace for my left leg : )

 I tried it on and I almost walk normally.
It is rather exciting for me as my left side has me walking with a gimpy stride.
This is for many years because of an aneurysm I had when I was about 24.
Then I had botched foot surgery that severed a main tendon in my left foot.
Then the spinal stenosis surgery made me limp even more.
Most people I have met only notice if I am tired and I have to think to lift my foot : )
At least my brain still works : )
 Sometimes, I feel not regular and then I think of how truly fortunate I am : )
Now all I have to do is go to Ross's or Nordstrom's Rack and find a pair casual
leather walking shoes (they have to be 1 size larger to accept the brace and my foot)
so I can start using it.
Thank you dear ones
Merry Christmas 
around the world!!!
  Merry Yule!, God Jul!, Christmas Alegre,  
Joyeux Noel, Frohe Weihnachten,  
Hauskaa Joulua, Boas Festas,  
Vroijk kerstfeest, Gladedlig Jul, 
 Natale allegro,  
Feliz Navidad, Maligayang Pasko
Happy Hanuka, Peaceful Ramadan,  
Vesele Vanoce,
peace
 carole

18 comments:

  1. Oh Carole Lil M is an angel..Yes she is the BEST Christmas present ever. What sweet photos!
    Glad to see you got your brace hope it makes you like new..
    I love the red stocking. What fun!
    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
    Blessings ~Mary~

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  2. Carole!!!! Eeeeeeeeeek, your grandbaby is SO CUTE!!!!! You need to enter her in the cutest baby contests, or something! Get her into baby modeling! Oh my goodness, TOO cute! :)
    I will keep my fingers crossed that you get all your transfering done before your puter finally calls it a day! Did you find a pair of shoes to your liking? I am addicted to Nordstrom's rack. Yikes. I sure send lots of Merry wishes to you and your sweet kids for a beautiful Christmas filled with awesome memories!
    Hugs and kisses to you from me!

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  3. Merry Christmas my dear sweet friend. I am glad that you have been given many things to be thankful for. I only hope that the New Year brings you much joy as well.

    Little Elf sure is getting big and prettier! Love the darling santa suit! How sweet is that? I really can't wait to see her in that tutu.

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  4. Oh my dear Carole... those photos of baby grandaughter Malaika are fab! Are you going to put her in the stocking for another photo to show what Santa brought to your home? I'm so sorry your computer is still acting up; how frustrating that must be but then again, more time to spend with your girls. I'm so glad you got your brace and can walk better now and hope you are feeling healthy. May you have a very merry Christmas!
    With love,
    Sharon and Miss Gracie :-)

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  5. Hi sweet Carole! Oh my goodness little Malaika is such a darling little sweetheart!! She definitely is the best Christmas present ever!! What a blessing she is!!
    I will email you later on today about the tags...yesterday in between baking I was wrapping presents, and making a photo album for my SIL using the tags, whew...what a busy day, but I really enjoyed it! I want to show you the pics of the album too! :)
    I'm so happy that the brace is helping you and that you are doing so much better. :)
    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & the Happiest of New Years!!
    With Love & Hugs,
    Carol Anne

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  6. Thanks for leaving a sweet comment on my blog. I still love that picture, and just had to share it. Sounds like you will be having a wonderful Christmas with a new grand baby around to help celebrate! She is absolutely the cutest thing ever. Love the new brace also, hope it works out well for you. That in itself is rather exciting for you. Take care, and have the most wonderful Christmas of all!

    Kate

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  7. stopping by to wish you Merry Christmas Carole...did you eat all the fudge yet??? I still have a bit...yum!

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  8. Merry Christmas Carole,
    to you and your familey. Makaika is a sweetie pie!
    Enjoy your girls~
    xox
    Constance

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  9. Merry Christmas dear sweet Carole...I have been kind of worried about you but figured it was a computer problem...was happy when I finally saw a comment from you...lol
    Your baby is the best Christmas present ever...I am looking forward to you back on here...have missed you
    Maggie

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  10. That baby is getting beautifuller by the minute!!!
    I hope your leg brace really makes things easier Carole. And I hope you had a really sweet Christmas Day!!!

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  11. Hi Carole,
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and your for your wonderful comments.
    What a wonderful christmas present you have received!!! They really do make it so much more fun and joyous!!!!
    I hope you had a most wonderful Christmas with your daughter and new grand daughter!!!!
    Merry Christmas!!!
    Julie

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  12. Merry Christmas Carole!!I hope your day was as wonderful as you are!

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  13. Merry Merry of Christmas
    I am just dropping in really quickly as it is almost 2:00am and was a looooong snowy cold Christmas while visiting my son. O so beautiful!
    Yes, yes, yes, send me any beads you are not using. I will put them to good use. I hace made four bracelets this week since arriving here. My daughter in love beads also so we are having a ball. I will be back home around 4th but my hubby is there to receive the pkg.
    Thank you for thinking of me,
    Sharon

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  14. Oh what a little doll, she is!!!! And don't you just love the way little ones look at the camera? As if wanting to say; "Whatever is going on, and whatever is all the fuss about?" :-))))

    Oh Dear One, I'm so sorry you have had difficulties this past year. And happy for the good new of getting your leg brace.

    Gentle hugs...

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  15. Hello Carole! Your sweet little grandaughter is just an angel! Enjoy her, she will be grown up before you know it!
    I'm wishing you the best of health and happiness in 2010. Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments.

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  16. DEAR SWEET CAROLE,
    OH MY! THAT IS ONE BEAUTIFUL GRANDBABY...LIL MALIAKA.....I COULD STARE AT HER ALL DAY AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STOCKING YOU MADE HER. OH WHAT A BLESSING.....SHE IS GORGEOUS....SHE HAS THE PRETTIEST PRECIOUS CHEEKS...MY CHILDREN HAD CHEEKS LIKE THAT...AMY AND RICHIE WERE C-SECTION BABIES.
    I AM SO BLESSED YOU STOPPED BY AND VISITED ME...I SEE YOU WON GRANDMA YELLOW HAIR'S FUDGE...SHE'S A GOOD GIRL, ALRIGHT. A GOOD BLOGGING FRIEND. AND A HEART AS BIG AS TEXAS.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TELLING ME THE STORY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER....YOUR MOTHER HAS HAD A LONG LIFE....A MOTHER IS A MOTHER NO MATTER HOW LONG THEY LIVE....I HOPE MINE LIVES TO BE 100. MY IN-LOVES ARE WELL INTO THEIR 80'S AND THEIR MIND IS BETTER THAN MINE AT 54 YEARS OLD.
    I WILL LOOK FOR YOUR FOLLOW BUTTON AND JOIN YOUR BLOG. I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME AND THAT A WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP WILL GROW.
    I SEE YOUR BOOT...YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALOT SWEET GIRL. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU DAILY. EVERY FOLLOWER OF MY BLOG IS PRAYED FOR EVERY DAY, WHETHER THEY NEED IT OR NOT....LOL...WE ALL NEED SOMEONE TO SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR US.
    THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR STOPPING BY...I LOVE MAKING FRIENDS AND I NEED FRIENDS RIGHT NOW...WE ALL NEED FRIENDS.
    I LOVE YOUR BLOG WITH THE BIRDS ON IT. I LOVE THE BIRDS WEARING THE CROWNS.
    BLESSINGS TO YOU
    ANGEL HUGS
    DEBBIE

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  17. You win the award for the cutest present - that darling little GD of yours. She's just precious.

    I'm poky getting around to everyone this Season but I hope your Christmas was great and I wish you the very best Happy New Year!

    Darla

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