Ta Da! and a Giveaway!

As requested:

Three years and he can finally eat broccoli without it getting stuck in his braces!

I was reading through a couple of other blogs and they were sharing some of their collections.  Since the Aunt B quilt isn't quite finished yet, and I'm too much of a sloth smart person to start another project, I'm going to share some of my collections.

Antique, toy watering cans.

Birds.  The blue bird is for Ja, the duck with the flutterby is for Middlest and the coy, sneaky little bird with the twinkle in his eye is for Bean.

Another bird and...seashells.

And now a picture of my Christmas Thanksgiving Cactus that never blooms at Christmas time, but always the week of Thanksgiving!  Go figure!

Actually, this is the cactus you gave me, Mom.  LOL  But mine is full of buds.

For those lovers of all things old and beautiful, Stephanie at a Ditchin' Time Quilts is having a giveaway of an antique doll quilt.

I've also asked for the dog if I win...but somehow, I'm sure that won't happen!  LOL

I got to know Stephanie a bit through her blog.  She's got a heart as big as Texas and she makes amazing quilts.  Sew, pop on over, take a look at her work and make sure you sign up to win!

If When I win, I would then gift this to a dear friend of mine who loves all things patriotic.  She has a love of quilts and right now is going through a trial that I'm just in awe of.  She is maintaining her cool and compassion through this, loving her family and trusting in the Lord to bring her husband and her family the job He would have for them.  She is an amazing woman and I know this would cheer her up and encourage her.

Have a great day!