Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Unusual Gifts...

        This is a gift my daughter Kathy had made for me..It's a picture book of her son's wedding. My daughters and I , all went to this wedding in Utah, in September 2014. I loved this book idea. Wish I had one of all the weddings in the family.
    Here's a couple pages in the book. The wedding was held outdoors in a park, in the mountains. Oops, sorry Liz, cut you out of this shot of the pages.
    This is the back of the book. My handsome grandson and his beautiful bride. Ashley actually designed and made her wedding dress. Left these mountains, the very next day, and honeymooned in Maui.
   Fast forward to September of this year 2015. They had a second honeymoon in Italy. This cup has a picture that Korey took of Florence from the highest point of the city, Piazzal Michelango.
   As you turn the cup the sky changes , in this panoramic view. Before the children left Italy, the pope had flown back from America and they got to see him.
   Korey loves photography, and took this shot of the Colorado River as it is seen in Horseshoe Bend, near Page Arizona. He gifted me with this picture that is 8"x12".   I love it.
 Well speaking of pictures. ...My daughter Angie got me with this coloring book . It's called "Color Your Own Van Gogh." Something fun to do .
     Plus some very nice coloring pencils. I'll post on this when I color one of these pictures.
    These seem like the old time paint by number crafts. Which I used to love, as a young married with no money.
 This is my tall granddaughter Sierra. She's home for a short Christmas visit from Florida. I love seeing this sweet girl. Now many years ago, she and I would color all the time. She was the coloring queen.  If she had more time we would color one of these Van Gogh master pieces. :):)
   Today is not to be rainy around these parts. So glad of that.  Many chances of flooding have been posted on the news. Wishing all with nasty bad weather to be safe.  Be careful when out and about. XO

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  1. Hi Susie, The wedding book is very sweet. Beautiful couple and the dress she designed/made is lovely. How nice that your granddaughter from FL is visiting. I've seen the adult coloring books - I look forward to you sharing in the future. Have a nice day.

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    1. Mildred, I wish a book of the other three weddings in our family. This is a treasure for sure. Hope you are well and enjoying the last few days of this year. My goodness it went fast...in some ways. Blessings to you ,love, Susie

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  2. Joe gave me one of those coloring books and pencils for my birthday. I have one picture done and am working on the second. Didn't realize just how much I would enjoy it! I love the idea of a wedding book. The pictures are lovely. We got your rain here today. We need it too. Hope you have a good day!

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    1. Kathy, you have to post of your colored pages, one day. I adore this wedding book. I remember when I first started following your blog...you had the years and days numbered that you and Joe had been married. :):) Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  3. Those adult coloring books are all the rage! I bought two for my mother along with some gel pens. The simple children's book is her favorite. The other one was too 'busy' for her! Perhaps I will get it back and use it myself!

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    1. Linda, I thought this book would be good to keep in the car...you know for when we have to wait and wait. Or the drs. office. Glad your mom still likes to color. I miss those sweet days of when Sierra and I would color before I would go to work. She was my little pal. :):) Blessings to you, love, Susie

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  4. such beautiful meaningful gifts, amazing photos, wow, that cup is amazing too,

    You are the third person who has received the adult coloring books, what a cool idea,, you'll have fun with that!!

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    1. Laurie, My grandson Korey has a degree in meterology and Global Imaging Systems(map making)...but he loves photography so much he has a class on line where he teaches others. He has a lot on the ball. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  5. I love anything with pictures. That book you will treasure from years to come. Love that cup. Happy New Year.

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    1. Debby, I wish I had picture books of the other three weddings in our family. It will be a treasure. Wouldn't it be nice to have them for the 1st year of a baby's life too. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  6. That seems like a very meaning full gift. Enjoy.
    Wishing you guys a very happy New Year.

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    1. Thank you Munir. I will love this sweet book forever. Plus the photos my grandson took for the cup and the canyon one. Hope you are doing well and had a good Christmas. Wishing you a peaceful, healthy new year. xoxo,Susie

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  7. Susie, those are really great gifts. I would give anything for a book of my daughter's wedding and I have seen those coloring books for adults. Anxious to see how you like it. I have heard all good and fun things about them..Happy New Year..Judy

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  8. P. S. I meant to mention your grandson is an awesome photographer! Beautiful job.

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    1. Thank you Judy, I loved all the gifts I received. The book was special and I would love one for all the weddings that have taken place in our family. I am anxious to try this coloring book.:) Yes, Korey has an instagram with lots of his amazing photos. I'll have to post of that one day. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie

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  9. What an awesome gift.
    Your Grandson is a very talented young man!
    Their honeymoon sounds like something out of a storybook. Beautiful memories, I'm sure.
    You have a lovely Granddsughter, too.
    The love for your family is heartwarming to see and read about.
    Sending hugs,
    Jackie

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    1. Thank you Jackie. My grandson is so pulled together and has such a good head on his shoulders...so proud of him and his sweet wife. I love that picture book of their wedding. Yes, my sweet Sierra...I always tell her she got the one pretty about me..my eyebrows. LOL. Blessings to you and yours for a healthy new year. xoxo,Susie

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  10. Love the Wedding Book, what a precious and meaningful gift. Love to color and if I lived closer I would come over for a coloring afternoon. I'd even bring the tea and banana bread.
    Your tall granddaughter is beautiful. All my grandchildren are taller than me. Except the two greats...but soon they will too. Happy New Year.

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    1. Wanda, Now that would be fun...to have an afternoon of coloring..a play date. LOL. Talk about tall kids. Even Emma and Savannah , my youngest two grandgirls are getting as tall as me...and they are 11 and 13. I getting older and probably shrinking. LOL. Blessings to you and yours for a healthy, peaceful new year. xoxo,Susie

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  11. Those are nice gifts. My grandgirl is taller than me and she is only 12 yrs old.
    Have fun coloring.
    Happy New Year.
    warmly,
    deb

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    1. Deb, I think our young grand Emma will be taller than me and close to papaw's height. Her mom is 5'8" and her dad is 6'2" It's just shocking how quickly they grow. I am going to pick a page to work on in this book. :) Blessings to you for a healthy new year. xoxo,Susie

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  12. Dear Susie, there is no way possible that you are old enough to have a grandson getting married! I'm 63 and have a grandson turning 15 in March and I wonder where the years have gone. Your daughter is so creative and made you a wonderful gift. From my home to yours, Happy New Year!
    Hugs, Noreen

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    1. Noreen, You are too kind. I have two step grands that got married this past Aug. they are both 30 yrs.old. I have Korey age 27 and Lynzie age 24 , married now. Lynzie is the one who is mom to Max...just born this month. Enjoy your young grands, they are growing everyday...but it seems in the wink of an eye , they are grown. Blessings to you and yours for a healthy new year. xoxo,Susie

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  13. Great gifts, Susie! I love original ideas. Those coloring books are quite popular-they are supposed to relieve stress. Let me know if it works! lol!

    Jane x

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    1. Blondie, There are times when ...I am going to need a bigger book. LOL. Want to wish you and your family a peaceful, healthy new year. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  14. What thoughtful gifts! I think I'd enjoy a coloring book and new crayons.

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    1. Vee, There's some great pics in this book to color...but they are all masterpieces ...we'll see how I do. I should color them and have Ted frame them for the children. LOL> Blessings for a healthy and peaceful new year. xoxo,Susie

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  15. Isn't that book a wonderful idea! I always mean to do one of those. I think they're especially great for weddings. And the masterpiece coloring book is a fun gift. I've always loved colored pencils. The photo of you and your granddaughter is darling. I hope you have a nice New Year's Day and blessings in 2016.

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    1. Hi Judy, I love the bit of time I had with the grands from out of state. Sierra lives in Florida and Korey lives in Utah. They are my two oldest grands. I was thinking even the first year of a baby's life would be good in one of those books. Once things settle down and get kind of boring, I'll try the coloring book. LOL. Hope your Christmas was wonderful and filled with family time. Blessings to you and your husband for a healthy , peaceful new year. xoxo,Susie

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  16. We've really had some adverse weather around here...Texas has had such unusual weather and so sorry for the loss of lives due to flooding and tornadoes.Maybe 2016 will start off a little better, weather wise.

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    1. BJ, All of you there in Texas have been in my thoughts and prayers. Also everyone where there's flooding. Stay safe, Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  17. Adult coloring books are all the rage now..Have fun...Love the wedding book..They are certainly getting their traveling in..

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    1. Missy, I never knew so many were getting these coloring books. Blondie said they are to relieve stress...I told her I may need a bigger book. LOL. I do love this little wedding book. I'd love one for all the weddings we have had. Blessings to you, this old year's about gone...hope 2016 is wonderful for you. xoxo,Susie

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  18. Susie,
    Love seeing your sweet gifts. The wedding book is a wonderful keepsake. I love to color and do it many times with my granddaughter. It is so relaxing. I too got a grown up coloring book this year too. Love it. Have a wonderful new year.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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    1. Thank you so much Kris. I hope your year will be so blessed. I am thinking we all could use some good luck...definitely some blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  19. Your gifts are lovely - very unique and personal!
    Happy New Year, Bloggy Friend!

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    1. Wishing you and your family a very blessed New year. xoxo,Susie

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  20. Susie, I've seen these coloring books for adults before, and I think it's a great idea. I used to love to color in books when I was a kid, so why not start again hehehehe? What a great wedding book this is of your grandson and his bride. I'll have to tell Jess about this. The Colorado River is so pretty. My best friend lives in Colorado, and I heard it is a beautiful state.

    Happy New Year, dear Susie. Have fun today!

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Sheri, This little wedding book is by shutterfly. So yes, you may want to let Jess know about it. I just think what a great gift. I am hoping your new year is a great one . Be safe, love you, Susie

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  21. Susie,
    Thanks so much for all your visits and kind words last year! Great gifts! I always loved to color and have considered looking into those coloring books for adults. Happy New Year to you and your family!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Debbie, I have love coming by and checking all your decorations and clever ideas. I did have a great Christmas with family time and some cute gifts. I love the coloring book. Blessings to you too Debbie for a great new year. xoxo, Susie

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