Saturday, December 26, 2009

I JUST POSTED AND IT WAS TOO LONG

Rather than repeat WORDS and PICTURES,
I HOPE you will HOP over to my
HOLIDAY BLOG for a visit and see our FUN FILLED week with a few pictures of some cute kids! Our kids and their kids.
NEXT week I will be back doing most of my posting on GRAMMY GIRLFRIEND..aka Teresa's Treasures. What treasures I have in family and friends and NOW I can say BLOGGERS. THIS has been such a fun year entering the world of BLOGGING!
Now I have my good friends and elves,
TERRI and ELIZABETH both blogging..so stop by and see them.

This time last year, starting a blog was just a whim, just a thought, just a desire and look what happened! 104 posts later, then 70 plus posts on my Holiday blog and I am HOOKED. It is still mind boggling to me. As I have said before, I am not a great writer, I post crummy pictures, so it has to be my CUTE GRANDKIDS and maybe the fact that I know a little about tree decorating.

We are vacationing in January. I am looking forward to some downtime. It just happens to fall at the same time as the Beth Moore Siesta event and I so hate to miss it. Houston is just a few hours from me, but these were the dates we could coordinate vacations and condos and it is Jack's last week to fly FREE. For a change we are taking the family to Vail, a COLD VACATION. Mickey will come later in the year. We would never want the MOUSE to think we were slighting him.

THEN FEBRUARY will be my one year BLOG ANNIVERSARY! I have GIFTS, GIFTS and MORE GIFTS planned. I want to CELEBRATE YOU, MY NEW FRIENDS. I want all the lurkers to come out and identify themselves. Several have done that recently and I am so happy to get to know you. The next couple of weeks I am planning to STAY home! I hate after Christmas sales...I hate RETURNS! The stores have little appeal to me in January. I want to sit in front of the fireplace and catch up on lots of blog reading, read a few books, watch a few TIVOED shows, do a little computer work (as in learn a new computer that sits in the box), mostly stay in pajamas, watch a LOT of football, play with some little guys and all their new toys, pack for vacation, maybe play some cards with the girls (something I get to do almost NEVER during tree season), frame lots of snapshots from the holidays....and see some movies with MY MAN. We did see BROTHERS last week. One word..INTENSE!

Then I racked up at Christmas and received TWO FULL SPA DAYS that I plan to use SOON, plus another spa day in VAIL. Those are my favorite gifts...ALWAYS. ALWAYS..ALWAYS!!

One day next week I am going to share with you some of my VERY favorite blogs and bloggers and why I love them. They are really the reason I finally took the plunge. I wanted to know them. If you have a special blog that really got you started or really speaks to you, please share it with me.

Seems like we should start the new year with at least one prize. I have some BEAUTIFUL CALENDARS in my shop that we used in holiday baskets. I would love to mail ONE to YOU along with a few other things that will help you get organized for the new year. I will keep the comments open through Monday night....just leave me a comment letting me know what drew you to my blog and what kept you here. IF you are a first time commenter or lurker, your name will be added twice. You know I hate one winner, so let's make it two or maybe three. I am looking forward to catching up on YOUR blogs.

41 comments:

Kaypt said...

Answering your question of what brought me to your blog. I think you are in the Maxers group and that is where I first learned of it. What kept me was of course Christmas but also the baby story. Babies always get me. I do love seeing the work you do and even though I'm only a mini-maxer, you do inspire me.
Merry Christmas season and happy new year.
Kay

Misty Rice said...

Merry Christmas to you and your beautifully blessed family. Wishing you an even more blessed New Year.

Martha said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday, and much to look forward to in 2010! Enjoy the spa days.

Best Wishes for a wonderful 2010!

jenn said...

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas--sounds like it! ;) and spa treats to boot! lucky girl! enjoy your vacation...sounds like a blast! now to head over to your holiday blog...

I may have commented before--soo many to visit...sooo little time!

Eclectic Chic Style said...

Your blog is beautiful as always, and I have missed you. I am so happy to be back in blogland and can't wait to catch up with you!! I hope your Christmas was joyous!! Come by and visit soon so we can catch up!!!
Hugs
♥ Teresa

Sarah @ Preaching In Pumps said...

Oooo I would love a calendar!! I hope you had a merry Christmas - I wove ribbon in my tree this year because I was inspired by your trees and I LOVE it!! Thanks for all the great ideas!!

Deborah Ann said...

Have a wonderful vacation in the Rockies!

Alison said...

I think I found your blog through someone else's - or did you find me first! I truly can't remember! But I do know that when I was in France for a year my Blogland friends were wonderful company for me, so thank you for being part of that! And continuing to be, really.
I'm glad you are enjoying the holidays. So am I - and it's rather hot down under where I am! All the best. x

ShEiLa said...

I am trying to remember exactly what brought me to your blog... surfing the blogosphere I am pretty sure and seeing another Grammy even if that was Grammy + Girlfriend.

What keeps me coming back? YOU and your genuine love for family and friends. Being open and honest and not afraid to share the important moments that make life special.

Hugs to you this holiday.

ToOdLeS.

Love Being A Nonny said...

I noticed you had commented on another blog and your title Grammy Girlfriend caught my eye. I love reading the blogs of other nonnies that love their grands!! Then of course I HAD to read your Christmas blog because a baby really has/does change everything!

Sheryl said...

going to head over and read the post on your blog in just a sec. want you to know how thrilled i am that i found you in the blogging world. still not quite sure how that happened.

thank you so much for the beautiful calendar. what a fun surprise. your friendship is gift enough though.

love you,
sheryl

Grandma Cyndi said...

I found you thru Bring the Rain or McMama (don't remember which) and I have been with you from the beginning but am still a lurker. What drew me to yor sight was the name because being a Grandma is my favorite thing in the whole wide world. Enjoy your trip, you deserve many spa days and the kids! Happy Happy Happy New Year

{:miss v:} said...

My husband and I just saw BROTHERS too and I cried so hard! The kids really did it to me!

I can't really remember where I found your blog but I'm here!

Have a fun time relaxing and doing all those fun things you just mentioned! I wanna join in! haha!

Andrea said...

Blessings, hugs, and prayers,
andrea

Jane In The Jungle said...

Girl you did rack up!!!
I've never had a spa day.....too much testosterone around here for anyone to think of giving me one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bacardi Mama said...

I'm pretty sure I found you through Kat's blog, but I don't remember for sure. Beth at http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/ is the person who got me started in blogging. I still read her all the time. The blog that I can't live without is Sharon's at http://www.momgenerations.com/blogs/sharon/

2nd Cup of Coffee said...

Good morning, Teresa! We are glad you joined the blogging world, too. I remember when I hit my one year mark how remarkable that felt for me. It's a really neat world (blogging) a very special community that those who do not blog do not understand. Have a great new year, sounds like you are ready to meet it head on!

Tammy said...

I started blogging to tell my story (God's Story)...it was His idea.

I dropped in because of your visit and the nice comment you left. I'll be returning because I enjoy your writing!

In His Grace,
Tammy

Connie said...

So glad that you had a great Christmas! Sounds like 2010 will be a great time for your blog. I'm addicted too!

We hibernate in January....what else is there to do in UT? Have a great time in Vail.

Firemom said...

I think I found you through a friend in Louisiana and the original topic was First Monday in Canton... Though I could be very wrong. Nonetheless, I really enjoy looking at all the new decorating items on the market and how you use them.

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

I dont know how I came across your blog...but I am so happy that I did! Alas! with working full time...I have not done much blog reading!

Yay! I finally have a few free days off to read some great blog posts! Boy! Sure have missed that!)
Hope your Christmas was a very blessed one!
Mele Kalikimaka & Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! (Hawaiian for Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!)

Blessings & Aloha!

(Dear friend...I truly have missed coming by...and as you can see how many...um..rather... how little tha number of posts I have posted in the last few months, you can see how little blog time I have! Oh well... will try to get some reading done tonight... oh, and enjoy your vacation time!)

The Hairstons said...

Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog!! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! I am looking forward to seeing pictures and reading all about your Vail trip in January! How EXCITING!!! Blessings to you!

Joyce said...

Thanks for stopping by...I'm with you-not ready to face the stores yet. I need time to regroup at home first : )

Have a Happy New Year...I love a cold vacation. Love a warm one too though. And I'm a big fan of Disney so all the travels sound great to me...enjoy!

Unknown said...

Hi Teresa,

To get and add the HTML code of the 'Happy Birthday Jesus' lyrics simply visit 6lyrics.com and type in a search for any song you're wanting the lyrics to and it 'should' show the code to add the lyrics scroll to your blog. If you are having a hard time doing this just send me a message through my contact us tab on my blog and I'll simply email you this HTML code for the song lyrics myself. So glad you liked this; I love it to. I pray your Christmas was a GREAT joy and that Christ was the center in it all!

Blessings,
~Sarah

Holly said...

A spa day! How awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

Just a little something from Judy said...

Just how do you think I could not visit a blog called "grammy girlfriend"? That is what drew me here, and that is what has kept me coming back time and time again. We have that "pecial grandma thing" in common, and I never thought one of the pictures you have shared over this year, was in your words...crummy. I loved seeing your little ones, and hearing about your love and adoration for them. Yes, a baby does change everything. It has been a real joy to learn to know you. Your generosity and kindness amaze me.

Hope you have a wonderful, memorable trip! Thank you for introducing each of the new blogs. What fun!

Debbie Petras said...

I can't remember how I came across your blog. But I'm amazed that it's only been a year that you've been blogging. You've become quite good at it!

My husband and I were married in Vail 25 years ago. So it is a special place for us. We had a very small wedding with immediate family and a few friends who flew in for the event. We got married in a little church and had our reception at The Lodge. Such wonderful memories of walking through the village in the snow.

I know you will have a wonderful time on your trip to such a lovely place.

Thank you for your visits to Heart Choices. I have the feeling you may have visited me and then I found you.

Enjoy your time of rest after Christmas and may you have a wonderful new year.

Blessings,
Debbie

Jenilee said...

I love how you take the time to visit my blog and always leave a comment. :) I enjoy the pictures of your grandkids too. :)

Laura Ann said...

Thanks for stopping by over at my blog 2 little Boys, we did have fun with our first SoupBowl even though the reality fell a little short of the concept. I haven't bought any of my calendar's yet for 2010 so I would love to win one from you.

What is TREE SEASON?

Daily laying it at the Master's feet!
Laura Ann

Rusted Wings said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment! And I'm happy to find YOU and am blessed to see what an amazing gramma you are, and I an see your grandkids are so happy & blessed as well!!
Happy New Year!!!
hugs, Abigail

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Welcome back from Christmasville. We are so very glad to have you back. Your family is just precious. I'm so glad your Christmas was filled with family Christmas fun.

Have a super day in the Lord my friend!!!

Anonymous said...

Teresa, thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind comment.(yes, first time here & definitely adding it to my favs) I love decorating for Christmas and always feel a little saddness when putting it up. I am thankful the Lord is in my heart with that I can always celebrate!
I started blogging after visiting others and being encouraged to try it. It has been a time of healing in my life for the many trials that my family and I have been through. I am hooked, too! Your blog is so lovely and enjoying your grandchildren stories :) I will stop by for visits again.

Enjoy your time in beautiful Vail.
God bless you & your family,
Miriam

Andi said...

I found you through The Benson Family and Other Stuff, my real life friend, Natalie's blog. She's the reason I blog in the first place- I wanted to be able to easily see the photos and read the great stories. I found that I love it, though I do not have much time to spend doing it as I would like! I came to your blog when I saw the title- A Baby Changes Everything- because I know that was true in my own life and is about to be true in my daughter's life! And what a special place I found...such a wonderful testimony, a precious family, with a fabulously fun grammy! Thank you for allowing me to stop by and visit from time to time.
Enjoy the wintery vacation and all of those wonderful spa days! You deserve them...
Blessings to you and your family in the New Year,
Andi

Leslie @ A Blonde Ambition said...

Sounds like you had a great Christmas! I found your blog through another blog and I immediately fell in love with your decorating posts! You are one of the blogs that I always read and keep up with. It's so well written and fun!

Have a great Monday!

Melissa Miller said...

Teresa I'm so grateful we "met" through the wonderful world of blogging! You are a sweetheart my friend.

Happy New Year! ~Melissa :)

Anonymous said...

I found your blog through another blog, but I honestly don't remember which one. I love reading about all your adventures of Christmas decorating and your adorable grandkids. Happy New Year!
Susan in Atlanta

Jess said...

Hope you have had happy holidays...ive missed visiting you.

lots of love to you
jess

Michelle said...

Sounds like fun stuff coming up.

ethelmaepotter! said...

I honestly don't remember how I came upon your blog, but I do know why I stayed - Disneyworld, Christmas, and your love for children!

Sarah @ Preaching In Pumps said...

Oh my gosh yayyyyyyy!!!!! Thank you Teresa!! This brings sunshine to a rainy/sleety night!! I will e-mail you as soon as I hit submit on this thing.

I think I might fill out this survey too - thanks for linking up!!

xoxo
Sarah

Carol Ray Lackland said...

You left a comment on my blog so I dropped by yours to meet you. Glad I did. Hope you are off to a 2010 that will be full of blessings in abundance.
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