Update on Isabel...

Awesome news...Praise God!!! (Regarding my great niece, Isabel, who had a liver transplant on 10-19)

I got an email from Isabel's, Aunt Pat...

Talking about releasing her Friday, and she will be staying with Mom in the Cleveland area within 1/2 hour of the hospital for about two months. Our miracle baby is progressing so rapidly. Hopefully even those months will be cut short with her improvement.

Thank you all for continued prayers!!!

Fall...

 

Hello, Friends!

 

Welcome to my tour of fall photos!  It's really feeling like fall around here in NW Ohio.  The temps are in the 50's and 60's and the trees are turning golden yellows, reds, and yellows...so beautiful!  And, as you can see, my geraniums are still doing very well!

 

I took a short trip about five miles from our house near Lake Erie to go to Magee Marsh...

 



 

I originally intended to be beyond the red sign, but it was blocked.

The road travels back to Lake Erie.  I do believe it's

blocked due to duck or deer hunting.  But, better safe than sorry!

 

 

Before leaving the area, I spotted this lovely tree!

 

 

I wanted to get more fall photos, so I went to our park in town.

I couldn't resist taking a photo of this gorgeous red bush!

 

 

I couldn't help but take a photo of this little red/orange tree

behind the park bench.  What a great spot to take a break or

watch the kids play in the park!

 

 

 

And, here is my not so scary scarecrow...ha!

He's already lost the stuffing out of his left leg.  I'll have to

get a new one next year.

 

  Well, I'm so glad I got out to take some more fall photos for

 tomorrow we are due with rain and high winds .  Hope you enjoyed

 my photos!  Thanks so much for dropping by! 

 Take care and have a great day!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 



Happy Birthday!

 

Hi there!

 

It's a beautiful fall day here in NW Ohio!  The leaves have turned more in color and are falling to the ground.  I wish I would have had my camera while we were out and about this past weekend.  There are some gorgeous trees to be seen!  I'll try to get some photos this week.

 

Anyways, I want to share with you a card I made for Seize The Birthday Challenge.  The topping this time is to make a pocket card.  And, here is my card...

 

 

For my card, I started with a white card base.  The pocket and paper are from Doodlebug.  The stamps that I used are from Mama Elephant.  The die used on the green border is from MFT.  The twine is from Paper Sweeties.  And, the dots are from Recollections.  I colored the images and sentiments with copics.  The middle sentiment "laugh" was colored with yellow and then colored with gold wink of stella.  Here is a photo of the tag that tucks inside the pocket...

 

 

And, here is the inside of the card...

 

 

 

It felt good to get another birthday card done and play just for fun!  I've been working on design team assignments for November, which will be coming up soon.  I can't believe that this Sunday is Nov. 1st already...wow!

 

Well, thanks so much for viewing my card today!  Take care and have a wonderful day!

 

Hugs,

Maria



Happy Birthday!

Hi, Friends!  *Update --see below*

Just popping in quick to share with you a card I made for my great nephew.  He is turning "2" this weekend.  There was only one little candle on the cake of the stamp image, so I did my best to squeeze in another little candle.  Little Jax must have two candles for his bday cake!:-)  All the cute critters were colored with copics, and they are from Lawn Fawn.  The stitched border dies are from Lawn Fawn, too.  The paper is from BoBunny and the twine is from Paper Sweeties. 

Ok, that's all for now.  Hope you're having a wonderful day!  Take good care!

Hugs,
Maria


Update:  Isabel went to surgery at 2 am this morning for her liver transplant.  It is a long surgery.  All went well!  God is good!  Please continue to keep Isabel and family in your prayers!  Thank you!!!