Good morning to all the people all over the world that are still snooping desks, (go here to join us) while the rest of us are in freak out mode because we are so not going to finish everything before Christmas. My desk is looking a little better than last week. Some crafting is happening, but now its just for pleasure and playing with my grandies.
My granddaughter, Hannah, her brother and sister are spending the days with us while their mom still has to work. Nothing gives her more pleasure than playing in ouma's scrap room. At 8 she is becoming quite good and let me tell you, I never tell her what to do, she learns everything through obervation.
Here she is, proudly displaying her latest work of art. I did help with the embossing, but she did everythinbg else all by herself. Quite a talented cardmaker don't you think?
Just had to share this photo with all of you too. They say you are never richer than when your grandchildren fight over your lap. I think that makes my DH the richest man in the world.
I Told you I had some good news. Well, apart from little Tiani responding very well to treatment, I have some personal good news too. My eldest DD has finally agreed to marry her partner of 7 years and they will be tying the knot on the 3rd of January. His brother is in South Africa and they decidedc yesterday to do it before Gary leaves. Can you hear the panic in my voice? I was told by DD yesterday that I will have to arrange everything because they are only coming back from holiday on the 2nd!!!! Yikes!
My second DD told me yesterday that she is expecting her 4th child next year. Looks like 2013 is going to be a busy b lessed year!
Have a very merry Christmas and may all of you and your families be incredibly blessed too.
Super little card maker there, well done. Happy Christmas to you - love BJ#1
ReplyDeleteOh my word...I would be panicking too... pity I don't live a little closer or I would come help out!
ReplyDeleteGrand children give such joy don't they. Another talented crafter in the making i think with your grand daughter. happy christmas & new year to your all , Jill #16
ReplyDeleteHi there; just popping my head round the door to wish you and yours a blessed and joyful Christmas and all the very best for 2013! Sounds like you will be busy!
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Oh my-you are blessed today Granny!!! Congrats on all the good news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your amazing family news. Hope you get to have a little time to sit back and enjoy the christmas season.
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What a lovely family photo and fantastic news - even if it makes more work for you at this busy time of year! Congratulations all round and a very Happy Christmas to you. Helen, 3
ReplyDeleteAw Tertia, such happy news, a great way to start the New Year and then still something to look forward to..a new baby in the family. There's nothing like it, huh. Love the photo of Grandpa being mobbed by loving grandchildren, you're right, the greatest treasures!
ReplyDeleteAnd oh my word...how could I forget to wish you a Happy and loving Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post full of good news. It sounds like your new year has so much promise already.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a wonderful Christmas filled with everything that makes you happy.
Hugs,
A x #38
This is such a lovely Post, full of wonderful news and family fun. Love the Card your grand daughter made...very talented indeed.
ReplyDeleteWOYWW Silvia #40
all that good news you're guna be busy
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
TFS Happy WOYWW Mrs.C.xx #34
Well, that is certainly some Christmas present you have received this year. Present'S' no less. Congratulations and a Blessed Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet 12 xx
ps lovely card - yes, a card maker in the making
Such a lovely photo of you and your grand babies. I am never as happy as when I have mine around me.
ReplyDeleteHave a sit down, grab a cuppa and take a deep breath - then - it's all go. so pleased for you to have such a wonderful family.
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What wonderful news but having to arrange everything for the wedding ouch that's a lot, I'm glad it is you. She is getting married on the day my daughter turns 18 merry Christmas to you I hope it is a safe and happy one
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Gorgeous card by your GD, and congratulations on all your fabulous family news! Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy WOYWW too!
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Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHannah is a very talented young lady.
Merry Christmas to you and yours
Laura
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How wonderful to have your grandchildren to play and congratulations on all your news - yes it sounds like 2013 is going to be a good one! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great Christmas - Sunshine Girl no. 24
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your good news. I have a GD named Hannah and she is a great little artist too, a little younger, only 6. Aren't grandchildren just the best?
ReplyDeleteMerry, Merry Christmas to you and your growing family
Krisha #78
Oh wow! Fabulous news all round at yours. Congratulations. Happy Wednesday and Happy Christmas, too. :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x (MiniOwner@45)
I am so thrilled to read all your wonderful news and what a year 2013 will be. hope the wedding goes perfectly (Christmas will be a passing thoguht when you've got all that to do.
ReplyDeleteBest of all is the joy of news of Tiani and I hope next year brings her to permanent good health.
Happy Christmas
Love Jo x
Oh Tertia, I am so happy to read of your wonderful news ... not least because you are clearly thrilled to be the one organising a wedding :) Even more wonderful is the news about Tiani. I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and a Good New Year. Elizabeth x #46
ReplyDeleteHi Tertia,
ReplyDeleteThat Hannah is really the talented one. Good wedding news for next year. How exciting.
This is my first WOYWW.
Merry Christmas to you and yours,
Coleen, an American living in Ukraine (#76)
www.vintageterrace2.blogspot.com
BTW, I"m following you now. I too am a Christian. We are missionaries to Ukraine. Hope you'll follow on mine as well.
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Coleen
Such a lovely uplifting post. Have a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year! x Jo
ReplyDeleteTalented 8 yr old and Merry Christmas hugs Nikki #5
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Hannah has made! Congrats on all of your good news. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & a happy, healthy & crafty 2013!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Renee #92
Good Evening:
ReplyDeleteI do not have a blog (as I do not know how at this time) but I follow all of you faithfully. You are all so talented BUT you need to tell your granddaughter that she is VERY TALENTED. She does better than I.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
marcie s
Thank you Tertia for following. You have a pretty blog here.
ReplyDeleteColeen in Ukraine
Oh she made such a pretty card! Enjoy them this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Nan 75
ReplyDeletehappy WOYWW! what precious treasures your grandchildren are, and yes that little one is so talented. how wonderful to be able to pass on your love for crafting. congrats on all your good news!
ReplyDeletemay you and your loved ones have a joyful Christmas season
and a blessed new year ahead!
hugs,#10
peggy aplSEEDS
Hannah's card is so beautiful and what a lot of good news you have to end this year on! Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy 2013. Hugs, Anne x #20
ReplyDeleteYay - reading your post has made me feel all happy! What blessings you have to come, on top of all those that you presently have :) Don't worry too much about the wedding - as long as everyone is there, it'll be the perfect day!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the happiest of Christmases - thank you for all your support and friendship over the past year!
LLJ xxxx
Hi Tertia! Thanks for popping by the Playhouse! I've had a wonderful visit back to you, enjoying your granddaughter's beautiful card and the picture of DH with the little ones! My 8-year-old grandtwinks just love making cards, too, and it is so fun to see their creativity and share with them.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the wedding and the new baby ... truly a blessed year ahead for you! Merry Christmas! Darnell #32
Beautiful grandbabies...and I love her card! A little late getting around but just stopping by to say I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Blessings to you and your family in the coming year. Vickie #100
ReplyDeleteWOW! How great to get so much good news and a wedding to boot! I know you can do it, though, you've been given tons of warning! Once my now SIL and my youngest DB were planning to get married at the courthouse, in two days and that would never do for our baby brother so we(my mom and I) planned and executed a wedding for them in just under 48 hours! I made the cake and the veil and train and flower arrangements and some appetizers and so on...it was kind of crazy but it came together and turned out perfect for them. You can do it! :) Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment already, Deeyll #33
ReplyDeleteJust finished all my wrapping so I have time to go bloghopping, something I have not been able to do the past weeks!!! I love your granddaughter's card! How precious! My son is 17 and I think I would be awed having a grandchild, and yes, it would be even more awesome to have him or her or many of them fight over my lap! A blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones. May you have the choicest gifts of the season- love, joy, hope and peace beyond understanding. Patsy from
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I know I’ve not joined in with WOYWW just recently but I’ll be back in the new year for sure.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to pop by to say thanks for all the fun and inspiration you’ve shared over the last year and to wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sue
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Hey there! Wanted to make sure I stopped by to tell you I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all the best of the New Year! What a darling picture of the kids with your DH! Best, Curt
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