Life With Jules, and other stuff

I went to my great aunt and great uncle’s in Leesburg (FL) today and really wish I had taken my good camera. Just check out the action in their backyard: Cardinals, Blue Jay and Black Bird VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

I am 40! Yup, just turned the BIG 4-0 today. It was official around 12:30pm est. I know I was born around lunchtime, I just don't feel like digging out the 'ole baby book to get the exact time for ya, lol! Anyhooo, here is what I looked like at 39: And now, at 40: No, not any change really. Just another number, lol! I did get some beautiful flowers from my mom today:

TERRI !!!! Congratulations! Using the random integer wizard on random.org, I plugged in the number 1 and the number 12 (there were 12 official entries taking into consideration that I could not accept international on this giveaway due to one of the prizes). The wizard chose number 4. I will host another giveaway later this year that will be open to international followers as well. If you asked to be entered in this one, I will automatically enter you in the next one. I feel this is the best way to make it fair for all who entered. I have contacted you via email for your snail mail info. And in other news… My mom sent me a bouquet of flowers for my birthday. And the winner is… VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL ...

…come to an end! Tomorrow begins a new decade in my life. It is also the day I will draw a winner for “My 40th Year” Giveaway! Have you entered yet?? Well, if you haven’t, please click on this link to enter. Entries will close at 11:59pm EST. I have spent much of the weekend working on Colon Cancer Awareness Ribbon by Ink Circles (well, it’s really Breast, but I changed it up for Colon). Here is my progress as of a few hours ago: I may put a bit more into it this evening while I continue to watch my “Star Wars” marathon. I am up to Episode IV. I should get part way through Episode V by the time I go to bed tonight. Then I will finish it and the last one tomorrow evening. It’s a birthday tradition. Afterall, it is the same weekend every single one premiered!

Well, maybe not a true "SOS", but I need a little help nonetheless. I am looking for a small Lily of the Valley motif. Does anyone out here in Stitchy blogland know where I might find one? And don't forget to enter "My 40th Year" Giveaway. A little more than a day left to enter!!!  

No pictures to share and no new stitching, but I do want to remind you about my upcoming giveaway. I promised to reveal a little more about it so now is the time. Included will be: a little something stitched by me something from a local shop that’s sweet to eat a bit of floss and something related to the month of your birth! Whew!! Pass the word! Remember to sign up here . Entries will end at 11:59pm on May 20th and I will draw the winner on my birthday, May 21st.

Well, I had a rather interesting Mother’s Day. Even though my child is not among the physically living, she is always with me in spirit. It’s true, I carry her around everywhere. I guess that’s my way of saying that when I miscarried in 1995, her tissues were absorbed back into my bloodstream. I also went to a baby shower yesterday and had a great time! Other than that, not much else happening in my life. So, I will get on with this week’s Q & A for Meet Me on Monday! Questions: 1.  For Mother's Day I _________ 2.  What is your favorite dish that your Mom makes? 3.  Who are you a "Mom" too? 4.  What did you have for Mother's Day dinner? 5.  What is your fondest memory of your Mom? And my answers: Questions: 1.  For Mother's Day I went to church (grandma joined us) and went to a baby shower later in the afternoon. Pretty non-eventful! 2.  What is your favorite dish that your Mom makes? My mom is the...