HAPPY NEW YEAR and......

HAPPY NEW YEAR
EVERYONE.....

and a

HAPPY  21st  BIRTHDAY

to my middle son

TREVOR!!!!

(my New Year's Eve baby!)

13 years ago....

It was on this day,

Dec. 26th, 1998

13 years ago,

that you left us....

Who would of thought that

just the day before

(Christmas Day)

would've been our last

Christmas together.

You fought for 2 1/2 years

living with a severe head injury,

and left unable to walk.

I put all my heart and soul

into taking care of you

for those 2 1/2 years...

I prayed like I never prayed before...

But it wasn't enough...

God had other plans.

Didn't he know that you

were only 36 and I was 30?

Didn't he know we had

2 small children, ages 7 1/2 and 9?

What would I do without you!

I remember this day all to well...

As angry as I was at God

for taking you from us...

I knew in my heart that you

didn't want to live this way...

I since then forgave...

and I still pray everyday.

 Somehow, Life went on...

The boy's grew up...

Now ages 22 and 21.

But not a day goes by that we don't

think of you and miss you dearly,

especially this time of year.

Merry Christmas in Heaven, Randy!

In Loving Memory of my Husband

Randy Allen

June 16, 1962---Dec. 26, 1998

IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY

If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.

My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know.

But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today~
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.

 

Merry Christmas Everyone...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

from my family

to yours!

(image from The Graphic's Fairy)

A Couple of Thank You's and a Win...

First Iwould like to say

"Thank You" to Angela from

Thru Nana's Window

for the Beautiful Christmas Card.

How thoughtful of you.

 A Big "Thank You" goes out

to Cathy from

Tolentreasures

for sending me my very first

Pennyrug.

I just LOVE it Cathy.

I will treasure it always.

(please ignore the table

it's on my list of makeovers)

And I won Pam's Giveaway over at

Antique Or Not

Everything was wrapped so nice....

Look at this adorable Snowman!

He found a perfect spot on my tree!

Also in the package was a

Mathews Wire Wick Dipper.

Sorry for the sideways picture.

Can't wait to try this.

I never seen one of these before.

Thanks again to all you ladies.

Enjoy your week!

And the WINNER Is.......

"THANK YOU"

to everyone that signed up for

my Quick Giveaway!

I wish I could send you all

something....

The "WINNER" is....

TINA from

TINAS PRIMITIVE ATTIC

Congratulations Tina!

I sent you an e-mail,

 if you can get back to me ASAP...

I can get this out in the

mail today....

Have a wonderful weekend

Everyone!



A QUICK Giveaway....

I wanted to do a Giveaway

a few weeks ago...

But a major household problem
(septic backed up into the basement)
got in the way!

Included in this package will be....
This snowman hanging...
(formerly, a cover for a burner)
Winter Cranberry handsoap from
Bath and Body Works...
A grunged mitten with greens...
A bag of  colored twine Candy Canes...
two tealights...
(coated with mod podge, then sprinkled
with Epsom salts)
I will be adding more items to the package
that aren't pictured...
like a bag of my never melting faux snowballs...
and a wooden snowman spoon...
and more!

So this is gonna be a quick Giveaway...

starts today  Wed. 12/14

and ends Fri. 12/16 at midnite.

I will draw a winner early Sat. morning

and then mail your package out

shortly after that.

(my post office is open until noon on Sat.)

The winner should recieve the package before

Christmas or shortly after.

Since this is a quick Giveaway...
all you have to do is leave a comment
on this post only
saying you want to be entered...
and you must live in the USA

That's it....
Good Luck to everyone.

Thank You Angie...

"THANK YOU"

to Lil' Raggedy Angie

for the Beautiful Christmas Card. 

How Thoughtful of you to think of me.

Ornament Swap Goodies...

I recently participated in Amy's

Christmas Ornament swap.

These are the Awesome Ornaments

that I recieved.

These ADORABLE Skates

came from Becky

of  Ginger Creme Hollow.

I so LOVE Skates.

Next was this cute little

Annie ornament

& this little yo-yo ornament

from Ellie's Country Accents.

And  this Awesome

Primitive Snowman

and Tree

From Christina of

Old Thyme Primitives

Sorry for the quality of my

picures. I took the with my phone

and all the ornaments are on my tree.

I couldn't wait to hang them.

"Thank You" Ladies,

from the bottom of my heart.

I Love them all and will

cherish these treasures always!

Christmas Swap goodies..

I participated in Amy's

http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com/

Christmas at the Cabin Swap.

I was partners with Lynn from

Life On The Wiennee Ranch

And these are the goodies that Lynn sent...

This awesome snowman lamp. So Cute!

Look at this snow girl, Adorable!

She's hanging on my tree.

These 3 primitive ornies...

(they will be going on my tree, also)

This little joy pillow will be going on my tree,'

and this tree tuck will be added to one

of my displays.

Cute little black hat is sitting on

 my end table for now.

Some yummy smelling tarts....

Some Winter Candy Apple handsoap..

And this little guy.

Simply Adorable! I Love him!

And there was a Peppermint Bark Candy Bar...

But I ate it! Lol!

Sorry,  I couldn't resist...

I had to eat it before my son

got home from school.

After all it was mine!

Thanks again for all the

wonderful goodies Lynn!

And "Thank You" Amy for

hosting a wonderful Swap.

I won a Giveaway.....

Look at these awesome goodies

that I won from

Samantha's Accesories...

Samantha makes her own room sprays

and soy tarts.

This is the Cinnabuns Room Spray

and it smells Heavenly....

Then we have

 10 Reindeer Poo Soy Tarts

(in the bag)

and the other soy tarts are...

Carmel Apple

Amber Romance

Carrot Cake

Zucchini Bread

Kettle Corn

They all smell sooo yummy!

I can't wait to try them all!

Stop on over and visit Samantha!

(click on the Samantha's Accessories

link on the top of this post)

Besides Room Sprays and tarts,

Samantha  makes Adult and

children's aprons and sells

the cutest patterns and stitcheries

at very reasonable prices.

Samantha also shares wonderful

tips and tutorials.

Snow and Thrift Store finds....

Good Morning Everyone!

It's snowing here in Wisconsin!

This is what the weather looks like

for the rest of the day here....

Though it is pretty...

I "HATE" driving in this kind

of weather.

I work second shift, 2pm to 10pm.

Driving home at that time of the

night, stresses me out!

Oh well, I can't change the weather...

but I can show you what I

found thrifting yesterday.

I found these metal baskets.

There  were 3 of them bundled

together for $2.99.

I don't know what I'm going to

do with them yet, I just thought

they were cool!

They had these hooks with them.

Anyone know what they were used for?

I found this roll of metal ribbon

for $1.29.

Thought it was different.

I'm sure I will find something to do with it, Lol!

6 rolls of twine for $2.99.  Brand new still

in the package.

This small coffee pot for $1.99.

I Love to paint snowmen on these.

I got 4 of these old saws for $2.99 each.

I also Love to paint on these.

And last But not least....

My sister found me this box of skates

a week ago at a thrift store near her.

My favorite thing is ice skates.

That's how I got the name of my Blog,

The Primitive Skate.

I use them in arrangements,

I paint on them, and numerous

other things.

I hope you enjoyed my finds.

I will be back soon with some makeovers!

Brenda's Giveaway....

Brenda from

The Rusty Thimble

is having another

"AWESOME" Giveaway!

Hurry on over to sign up...

You could win this guy....

(too cute)

or some of her Christmas ornaments.....

 Giveaway ends Nov. 30th.

Awesome Giveaway.....

Please stop by and visit Kim from

Old Road Primitives

And sign up for her

"AWESOME" Giveaway!

3 chances to win....

3 amazing prizes.

You don't wanna miss this one!

Ends...Nov. 13th!

A suprise in the mail....

I've been going through a few

rough patches this past month.

I was on my way out the door to

go to work on  a gloomy day....

when my son came running up to

the house with the mail and told me

I had a package.

I didn't order anything...

I wasn't expecting anything...

When I seen the package  was from

Linda of  Parkers Paradise

I opened it (okay, I tore it open)

immediately....

To find these wonderful pillow tucks.

Oh my Goodness....

What a suprise!

"THANK YOU"

so much Linda!

You lifted my Spirits & I had

a better day at work.

And my son pointed out the

one that says "Never Give Up".

How did you know that's just

what I needed??

I will always remember your

kind gesture.

Thank You my Friend!!!!

Carol is having a Giveaway....

Carol from

Buttermilk Creek Farm

is having an awesome Giveaway!

There are 3 chances to win...

and 3 wonderful prizes...

Hurry on over and sign up.

Winner announced Nov. 15th

HAPPY HALLOWEEN...

WISHING EVERYONE

IN BLOGLAND A

SAFE AND

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

And the "WINNER" is......

Good Morning Everyone!

It's a beautiful Fall day here in Wisconsin.

We have sunny skies and a nice breeze.

It's suppose to be 73 today!

I want to "Thank" everyone who

signed up for my

100 Follower Giveaway

and Welcome to all my new Followers.

I had 26 enteries.

Those of you who posted my

Giveaway on your Blog

qualified for an extra entry.

I wrote down everyone's name,

put them in a bowl

and my son picked

the slip of paper that said.....

"CONGRATULATIONS"

to

BRENDA

THE RUSTY THIMBLE

Click on the Link and head on over to

Brenda's Blog and pay her a visit.

Brenda is very talented and

her creations are AWESOME!

Brenda, I have your address from

Linda's directory and

I sent you an e-mail.
Your package will be on it's way!

Thanks again to everyone
for playing along!
I will be having another
Giveaway soon!
Have a wonderful week!

SANDI

100 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY.........

Hello Everyone!
Happy October 1st!
I noticed that

I'm just a hand full of

Followers away from reaching 100.

I want to Thank each
and everyone of you for
following my Blog.

So how about a
"GIVEAWAY"

This will be the prize
when I reach 100 Followers.

A Pumpkin Pie Spice Candle

from Star Mills Candles.

(note...This scent is discontinued now.

I bought a few of them
to have on hand.)

A  journal and a

calendar.

And these

Fall Salt Dough Bowl Filler's,

(6 acorns, 6 pumpkins & 6 leaves)

handmade by me.

Bowl is included, also.

All you have to do is

* leave a comment on this post,

saying that you are a follower

or a new follower ...

*Post this Giveaway on your sidebar...

*live in the US...

and when I reach 100 Followers

I will draw a winner.

Good Luck to all.....

Look at all these Goodies....

Teri from

WHITE SHEEP FARM

was hosting a Suprise Giveaway

and I was

"THE WINNER"

of all these Goodies...

I am just tickled pink!

There was "FRESH" Sweet Annie...

A $15 Subway Gift Card, YUM!

(forgot to take a picture)

This Beautiful Autumn pin keep.

(This is my first one)

I'm soooo happy!

This awesome pumpkin rug hook.

(this is my first one of these too!)

Isn't it Beautiful!

Look at all these pumpkins!

And last but not least...

Look at this little fellow!

(actually he is quite big)

Isn't he ADORABLE"

I made my first Fall Display

of all the goodies....

and the little pumpkins

hang on my tree.

Looks like I need to add

a few more things to my tree,

It's kinda bare!

I sooo "LOVE"  it all.

Thank You Teri

for hosting a wonderful

Giveaway!