Smiling Sally

Blue Monday - Amazing Blue Art - Chicken Wire Sculptures

2012-01-23T00:00:00.005-05:00

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Today, I'm showing you some art by Ivan Lovatt. It's all done with Chicken Wire! I've chosen only the Blue ones as today is Blue Monday!

Most of Lovatt's wire portraits take over a month to complete and are about one and a half times larger than life size. Somehow, he manages to twist, bend and pin the wire in such a way that his portraits end up so detailed you can actually see every hair on their head. His works have been displayed in galleries and museums all around the world. Click on this link if you wish to see more of his work.

The Beatles

Depicted during their Sgt. Pepper era, the Fab Four is on display in their uniforms. I love the epaulettes!

Wings of wire

Here, Lovatt presents, “The Eagle.”

Sir Edmund Hillary

What better way to honor the fabled New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and environmental champion than to recreate his likeness in wire fencing?

Koala

I saved the cutest for last. Here's a koala in Blue chicken wire. Aw . . .

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Dhemz
2. Dias Spot
3. Bottom's Up
4. Birthday Cake
5. LaVoice
6. Rose
7. Balloon
8. Hershey Chocolates
9. John
10. Kim, USA
11. Chubskulit
12. Fabulous 50s
13. Blueberry Pie
14. Turkish "BLUE" Evil Eye Pt. 2
15. Rajesh, India
16. Pie
17. mark, australia
18. Ranu, India
19. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
20. Savannah Granny
21. carolynUSA
22. SwedishCornerDownUnder
23. Leovi - Night of Fire
24. Riet, Holland
25. vegan shoes
26. Ash Tree Cottage

27. juanna
28. Brenda
29. Anything About Bella
30. The Father and Son Chronicles
31. Tina´s PicStory
32. Eden,Australia
33. Gypsea Nurse
34. Wandering Thoughts
35. Maple Lane
36. Rebel Sweetheart
37. Rubberduck
38. 4U2
39. kara
40. Marit
41. Winter Decorations
42. Custom Comforts
43. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
44. dix - gypsyczech
45. Leah H.
46. mizhelle
47. JennyHansson
48. Leovi - The door of dreams is open
49. EMZkie Fashion
50. Becky K.
51. My Third Eye
52. KM @ more than seXy

53. Iris
54. hapzydeco
55. Sherry
56. Karen, Pixel Posts
57. Boo Boop Be Doop
58. JBigg - Yosemite Falls
59. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti
60. Christine
61. Lina, Indonesia
62. Mountain Mermaid
63. RobinfromCA
64. Mildred-France
65. Miss Bloomers
66. Joy @Books and Life
67. LadyD Books
68. Travel Snapshot
69. Myrna-My Enchanted Home
70. Pat Langley
71. Fashion and Passion
72. Nancy @ Joyful Altitude
73. Elaine
74. Dorincard: bluish cave walls and a BAT
75. Inspiration
76. peggy gatto
77. Jenn @ Just Add Water, Silly.

Blue Monday - Favorite Car Color

2012-01-16T00:00:00.003-05:00

Welcome! It's Blue Monday! For instructions, just click here.

Brr! We've had a couple of cold fronts come through sunny Florida, and the temperatures in the Tampa area have dipped down to 37°; however, we climb back into the high 60s and low 70s during the day. I hope that you stay warm.

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Let's play a little game. Which car color in this parking lot is the most popular? Take a guess without counting. The correct answer is below. Don't peek!

Swiss comedian and cabaret artist Ursus Wehrli is releasing a new book called The Art of Clean Up, where he rearranges our chaotic world and its everyday objects into neat rows, sorted by color, size, shape, or type. You may find more about Ursus Wehrli here.

Here's the answer for the most popular automobile color in this parking lot.

Were you right? I bet you guessed it!

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Dhemz
2. Mrs.D
3. Travels and Wandering
4. LaVoice
5. Angel's Marching
6. JohnC
7. Birthday Boy
8. Sponge Bob
9. Chubskulit
10. Rinkly Rimes
11. Finch Rest
12. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
13. Lina, Indonesia
14. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
15. 36 Weeks After
16. Riet, Holland
17. Turning Blue
18. Pie
19. RobinfromCA
20. Cafe au lait - FM
21. Karen, Pixel Posts
22. Mom's Place
23. vhen
24. Leah H.
25. Wandering Thoughts
26. Tina´s PIcStory
27. Marit ,Norway
28. SwedishCornerDownUnder
29. 4U2

30. carolynUSA
31. mizhelle
32. Point and Shoot
33. Lani
34. Lake of Dreams
35. Magical Mystical Teacher
36. Shydub
37. J&J Fighting
38. Magical Mystical Teacher #2
39. RH West
40. mark, australia
41. Eden,Australia
42. Cookie
43. juanna
44. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
45. Crafty Gardener, Canada
46. Kim,USA
47. Dorincard: Sunflower Festival, blue skies of Frankfort, OH
48. My Third Eye
49. Leovi - Impossible landscapes 2
50. Anne Marie's Home
51. Fe's Journey of life
52. Mountain Mermaid
53. JLS Hall @Joysweb
54. angi
55. A Vintage Cottage Home
56. Elaine
57. Ann
58. LadyD

59. Turkish "BLUE" Evil Eye
60. Sarah ~ Magnolia Surprise
61. LifeinPictures
62. KM @ more than seXy
63. hapzydeco
64. Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti
65. Rebel Sweetheart
66. Sherry
67. Ash Tree Cottage
68. dix - gypsyczech
69. FABBY: Winner and Tablescape
70. Mona
71. Nancy Reinke
72. Gypsea Nurse
73. Myrna-My Enchanted Home
74. Jenn
75. Rolling On The Ohio River
76. JennyHansson
77. Joy@Books and Life
78. denise daniel
79. My Travel Snapshots
80. Mel Cole
81. Mildred-France
82. JBigg - Quiet Moment
83. Life's Concealed Details
84. Anne
85. Sheladf Photography

Blue Monday - Blue Fencing

2012-01-09T00:00:00.003-05:00

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A new ball field was recently built not too far from where we live. We drove by the other day, and we spotted this Blue fence! (If you look closely, you can see that it's actually a Blue covering tied to the chain link fence.)

Now, I know that Bloggers should always carry their cameras, but I didn't have mine.
Johnny went back on a later day with the camera and took these pictures for us.
Isn't he handy?

Here's another shot from a different angle. I really like this shade of Blue.

And here's the reason for the extra expense of adding a color: to advertise the school, of course!

I love the mural on the new clubhouse. Blue is the perfect color choice for the stars.

Happy Blue Monday!

Blue Monday Participants

1. Dhemz
2. Mrs.D
3. Fur Friends
4. Playing with the Wind
5. Rose
6. Hearty Creation
7. Wandering Thoughts
8. Ice Wine
9. Candle Light
10. Life Wonderfully Made
11. Vhen
12. carolynusa
13. Mr Meow
14. luna miranda
15. Ranu
16. LaVoice
17. carolynusa
18. Teresa
19. "Blue" rings
20. Twiggy
21. Blue Pea
22. Lainy's Musings
23. The Fool on the Hill
24. Hyacinths for the Soul
25. Riet, Holland
26. Tina´s Picstory
27. Kuerdas
28. Pie

29. Chuchie's Hideaway
30. Treasures from the Heart
31. imriz
32. Mountain Mermaid
33. 36 Weeks After
34. Dinah
35. Life's Concealed Details
36. juanna, Sweden
37. Shy of TM (USA)
38. RobertN
39. Rubberduck
40. Seow Wei
41. Clavel
42. Magical Mystical Teacher #1
43. clavs
44. Magical Mystical Teacher #2
45. Birthday Blues
46. mizhelle
47. mark, australia
48. Kiel Germany
49. Eden,Australia
50. Dorincard: tricycle blues in China
51. SwedishCornerDownUnder
52. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
53. LadyD
54. alexa in nyc, usa
55. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
56. Jeanne, backyard neighbor

57. Mary, MI
58. Euroangel
59. Roxxy, UK
60. Anne
61. Lesa, Okla (Hawaii Tea Time)
62. Elaine
63. Leovi - Sudden Blushing
64. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
65. Fe's Journey of life
66. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
67. Andy - Canada
68. Rebel Sweetheart
69. Birgitta - FOTO chip
70. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
71. JBigg - Cypress Trees
72. Sherry
73. KM @ more than seXy
74. Myrna-My Enchanted Home
75. Leah H.
76. Joy@Books and Life
77. hapzydeco
78. Lina, Indonesia
79. CameraCruise
80. Anything About Bella
81. René
82. Patricia
83. Motherly Instinct

Blue Monday - Graduation Day!

2012-01-02T00:00:00.009-05:00

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It's hard to believe that 2011 is GONE. Happy New Year to you!

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December was such a busy month that I didn't have time to tell you that our first-born grandchild, Lauren, graduated with honors from the University of South Florida (USF). Johnny and I are so proud. The picture below shows the three of us. Note that I have on a Blue shirt.

My daughter came to see the graduation and celebrate with two of her children--Caeli and Zachary. Here's a picture of them with Brittany, Lauren's sister. They're outside the St. Pete Times Forum where the graduation took place. Each one is showing off their Blue! Parts of the building is our color Blue.

Lauren's degree is in elementary education, and she already has a teaching position with some fortunate first graders. She's so excited!

The color for education is Blue, as you can see from Lauren's tassel. (She's holding Odi, her mini dachshund.)

Happy New Year!

Happy Blue Monday!

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2. Dhemz
3. Dias Spot
4. ClickSensation
5. Lainy's Musings
6. L M
7. J.Rye
8. Snowman
9. Rajesh, India
10. Morning Dew
11. Chubskulit
12. LaVoice
13. Travels and Wandering
14. The Certified Fashionable Chic
15. JohnC
16. Kuerdas
17. Cookie Cakes
18. A Sojourner's Saga
19. Dixie
20. Pie
21. Mary@OnePerfectBite
22. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
23. Life Wonderfully Made
24. Luna Miranda
25. Everyday is a New Day!
26. Terry

27. Lesley
28. Dinah's Memories
29. Leovi - After the party. Happy 2012.
30. Mountain Mermaid
31. Lina, Indonesia
32. JennyHansson
33. Marit ,Norway
34. Eden,Australia
35. Grace-flood victim
36. Blue Boots
37. Leovi - Caught with tweezers
38. New Blue Ornaments!
39. Jouko
40. Sweet Nothings
41. First Day Hike
42. Clavel
43. hapzydeco
44. Auntie E
45. Vintage Southern
46. Magical Mystical Teacher
47. Karen, Pixel Posts
48. Myrna-My Enchanted Home
49. Kim, USA
50. Clavel
51. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
52. Countryside Trip

53. Karen ~ Briarside Lane
54. Anne
55. Rebel Sweetheart
56. Hyacinths for the Soul
57. Elaine
58. Cildemer-France
59. Ann
60. Gengen
61. Dorincard: blues of Go Green
62. FABBY
63. Mika - Icing New Year
64. Leah H.
65. Rubberduck
66. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
67. Vintage Angel Collection
68. RobinfromCA
69. Mary, MI
70. The Father and Son Chronicles
71. Mika - (Photoblog)
72. KM @ more than seXy
73. mark, australia
74. Maria's Space
75. 36 Weeks After
76. LadyD
77. Kurdapya Meets World
78. viewsfromcarolannscamera

Blue Monday - Birthday Cake

2011-12-26T00:00:00.008-05:00

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One Christmas tradition we enjoy is having a birthday cake on Christmas Eve. I know that sounds corny, but we began doing it when the grandchildren were young. The idea was to help them understand the real meaning of Christmas celebration.

One Christmas, when we had no more small children around, I thought about not doing it. My then-fifteen year-old granddaughter insisted that we continue! She declared it a tradition!

Here's a picture of this year's cake. It's yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting. Note that it's decorated with Blue just for you!

In this shot, I've added Blue candles. We actually light the candles and sing ♬Happy Birthday♪ to Jesus!

I like this shot with a nativity next to the cake stand the best.

It looks too small, but the baker assured me that the cake would serve eight; we had seven around the table. Believe me, there were no leftovers!

Have a Happy New Year's and a

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Rose
2. J.Rye
3. Snowman in Blue
4. City Lights
5. Chubskulit
6. Spice Up Your Life
7. Millionaire Acres
8. mark, australia
9. LaVoice
10. Christine
11. carolynUSA
12. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
13. Leovi - Eternal spirit of the chainless mind!
14. Rajesh, India

15. Mountain Mermaid
16. Lesley
17. Pie
18. lanie
19. 4U2
20. Singapore plants lover
21. Leovi - Green Enchantment
22. Gengen
23. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
24. Rebel Sweetheart
25. Rubberduck
26. Hagemor
27. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
28. mizhelle

29. Luna Miranda
30. Fru Marit ,Norway
31. Visits With Mary
32. Hagemor
33. Anne
34. Motherly Instinct
35. Magical Mystical Teacher
36. Karen ~ Briarside Lane
37. Afternoon in Pairs
38. Dorincard: pelican brief blues
39. Eden,Australia
40. Denise Daniel
41. Holiday Express Train

Blue Monday - Nativity Collection

2011-12-19T00:00:00.005-05:00

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I showed this post last year about this time, but since I cannot improve it, I've decided to share it again. I hope you don't mind.

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I began collecting nativities some years ago. The ones I'm sharing today all contain our celebrated color Blue! This is a music box that I bought after Christmas a couple of years ago. I find that's the best time to shop for Christmas goodies. See the Blue blanket?

Here's my Blogger's Cookie Jar. As everyone knows, bloggers ❤ roosters, and this cookie jar has a rooster on the roof! This is the ONLY rooster in my home--that means that I am BARELY a blogger!

My daughter thinks it's ugly and that I should toss it. Of course, I disagree; what do you think?

Several characters are dressed in Blue, and even the walls of the stable contain Blue!

My mother's favorite color was Blue, and she made this ceramic set for me in 1972. She's been gone for quite some time, and therefore, this set becomes more precious each year. It has been broken and badly repaired several times (by me). I know that it's no longer perfect, but I cannot bear to throw it out. It was made and given with love.

Don't look outside or you'll be Christmas green with jealousy at my Florida climate and gorgeous palm!

Here's a whimsical teddy bear nativity scene with plenty of Blue. I've had it for several years.

I did not even know what a cloche was until I began blogging, but now I love to display things in mine. This nativity scene has Blue on Mary and Jesus.

You can get a better view with the cloche removed.

I was sent this cartoon this past week and felt that I HAD to share it with you. After all, it IS Blue.

Happy Blue Monday
and I wish you and yours
a Blessed Christmas!

1. J.Rye
2. Travels & Wandering
3. Chubskulit
4. Mrs.D
5. Dias Spot
6. Calliou
7. Dhemz
8. Spice Up Your Life
9. ROC
10. Water Lily
11. Christine
12. LaVoice
13. mizhelle
14. JBigg's Union Station
15. Leah H.
16. Pie
17. Eden,Australia

18. Leovi - For Freedom
19. Riet, Holland
20. Tina´s PicStory
21. Whimsical Blue
22. 4U2
23. JennyHansson
24. Mona
25. Lainy's Musings
26. Magical Mystical Teacher
27. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
28. Maria's Space
29. alexa in nyc, usa
30. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
31. Anne
32. Lani
33. Dorincard: Antarctic blues, USAF McMurdo
34. Auntie E

35. LadyD
36. Luna Miranda
37. Wood Floor Polish Glitter Ornaments
38. Rubberduck
39. KM @ more than seXy
40. Leovi - The smile of oblivion
41. Kim, USA
42. Gypsy Lala
43. Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
44. Fluffing the Hen House
45. Mountain Mermaid
46. Myrna
47. Patricia
48. Rebel Sweetheart
49. Magical Mystical Teacher #2

Blue Monday - Blue Ornaments

2011-12-12T00:00:00.005-05:00

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Because my favorite color is blue, you might think that our Christmas tree is blue. It's not. It's a myriad of colors.

Our Christmas tree contains a variety of ornaments collected over many decades. Some were given to us from special people. Some are handmade. I call our tree a "memory" tree. Most of the ornaments are NOT blue. However today I'm showing you only the blue ornaments.

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When decorating our Christmas tree, we have a tradition. Since they were tiny, my son's three girls do the job while we play Christmas carols. Afterwards, we all enjoy hot apple cider (without alcohol) and Christmas cookies.

The angel is placed on the top of the tree first. We rotate so that all have equal turns. This year was Jenna's turn.

I got so carried away with the music, memories, and treats, that I forgot to take pictures of Brittany, Lauren, and her fiance, Christian. Ah well.

This snowman has a Blue hat.

Ann of Anne Fannie's Green Acres made this Blue star for me several years ago.
I'm impressed with her kind generosity and creative skill.
She has an Etsy store listed on the the sidebar of her blog.

This Blue ornament is one I made; it's my one of my favorites.

There's some blue at the bottom of this tree ornament.

This tiny toy soldier has eyes of Blue, and he wears Blue pants.

I made this Blue ornament from a kit many years ago.
In the right corner, you can spot a bird with a Blue mailbox.

It's easy to see the Blue on this happy guy.

This box has Blue in the background.

It's hard to find the Blue on this ornament, but some of the beads are Blue.

I made this baby Blue angel too.

Is your Christmas tree a memory tree or do you stick with one or two colors?

Happy Blue Monday!

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2. Dhemz
3. LaVoice
4. J.Rye
5. Santa's Charm
6. Chubskulit
7. Santa's Delivery
8. vhen
9. JEC's Manger
10. Butterfly
11. Eden,Australia
12. Rose
13. Rinkly Rimes
14. vhen2
15. Riet, Holland
16. Karen, Philippines
17. Crazy Beautiful
18. carolynUSA
19. Cream and Sugar @ Self Sagacity
20. Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti
21. Lina, Indonesia
22. Sesame Beginnings
23. Anne Fannie

24. Just Capture
25. Leovi - Deep Secrets
26. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
27. Ranu, India
28. goosh
29. Bustling Bangkok
30. Our Home and Haven
31. 4U2
32. alexa in nyc, usa
33. Momgen
34. Magical Mystical Teacher
35. Pie
36. Lani
37. Tina´s Picstory
38. Magical Mystical Teacher #2
39. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
40. Leovi - Decapitated Planet
41. Home Tour, Powder Room
42. Deliciously Spicy Moments
43. 36 Weeks After
44. My Third Eye
45. sandi@ the whistlestop cafe
46. The French Hutch Christmas Open House

47. Kim,USA
48. Hagemor
49. Anne
50. Mary, MI
51. Ann @ tin and sparkle
52. KM @ more than seXy
53. Elaine
54. Myrna -Christmas Fun
55. LadyD
56. JLS Hall @ Joysweb
57. My Turquoise Christmas
58. Mildred-France
59. Rubberduck
60. Mountain Mermaid
61. Twiggy
62. Visits With Mary
63. Joy@Books and Life
64. Not Enough Oxygen
65. mizhelle
66. Magical Mystical Teacher #3
67. Patricia
68. Sarah ~ Magnolia Surprise
69. Dorincard: lovely cougars

Blue Monday - My Snowmen

2011-12-05T00:00:00.007-05:00

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I grew up in the Maryland/D.C. area where it snows. My mother strongly encouraged my brother, sister, and me to go "play" outside in the cold snow. I hated the cold! I was the one pounding on the door, begging to be let inside, while my brother and sister had a blast making snowmen. Now I live in Florida, and the only snow I see is on TV.

I have a collection of snowmen--or snowpeople. My snowmen are faux, and therefore, not at all cold. Of course, there's a bit of our celebrated color Blue on each one that I'm showing today.

I bought the Freeze Family several years ago when my daughter-in-law had a House of Lloyds Christmas Around the World party. It's become one of my favorite Christmas decorations.

Mrs. carries a small tree, Mr. holds a broom, and Jr. is dragging along his sled. Notice, please, the little guy is dressed in Blue.

I've had this snowman paper towel holder for several years. His stand is Blue as are his mittens and scarf.

There's even a Blue and white trim on his hat. No wonder he smiles!

My first Christmas in Tampa, I bought this happy snowman just because he caught my fancy
and the price was right! Note the Blue gift in his arms.

Here's my latest acquisition, found last Christmas. It's a small decoration, but it's loaded with Blue.

How's your Christmas decorating coming?

Happy Blue Monday!

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2. LaVoice
3. Undeniably Sweet
4. Dhemz
5. Rose
6. Christmas Tree
7. Chubskulit
8. John
9. Photo Album
10. vhen
11. Omi S. and Bender Oak
12. FABBY: Tree, Mantel & Natvity
13. Mylene
14. Cildemer-France
15. Karen
16. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
17. Eden,Australia
18. Gypsy Lala
19. JOHN
20. dolphin show
21. Ranu, India
22. Pie

23. Tina´s PicStory
24. Shy - USA
25. Leovi - The Gates Of Delirium
26. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
27. Jouko
28. JennyHansson
29. A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
30. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
31. The French Hutch Choirs of Angels
32. alexa in nyc, usa
33. Roxxy
34. 4U2
35. Wrigley
36. Magical Mystical Teacher
37. Maria Gudinnan
38. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
39. Joy@Books And Life
40. My Third Eye
41. Dorincard: Greek blues...
42. Leah H.
43. lanie
44. KM @ more than seXy

45. Kim,USA
46. Mom's Place
47. Luna Miranda
48. Mom's Wish Lists
49. LadyD
50. Photographs
51. Mountain Mermaid
52. mizhelle
53. Cass at That Old House
54. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
55. Christine
56. Myrna -My weekend
57. Hagemor
58. 36 Weeks After
59. Deliciously Spicy Moments
60. Elaine
61. Not Enough Oxygen
62. Doni @ faithgracecrafts
63. Anne
64. Dinah

Blue Monday - Outdoor Blue Decoration

2011-11-28T00:00:00.016-05:00

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We're decorating for Christmas, and we've completed the outside of our house. We keep it rather simple: a wreath on the front door and a blue lighted nativity.

We bought this nativity several years ago at Walmart.
It has a blue background with white silhouettes.
I like this shot showing our blue sky.

Here you can see how the nativity looks at night.

Have you started decorating for Christmas yet?

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Dhemz
2. Fifi
3. QC Girl
4. Chubskulit
5. Turkey Feast
6. Rose
7. vhen2
8. Christmas Decor
9. vhen
10. Blue Lights
11. vhen3
12. Blue Christmas Tree
13. Rajesh, India
14. mizhelle
15. LaVoice
16. Pie
17. Eden,Australia
18. alexa in nyc, usa
19. Dinah's Memories
20. Carol Lewis
21. Mrs.D
22. Ranu, India
23. Rinkly Rimes
24. Leovi - Nun, "The Waters of Life"

25. Inside and Out
26. 36 Weeks After
27. January
28. Lainy's Musings
29. JanzCrystalz
30. 4U2
31. My Third Eye
32. Andy - Canada
33. Tina´s PicStory
34. Romina
35. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
36. Mom's Place
37. Pretty Kat
38. Only Cute Things
39. Lani
40. Magical Mystical Teacher
41. Girl in a Blue Dress!
42. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
43. Dorincard: blue waters
44. Leovi - Hephaestus expelled from Olympus
45. Auntie E
46. Elaine
47. Anne
48. Kim,USA

49. Mary, MI
50. Living Barefoot
51. Chie - Awifeonline
52. Amazing Grace
53. The Three Chies
54. Getting Ready for Christmas
55. RobinfromCA
56. Mountain Mermaid
57. Christine
58. Jouko, Finland
59. Myrna -Thanksgiving Weekend
60. Birgitta - FOTO chip
61. Joy- Books and Life
62. Babybindle
63. FABBY: My First Christmas Table 2011
64. Blogger's Notes
65. Chuchie's Hideaway
66. Diane
67. Sherry
68. Shirley's World Blue Skies and Horses
69. Pat Langley
70. Lina, Indonesia
71. heavenly-dreams
72. A Few of My Favorite Things

Blue Monday - Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-21T00:00:00.008-05:00

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I thought it might be nice to share one of our Thanksgiving traditions. For today's Blue Monday I found this illustration with a tiny bit of Blue to share.

Before saying grace and eating, we go around the table with each one telling what they are most thankful for this year. I sure am blessed this year!

Please share one of your family traditions.

Happy Blue Monday!

and

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Blue Monday Participants

1. mizhelle
2. Mrs.D
3. Dhemz
4. LaVoice
5. imriz@home
6. Blue Willow
7. IMRIZ connects
8. Lainy's Musings
9. The Fool on the Hill
10. A Sojourner's Saga
11. Christine
12. The Certified Fashionable Chic
13. Scotty's Princess
14. KM @ more than seXy
15. Milla
16. Pie
17. Lina, Indonesia
18. Morning Dew
19. Jayxhane
20. A S S
21. vhen
22. JennyHansson
23. Ranu, India
24. sayan

25. Leovi - What is between you and me?
26. Lesley
27. Lani
28. Eden,Australia
29. Tina
30. MC
31. 36 Weeks After
32. Romina
33. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
34. Sherry
35. Blue Shrimp/Lobster
36. Kids and Me
37. JohnC
38. Blue Muffins
39. Happy Thoughts
40. Sunrise
41. Rose
42. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
43. My Third Eye
44. Dorincard: otter contempt
45. Lifestyle & Homemaking
46. Shirley
47. Leovi - Venus Libertina
48. Mom's Wish Lists

49. Shannara
50. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
51. Pretty Kat
52. Daniella Hayes
53. LadyD
54. The French Hutch Thinking of you at Thanksgiving
55. 4U2
56. Seow Wei
57. Kathy Matthews
58. Chie-WhereAbouts
59. Charmed!
60. Elaine
61. Sherry I'm Back
62. Mountain Mermaid
63. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents
64. Rose Chintz Cottage
65. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti
66. Rajesh, India
67. Mildred-France
68. FABBY: Tea Set and Pumpkin Bread Pudding
69. Joy@Books&Life
70. Cildemer-France
71. Magical Mystical Teacher
72. Shirls Rose Cottage

Blue Monday - Review Cars 2 - Thumbs Down!

2011-11-14T00:00:00.005-05:00

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Isn't technology wonderful? It's a convenience to watch a movie in our home, played on our television--especially a movie that I planned to see but missed as I was in a coma when it was released this summer.

So, I was excited to watch Cars 2 recently. I admit it; I'm child-like, and I do love cartoons! We simply push a button or two on our remote, and pay the fee when our cable bill arrives. Then, we watch.

And that's about all the nice things I can say about this film. I suggest you save your rental fee on this one. There's no plot, and no true moral theme (which is a surprise for a Pixar movie). Many of the voices have accents, which make the dialog difficult to understand. I felt sorry for the children watching when adults have troubles comprehending a film. (sigh) What a bomb!

However, I do like the name of the character of this Blue car.
It's Sally--lovely name, and it's the perfect color for Blue Monday!

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Kids e-Connection
2. mizhelle
3. JohnC
4. Fifi
5. Rose
6. Chubskulit
7. Angel
8. Spice Up Your Life
9. Dhemz
10. MM
11. Mrs.D
12. Shy
13. Cooking Show Fan
14. QC Girl
15. with Manny Pacquiao
16. Lina, Indonesia
17. JennyHansson
18. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
19. Sherry
20. Rinkly Rimes
21. Leovi - The Furies
22. Tina´s PicStory

23. Shannara
24. LaVoice
25. Pie
26. Mildred-France
27. Daygazers Australia
28. kat @ iWander
29. Eden,Australia
30. 4U2
31. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
32. Mika's Choice
33. A Woman's Note
34. Kim,USA
35. Raisins for Blue Monday!
36. Dorincard: blue waters of EVERGLADES
37. MC
38. A Sojourner's Saga
39. Babybindle
40. Leovi - Impossible Landscapes
41. Blue Christmas Decor
42. Mom's Place
43. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
44. Scotty's Princess

45. Marianne in Arizona
46. hapzydeco
47. Pat Langley
48. Find Your Happiness
49. Treasia @ Stepp In Time
50. Giveaway--Hope In Every Season
51. Lainy's Musings
52. Mountain Mermaid
53. Dixie
54. Homer Alaska - Beach
55. The Father and Son Chronicles
56. Jenns Peacorn Popnuts
57. Christine
58. Lesa @ Dusty Us Diaries
59. My Third Eye
60. Joy@Books and Life
61. Love Sews a Bond
62. Mel Cole
63. Mel Cole 2
64. Anne
65. Mel Cole 3
66. The History of Turkey Transferware

Blue Monday -Blue Birthday Shirt

2011-11-07T00:00:00.015-05:00

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I like to celebrate Thanksgiving the entire month of November, don't you? That's the reason for my new header.

One thing I'm thankful for are bloggers who leave comments for me. It's quite encouraging. Many ask how I'm doing. Well a week ago Sunday, I was able to go to Sunday School AND church for the first time! Up until then, I'd only been able to go to church. Yesterday, I was able to repeat this feat. I am so thrilled to be making progress.

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Johnny and I have seven grandchildren. Our daughter has four--two girls and two boys; our son has three girls. Caeli (pronounced Kay-Lee) is the firstborn of our daughter. She recently turned twenty-one and wore a Blue shirt on her birthday. She posed for a picture while holding the card we sent her.

Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor, a Gator fan, will find it interesting to learn that
Caeli attends University of Florida, where she makes straight A's.

Isn't she gorgeous?

Happy Blue Monday!

1. mizhelle
2. Bookworm
3. Blurry eyes
4. Chubskulit
5. imriz
6. Saints Chain
7. Spice Up Your Life
8. JohnC
9. Veteran's Day
10. Hershey's Kiss
11. Rose
12. ClickSensation
13. Dhemz
14. Cafe au lait - LTS
15. Cafe au lait
16. LaVoice
17. JennyHansson
18. Momgen
19. Tina´s PicStory
20. Leovi - Cry in the Night of the Dead
21. Eden,Australia

22. Carpe Diem Sweden
23. Rinkly Rimes
24. Shannara
25. Mom's Place
26. The Certified Fashionable Chic
27. A Sojourner's Saga
28. Scotty's Princess
29. Lainy's Musings
30. Lainy Belle
31. Daygazers Australia
32. luna miranda
33. OZ Mini
34. Shabby Pink World
35. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
36. Birgitta - FOTO chip
37. Vintage Cottage Home
38. The Father and Son Chronicles
39. Magical Mystical Teacher
40. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
41. Treasia @ Stepp In Time
42. Dorincard: the blues of NIKOLA TESLA

43. Trout Fishing in Missouri
44. Leovi - Whispers
45. Fe's Journey of Life
46. 4U2
47. Ann @ tin and sparkle
48. hapzydeco
49. The French Hutch ~ Myrtle Hall
50. Sweet Nothings
51. Kim,USA
52. Pat Langley
53. Mildred-France
54. Mary, MI
55. Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti
56. Debbie at The Paint Splash
57. Maria's Space
58. Myrna-Pumpkin Festival
59. Joy @Books and Life
60. RobinfromCA
61. Patricia

Blue Monday -Blue Costumes

2011-10-31T00:00:00.006-04:00

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Many people place the Blue Monday button on the top of their post so that visitors can easily spot it. Another Blue Monday button can be placed on the sidebar of your blog. Some choose to place the link within the Blue Jay button.

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Since today is Halloween, I thought some Blue costumes might be in order.

Tell me what you think. How about a peacock?

Does anyone want to be a super hero? How about Batman?

Superman?

How about a Blue fairy princess?

Aren't these Blue M&Ms cute?

Here's Blue Man Group.

Might you choose to dress as a Blue crayon?

"I yam what I yam," states Popeye in his Blue pants.

BONUS: My grandson, Pierce, sent me this joke:

During a Ping-Pong game, one of the contestants accidentally swallowed the ball. The ambulance came and sped him to the hospital, where he was quickly rushed into the operating room.

When he recovered after the operation, he noticed a dozen scars all over his body, some on his chest, some on his stomach.

"Why did you cut me in so many places?' he asked the doctor.

"That's the way the ball bounces," answered the surgeon.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Chubskulit
2. mizhelle
3. Kids e-Connection
4. Archie
5. Blue Sky
6. Korea
7. Fun Masks
8. Pepper Lover
9. Dhemz
10. J Bar, Sydney, Australia
11. Mrs.D
12. Pat --I have a give away!
13. Belle, Philippines
14. Dias Spot
15. Pat -The Hotel Del Coro=anado
16. Elaine
17. Fort Donelson Dover Tn
18. The Certified Fashionable Chic
19. A Sojourner's Saga
20. JennyHansson
21. Kim,USA
22. Tina´s PicStory
23. Sara Chapman in Seattle
24. Twiggy

25. Riet, Holland
26. from Home and Garden
27. ShonEjai
28. Wind, Romania
29. Rinkly Rimes
30. Shy
31. Leovi - Woke Up This Morning
32. "Vintage Pretties"
33. Mountain Mermaid
34. 4U2
35. Roberto,Rio de Janeiro
36. Pie
37. Blues at a restaurant
38. The French Hutch Happy Halloween
39. CREATIVE MIND TUTORIALS
40. Cildemer-France
41. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
42. Magical Mystical Teacher
43. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
44. Siromade Australia
45. OZ Mini
46. Romina
47. Santa Fe Style @ My Place to Yours
48. Dorincard: ANTARCTIC blues...:)

49. Magical Mystical Teacher #2
50. Lina, Indonesia
51. Vintage Cottage Home
52. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
53. Shobha
54. The Father and Son Chronicles
55. Auntie E
56. Fe's Journey of Life
57. Maritime Experimental Museum
58. KM @ more than seXy
59. Myrna -NC State Fair Visit
60. Cabin & Cottage
61. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
62. Angeles City
63. Visits With Mary
64. hapzydeco
65. Kathy Matthews
66. Hagemor Fotosafari
67. Joy@Books and Life
68. Raindrops and Daisys
69. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents
70. Magical Mystical Teacher #3

Blue Monday - Isn't it too soon for Christmas?

2011-10-24T00:00:00.012-04:00

Welcome! It's Blue Monday!

I sure hope everyone understands that this is a Monday only meme. In addition, your post must have Blue. It helps if you tell us about your Blue.

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I was in an Old Time Pottery store a couple of weeks ago and noticed that their shelves are loaded with Christmas stuff! Of course, I particularly noticed the Blue items and started snap, snapping away.

Here's a cute door mat.

Blue snow globes

Look at these Blue lighted houses.

There were many more Blue Christmas items to see, but a nice man asked me not to take pictures, so I stopped shooting. I suppose he thought I was a SPY(!) or something.

At the time, I hadn't even bought my Halloween candy! Isn't it too soon for Christmas?

1. Fun with Leaves
2. LaVoice
3. Rose
4. JRC - Cookies
5. mizhelle
6. Eat N' Park Crayons
7. JohnC
8. Beautiful Glasses
9. Sasha
10. JennyHansson
11. Dhemz
12. Mrs.D
13. Luna Miranda
14. Mom's Place
15. Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti -- USA
16. Elaine
17. Counting My Blessings
18. Lina, Indonesia
19. RobinfromCA
20. ShonEjai
21. Riet, Holland
22. Sweet Nothings
23. Deliciously Spicy Moments
24. Leovi - The Land Of Plenty
25. Lesley
26. 36 Weeks After

27. 4U2
28. Shannara
29. A picture in time
30. Lucka, Lomnice, CZ
31. Pie
32. Carpe Diem Sweden
33. imriz@home
34. Tina´s PicStory
35. Dinah
36. OZ Mini
37. Siromade Australia
38. Daygazers Australia
39. Eden,Australia
40. CailinMarie
41. Coloring Outside the Lines
42. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
43. Big Blue Sky
44. Lainy's Musings
45. A Sojourner's Saga
46. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
47. A Woman's Note
48. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
49. Dorincard: blue kettle, made cuter
50. Myrna -WOZ themed Fall Family Party
51. Anne
52. hapzydeco

53. Helen
54. Bender Oak Gifts - Blue Knitted Beanie
55. KM @ more than seXy
56. Kim,USA
57. Girly BLUE Bath Makeover
58. How to choose pillow combos
59. The French Hutch ~ Historical Tour ~ Kirkwood
60. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
61. Gypsea Nurse
62. Blessings Squared
63. Cass at That Old House
64. peggy gatto
65. Louis la Vache
66. Dorincard 2: cool blue Namsto Lake, Tibet
67. Joy- Books and Life
68. Find Your Happiness: Halloween Party for the Kids!
69. Debbie at The Paint Splash
70. Melanie Bishop
71. Gunsside, Norway
72. Pat Langley
73. Subtle Blue Halloween House
74. gypsyczech - dix
75. A Musing Potpourri
76. Gayle
77. jerla
78. Divine

Blue Monday - Stalked by a Blue Gorilla!

2011-10-17T00:00:00.012-04:00

Welcome! It's Blue Monday!

Almost every Blue Monday, there are a few folks who TRY to link in on Tuesday! In fact, this past week, I had one lady TRY to link in on Wednesday! I sure hope everyone understands that this is a Monday only meme, and in addition, your post must have Blue.

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Look what we saw when driving down the road--an angry, giant, Blue gorilla! He's supposed to be selling window tint, but I suspect most folks would be apprehensive about shopping at THAT store.

Just look at the size of him, and he's reaching out to passing cars with his enormous, Blue arms.

Hmm . . . He looks familiar to me.

I've figured out that this Blue monster is stalking me!
Yep, here's where I spotted him last July. You can click here for that post.

Notice that he changed his sign so that he would be in disguise.

Happy Blue Monday!
You make my day when you leave me a comment.

1. mizhelle
2. Neat Fungus
3. JohnC
4. Spice Up Your Life
5. Rose
6. Kids e-Connection
7. imriz
8. Nostalgic Marveling
9. Chubskulit
10. Melanie Bishop
11. Ebie, CA
12. Bluish Smoke
13. It's All About Clark
14. A Woman's Note
15. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
16. LaVoice
17. RobinfromCA
18. emma, sweden
19. Leovi - The Window
20. Carpe Diem Sweden
21. Rajesh, India

22. Lola
23. Dinah's Memories
24. say cheese
25. Rinkly Rimes
26. Eden,Australia
27. Mountain Mermaid
28. clavs
29. Tina´s PicStory
30. Daygazers Australia
31. Shabby Pink World
32. Awesome Giveaway, bj's
33. Ella Maes Barn
34. Dorincard: glimpse blue skies of Christmas Island
35. Dear Helen Hartman
36. Shannara
37. Robin@DTG
38. Leovi - Suzanne
39. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
40. Beach Babes
41. Christine
42. The French Hutch ~ Historical Tour

43. Crafty Gardener, Canada
44. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
45. hapzydeco
46. Linderhof
47. Magical Mystical Teacher
48. Kim,USA
49. Elaine
50. Dhemz
51. KM @ more than seXy
52. JennyHansson
53. Magical Mystical Teacher #2
54. The Father and Son Chronicles
55. Joy@Books and Life
56. Gypsea Nurse
57. Myrna - October Celebrations
58. Patricia
59. Mel Cole
60. Tattered Rebel
61. Shy
62. Mel Cole II
63. sandiegowithlove

Blue Monday - Legoland & Columus Day!

2011-10-10T00:00:00.011-04:00

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I have two Blue topics to share today. The first is my grandson and Legoland, Florida. Here's Pierce, on the right, wearing a Blue hat, with his buddy, Ben. They're both Lego-NUTS. Note all the other Blue Lego items in the background.

Legoland opens October 15th; however, these fortunate guys got to go to the preview opening! Need I say they had a blast!

My second Blue is about Columbus Day. A U.S. national holiday since 1937, Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. Please notice all the shades of Blue.

Columbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states, but it is not observed in some states. Government offices and schools are generally closed, but businesses may be open. The flag of the United States is displayed on Government buildings. Here's a statue of Columbus. Look at that Blue sky.

There are parades and of course, many businesses have Columbus Day sales. If interested, look here for more information.

Happy Blue Monday!
Please remember to leave me a comment.

1. mizhelle
2. Mini Pizza
3. RylieC
4. Corn Maze
5. Plank
6. Chubskulit
7. Dhemz
8. Rose
9. Sherry
10. xoxo Sherry
11. Dias Spot
12. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
13. LaVoice
14. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA, 2nd entry
15. Rajesh, India
16. Deliciously Spicy Moments
17. 36 Weeks After
18. Riet
19. Pat@Mille Fiori Favoriti
20. GRACE,Philippines
21. Christine

22. emma, sweden
23. A Sojourner's Saga
24. Lainy's Musings
25. Barbara F.-
26. carolynUSA
27. Carpe Diem Sweden
28. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
29. Leovi - Chelsea Hotel 2
30. Luna Miranda
31. Linderhof
32. Tina´s PicStory
33. Mika (Photoadik)
34. Taipei City
35. Shannara
36. It's All About Clark
37. Mom's Place
38. Lina, Indonesia
39. JennyHansson
40. Kayce
41. Dorincard: blue framed hare
42. OZ Mini

43. Daygazers Australia
44. Siromade Australia
45. The French Hutch ~ Indian Summer
46. 4U2
47. Robin@DTG
48. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
49. Headed South
50. Dixie
51. hapzydeco
52. You Pumpkin Head
53. Kim,USA
54. Elaine
55. Visits With Mary
56. Sherry'Your Univited'2nd Honeymoon
57. Debbie at The Paint Splash
58. Cass at That Old House - Beach Cottage
59. Joy- Books and Life
60. KM @ more than seXy
61. Fe's Journey of Life
62. Myrna- October Fum Month
63. Anne

Blue Monday - Blue Sign

2011-10-03T00:00:00.002-04:00

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I had a touch of "cabin fever," so Johnny and I went out for lunch one day. I remembered to take along my camera in the hope of finding some Blue. This is what we spotted.

I had Johnny make a U-turn so that I could get a better shot.
This is a busy four-lane road, and we did the best that we could.
I had to wait for the traffic to clear so that I could take the shots.
Then, a police car turned the corner, and we had to MOVE.

I have no idea why this Blue mural/sign is there. There are no clues. I spent several
hours calling county offices and working the computer, but no one had any answers.
( I even called the business across the street.)
Ah well . . .

I think it's cute the way the Blue sky so closely matches the Blue sign.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Ms. Burrito
2. Bowling Fun
3. Secret Garden
4. DeeJay
5. Luna Miranda, Manila
6. Rose
7. Messy Painting
8. Sherry
9. Spice Up Your Life
10. mizhelle
11. Chubskulit
12. Elaine
13. LaVoice
14. Dias Spot
15. Dhemz
16. Divine
17. Milla
18. Recycled Gown
19. Lainy's Musings
20. A Sojourner's Saga
21. Scotty's Princess
22. Leovi - Waiting for the Miracle
23. Carrie - Blue and White Thrift
24. Pie
25. Party of Three

26. Jenny
27. Riet, Holland
28. Carpe Diem Sweden
29. 36 Weeks After
30. Deliciously Spicy Moments
31. Shydub
32. 4U2
33. Lesley
34. clavs
35. Rinkly Rimes
36. Shannara
37. emma, sweden
38. OZ Mini
39. Clavel
40. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
41. Birgitta - FOTO chip
42. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
43. Eden,Australia
44. nattsyrransphoto Sweden
45. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
46. Lina, Indonesia
47. DeCherie
48. Leovi - A thousand kisses deep
49. The French Hutch
50. Dear Helen Hartman

51. Dorincar: blue sky of South Korea
52. Anne
53. Lesa @ Dusty Us Diaries
54. Hyacinths for the Soul
55. Kim,USA
56. Visits With Mary
57. Halloween Tea?
58. hapzydeco
59. Ann
60. Mama Zen
61. Baba's Babies
62. Joy- Books and Life
63. Smiling Baby
64. Dixie
65. imriz
66. RobinfromCA
67. Mountain Mermaid
68. Debbie at The Paint Splash
69. Rose Chintz Cottage
70. Table Runner
71. Tinas PicStory
72. Fuzzy Friend
73. Patricia
74. KM @ more than seXy

Blue Monday - Superman - More Blue!

2011-09-26T00:00:00.005-04:00

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DC Comics are reporting that Superman is returning, and he will be wearing a new, more blue costume. Here's the BEFORE:

Take a look a Superman's new more blue look:

One of the most notable changes to the original comics so far is Superman's costume. Although the Man of Steel still sports a skin-tight blue suit and his iconic red cape on the new cover, he no longer has the added protection of the Speedo-like red trunks he's worn since the first issue of "Action Comics," published in June 1938. Information found here.

I say "hooray" for more blue!

Happy Blue Monday!

1. mizhelle
2. LaVoice
3. Chubskulit
4. imriz
5. Garden Display
6. Puffball Fungus
7. Rose
8. Spices
9. Golden Rod
10. Rajesh, India
11. Feeding Wildlife
12. Elaine
13. KM @ more than seXy
14. Mika (Photoadik)
15. Mom's Place
16. Dhemz
17. Sweet Nothings
18. Treasures from the Heart
19. Lainy's Musings
20. Dias Spot
21. Kuerdas
22. Kuusela Finland

23. Christine
24. carolynUSA
25. Rinkly Rimes
26. Leovi - Dreams that slide into the window
27. Lina, Indonesia
28. Carpe Diem Sweden
29. Tina´s PicStory
30. Riet, Holland
31. 4U2
32. RobinfromCA
33. Luna Miranda
34. Hyacinths for the Soul
35. Eden,Australia
36. Deliciously Spicy Moments
37. Shabby PInk World
38. Kim,USA
39. Dorincard: blue part from Flight 93
40. Maria's Space
41. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
42. Visits With Mary
43. A Woman's Note
44. 36 Weeks After

45. Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti (USA)
46. hapzydeco
47. Marianne
48. Mountain Mermaid
49. Helen
50. Linnea
51. Kathy Matthews
52. Sheila
53. Jenny
54. Mermaid Tales-My Enchanted Home
55. Pie
56. Cafe au lait - FM
57. Ash Tree Cottage
58. Pat Langley
59. Joy- Books and Life
60. Myrna-Mermaid Tales
61. Blue Plates
62. New Blue 'n White Teacup
63. Anne
64. Saun
65. gypsyczech - dix

Blue Monday - Swimming Pool

2011-09-19T00:00:00.007-04:00

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Several of you have asked if I'm doing well. Although I am improving bit by tiny bit each day, I'm still experiencing nausea, weakness, dizziness, and fatigue. I've been told that it's all part of my recovery. (You may remember that I was hospitalized for seventy days and given tons of medication during two surgeries.) I went to church yesterday in my wheelchair. At home, I also use a walker. The doctors have said that it will be a long recovery. I'm working with a therapist and still appreciate your prayers.
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Our neighborhood has a beautiful blue swimming pool. See the blue waterfall in the center?
I also want to call attention to the blue sky.

Although Johnny and I have never used it, our grandchildren have.

Next to the pool is this blue play area.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. mizhelle
2. Jolly Tots
3. Glass Ball
4. Rose
5. Bean Bag Toss
6. Fruit Kebabs
7. Stained Glass
8. Cafe au lait - LTS
9. FM
10. KM
11. Chubskulit
12. Say Cheese
13. carolynUSA
14. French Lace
15. Shydub
16. Leovi - The Taste of Eternity 3
17. Lina, Indonesia
18. imriz
19. RobinfromCA
20. Lolarati
21. Luna Miranda
22. Rajesh, India
23. Lainy's Musings

24. Our Home and Haven
25. Carpe Diem Sweden
26. Gypsea Nurse
27. Marianne
28. 4U2
29. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
30. clavs
31. Clavel
32. Anni, Sweden
33. nattsyrransphoto Sweden
34. Rinkly Rimes
35. Shannara
36. Eden,Australia
37. Wifey10-United Kingdom
38. The French Hutch
39. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant life
40. Maria's Space
41. Jhansson
42. anemonen,Sweden
43. Debbie-Dabble
44. Auntie E
45. Elaine
46. Dorincard: blues of a bear

47. Kim,USA
48. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
49. ThreeLittleFeats
50. Pat Langley
51. Linnea
52. Joysweb
53. Mom's Place
54. Photoblogista
55. Dhemz
56. A Woman's Note
57. Dias Spot
58. Plum delicious
59. Sporty
60. Myrna-My Enchanted Home
61. Debbie at The Paint Splash
62. Joy@Books and Life
63. gypsyczech
64. Patricia
65. Anne's Phamily
66. Deliciously Spicy Moments
67. Lorraine at Paper Vernissage

Blue Monday - Time to Laugh

2011-09-12T00:00:00.015-04:00

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Yesterday, 9-11, was a day of somber remembrance. One that I'll never forget.

However, I love to chuckle, and I hope that you do too. I found some cartoons that contain
beautiful blues.

Which one do you like best?

Happy Blue Monday!

1. LaVoice
2. ClickSensation
3. Disney Characters on Parade
4. JohnC
5. Spice Up Your Life
6. The Animal World
7. Flik
8. Rose
9. balatsibuyas
10. Gypsea Nurse
11. cinema tickets
12. imriz
13. 36 Weeks After
14. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
15. Treasures from the Heart
16. Mary@One Perfect Bite
17. K. Matthews, OR USA
18. Jhansson
19. Barbara F.-
20. Barbara F.-
21. carolynUSA
22. Kitty Kate
23. Leovi - 9/11
24. Pie

25. VioletSky
26. emma, sweden
27. Linnea
28. A.Marie
29. Blue Shirt
30. Shannara
31. Dhemz
32. Mrs.D
33. Eden,Australia
34. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant life
35. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
36. hip chick
37. It's All About Clark
38. A Woman's Note
39. The Last Rose Of Summer
40. Twiggy
41. Donnie
42. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
43. Beautiful Blue Monday Sky
44. melandria
45. Handicrafts
46. Elaine
47. Carolina Mts
48. Kim,USA

49. Shengkay
50. hapzydeco
51. Debbie at The Paint Splash
52. Karen, Pixel Posts
53. Biltmore/Cross
54. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
55. Mountain Mermaid
56. Grace-Life is Beautiful
57. The Fool on the Hill
58. Harvest Moon
59. A Sojourner's Saga
60. Joy@Books and Life
61. AnnA, Sweden
62. Charlotta, Swe
63. Sweet Nothings
64. Hyacinths for the Soul
65. Mel Cole
66. Hydrangeas & a Vintage Pitcher
67. Dorincard: Virgin waters
68. Miss Kathy@The Writers Reverie
69. Dee
70. J Bar, Sydney, Australia
71. Northwest Pretties ~Washington
72. Lorraine at Paper Vernissage

Blue Monday - Construction

2011-09-05T00:00:00.018-04:00

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Happy Labor Day! Construction is going on in my neighborhood!
Houses are being built and this road is being extended.

Johnny acted as my photographer.

Take a look at the large machine used to make the concrete that forms curbing.

If you squint, you might see the word, "cement" on it. Note the bit of blue..

Here's a shot of the machine moving to another location.

Look at all the beautiful blue. on this cement mixer.

The street signs are a beautiful blue.
And just look at that blue. sky!.

With the economy in such a slump, it is encouraging to see some building taking place.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Happiness
2. Maki
3. Wild Flower
4. Chubskulit
5. One Fine Day
6. Johnny
7. LaVoice
8. Fifi
9. Rajesh, India
10. Christine
11. Milla
12. Communal Global
13. Life with Kaishon
14. Sherry
15. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant life
16. Riet, Holland
17. Alicia
18. Treasures from the Heart
19. Rinkly Rimes
20. A perfect escape
21. BLUE CAFES and more!
22. Lucka, Lomnice, CZ
23. Leovi - Broken Promises
24. Mountain Mermaid
25. Our Home and Haven
26. carolynUSA
27. Pie
28. Twiggy
29. clavsupclose

30. ladyofthereel
31. 36 Weeks After
32. Deliciously Spicy Moments
33. Mom's Place
34. Eden,Australia
35. nattsyrransphoto Sweden
36. emma, sweden
37. Lesley
38. Lani
39. 4U2
40. Fe's Journey of Life
41. A.Marie
42. Daygazers Australia
43. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
44. Shabby Pink World
45. Maria's Space
46. Leovi - Your destiny and mine is passing in the night
47. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
48. Birgitta - FOTO chip
49. Kim,USA
50. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
51. Alaskan Dog In F150
52. hapzydeco
53. Lorraine at Paper Vernissage
54. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
55. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
56. Glacier National Park
57. Blue Waters and Duckies.
58. Iris

59. Melanie Bishop
60. genny
61. Points of View and Thoughts
62. Renée Sweden
63. Jhansson
64. Around California
65. Singapore plants lover
66. Irene Photography
67. The Missionary Mama
68. gypsyczech
69. Diann @ The thrifty Groove
70. Grandmother Wren
71. Joy @Joysweb
72. Points of View and Thoughts
73. Luna Miranda
74. a little birdie told me...
75. Debbie-Dabble
76. Vintage Southern
77. Miss Kathy@The Writers Reverie
78. Pat Langley
79. Anne's Phamily
80. Elaine
81. Dimple
82. Gengen
83. Carrie - Oak Rise Cottage
84. Hyacinths for the Soul
85. annies home

Blue Monday - Meet My Physical Therapist

2011-08-29T00:00:00.003-04:00

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I'm planning on visiting each of you.

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Allow me to introduce Joe. He's my physical therapist, and he's good at it. He's wearing a blue shirt, and he has blue eyes.

When doing physical therapy, it's important to never say,
"I can't" but instead say, "I'll try."
I'm working hard and making progress.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. mizhelle
2. Chubskulit
3. Pencils
4. Ms. Burrito
5. Play-Doh
6. Lolarati
7. Spice Up Your Life
8. Dhemz
9. LaVoice
10. Wolverine
11. Barbara F.-
12. Rajesh, India
13. Lani
14. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
15. Shannara
16. Dee - Indonesia
17. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant life
18. Pie
19. Lina, Indonesia
20. RobinfromCA
21. Lesley
22. Luna Miranda
23. Twiggy Belgium
24. ladyofthereel
25. clavsupclose
26. Iris
27. emma, sweden

28. uncharmed life
29. imriz
30. Grace,Philippines
31. Ursula - Game of Thrones
32. Caffeinated
33. Alicia
34. Blogging Anything
35. Sherry
36. Bookworm
37. Bahchi
38. Leovi - My dreams slip through your pillow
39. Birgitta - foto CHIP- Budapest
40. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
41. Fe's Journey of Life
42. Traveler's Notebook
43. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
44. Maria Berg, Sweden
45. Grace - Kids Turf
46. Kooki
47. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
48. 4U2
49. Bogie
50. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
51. Dimple
52. Fast Life
53. hapzydeco
54. Singapore

55. Just capture
56. A Woman's Note
57. Dorincard: blue track and field; Pistorius
58. Shobha
59. Visits With Mary
60. Ash Tree Cottage
61. Daytona Beach
62. Hutch Love
63. Jhansson
64. Kim,USA
65. Savannah Granny!
66. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
67. Dorincard 2:blue waters of RSA
68. All Things Pretty...
69. Mount McKinley
70. Elaine
71. annies home -
72. Charlotta, Swe
73. Miss Kathy@The Writers Reverie
74. Mountain Mermaid
75. Pat Langley
76. Shabby Pink World
77. Maria's Space
78. Joy@Books and Life
79. 36 Weeks After

Blue Monday - Tiny Blue Car

2011-08-22T00:00:00.020-04:00

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I’m HOME as of Wednesday, August 18, 6 PM. It is so wonderful to be here!

However, I’ve fell twice during the first twelve hours. Yep, I'm the classic "I've fallen and I can't get up" lady. I have Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy lined up to come.

Obviously, I still need your prayers.

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During my hospital stay, Jane and Paul flew in from PA. How good it was to see them! They rented "the smallest car" that Jane had ever seen. She said that they sat with their shoulders touching! However, it was blue, so I had Jane take a picture of Johnny standing beside it. Of course Johnny is wearing a blue, shirt.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. John
2. Spice Up Your Life
3. Landmarks
4. Dino
5. Rose
6. Chubskulit
7. Ms. Burrito
8. LaVoice
9. Mary@One Perfect Bite
10. Blue and Brown Wedding
11. Milla
12. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
13. Barbara F.-
14. Barbara F.-
15. Riet, Holland
16. Bella's Rose Cottage
17. Sweet Nothings
18. Dhemz
19. Leovi - Star Trek (Abstract Version)
20. Mrs. M
21. Dias Spot
22. carolynUSA
23. emma, sweden
24. Twiggy Belgium
25. Michelle
26. Braja @ Lost & Found in India
27. Buddhatropolis

28. Shydub
29. Anni, Sweden
30. Shannara
31. Goodies for a pleasant life
32. Mom's Place
33. Gedankenwoelkchen
34. A Woman's Note
35. Eden,Australia
36. imriz
37. A.Marie
38. Cacai M.
39. Maria's Space
40. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
41. genny
42. Naomi
43. Pie
44. Birgitta - foto CHIP- Budapest
45. 36 Weeks After
46. Glascier Bay Alaska
47. hapzydeco
48. Daygazers OZ
49. Siromade Australia
50. Becky K.
51. Jhansson
52. Joy@Joysweb
53. Elaine
54. Anne's Phamily

55. Caroline L
56. Kim,USA
57. Lina, Indonesia
58. Jacqueline~Cabin & Cottage
59. Paint Chip Framed Art
60. Rural Blues
61. Points of View and Thoughts
62. mizhelle
63. dixie rhoades
64. gypsyczech
65. A Musing Potpourri
66. Barbara in Philly
67. Gypsea Nurse
68. All Things Pretty...
69. Jennicillin
70. Charlotta-Sweden
71. Myrna-My Enchanted Home
72. annies home
73. Kayce
74. Mona Sweden
75. Rene
76. Dorincard: subantarctic fur seal
77. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
78. Lifemoto -Trucks
79. Paper Vernissage

Blue Monday - Blue Ridge Mountains

2011-08-15T00:00:00.013-04:00

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Several Bloggers have wondered about what’s been happening since June 9th. Here's a list of my experiences:

Surgeries

Diagnosis: renal cell carcinoma
Kidney surgery – NOT cancer
Walk (with a walker) down a short hallway
Fell in the bathroom – badly bruised my lower left jaw
Right side of stomach swelled by at least 3 inches
White count rose dramatically to 30,000 – indicating infection
CAT scan showed burst duodenum
Emergency surgery on burst duodenum (small intestine)
Intubation – tube removed too soon - reinserted
Double pneumonia
Drain inserted stomach's right side to drain & suction out infected abscess
Feeding tube inserted
7 units of blood transfused
25 days in ICU – 19 of them unresponsive

Recovery
Infectious material drain removed
Moved to progress care – 10 days
Moved to Connerton Acute Long Term Care Hospital - although NOT a rehab center, they do offer some rehab
Working hard to recover and get home

Please continue to pray that I'll recover enough to get home! I'm fully confident that I'm in God's hands, and He is in control.

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My son and his family traveled to North Carolina this summer. Johnny and I had taken our family there many years ago; what a beautiful state!

Here's a picture that Jenna, our son's youngest took. It brought back some happy memories.

Look at that Blue!

Happy Blue Monday!

Blue Monday - Birthday

2011-08-08T00:00:00.008-04:00

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This past Wednesday, our youngest grandson, Pierce, celebrated his 13th birthday! The entire family came into my hospital room so that I could share in the joy of watching him read his cards and open his gifts.

Here he is with his pile of presents. Notice all the Blue. Just look at that smile . . . I wonder where he gets it?

Happy Blue Monday!

Blue Monday - Team Blue

2011-08-01T00:00:00.016-04:00

My favorite color is blue, so I thought, "Why not have a Blue Monday?"

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Happy Blue Monday!
Last Monday, I was transferred to the Long-term Acute Care Hospital at Connerton.
Here is a picture of the ambulance assigned to me.

The logo of the ambulance contains blue. I got as far as the parking lot of the hospital and we had to make a U-turn because the air conditioning broke—instant sauna!

The ambulance team unloaded me, and took me back into the ER until a working ambulance could be exchanged. It was about a half an hour wait, but the time passed easily because I was able to talk with these very nice men.

Notice that they both have blue uniforms. The shorter of the two is a real hero as he was previously stationed in Iraq. Both were solicitous.

I am working on gaining strength, doing therapy, and getting home as fast as I can. Thank you for your prayers, love, and support. I look forward to visiting your blogs and catching up.

My granddaughter, Lauren, helped me with this post.

Blue Monday - Supporter

2011-07-25T00:00:00.013-04:00

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Happy Blue Monday!

On the 45th day of my hospital stay, I present a picture of Johnny who’s my most faithful supporter. He has spent most nights with me. He has stayed by my bedside.

During this past month and a half, we have celebrated his birthday, Father’s Day, and our 53rd wedding anniversary.

Johnny and I fit. Everyone at the hospital has noticed how dedicated he is, and so today I salute, Johnny.

Tomorrow I will be transfered to a rehab center where
my recovery can progress.

Thank you to Pierce Tolar for his valuable assistance.

Blue Monday - Gloves

2011-07-18T07:41:00.005-04:00

Every Monday, I'll have a blue post, and I'd like to invite you to participate. To participate all you need do is: click on the BLUE MONDAY INSTRUCTIONS on my sidebar.

My Granddaughter, Brittany, worked on this with me.

It has been 38 days since this mess began. I have been out of ICU for 4 days and I see these blue gloves often.

I appreciate the prayers and comments bloggers have made for me. For some reason God wants me to live.

Blue Monday - Something Borrowed, Something Blue

2011-07-11T00:01:00.003-04:00

Thank you everyone for keeping Smiling Sally in your prayers! She is doing much better this week. Although still in ICU, she is now entirely off the oxygen and is also talking! We have been reading your comments to her.

This Blue Monday will be hosted by Smiling Sally's youngest grandaughter, Ara. The picture above is of the beautiful blue balloons that were given in celebration of her 53rd wedding anniversary! Also shown is a picture taken at Sally and Johnny's wedding, which was on July 7th, 1958.

Thank you for continuing to read and thank you for continuing to pray! Tomorrow, I will take my laptop to the hospital so that Sally can read your comments. We look forward to hearing from all of you.

Blue Monday - Something Borrowed, Something Blue

2011-07-11T00:01:00.002-04:00

Blue Monday- Sally has Style!

2011-07-04T00:58:00.002-04:00

Hello Blue Monday followers and fans! This Blue Monday blog will be brought to you by Smiling Sally's wonderful granddaughter, Jenna. :) I decided to put up a picture of me and my beautiful grandmother before her surgeries. As you can see in the picture Smiling Sally is sporting a stylish blue shirt! My family and I thank all of you for your prayers and comments from the last blog. Your compassion and care for my grandma is highly appreciated and has helped all of us through this hard time. Smiling Sally is doing great! She is breathing on her own now and responding well to us. Please keep her in your prayers, lets hope she heals soon! Thanks for reading.

Blue Monday - Hospital Blues

2011-06-26T19:36:00.005-04:00

Hello, this is Jenna and Ara, Smiling Sally's granddaughters. We are updating our grandma's blog for Blue Monday. As you know, she had surgery about two weeks ago. There were some complications, resulting in an additional surgery. She is currently in ICU, therefore she cannot update her blog. As for now, we will try our best to keep the spirit of Blue Monday alive. :) Please keep our grandma, Smiling Sally, in your prayers. The picture above is of the blue tubes, ventilators, that are helping her breathe. Thank you for reading. Please pray that Smiling Sally will be blogging soon about all things blue! :)

Blue Monday - Who Needs These Shoes?

2011-06-20T00:00:00.009-04:00

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I have to wear yucky custom made shoes. They are not attractive, believe me.

However, when I consider that I do have feet . . .

This picture hangs on the wall where I go to purchase my ugly shoes.

Then, I realize that I have nothing to complain about.

Happy Blue Monday!

Blue Monday - Pretty Store Display

2011-06-13T00:00:00.009-04:00

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Several weeks ago, I spotted this gorgeous display of Blue and white beauties in the Hobby Lobby store. Fortunately, I had my camera, so I snapped, snapped away!

Look at these items. I ❤ those cute Blue and white pigs!

I have so much Blue and white that I had to be content to just drool.
I like the curves on the handles of this Blue and white pitcher best of all.
It was hard not to buy it.

Happy Blue Monday!

Blue Monday - Surgery

2011-06-06T00:00:00.014-04:00

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For several years, I have had chronic kidney disease, which means my kidneys don't function as well as they should. To complicate matters, a tumor was recently discovered in my left kidney. Further testing showed it to be cancerous. Therefore, I will have surgery this coming Thursday morning and would greatly appreciate your prayers.

I'm including a picture of me with my Blue hair searching the internet for pictures of my upcoming surgery.

Because of the poor function of my kidneys, my surgeon will remove only part of my left kidney. He'll implement robotic assisted laparoscopy. Robotic-assisted laparoscopy is done through three small incisions, (partial nephrectomy). I found this picture of Robotic-assisted laparoscopy on the internet.

Notice, please the beautiful shades of Blue in the operating room.

I love to laugh, and so I found a few cartoons with touches of Blue just for today.
I hope they give you a chuckle.

I'm trusting in Christ, and I honestly am not worried as I know He holds my future.

I've scheduled Blue Mondays in advance, so you can continue playing in the weeks to come.
I'll do my best to keep you informed.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
2. Chubskulit
3. Fifi Flowers
4. Candy @ The Little Round Table
5. Nostalgic Marveling
6. Ms. Burrito
7. carolynUSA
8. Bucket
9. Rajesh, India
10. day at the resort
11. Roses
12. cruising countryside
13. John
14. imriz
15. Point and Shoot
16. Spice Up Your Life
17. Sasha
18. Vhen
19. LaVoice
20. Everyday is a New Day!
21. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze
22. Jhansson
23. Genuine Cuisine
24. Sweet Memoirs
25. mizhelle
26. Susan@AshTreeCottage
27. Raya
28. Ria
29. Rinkly Rimes
30. Tea table scape
31. Deliciously Spicy Moments
32. 36 Weeks After
33. Shy
34. Great Wall of China

35. Mom's Place
36. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
37. Leovi - Spring 4
38. Anni, Sweden
39. Gittan Sweden
40. genny
41. Lina, Indonesia
42. Fighter Sweden
43. A Woman's Note
44. Rantis, Swe
45. JanzCrystalz
46. Shannara
47. Milla
48. Gracia Fashionista
49. hip chick
50. Melandria
51. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
52. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
53. Reach Beyond Limits
54. John (1st entry)
55. Andy - Canada
56. Majesty is Blue
57. GVK, Chennai, India
58. Birgitta - foto chip
59. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
60. Anne
61. A Musing Potpourri
62. Esther, Spain
63. Dear Helen Hartman
64. Kim,USA
65. Paint or Dig
66. Vienna
67. Larkspur - Carolina Mountains
68. No Greater Love Memorial Day Table

69. Dish Storage {There's Blue in There}
70. Christine
71. Vistis With Mary
72. Eden,Australia
73. hapzydeco
74. Kathy Matthews OR USA
75. Dorincard: meteorite stamp, cosmic blues!
76. Kathy-Delightsome Life
77. Daniella Hayes
78. LadyD
79. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
80. Jeanie from Georgia
81. john (1st entry)
82. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
83. FABBY: Family Room Artwork
84. Grandmother Wren
85. Now this is exercising!
86. AnnA(Sweden)
87. Gagiers- Canada
88. Books and Life - Joy
89. Lifemoto - Cem
90. Dhemz
91. lulumusing
92. Mona
93. helpmate hero on Loblolly
94. Kennamatography
95. Loui♥
96. Pie
97. New Sitting Room
98. Motherly Instinct
99. Debbie at The Paint Splash
100. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
101. Patricia

Blue Monday - Twin's Birthday

2011-05-30T00:00:00.012-04:00

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Exciting times were had at my house! This past Thursday was my birthday! That evening, my first-born grandchild, Lauren, and her boyfriend, Christian, made me these gorgeous Blue Cake Pops. What a delightful presentation.

I hope you notice I'm wearing a Blue shirt. So is Lauren.

They baked a cake and then crumbled it up, mixed it with icing, and formed balls to be stuck on the ends of lollipop sticks. They dipped the pops into melted white chocolate, and some were colored a beautiful Turquoise Blue.

Here's a close-up of the yummy confections. They did such an excellent job.

The following day, my daughter, Debi, gave us a terrific party; we had games and prizes!
She made dinner for the whole gang!

Here is Debi with me, my son, Allen, and Johnny.
We're all wearing a shade of beautiful Blue.

(Those pictures on the wall are of our grandchildren.)

I have a twin, so it was his birthday too. He came with his wife and two sons.
We had a packed house. I loved it!

My daughter-in-law made our favorite birthday cakes.
She made a banana cake for my brother and a coconut cake for me!

Here I am with my twin. He's MUCH older than I. (Ahem.)

What a super day!

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Christine
2. Underwater World
3. Hyacinths for the Soul
4. Maantaj - Marina
5. Rajesh, India
6. John, USA
7. Ms. Burrito
8. LaVoice
9. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
10. Candy @ The Little Round Table
11. Home and Haven
12. Chubskulit
13. Rose
14. Fifi Flowers
15. Dena E
16. Riet
17. Blue Happiness
18. jannet
19. clavs
20. GVK, Chennai, India
21. Becky @ random musings of a deco lady
22. genny
23. Pie
24. Mylene
25. Judy
26. Point and Shoot
27. Everyday is a New Day!
28. kat
29. Life Wonderfully Made
30. A Woman's Note
31. Lesley

32. Hand Painted Blue China!
33. Marie's Maison
34. Lina, Indonesia
35. JanzCrystalz
36. Deliciously Spicy Moments
37. Jhansson
38. Milla
39. Francisca in Amsterdam
40. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
41. Chie@WhereAbouts
42. Rinkly Rimes
43. Anni
44. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze
45. A Sojourner's Saga
46. Shannara
47. Andy - Canada
48. Birgitta in Budapest
49. suzyq - atthefarmhouse
50. Reach Beyond Limits
51. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
52. Anne
53. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
54. mizhelle
55. Melandria
56. Bogie
57. Fe's Journey of Life
58. Emm, Phils.
59. AnnA, Sweden
60. Gittan Sweden
61. Kathy-Delightsome Life
62. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen

63. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
64. Eden,Australia
65. Traveler's Notebook
66. Sweet Nothings
67. The Explorer, Philippines
68. Spice Up Your Life
69. Kim,USA
70. hapzydeco
71. My Place to Yours
72. Ann & Tin and Sparkle
73. Komali - Sunday flowers
74. My Little Boy Blue {australia}
75. srp
76. Lifemoto - Street Foods
77. Around California
78. Olive Tree
79. Gypsea Nurse
80. Points of View and Thoughts
81. raji
82. Tattered Rebel
83. Rantis, Swe
84. Mel Cole
85. 3 qrt chalk paint giveaway!
86. Parent's Joy
87. Scrappy Happy Me!
88. Shabby Pink World
89. Dorincard: Mwah!
90. Kurdapya Meets World
91. Jingle
92. The French Hutch ~ Paris Irresistible

Blue Monday - House of Honor

2011-05-23T00:00:00.007-04:00

Welcome! It's Blue Monday! For instructions, just click here.

Click on some of the links below and see what Blues our Bloggers share. Be sure to wish them a Happy Blue Monday!
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Something special is happening right around the corner from our house! A disabled veteran is having a house built for him and his family. There was a dedication ceremony last week, and I captured these pictures. There's a beautiful Blue sky and a bit of Blue in the signs. Of course, our flag contains Blue too.

Here's a closer look at the sign.
The organization is called Homes for Our Troops.

The homes provided by Homes for Our Troops are given at NO COST to the Veterans.

If you'd like to learn more about Homes for Our Troops, click here.

Happy Blue Monday!

1. Fifi
2. Raya
3. Lifemoto -PaBor
4. Christine
5. mercedes
6. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
7. Techie Kids
8. Rajesh, India
9. Lani in Hongkong
10. Lina, Indonesia
11. Sherry
12. Fighter
13. Vienna Daily
14. imriz1
15. Blue Butterfly
16. Barbara Jean
17. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
18. Dena E
19. Milla
20. carolynUSA
21. Fe's Journey of Life
22. Point and Shoot
23. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
24. Dhemz
25. mizhelle
26. Cooking Show Fan
27. vernz
28. Dias Spot
29. Genuine Cuisine
30. Jingle
31. Gittan Sweden
32. Life Wonderfully Made
33. Pie
34. AWN
35. Rinkly Rimes

36. melissa
37. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze
38. Iris
39. J&J-USA
40. TheChieftess
41. Mom's Place
42. Anni, Sweden
43. Jenny
44. Shannara
45. Kayce's Online Diary
46. Reach Beyond Limits
47. Andy - Canada
48. Ella Maes Barn Gathering-Vintage Tins
49. Emm, Phils.
50. LaVoice
51. Giveaway on BLUE MONDAY!
52. Melandria
53. genny
54. Sneak peek at giveaway
55. Chie Wilks
56. Birgitta - foto chip
57. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
58. Kim,USA
59. Jeanie from Georgia
60. Becky K.
61. 36 Weeks After
62. Lazy on Loblolly
63. Sweet Nothings
64. Kids and Me
65. ShoppaMomma
66. Rose
67. Ms. Burrito
68. Chubskulit
69. John
70. Birthday

71. Bird House
72. Eden,Australia
73. Gengen
74. Daniella Hayes
75. Mega Sassy
76. Lesley
77. JudyBug
78. AnnA(Sweden)
79. Anne
80. GVK, Chennai, India
81. Dorincard: Yosemite blues...
82. Turkey, Blue Skies and Sea
83. clavs
84. hapzydeco
85. Fifi Flowers
86. dana of The Stone Rabbit
87. Points of View and Thoughts
88. Christine
89. Blogging Anything
90. Scribbler - Memorial Day
91. Loui♥
92. Mary@One Perfect Bite
93. Susan@AshTreeCottage
94. Karie's Chic Creations
95. CailinMarie
96. Mel Cole @ Jolly toes
97. Joyful Servant
98. Candy
99. Olive Tree
100. Beagle Run Way
101. Seaside Rose Creations
102. photographing New Zealand
103. Joy@Books and Life
104. Annette
105. Iowa Gardening Woman