Let's Play Ball

I am delighted to share that my lil guy got to play in his 1st ever All-Star baseball game last night.  He's watched big brother make the team for 4 years and finally this year he made his own team.

He got to wear his uniform and get his name called out to stand for the anthem and Little League player pledge.

He finally gets to have his name on a star on the special banner. 

 

He got a fantastic base-hit, played left field and even got to be 1st base coach!! 

I'm sooo proud and it is all about prayer, faith, hope and never giving up.

Happy Summer Sundays at The Tablescaper

Happy Rednesday at Sue Loves Cherries

xox, DeniseMarie

Uncle Sam Nutcracker

My lil guy loves Nutcrackers so how could I resist this?

He looks like Uncle Sam. lol

...which led to this at my front door.

basket: goodwill $1

red star balloon weight: Dollar Tree $1

red fluff: resale shop 25cents

red, white, blue flowers: Dollar Tree $1

star picks: Hobby Lobby 1/2 price

Nutcracker: JoAnn's Fabric 40% off

BestBuy bag: free

I've been collecting the star stuff for my baseball all-stars too.  I like to make a big deal of it while they are sweatin' their hearts out every single  evening until the tournaments.

I am incredibly Grateful for the freedoms that we've been privileged to have in our country!!

Rednesday at Sue Loves Cherries

Centerpiece Wednesday at Style Sisters
Show us what ur working w/ at Me and My Bucket

Grattitude Wednesday at Heart and Home

Thrifty Thursday at Tales from Bloggeritaville

xox, DeniseMarie-Bloomin

Summer Swap reveals

I've been swappin' and meetin' peeps all over the world and country lately.  I've enjoyed every single minute of it and will continue to do it!  It brings me tremendous joy to make a package and anticipate receiving 1 back.

Kitchie Swap at Rick Rack & Gingham

Cindy has been a delightful Hostess to get to know.  She's a Texas Gal.

Her precious daughter, Wendy at 4kidstonsofjoyandchaos, sent me my kitchie gifts from Oklahoma.  I have lots of family in the Tulsa area on my Dad's side. 

My box was full of Green Tea~Orange, Passion Fruit & Jasmine.  Can't wait to make Iced Tea out of these bags. :-)  I also got a teaspoon/teabag  holder with a Rooster.  I got a Rooster kitchen towel and photo holder.  She gave me a gorgeous ceramic basket that has a liner and a pair of bunnies for Jack Beagle.  lol

Thanks Wendy! 

To see pictures of the kitchie box I sent go to Sweet Bee Cottage.

All American Jess put together a rockin' swap!

I was partnered with Paige in Kentucky!  You can find her at

LiveLaughLoveOrlando.blogspot.com 

Lots of fun here.  I forgot to take pictures for ya of the stuff I put in her flip flop box.  I know I sent turquois flip flops and lime stuff and 4th of July votive bags.

She sent me my favorite color sandals and polish and some Vera Bradley notecards.

Thanks Paige!!  Thanks Jess!

Linda at A Swap for All Seasons puts on awesome swaps.

If you've never swapped and want to get started make sure to check in with her on August 1st for her Fall swap...can't wait.

I got paired up with The Mermaid and the Alligator from Deleware. I've got lots of family in New England area on my Mom's side of the family.

This is my fav thing that I sent to my partner.  She loved receiving the Cameo jewelry set and I loved the vintage box that was lined in velvet and gorgeous from top to bottom.

Wow, I really got a beautiful package!!  See the olden hankies and a ceramic high heel shoe and a kitchen book and spa socks.  Can you see the gorgeous jewel box and broche that was in it?!

Not to mention that she looked up family for me and sent news clippings that delighted my mom and grandma.  What a blessing!!

Thanks Carol!

Summer Sundays at Tablescaper

Kitchie Swap Reveal at Rick Rack & Gingham

FlipFlop Swap Reveal at All-American Jess

Happy Swapping Wishes!!

xox, DeniseMarie