Ella's Bear

Ella's Bear

Monday, January 11, 2010

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Ella's Bear has been successfully moved to our yard! Thanks to the hard work of my awesome husband. His (my husband) mom Ella, well she loved bears. And before she passed away she planted this bear bush in her yard. With the recent talk of my father-in-law and step mom in-law moving, my hubby knew he wanted this bear. He asked his dad and he said yes. It's a good thing because had he said no he would have woke one morning to find this baby gone. Really!

So now she sits in our yard right by the front entrance. She is good size at about 3 feet tall. We are now keeping our fingers crossed that she takes to the move and will continue to thrive. She is a sweet reminder of Ella. Check her out!

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Update on Ella's Bear / Questions for my gardening friends.

Update on Ella's Bear / Questions for my gardening friends.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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Hi friends! I recently had a sweet follower ask about Ella's Bear. It has now been over a year that my husband transplanted his mom's bear. You can read about that here. I am happy to report that she is doing fantastic!!! Current picture.

I need to figure a way to attach a pink ribbon to her. In memory of Ella. Got any ideas???

I am sooo loving being out in the yard this spring! I think cause the boys are a bit bigger. Since I had them I have not wanted to be out working in my garden like I used to.

One thing in particular I am excited about is my Dichondra seed that is taking off!!!

I planted this stuff last year with no luck! Totally my fault as I did not plant it at the proper time. It was too hot! Which happens quite soon here in sunny CA. And this year!!! Yay!! I hope to show you this entire area this summer. It is gonna be beautiful!

Now some questions for my gardening friends. I showed you a picture of my cherry blossoms in the last post. This cherry tree was here when we moved in almost 6 years ago and last year was the first year it blossomed. I got all excited thinking yay cherries but then nothing. 

1. Is it normal for a cherry tree to have no blossoms the first few years? 

2. Is it normal to have no cherries the first year that it does blossom?

This year I was not expecting much from the blossoms thinking I got a non producing cherry tree. Then I see this!

3. Is that a cherry my friends?! Please confirm that this is a cherry! 

And a few more pictures to help you determine.

My final question, if this little tree does produce cherries this year, should it continue to produce them every year after this?

Thank you for your help with my cherry tree!

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Ella

Ella

Thursday, September 8, 2011

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Where to begin...(sigh). September is a hard month for us. It's hard to believe it's really been 10 years since your passing. We miss you terribly and it's hard around here without you. Yet, at the same time it seems like just yesterday that we said goodbye. Looking back I remember thinking why couldn't it be after your birthday that you pass. Then thinking that I was just thankful that it wasn't on your birthday. Duane says that God knew that the tragic events of 9/11 were going to unfold and this is why he called you home so early. He knew he was gonna need your help up there.

It hurts my heart deeply that our boys don't get to know you in person. The wonderful you! They know you through the stories we tell though. About your crazy, witty, quirky personality and your positive, go get 'em, winning attitude! You are talked about quite often to them. The little one loves taking you flowers. He will ask out of the blue. Then we all make a wish at the humongous fountain that is near your headstone. But I'm sure you already know all this.

Ella we love you dearly. I wish I had more time to know you as my mother in law. 4.5 months was not enough but I'll take it. And I am thankful for the couple of years I knew you before I married your son. He is a wonderful husband and a super father and I thank you for showing him how to love. He has his moments and I know when he's missing you.

It seems that your song, the one you two danced to for the mother son dance at our wedding, it ALWAYS comes on at just the right time. It's like a little reassurance that even though you are gone you are still here. It's like your little way of saying it's okay.

On this 10 year anniversary of your passing and always we miss you and we love you. And in 2 days happy birthday.

Here's to you...

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(CLOSED) Delightful Designs by Robbon GIVEAWAY

(CLOSED) Delightful Designs by Robbon GIVEAWAY

Monday, September 13, 2010

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Have we got a treat for you! What woman doesn't love her jewels? I know I sure do! And many a days, along side my Cap Creation you'll find me wearing a creation by my friend Robbon.

Delightful Designs by Robbon creates BEAU-T-FUL custom lampwork jewelry. I am very intrigued by the fact that when Robbon plays with some glass and some fire the result is some beautiful works of art beads! Take a look at some of her gorgeous work!

Don't you just love all that color? You can bet if we ever get a chance to hang out in real life she'll be teaching me a few things! ;) I hope! lol!

Not only does Robbon have some lovely pieces in her shop but she will also work with each customer individually to create a design that is unique and something they will enjoy. In fact she worked with me awhile back to create the perfect teddy bear pendant with a pink breast cancer ribbon on the back in memory of my mother in law Ella.

Guess what! Robbon and I are doing a joint giveaway! Enter here to win a $50 dollar gift certificate to Delightful Designs by Robbon, then click on over to Robbon's blog and see what prize you find over there! (It'll be posted sometime today.)

To Enter: Go explore Delightful Designs by Robbon, then come back here and let us know which piece is your fave. It's gonna be hard to pick just one!

Extra Entries: (leave a separate comment for each)
• Follow Delightful Designs by Robbon blog HERE.
•Purchase anything from Delightful Designs by Robbon for 5 extra entries, leave 5 comments.
• Follow this blog.

Open to US residents through Monday, Sept. 27. Winner will have 72 hrs to respond and claim their prize. Make sure we have a way to contact you if you should win.

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