Baskets of Wishes

I'm pretty much

in love

with

baskets...

Some just ooze

of

romance...

like the one above

ooh attached to a bicycle..

a basket

overflowing with

fresh flowers

is

the beauty of

french

countryside...

~sigh~

Or a quiet afternnon

with

a

sweetheart

and

a

basket

full of

fresh fruits,

cheeses,

and a

crusty

baguette

Or for so

beautifully

storing our favourite

magazines

at arms-length..

ready for us to

sit and dream

while

relaxing on the sofa

Or for

displaying

our

much-loved treasures

while

in themselves

beautiful just as they are..

so practical

yet

simply lovely

No office

need be

without one

or two...

An entryway

holding

necessities..

ready

as you

head

out-the-door

How about

a basket

for books,

plants,

and your own

unique findings

A pretty home

for

your

 afghans,

personal journal

and/or

devotionals

or to even hold

sweet memories

from

your children

that you cant bear to part with...

Why not

carry

your

precious baby

in one?  :)

Or if you're

past that stage

why not

carry

your

four-legged

baby

in one?!

Now thats what I call

a

Basket of Wishes!!!  :)

How about you...do you have a "crush"

on baskets?

With all my heart...Deborah xoxo

Photo credits:Pottery Barn,

            and Google,

with the exception of the last photo~one of our scottish terrier puppies from Bellas first litter :)

Celebrations of the heart

Yesterday afternoon found me

in the kitchen

whipping up

a

favourite

dessert

for my son...

This cheesecake..

blueberry this time,

( my momma has been using this recipe for years)

is a

favourite

with my children..

and is especially

requested

on their

birthday...

Its my sons birthday

(today actually..we celebrated yesterday because he has plans with his hunny, Terra for today)

and let me tell you...

 he is a

gift from God...

We waited ..after our first precious son, Adam was born...hoping for another child

for 4 years..

and when I finally was pregnant and didnt even know it yet...

I thought I was feeling sick

because of something I had eaten that day... :)

The flu?

Nope....expecting a baby..

whom we named

Ryan, Joshua

We had already picked out a girl & boys name

but when he was born..

I found his name didnt suit him..

Doesnt that sound crazy?!

I loved the name though..it was Brandon...

but it just didnt seem like he was a "Brandon"

so for one week he went without a name...

We chose Ryan which means "little king"

and

Joshua which means "God saved"

Isnt he a little darlin'?!

He was only 4 lbs 1oz.

when he was

delivered by ceasarian section

and

into our arms

(when I awoke of course) :)

Tiny bundle,

strong-willed - yes :)

and

beautiful.

He is now 5' 11"..

sure grew up..even taller than our oldest son!

a n d

He gives the best hugs ever!!!

Willow thinks he does too... :)

and me too!!!!

I love him so much

and am so proud of him...

Ryan makes my life so much sweeter,

and brings much joy

to my

heart

Ahh God blesses me so...

I'm celebrating the life of my son

that God so lovingly gave

28 years ago today...

With all my heart...Deborah xoxo

A Taste of Comfort on a winters day

Comfort food

on

a

cold, cold

winters day.

Don't you just

love

cooking with a crock-pot?!

I call it my "maid"

I love coming home from

work and

shes (my crock-pot)

got supper ready :)

Of course,

you know I

give her a hand..

She

 cant do it all herself....

so I chip in and do my part

like with this meal

I'm making

home-made

tea biscuits

which I love

(and so do my thighs unfortunately)  :s

Now come on...

you knew this was coming ...lol

I just cant get enough

of

H E A R T S

Have you ever made

a

tea biscuit

in the shape of a

heart ?

It tastes like

a

lot of love!!

lol  (I couldnt resist...you caught me in a silly mood! )  :)

My hubby grabbed the

only

heart one I made

and I had to get him to put it back

on the cookie sheet

just to get the picture!

Guess he wanted

the one

made with  l o v e

lol

I put them in my

heart bread basket

and

get ready

cus

Suppers served...

Baked beans & biscuits

with

a good portion

of

L O V E

:)

Did I mention

I

love

crock-pot

cooking?! :)

Whats your favourite crock-pot dish?

With all my heart...Deborah xo

Come and dream with me...

What if I told you

I was thinkin'

seaside

and

white sandy beaches

and beautiful starfish

and

 awe-inspiring

sand dollars

washing up on shore

feeling the sand

in between my toes again

(these are my very own tootsies lol )

and

sipping

on my favourite summer drink

of limeade

then

rolling over

for

just a wee bit

more of the sunshine

Lets go

have the light snack

I prepared for us..

Ahh I'm sleepy...

a nap?

Oh I'd love that

before we go on our little tour!

Im up here my friend...

I got up from my nap

and decided to look out

for our ride from up here

I'll be right down!

Oh here they are waiting for us!

Our ride is here..

Lets go!!!!

Oh my dear...

were we really up in the air

that long?!

Look at that sunset...

what a wonderful day spent under the sun...

What?!

Whats that sound?!!!

Oh no..

you mean..

I was only dreaming?!

Im going back

to sleep... :)

Just dreamin'..

Are you?

With all my heart...Deborah xo

Photo credits: google

except for photo # 4-my own :)