Hello Beautiful Ladies!

  Wow, what a whirlwind of a year! Seemingly, it was just here and now, it will be gone. I sometimes feel I am the most fortunate person in the world but, realize that would be greedy...selfishness on my behalf because here in blogland, we share and share alike!
 So, I want you all to know, you have been the epitome of friendliness and giving! I love all that you have created and shared on your blogs. 
 All your encouraging words; your sentiments...I've enjoyed your work and being a follower of your blogs!
 Each day, I actually look forward to hearing from you in any way...small or  large! Importantly,  I enjoy speaking to you about how or what you have done or said to make my day brighter.
  I look forward, with anticipation, for 2012...to see more creations!
Many, many thanks for all that you showed during my time of illness. It would not be beyond thinking that because of your giving, I was able to get on the mend quicker. I am grateful and feel blessed that each of you are in my life.
  James and I hope this year a prosperous one for you, and may 2012 be filled with all your 'Awesomeness!' You are Special...you know that, right?

Happy 2012 To All!
Loretta

I've Missed You All So Much!

Hello Sweet Friends,
 I am so sorry it has taken me so long to recoup...I have missed you all too much! I must say, I think hubster has finally caught the blogging bug. I hope he didn't bore you too much, especially with all those pictures!
  The relaxation has done so much to get me back whole again. Rest, with so much pampering I have to say, is working out well! lol. Hubster is doing a very good job of...doing it all, partly because of your generous support of him... showering him with praise for his care of everything. Thank you all for your wonderful comments to the both of us...we appreciated them all!
  I know I have missed some  excellent opportunities to comment on your beautiful creations and celebration, but I will start sharing with you soon.
  My girls didn't want to leave, but with a tearful goodbye, they got on the road this morning at 4AM. They will arrive back in Florida late this evening. My son in-law Mark was a big help too, taking care of tech things, making it easy for me in the house. He is a sweetie that way.
  James has cleaned and put 2 loads into the washer, now he's out taking care of things and getting some down time. I needed some alone time also. This is what we do when the need arise and it works well for both of us. 
  Soon, another year will be upon us, didn't it seem as if this year pasted quickly?  Here's hoping you all will find this coming year, 2012, a Blessed one, and all the troubles, heartaches, losses, health related issues family issues, etc., will be easier to endure...and the burdens lighter. Taking them to God is the only way we can endure all these hardships, right? (Psalm 55:22)
  Have you been hugging/loving your pets? Please give them a hug for me. Thanks! Love You All!

Best Wishes,
Loretta

Good Tuesday Evening All

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 Hello All, hope you are having a good day. I just posted some pictures of our family gathering on Sunday. There's the link above. Sorry, I didn't get it right but I think you can get it, if not, there's a link on the sidebar. Thought you'd like to see Loretta's family.

Ya'll have a good evening. The Hubster here.

Good Evening Wonderful Friends!

Hey this is the Hubster here today. Well, the sisters didn't take over because Loretta would not let 'em! She told them not to bother with it because I was doing a good job. I's glad she stuck up for me because they had some weird ideas and I know my gal would not go for it!
  Did ya'll have a good Holiday? Sure hope you did! Mine was okay, just so many kin-folk in-and-out, especially since Loretta stayed close to home. The weather was too cold and rainy for her to go out and I was afraid she would fall. She was okay with it too!
  I did get some pictures, but not of everything that went on. Those sisters had all kinds of stuff going on, I was dizzy! Heeeeheee!
Lord they had so much food it was crazy, course it was near a hundred of them there. This is our table, and the girls did it up just like every year, because Loretta love these dishes! Click on the pictures to enlarge.
                                        Our Dinner Table

The girls did a good job cooking and putting this all together

Loretta did some of the baking before she had to be put to bed

 This bowl is full of New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding and turkey, dressing and all the trimings!

Loretta baked one of these cakes, but we bought some too

 Loretta festive fruit salad

Biscotti, fudge, fruitcake cookies

 Congealed Salad Lime

Chewy Cranberry-walnut cookies

 Homemade Peanut-Brittle

Holiday Spice Cake

 Different shots of the table

Chocolate cake and sweet potato souffle

Lastly, Louisiana Gumbo with crusted bread and a large green salad dressed!

Hello Ladies, I just wanted to tell you how much I have appreciated your response to Hubster's posting! He has really helped in so many way and this is one of them! He said the pictures may be out of order, but hope you enjoy them. He had to go to the grocery with Mark our son-in-law, so I'm finishing up. I will try my hardest to be back to blogging soon. This bed rest is hard and my keeper is even worse! ugh!

Hope you have had a restful and peaceful day and until tomorrow,we hope you take real good care!

Best of the Best,

Loretta