Christmas Eve

Shhhh, I'm Stealing a quiet moment with my hot cup of tea, gazing out at my peaceful snow covered landscape. Our house is a buzz with a sugar overload from making our Gingerbread House & getting ready for Santa. We have Icing Everywhere ! Hope your Christmas Eve is filled with many wonderful memories..

Happy Holidays!!!!

The Holiday Season is upon us once again, as usual I'm juggling 10 things at once, I'm always wishing I had a few more hours or I still don't think I'm doing enough.

Does that sound familiar?

Last Saturday night was the most wonderful night! We had our first real snow fall of the year! (I love Snow!)

My daughter Emilie and I were driving over to St. Mary's in Lancaster for an Artisan Fair.

I kept reminding myself to slow down, the roads were getting slippery.

I took this as a sign that I needed to slow down in other areas of my life also.

After setting up our table at the fair, we went to Saturday evening mass, as I was sitting in the church listening to Father Leo, My eyes kept wandering over to the lighted christmas tree aka (the giving tree) that is decorated with stars everywhere, on each of the stars it has homeless child needs gloves and a hat or homeless mother needs socks.

It brought tears to my eyes, that there are so many that are in need, in our own community.

In the true spirit of the season look deeply at all the blessings that surround you and Please reach out to someone that needs a little extra help this season.

Remember, It's in giving that we also recieve.

From Our Family to Your's.

We Hope you have a Safe Holiday Season filled with Love, Peace, Faith, Hope & Happiness!

Calling All Crafter's

Winter Wonderland Arts and Crafts Bazaar Wesley United Methodist Church 40 West Main Street Strasburg, PA November 28,2009 8-3pm Start your Christmas Shopping and Enjoy the most exciting show of the season. We will be kicking off the holiday season with the best handmade vendors in our area. Hope to see you there! Tables are still available. Call 717-687-6186 or email ThistleandVine@aol.com to reserve

Welcome Fall!

As Fall dances in the door. We are adding New items daily. Stop in and check out "Our New Classy & Colorful Jewelry designs" for the upcoming Holiday Season.

We will also be featured this October in a Wonderful Newspaper that advertises local businesses. So check back often for more details..

It's that Time Again!

Join Us on August 29th & 30th for " Our Annual End of Summer Sale "

There will be savings up to 50% off throughout the store.

Email Questions & Requests to:

ThistleandVine@aol.com

Changes

Here we are in the raging heat of August, Can you believe the weather this summer? I can't believe at the end of this month my youngest will be going off to kindergarten. I'm juggling between being excited to finally have me time and feeling a little lost at what to do while she's making new friends and learning and expanding her world.

I'm always telling my girls that life is a journey that will bring so many new and exciting changes.

Yet, Today I find myself sitting here with tears in eyes realizing that this new journey has come to soon and I'm not ready!

Christmas in July

Hi Everyone,

We just returned from our family vacation of sun, fun, and cuddling with the newest family member .

This month kicks off " Christmas in July ". I am moving into holiday gear a little early this year so I'm prepared for all the holiday parties, crafts shows and personalized gifts.

Thinking about a party in the near future? Call 717-687-6186 or email me at ThistleandVine@aol.com so I can get you on the holiday calendar.

Some of you are all ready a few steps ahead of me, I will be returning your calls and catching up with you.

Thank You for always inspiring me to look ahead.

Introducing Miss Lilly

We were blessed with Miss Lilly's arrival into this world on Monday June 15, 2009.

For any mother that is contemplating being in the labor room when their daughter is having your grandchild. I recommend it!

It is one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have.

I am so in aww of my daughter Ashley, she handled labor with the strength & grace of an angel. She never cried or even complained.

Ashley's labor moved so quickly, family members had to rush to the hospital.

My husband Edward arrived just in time to kiss Ashley when the midwife came in and said, "Are we ready to have a baby!" Everyone was so shocked that they started running to stand in the hall.

Shane, 3 nurses, a midwife and I stayed to help Ashley while Miss Lilly made her big entrance. She arrived in the midst of laughter, joyful tears and stories of Ashley & Shane's first meeting, Prom and memories of Shane going off to the military, & after all their struggles coming back together to create the most beautiful grand daughter we could have ever hoped for.