*

What truly counts

it's doesn't matter how many prizes we win

how much money we make

how successful we are

what size of home we live in

how many books we have published

what really really really matters

 are the treasured friendships we

 gather along our way

how blessed I am to have

such a wonderful collection of dear friends

who really and truly care about me

your kind words, unselfish blessings and encouraging comments that you left me in my last post

have blessed me beyond measure

to have friends who are truly enthusiastic about what I do

fills me up in so many more ways than you can ever image

thank you for blessing me 

What truly counts are the friends we gather
along the way

{xox always}


.....kindness comes so quickly back to those who
first are kind
let that thought and this one direct you through each day
.........the only thing we ever keep,
are the things we give away.
{Brian Tracy}

  

{my gift to you........}

these are my 2012 wishes that I gift to you

along with a 

huge bear hug of

many many 

heartfelt

thanks
*
you
all
made
my
2011
blessed
beyond
measure
*
I can really really say I love you all
xox

~ Cookie Love ~

sweetbites

today was my baking therapy day

{I needed to get my mind off of my sweet Rosie}

I am having a cookie exchange
at my home this Thursday
where I need to have baked
and packaged
8 doz. cookies
{that is motivation enough}


I chose the classic Spritz cookie
so fast and easy
with a cookie press
*
dipped in white chocolate
&
sprinkled with
sapphire pearilized sugar


or
dipped in milk chocolate
&
sprinkled
with
crushed pistachios



I place them in plain white peek a boo boxes
tied with
a lovely ribbon
and
garnished with a
twinkle star
*
Many thanks
I am so deeply overwhelmed by all the love
you have showered me with
during this
sad time
every single comment has been
a blessing to me
words can not express
my gratitude
you are all truly amazing
and
my heart is filled to the brim
{I hope to visit each and everyone of you soon}
xoxoxo