Thursday, March 27, 2008
~In Loving Memory of Our Michelle~

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
WOW~International Pictures of the Year~
First Place

When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac. During the arrival of another Marines casket last year at Denver International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,' he said 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they should.'
Second Place
Todd Heisler 2nd place The Rocky Mountain News The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think that's what he would have wanted.' Blue Fridays. Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing blue every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that ... every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something blue. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of blue much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in BLUE and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is ...'We need your support and your prayers.' Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something blue every Friday.
~GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS~
Amy
Monday, March 24, 2008
~A MODEST FRIEND & MORE~


Have a great night and oh, I almost forgot....there's new stuff on the website. Lots of stuff too.
Friday, March 21, 2008
~A NEW HAIR DO & MARCH GIVEAWAY~
I had my hair hi-lighted last week and I LOVE IT....I don't feel so old and the gray hairs blend pretty good. It makes me excited for Spring and Summer and makes me feel more like a girl!!!
GET THIS......all I do is put alittle gel in my hands, run it thru my hair and it comes out that way....maybe short hair isn't so bad after all....LOL
Don't forget about our MARCH GIVEAWAY!!! It's for a $30.00 gift certificate to our website!!! YIPPY SKIPPY....I saw my 1st Robin yesterday so I know warmer weather will be here soon.
Also, coming EASTER SUNDAY EVENING......ALL NEW SPRING & GARDEN Treasures at http://www.foursistersinacottage.com/
HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY and HAPPY HAPPY EASTER!!!
Hugs and Love, Amy
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
~WOOOO HOOO & MARCH GIVEAWAY~

MARCH GIVEAWAYS (I am giving away one $30.00 gift certificate to FourSistersInACottage.com. You can enter by posting on my blog or the website. Open to EVERYONE!!!)
Monday, March 10, 2008
~MAJOR COMPUTER PROBLEMS but MY HAIR IS GROWING~

All My Love and BIG BOOB HUGS....LOL (I will get pictures of my newly tattooed boobs soon)
It's getting warmer, the SUN is SHINING!!!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
~And the WINNER is~

PAT from the URBAN CHIC
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED......Another FUN GIVEAWAY COMING SOON!!!
(Pat, please email me with your address)
Thanks bunches everyone!!!
Hugs. Love and HAPPY MARCH!!! Amy
Saturday, February 23, 2008
~A ONE of a KIND MOSAIC GIVEAWAY & MORE~
~SIGN UP FOR OUR FEBRUARY PAYING IT FORWARD GIVEAWAY~ONE OF A KIND PINK ROSES, BUTTONS & PEARLS MOSAIC SHELF MADE BY ME
EMAIL ME TO ENTER: FourSistersInACottage@msn.com
or leave a comment on this post....NO PURCHASE NECESSARY....DRAWING HELD ON MARCH 1st, 2008




I had so much fun making this Gorgeous One of a Kind MOSAIC Shelf. I used VINTAGE Rose Plates, A Pink Strand of PEARLS and OLD Vintage White and Off White Buttons. The shelf was painted a PRETTY SHABBY PINK which shows on the top and bottom of the shelf itself. The curved sides have had mosaics done on both sides. The shelf attaches to the wall with screws at the bottom of the shelf brackets as you can see 2 holes on the pictures. I will supply you with two buttons to just glue over the screw holes once you get the shelf where you want it. The shelf measures almost 20 inches long and I will pay for shipping to you. I have signed and dated the back. I hope you love this piece as much as I do and I am thrilled to be giving it away to pay it forward and make someones day. 
Now a quick update....I have been offline for 2 days now trying to get my new computer up and running....YIPPY SKIPPY it's WORKING SUPER FAST and I am busy trying to redo the website (better pictures of the Mosaic Shelf are on page 1 of the site) and get everything transferred. I will be taking pictures today and tomorrow and be listing all new items on the site, thank you for HANGING IN THERE WITH ME!!!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
~BAD AMY~BAD BLOGGER~

Monday, February 18, 2008
~ANOTHER SNOW DAY~ My MRI~

Well, the kids have another snow day....we got hammered once again but thank goodness we didn't lose power. Some others in the area did 3600 households but not us!!! YEAH!!!
This means the kids will be going to school until June 5th....Wish they would stop the week long Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Easter breaks. They would get out at the end of May if they only allowed a couple days during those breaks instead of a whole week off. Oh well, what can you do.
I am hoping to hear from my doctor today (if his office is open, everything is closed right now due to the snow storm) if not, I will hear tomorrow. I just want this pain to go away and yes, the medicine helps but it makes me higher than a kite and I fall asleep just sitting in the chair. (it's quite funny as I will be in mid sentence and I fall asleep....Everyone is laughing at me)
So, I will keep you updated. I am still waiting for my new computer and I so want to get those Easter Treasures on the website but this old computer won't let me load the pictures. So sad it's finally going and going fast.
Have a great day today and I will let you know as soon as I find out what's going on with my body now. Someone said the 40's are GREAT.....so far, mine have been far from great. They also say, what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. I should be a GLADIATOR by now!!! LOL
Hugs and Love, Amy
Saturday, February 16, 2008
~Jimminy Christmas~

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! Tomorrow I am having an MRI because I am in so much pain in my lower back (the part below where I had emergency back surgery just 15 months ago) and my left leg is going numb.....I am now on Oxycodne AND Cyclobenzaprine and I am LOOPY as all get out. Needless to say, I cannot believe this....I JUST WANT TO BE BETTER....PERIOD!!!
Above is a copy of my orders for my MRI at 9:15am tomorrow...YES, SUNDAY!!! Here's hoping it goes okay....
I do see my neurosurgeon on Friday but my regular doctored wanted the MRI done ASAP as he is not liking what he sees.
Here's to GOOD NEWS!!! Hugs and Love, Amy
Friday, February 15, 2008
~IT'S OFFICIAL~ & More Free Graphics~
~I AM STILL IN SHOCK and SO HAPPILY OVERWHELMED. I truly think it is going to take some time for me to realize what has just happened to me in the last year. I honestly don't think the entire cancer journey has hit me yet. I went into a survival mode and it over took everything I did. For the last year I have slept, drank, ate, and breathed cancer. All I know is that I WANT to make the most of everyday from now on. It was WONDERFUL to hear the DOCTOR say those words, "You are Officially Cancer Free". I am beside myself!!!All my Love and Hugs, Amy






~MORE FUN GRAPHICS COMING SOON....if there is ANYTHING you are looking for, I might have it, don't hesitate to ask~Tuesday, February 12, 2008
~NERVOUS for TOMORROW & FREE EASTER GRAPHICS~
~Please feel free to take these adorable vintage postcard graphics~
~You are always welcome to take my graphics and backgrounds from my website http://www.foursistersinacottage.com/ ~
~I just LOVE these old postcards, have fun, can't you see some with glitter?~
LOVE YA' BUNCHES, Amy
Sunday, February 10, 2008
~OOPS~
Just a couple things....My computer is just about done and I am getting a new one this week. Bob ordered one for me for my birthday, so I won't be online or listing on the website until I get my new computer. THANK YOU HONEY!!!Hugs and Love, Amy
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
~USA EXTREME WEATHER~
~My Heart Goes out to those Southern States that saw the terrible Twisters and Tornados yesterday, Please pray for them too!!!~
~Notice the BIRD BATH peeking out of our snowfall??? Picture taken in our front yard out of the living room picture window. Nick, Alex and Maddi are pictured above!!!~
THANK YOU LORD, FOR OUR RECORD SNOW FALL!!! Please help those who have suffered from the extreme weather here in the USA in the past few days~AMEN~
Hugs and Love, Amy
Sunday, February 03, 2008
~MY NEW TO ME ROSES SOFA & MY MOSAICS~
~I AM TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS SOFA~
~CAN YOU IMAGINE THE FUN I AM GOING TO HAVE DECORATING USING THIS SOFA AS MY PALLET????~
~THIS IS WHAT MY BASEMENT USED TO LOOK LIKE~ Since then, It's now a TOTAL MESS WITH KIDS TOYS and BOXES of My TREASURES~
~BUT I WILL GET IT ALL PRETTY AGAIN~ AND ALL THOSE GOODIES BELOW...I'VE SOLD, INCLUDING THE CUPBOARD, (Sometimes I could kick myself....LOL)~
Okay, so this is what happened. The afternoon before I was to fly to California, my Mom calls me and says I need to get up to the Salvation Army to look at this sofa. You have to understand, I HATE GOING to the SALVATION ARMY. It's DIRTY, GROSS and there is NEVER ANYTHING THERE. YUK YUK YUK!!!!I really didn't want to go but she said, "YOU'LL BE SORRY!".....so I went up there to see what she was holding for me.....and.....TADA....it was the ROSES SOFA pictured above. Now, here's the CRAZY THING. I am getting ready to leave at 5am for California and I don't really want to spend money before I leave for vacation. Mom showed me the price tag and it was ONLY $50.00.....but that's not all folks, I ended up getting 25% off since it was going on sale the next day and I wasn't going to be here....SO I GOT THAT GORGEOUS SOFA FOR $37.50!!!!
I WOULD HAVE PAID A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS FOR IT!!!!
BUT WATCH FOR A FREE GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK.....I WANT TO PAY IT FORWARD.


~THE BENCH BELOW I MADE and GAVE TO ANNA over at MY FLOWER BED~
~And last but not least~1/2 OFF ALL REMAINING TREASURES ON THE WEBSITE, JUST CLICK HERE~


