Bonus Sister Alex and Maddi with Scott and Kristi!!!
APPLE TREE....TREE APPLE...Kristi was voted "CLASS CLOWN" just like her Mom was 24 years ago her senior year.....LOL....I LOVE THIS PICTURE....It's SO US!!! Bob always says, Kristi and I are 2 peas in a pod.....IMAGINE THAT!!!!
Monday, April 14, 2008
~KRISTI'S Senior PROM 2008~
Friday, April 11, 2008
~Plain old sick~
Oh I have been sick with the flu and now going on day number 5. I haven't been able to take any medications for the past few days and if I am not better by Monday I have to go see my oncologist. Not sure what's going on but I am nauseated (threw up a few times), dizzy, hot and cold sweats and that general bone/body aches and pains.Friday, April 04, 2008
~MY HUBBY, THE FIREFIGHTER~
~~~ONE MORE REASON WHY I LOVE MY BOB~~~On March 30, 2008, at 1706 hours, you responded to **** Western Road, for a citizen assist. Mr. V R telephoned today and asked me to convey his appreciation for the compassion, professionalism, and excellent patient care that all of you provided for him.
He credits YOU and the JCAS paramedics for your persistence at the scene, and I quote Mr. V R, "They, saved my life. I wouldn't be here today if they hadn't insisted on transporting me."
This is a great example of how our agencies work together and provide top-notch patient care. Please accept my sincere congratulations for a job well-done!
Best regards,
Chief R
PLEASE GET TO KNOW JACK!!!
Please click GET TO KNOW JACK....
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
~FREE SHIPPING~MARCH GIVEAWAY~WHERE IS THE OLD AMY~
DON'T YOU JUST LOVE FREE SHIPPING??? I know I do and so I decided to add FREE SHIPPING from now on to ALL OF MY ETSY store purchases. (less shipping for overseas) I will be adding new treasures to etsy weekly and EVERYTHING will have FREE SHIPPING (in the USA) no matter if you buy one or 100 items. WHERE IS THE OLD AMY....I AM HAVING A REALLY REALLY HARD TIME even looking at myself in the mirror.....I know I will never be the "OLD AMY" with the long hair and energy and strength I once had....it's sounds crazy but this past week, I feel that I am mourning a death....the death of the old Amy and it's really hard for me to let it go!!! My body really looks like SHIT.....sorry for such a strong word but yes, I am being vain and I want my OLD body back.....CANCER SUCKS...even after they cut it out of your body (can I say I feel more mutilated than anything else), even after chemo.....even after they tell you, you are cancer free and send you on your way.....CANCER SUCKS.....it SUCKS EVERYTHING OUT OF A PERSON....IT SUCKS IT SUCKS IT SUCKS!!!
Paying it Forward.....Love and Hugs, Amy
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~


