Day 9

Is it just me or is counting the days in the title starting to sound like we're in some kind of siege?

You can say it - it's just me. 

 
So whasssup? 

Today's the day for Sherri of This & That to inspire us to make something amazing in time for the holidays.

You know the drill - make sure you comment on her blog today to be entered in a drawing to win a prize!  And commenting on every one of the blogs will get you entered into the Grand Prize drawing to be held sometime after the 20th!  You definitely don't want to miss that!

Have you already seen what stories Roseann, Kari, Linda, Sandy, Pam, Pat, Terry, Terri, Gudrun and Heather are sharing today?  I hope Heather has pictures of some of the gorgeous children in her family! 

 
Today's story/topic is kid story - either about your kids if you have any or other kids, even yourself.

As some of you already know, I don't have any two-legged children.  While I have godchildren, young cousins, and lots of friends with children and "little people", the only "little folks" hanging around the place are the four-legged kind.  This kind... and just one at a time.

  
Don't you just know that chair was new before the puppies got there?

(No, this isn't Rosie but I really do love this picture.  It comes from a card I've saved for several years.)

I thought about my own childhood and the childhoods of my godchildren or friends' children.  All of the stories had to do with gifts, trips, big family meals and the many blessings that all of us have had.  And when I think of that, I am always reminded that I've been very fortunate in my life.  I've rarely had to "go without", especially at the holidays.  

So today, instead of a story, I'm going to ask you to give some thought to adding one of my favorite recipients to your Christmas list this year - the U. S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots.   

Whatever you might have spent for the Porsche you were thinking of giving me, give it to the Marines instead.  They'll put the money to much better use and for more deserving recipients.  The truth is that I don't really need a car... especially one that fast. 

Have fun with Heather, Linda, Pam, Pat, Sandy, Gudrun, Kari, Sherri, Terry, Roseann and Terri! 

And I'll see you tomorrow!

No, these aren't my project for tomorrow though they are rather nice.  This picture - and a few others shown here today - were "borrowed" from a catalog because they were pretty and better than what I had.

 

Comments

[lovetostitch]

I will certainly put something in our Toys for Tots, they are usually at our Post Office or you can drop off something - my dad was a Marine, and also my Granddaddy was a major, hard to make rank back then in Marines!
I also keep and look for "doggie" cards - funny thing is, I have a very similar chair to the one in the photo, except it's blue. Sunny Boy loves to jump up there and wait on me while I sew - I'll have to post a picture on Flicker just so I can say I did, (well just in case I dont get a project picture done). The seat of it has feathers, and he always knows when I shake and fluff it up!!
Is it fair to make a little set of those pillows in the picture you stole - I think they are really cute!!

[Robyn]

I'm sooo loving the puppy pics!

[Jane McCarthy]

Thank you for the donation suggestion. We get so caught up in our own little worlds and sometimes forget about all the kids (and the parents of those kids) who could use a bit of help this season!

[Jocelyn]

Oh Carrie, what a very kind and generous thought for today. Every child needs to have a little Christmas love especially during the holidays (and all year too). We have so much to be thankful for, and sharing from our bounty is one way of sharing love. Thanks!

[Cindy C.]

What I like to think about is giving a four legged friend a home. I'm such an advocate of these furry friends..they're special blessings to so many of us. We save all our cans to donate. The money from recycling cans go to the shelters. And I love making small quilts for the shelters as well.

[Kathy Hogard]

Hi, Carrie. I really enjoyed sitting with you at the workshop! I love your Christmas stories, especially the one about the truckers. It had me in tears! Thanks again for all the treats! Love, kathy

[Jayne Honnold]

Your card with the Santa puppies is adorable. Thanks for reminding us that there are many less fortunate who need our support. I will look for the Marines' Toys for Tots, either locally or on-line to make a donation.

[Jewel]

Definatly doing the charity thing this Christmas. I heard a statistic the other night that giving is down 30% and when asked people said they would give when the economy gets better. We have had a huge cut in household income ourselves though it was self imposed. It seems to me that when things are really bad that is the most important time to give.

[Marianne]

What a great reminder, Toys for Tots. Enjoyed the pictures even if you didn't take them! And I agree, it does sound like a siege,and remember Keep Your Powder Dry! LOL

[Mary Freeman]

Love your table topper. This is truly a year to think of others less fortunate. It has been a tough year for so many familys. Thanks for reminding us all to give!

[Carol Sc]

I was running errands, yesterday, and saw a cute stuffed animal with a fleece blanket --- it wasn't horribly expensive, but I thought it would make some little one very happy --- it will definitely go into the Toys for Tots.

[marta]

Qué gran recuerdo, gracias por compartir todos estos dias, me alegra conocerla mas.

[call me crazy]

Very good reminder, thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve for tomorrow! :)

[MahSistersQT]

I do love the pillows!

[Ruby]

Thank you for the gentle reminder of charitable giving this time of year.

[Julie in WA]

Those puppies are sooo cute!
I hear the food banks can really use donations this year as well~

[TheaM]

we will be donating to Toys 4 Tots again this year - thanks for the reminder!

[Carrie]

Love your doggy picture, and the chair, isn't that a wonderful chair.
But most of all I love your generous idea of giving to Toys For Tots. I love giving gifts to my children and my grandchildren but when I have given something to a complete stranger the joy I received has been unmeasurable. Look forward to your day....

[Jenny]

Love the puppies in the chair pic and Toys for Tots. We usually do a local toy drive...seems so important to try to help as much as we all can in todays world.

[Chris H]

Love the puppy picture! And Toys for Tots is a great organization. :-)

[Melissa]

With a marine dad, uncle, and cousin, I love the toys for tots organization! We donate several times. Thanks for spreading the word!

[Iva]

Thank you for the donation reminder! And for sharing your CUTE puppy card.

[Piecefully, Pam]

Somehow, Christmas and charity just go together! ; ) It's ALWAYS better to give than to receive, right?! Thanks for the reminder and encouragement to share!

LOVED the puppy pix!

[Sandi]

The puppies are sooo cute! I'll be donating toys but they go to our county Human Services office for distribution in our county. I gathered a group of friends to make some stockings that we can fill individually and then there's a giant stocking (about 4 ft. long) that will be hung in Toody's Sweets and Treats so that others can donate toys, too. I was so blessed at Christmas even when times were tough for my folks. I began donating dressed dolls when I was just in my early 20's and my daughter played with them as I dressed them, then they were donated to the Salvation Army. I just can't imagine a child not getting a gift at Christmas. I look forward to seeing what your project will be tomorrow!

[arlette]

Thank you for sharing your cute puppy card and I´ll be looking forward for your big day tomorrow :D

[Leslie Schmidt]

Bless you, Carrie, for the gentle reminder. I have been getting too carried (no pun intended) away with all the fun stuff for myself. I need to focus on those less fortunate.
Thanks.

[Lissa]

I love the puppies too.. we usually donate funds to the Salvation Army and do a target wishing tree present as well..

Lissa

Australia

[Maria Isabel]

La almohada de su belleza. Thanks you javasa4@hotmail.com

[Mary Ann Dove]

Hey, those good looking guys in those uniforms can always get some toys out of me. Besides, it's for a great cause. I have some candy canes similar to yours my mother made,the material was left over from bathrobes we got for Chritmas that year. Great memories.
Mary Ann Dove

[Trish]

I LOVE your candy cane project! Thank you for sharing with us. They will be fun to make and add glitter for a little extra sparkle !!
Trish
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