Back to the Frozen Tundra!

My trip to Phoenix was short but sweet!  I arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Tuesday night.  My son and dil were there to greet me.  I actually started feeling warm even before I exited the plane.  It was 58 degrees at 8:00 p.m. and it felt like it was 80.  When you've had such cold weather, it doesn't take much to feel warm.  I have seen college kids in Wisconsin wearing shorts when it hits 40 degrees!  Anyhoo, it was so much fun getting together with all my bloggy buddies.
Phoenix has become my home away from home.  And it's always bittersweet when I have to go back home.
I miss my hubby, my grand-baby and daughter etc. but I start missing my son and dil as soon as I get back on that plane.
It was so much fun catching up with all these gals!  Jamie, (Mimi's Corner) Ceekay, (Thinking of Home)  Karen, (Some Days are Diamonds) Marty, ( A Stroll thru Life)  Liz ( Rose Vignettes) and Laura (Decor to Adore)  and Laura's daughter the fashionista!

Look at these happy faces!  Jamie and Ceekay looking lovely for the camera.

This is one of the adorable dresses that Jamie got for my grand-baby!  Isn't she sweet?  And isn't Addison adorable in it!  Well to top it off, she brought these adorable dresses that had belonged to her grand-baby for Addison to use.

I can hardly wait for summer!

Before the luncheon we got in a little shopping.  Ceekay, Karen and I.  This shop was so delightful but it was a bit pricey!

Marty, Karen and I mugging for the camera!  Love these gals!

On Saturday, I got to visit my friend Linda who lives in Tempe.  I have known Linda since high school, when we were both in 4-H together.  Linda and I were both seamstresses, but it seems that Linda was a better one than I was.  She was always taking top honors and I was always the alternate.
Linda, who is also a blogger, Reminisce... And This- n- That, actually found me again through blogging!  What a small world it is.  And then when I found out she was in Tempe, which is where my Son was living at the time, I could hardly believe it! 
This picture of Linda and I would have probably been kind of cute if my eyes weren't so squinty.  I actually do have eyeballs! he-he.
 Well Linda and I spent the morning garage- sailing, thrifting and just visiting and having a ball!  She made me a wonderful lunch and I got to meet her very nice husband.  And here's a treat for all of you!
Linda has the most fabulous crafting room ever!!!!   And what is even more amazing, is that she has put it all together with thrift store and budget finds! 
I absolutely adore this room!

Is this not cute or what!  Everything has a place, and it is a feast for the eyes!

Look at that adorable little dress form.  She made the curtains and I just love her attention to detail!

This phone works and it has the long rings from way back.  Linda called the number and boy did that ring bring back memories!  So cool!

And here's the lovely Linda standing in front of her collection of  vintage aprons!
All of these were purchased thrifting and she only paid a buck or two for each one.  Go say hi to Linda and tell her Cindy sent you!  And another cool thing....  Linda and my hubby went to the same small high school and were only a grade apart!   

More cute Linda stuff!

One of the things I found while thrifting is this adorable cardinal teapot!  It matches the plates and cups that hubby got for my birthday a couple of years ago.  For $4.00 it was mine!

Pictured are one of the plates and mugs that match.  I feel a cardinal-scape coming on!

Sadly, Sunday morning came all too soon.  I had to say goodbye to Phoenix's number one Packer fan, aka my son Joshua.   We are still so excited about Saturday nights playoff game.  Sorry Atlanta fans, but the Packers Rock!
But I'll be back to my second home soon.  My son and dil are having a baby in July!  And although I have never wanted to be in Phoenix in July, I will certainly make an exception for my grand-baby!
Take Care everyone and have a wonderful week!
 Cindy