Saturday, December 31, 2011

From 2011 to 2012

Hello to my Family and Friends,
What a year 2011 has been with many ups and downs, Happiness and sadness. 
I've met, made and kept some wonderful friends through blogging and I appreciate you all!

My Mum was here for a few months getting her health back into gear!
The past few weeks have been very hectic here with gift making and presents to buy and give.
My Dad falling and breaking a few ribs the week leading up to Christmas then this week we lost a friend to a massive heart attack.  He was only 47 years old without any medical condition or complaints of pain. 
I'm feeling very emotional at the moment because myself, family and friends are very close to that age and he was such a caring, genuine, family orientated bloke! My sympathy goes out to Kellie and their four children.
Rest in Peace Adam

Roll on 2012!
My oldest son is turning 21 years old.
We are having a small party on 21.1.2012
He says 'small party' Yeah right-He's list has blown out to 120 guests.

I'm also the lucky winner of Vikki's gorgeous vintage stocking. http://www.sewusefuldesigns.com/2011/12/simply-christmas-guest-post-and.html
Click on the link to check it out.
Thank you Vikki!

I wish all my friends love, happiness, health, fun filled, creative year in 2012
Big hugs,
Anna

10 comments:

Vicki ♥ said...

Happy New Year to you and your family Anna :) Hugs Vicki x

Janet said...

Happy New Year Anna! I hope 2012 is a great year for all of us.

Serena Lewis said...

Happy New Year to you and your family, Anna...I hope 2012 brings you many, many blessings.

I'm so sorry to hear of your dear friend's passing. What a shock it must have been and my thoughts lie with his family also. 47 is SO young and, yes, it certainly makes us take a look at our own mortality. (((Hugs)))

I hope your Dad is doing better now.

Love and hugs,
Serena xo

Sew Useful Designs said...

Happy new year sweetheart,

I'm so sad to hear about your friend, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
With love and warm wishes, and looking forward to another great year of friendship!

Vikki xoxoxoxoxoox

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh Anna, I am so sorry to hear of your friend's passing and my heart really goes out to his wife...She must be devasted and I know that you must be trying to offer her moral support during this difficult time...

I want to send best wishes to you and your family for a Happy New Year in 2012!

Sending (((hugs))) your way,
Cindy

Lynn Stevens said...

Oh my gosh Anna,
So much going on right now.
First off I want to say how sorry I am to hear of your friends passing, much to young. Prayes for the family and friends sent your way.
A BIG congrats to your son on his 21 Birthday! Only a few friends huh! LOL Have a wondeful party!

I'm sorry to hear about you dad taking a fall. When it rains it pours!

May the New Year bring health Happiness and lots of creative time.
Hugs Lynn

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

Sorry to hear your sad news Anna. No wonder you are feeling emotional... it's like a wake up call - life can be short!!
On a happier note, Happy New Year to all the family. Roll on 2012.
Love and hugs ~ Kerryanne

maddyrose said...

Happy New Year Anna. May 2012 bring health, happiness and all things good. Hugs

Jonny J Petros said...

HI Anna, Sorry to hear about your loss very sad and too young-----Birthday wishes to your son the big 21!!! Hope you a have a wonderful new year ahead. Sincerely,Jonny

suziqu's thread works said...

Anna - like me this year has been a tough one and losing yet another friend though not quite as close it doesn't make it any easier.
Hope your dad is recovering now hope he will be there for your son's "small party"!!!
Dont get too stressed as the year is but young!
Wishing you a year full of much inspirational creativity and a chance of fulfil your dreams!
Hugs,
Suzy