The first of May, I received Jeanne's journal (of Backyard Neighbor) from Grace (of Pink in the City).
The theme of Grace's journal was "Marie Antoinette", so she, in keeping with that theme of hers, sent me the cutest little Marie postcard that she'd made!!
Grace just spoils me so!! Is it bad of me to say I LOVE IT!! :)
Beneath the tissue was Jeanne's precious journal. . . entitled "HA"!!
These last few months have been filled with less than "HA" moments around our household. Everybody has their HA-less times, but Gadzooks. . .we've sorta had enough already! So, that being said, I drug my feet on Jeanne's precious journal.
Then, to make matters a tad bit worse, the 22nd of May I tripped on an uneven section of sidewalk. . (yes, while I was jogging) and fractured a little bone in my left hand. Thankfully, I am right handed, but not having total use of my South Paw made "crafting" a challenge for me.
So I guess I'm saying, I struggled with trying to come up with the "HA" in my life, then I physically struggled with creating what I finally had in mind .
I decided to reach into my past and share a few "HA" moments. . .times that had been some of my happiest. Here are my journal pages in the very early stages. . .the idea of a big "H" on one page and a big "A" on the other. . .surrounded by images and text that depicted those special times.
And here they are. . .finally completed.
See the great blank PINK pages Jeanne put in her journal for us to fill with our interpretation of her HA theme?
An amazing "HA Day" came about a couple of weeks ago when Jeanne was visiting in Kansas City, MO. I have to add MO because she still refers to it as Kansas at times !! :)
Anyway, on one of the days she was in town, I kidnapped her and took her to Parkville, MO, for a special outing and time alone with her!!
Here we are after our day of shopping, gabbing, giggling, eating, walking, driving and just plain old having fun!! It was such a wonderful time spent with one of the finest ladies around.
I was so thrilled to meet little Cheri', the love of Jeanne and Bill's life! She is such a sweet girl!!!
I will soon post lots of fun photos from our day, but I will leave you with this great teaser of some of the fun we had. . .
like this little varment that I captured in one of the stores while we were shopping!!
OMG. .look at the claws on that little paw!!
Hey, Jeanne. . .LOOK!!!
OK. . .Jeanne wasn't really scared. . .
she's not only funny and happy and generous and kind, but she's also a fantastic actress!!! See what a great job she did when I said "Look scared"!!!
And she did!!!
Speaking of fun. . .you will have lots of that when you visit Beverly of HOW SWEET THE SOUND. She will have loads of other bloggers with special PINKS to share this weekend!!
DANA
Ha! (I just couldn't resist!) Most good "Ha" moments should include a bit of pink. Dana, you did it! And, I love it. You have had many Ha times in your life, and you have given me many ha moments. Ha moments like false teeth and lots of pink footsies gathered in a circle. And, let's never forget Ha cuppycakes.
Happy Pink Saturday, dear friend. Hang in there because more Ha moments are in your future.♥
Posted by: Beverly | June 22, 2012 at 04:09 AM
HA,HA,HA!!! Dana this is a HA! post. I love your pages and I love you too. You did come up with some fun times and some great photos in spite of the trying times your family and you have had these past weeks and even months. There is always tomorrow, a new day...for good things to happen.
Thank you for the journal pages. I love them very much. My journal is a treasure to me and your pages make it even more special. Just like you.
My post is about our time together and also with Shelia. I did say Kansas City, MO. At least for today's post. HA! I'm working on it right now so I better get going. I have a confession to make. The darling bracelet is still in Kansas at Shirley's house. My photo does not include it today. Sigh! I wore it while I was there. I want you to know I adore it so much.
Last...I really do look very scared of the 'thing' HA!
Love you much,
Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | June 22, 2012 at 07:24 AM
How fabulous you and Jeanne got to meet and hang out and have some "HA" moments Dana and what is that "thang" she is NOT scared of. :) xoxo HPS
Posted by: Lynn @thevintagenest | June 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM
AH HA ! I seee you changed your header. Is Stone Rabbit jealous? Looks like you had great fun and your journal pages are really neat. Happy PS ! (ummm that is "neat" as in cool not clean and tidy :) )
Posted by: Francie Thornton | June 22, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Love the journal...what a fabulous idea.
HPS
Michelle
Posted by: Shabby Delights | June 22, 2012 at 04:16 PM
You are the one fantastic traveling lady. I think it is wonderful and keep it up. We never know what the next day will bring. To me, you look like your are about to cry. I am sure you hated to leave such good company and fun.
Posted by: LaVoice | June 22, 2012 at 05:18 PM
Its been years since I've participated in a Journal Round Robin and this looks like it was a wonderful one. Your pages were a joy to read an Im sure the recipient will agree. Hope you heal quickly an that your future holds many more HA moments! Have a fun Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Robyn | June 22, 2012 at 05:44 PM
nne is the greatest gal around! She is one of the kindest ladies I know here in blog world. You were very fortunate to meet here and it appears you two had a lot of good times! Thank for the share. Hope that hand heals quickly. Have a beautiful weekend. Anne
Posted by: Anne | June 22, 2012 at 09:04 PM
Sweet and happy pages. I think they came out great. I'm sure that hanging with Jeanne added some ha moments to your summer. I'm really hoping your summer is improving. You bring a lot of "ha-s" to so many including me. Xoxo
Nancy
Posted by: nancy | June 22, 2012 at 10:00 PM
HPS!
Who awesome you ladies got together! And this post is hilarious as well!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | June 23, 2012 at 06:18 AM
What a wonderful way to remind us to focus on our HA moments in life! Happy Pink Saturday to you, Dru
Posted by: Dru | June 23, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Love how you did the HA pages! Hope things get better and there are more 'ha' moments this summer.
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | June 23, 2012 at 07:42 AM
Hi Dana! You did the cutest job on Jeanne's HA Journal. Poor little you and I hope your hand is getting better by now.
Great snaps of you and Jeanne. Guess what? I got to meet her too! She and Bill came to Galveston! Such a sweet lady.
You take care and be a sweetie,
Shelia;)
Posted by: shelia | June 23, 2012 at 08:12 AM
That varment would surely scares me:( Jeanne was brave:) Beautiful journal too:)
Visiting for Pink Saturday- hope you can stop by..
http://www.sweetposh.info/2012/06/pink-swimsuit.html
Posted by: Leah H. | June 24, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Am interested in this "HA"journal (it sure is beautiful) and you sure did a good job despite your lacking the "HA moments". Looking back for "HA moments" . . . that's great though. Sounds like lots has been happening that's not so good. Hope things are looking up up up and throwing in a few HA HA HA's. Like salt and pepper.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading both of your Pink Posts about seeing one another. I told Jeanne that it was like being there w/her as she got together w/you and Shelia.
Oh, and I LOVE your bluejean purse! That's awesome.
Happy Pink Saturday and lots of "HA moments" to come your way I hope. I read a quote on someone's blog for Pink earlier. Let's see, it said "We can complain that the rose has thorns or we can rejoice in that the thorn has a rose". Puts a different spin on it doesn't it? Oh, I guess I should just remind myself of Philippians 4 . . . Rejoice and again I say rejoice (in all things). Sometimes, that's quite the challenge, isn't it? Hugs, Jenn
Posted by: Jenn | June 24, 2012 at 10:14 AM
HA! A great way to hare amazing moments in your life. I love this idea. Looks like your day was fun.
Posted by: austine | June 24, 2012 at 05:18 PM
No one should have to endure a broken bone AND crafting! HA!
Posted by: Sally | June 25, 2012 at 03:51 AM
Love your HA pages.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 01, 2012 at 05:59 AM