Baker's Dozen

Sorry I'm late y'all...that stinking trailer keeps getting in the way of my having fun. Now, where was I? Oh yeah...let's do a recap of all the gifts Jenn has included in her Bella's Blessing (thanks Janet) Giveaway. I got Cat Daddy riding on this, so I sure hope I counted right!

1. Tiny Pink Bible
2. "Rocker Chic" necklace by Betsey Johnson
3. "Puttin' On The Grits" book
4. Flea Market Style magazine autographed by the Fabulous BarnHouse Boys
5. Personalized Banner
6. "Queen to Bishop" handmade necklace
7. Pair of cute frames
8. "Bella" cookie favor by Cookie du Monde
9. Nest with eggs
10. Paper Flower made by Liz and Fran
11. Tussy Mussy
12. "Key to My Heart" pendant by Betsey Johnson

Yep, I did it! Sorry Laurie...I get to keep Cat Daddy! Now for the winners.....

What I did y'all was list everyone who left a comment on every post leading up to Bella's birthday...some of you had a lo-o-o-ot of entries...then I gave everyone who blogged or put something on their sidebar another entry...then I added the names of all Jenn's new followers...then I took an Advil for writer's cramp! I took all this to Bella's birthday party where Bella helped choose the winners. They are...hold onto your seats...

1. Robelyn at Red.neck Chic who will receive gift 1,2,4,5
2. The Lone Dollier who will receive gifts 6, 7, 8, 9
3. Debra at Common Ground will receive 3, 10, 11, 12

(Y'all don't even want to know what convoluted method I used to assign the presents!)

Jenn has decided to add another gift to the pile to say thank you for following Bella's baby steps. She drew a name from her list of followers and Laura of White Spray Paint...you will be receiving an official, one of kind, can't buy it in a store, party hat just like the one Bella wore! I want photos of you in it L.B.!

I will be delivering little thank you gifts at the blog party to Mal, Theresa, Robelyn and Amy (who won't be attending, thereby breaking my heart) for suggesting party names.

Finally...(are y'all still with me?)...I also did a little giveaway for the Flea Market Style magazine and the winner is....Daphne.

Now all we need are y'alls addresses. You can either e-mail Jenn or me with your info and we'll try and get everything mailed out before leaving for the Mother Ship. If we fail...you will forgive us, right...um, I said right? (Insert cricket sounds here!)

I want to thank all of you for supporting Jenn in her first (but not last) giveaway. I'll just make sure the next time her computer is up and running. This one just about did me in! I also want to say thank you for all the wonderful comments y'all left for Bella. Some day she'll read all of these and will feel the love that came with her birth and if she ever feels down, she only has to look to y'all to lift her up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Now I think I shall retire to le baquet de bain and soak my aching feet...and wrist! Stay tuned for birthday photos. You didn't think you get off that easy, did ya?