Friday, February 8, 2013

Thankful woman!


In the past few days, I really feel that I have  lots of things to be grateful about.

  Norway, in difference from other countries, celebrates mother's day in the second Sunday of February. And who's the lucky woman this time? Well, it is supposed to be me and all the mother's in Norway. Because the children normally serve breakfast in bed to their mothers with cake and flowers. But at home, my daughter does not normally do that, because I don't want to eat breakfast or cake in bed too early in the morning.

 Yesterday she gave me two flower bouquets as a mother's gift on Sunday.  One from her father who is now ombord the ship and one from her.

          This is from my youngest daughter. Isn't she thoughtful?
          
                     

                              And this is from my husband. How sweet!

Well, thanks to them. I am so grateful.

Now, another story. A story about a seaman and his asian wife:)

For those that had been following my blog knows that I am married with a seaman and I came from Asia. ( Philippines) 
Last Christmas I made a seaman stuff doll as a gift to him.


But then I promised that I am going to make him a wife. A me stuff doll. And now, after more than a month, he has now a wife.

Hope they look like us. But anyway, I believe that they are going to live happily ever after. Now, I have to make our daughter too. And that is in another post:)


Another thing to be thankful is this picture. It really touched my heart. A thank you card with the pictures of PBO members and the children in White Cross Childrens Homes




Thank you guys for work well done. God bless you all. I am so happy to be part of it.

Anyway,  we celebrate also Fastlavn day on Sunday!


 Fastelavn is the name for Carnival in Denmark and Norway which is either the Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday. Fastelavn evolved from the Roman Catholic tradition of celebrating in the days before Lent, but after Denmark became a Protestant nation, the holiday became less specifically religious. This holiday occurs seven weeks before Easter Sunday and is sometimes described as a Nordic Halloween, with children dressing up in costumes and gathering treats for the Fastelavn feast. The holiday is generally considered to be a time for children's fun and family games.¨

                          JOY
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  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    love your bouquets--you have a thoughtful daughter and husband. your dolls are cute.:p

    beautiful wintry skies--wonderful contrast.

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  2. joyFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Thanks Luna.
    Yes, I am lucky having them. Have a nice week end to you.

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  3. dorisFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Wunderschöne Blumen, ein fantastischer Himmel und niedliche Puppen.
    Danke für diese zauberhaften Foto.

    ♥liche Grüße
    Doris

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  4. Aritha V. February 8, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    O I love your flowers. Here's Mothersday in May :-) The doll ( seems like you) is so cute!

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  5. joyFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Thanks Jedidja:)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I love your flowers and beautifult photo.
    Marit.

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  7. Senyor IskwaterFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Happy Mother's Day! I love the doll...hihihi... I am excited to see their off springs.

    Just like you, I am a proud that I am part of PBO.

    Great photos again... Nice Flowers... You really love flowers?

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    1. joyFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      Thanks senyor. Yes, i love flowers and skies:)
      Good luck to next PBO project:)

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  8. JondmurFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Wow! napaka sweet naman nila ^^ ganda ng flowers....

    Happy Happy Mother's Day Tita ^^

    Love ko din ang doll... galing ng pagkakagawa ^^

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  9. BarbFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Beautiful flowers, cute dolls, and wonderful dramatic skies!

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  10. Susie of ArabiaFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful pics, Joy - and that last one of the bug was a surprise!

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  11. BalutFebruary 9, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Aaaw with the flowers! so heartwarming. And nice idea about the seaman and the asian wife stuff doll. can't wait for the daughter to join the cuteness :)

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    1. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

      Thanks for visiting Balut. I hope I can make her cute:)

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  12. LadyD PianoFebruary 9, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Beautiful skies and lovely flowers. You are blessed and very talented. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love and joy! God Bless you.

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  13. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Salamat anak. Same to you:)

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  14. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    happy mother's day, ate joy! :)

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  15. RixFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Happy Mother's day mommy Joy. The dolls look adorable :)

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  16. Mr. TripsterFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Happy Mother's Day! Your daughter's really sweet and those flowers are beautiful. Iba iba talaga ang dates ng Mother's Day. Here in Italy it's still different. Really can't remember when. I know I ought to remember such important date.

    The dolls are fantastic. That's really sweet of you. Ang cute naman ng gestures of love niyo! I do hope that in the future someone will make a doll like that for me, hahaha!

    These simple gestures are really priceless, memorable and beautiful. OThers would ask for new gadgets, dress, shoes, and jewelry. We often underestimate the beauty and the perpetual grace of simple gestures of love. A hug, a kiss, or a doll like that. Ah, Ms. Joy, you're one blessed woman.

    And Norway's sunrise is such a beautiful sight! I wish I could spend a vacation there, though my friends told me that it's quite expensive travelling to Norway. But i think it would be worth it.

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    1. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:29 AM

      Thanks for the nice and long comments. It was s pleasure reading your words.
      Bless you Mr Tripster and Im so glad our paths crossed.
      Yes, Norway is worth visiting for nature lovers.
      Have a nice weekend dear.

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  17. AdamFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    nice two sets of flowers

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  18. K V V S MURTHYFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Wow... sky photos are excellent joy..! have a great weekend.

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  19. K V V S MURTHYFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Wow... sky photos are excellent joy..! have a great weekend.

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  20. GenskieFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    awww super sweet ate... ang cute cute talaga ng ginawa mong mga dolls... i cant wait to see the baby doll.. mas maliit ba sya? make the baby na para one happy doll family na sila hehehe

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    1. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      Thanks genskie. Mas maliit nga siguro, kahit mas malaki ng anak ko sa akin:)
      Di ko pa naumpisahan eh:)

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  21. 煒霖February 9, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Love those views!!! =]

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  22. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful sunrise. I love the yellow roses.

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  23. Seraphinas PhantasieFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Wonderful photos of the flower bouquets and Sunrises. Great work !
    Have a nice weekend, Joy. Best regards, Synnöve

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  24. Melgie CampbellFebruary 9, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Flowers are beautiful! I love the dolls that you made very cute and creative. Have nice weekend, Joy:)

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    1. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Thanks melgie:)
      Have a nice day weekend too:)

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  25. edenFebruary 9, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful photos, Joy! Those dolls are so cute.

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  26. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Thanks Eden:)

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  27. MEcoyFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    well for a mama's boy like me everyday is mother's day
    but then a special day must be celebrated for the women
    we first love happy mother's day to you ate joy
    you deserve to receive such wonderful gifts but i guess what
    makes it more meaningful is the fact that they honor your
    motherhood
    anyway dolls were really awesome
    i took a lot of patience and love to finished that

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  28. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Oh! I love mama's boys mecoy. They would be a fine husbands.
    Thanks for the heartwarming comments.
    Have a nice weekend dear:)

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  29. SunnyToastFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Mami joy I love the yellow roses! everytime i visit your blog it does not only remind me of how great is our God but also i learn to appreciate small things..like the sunset, flower and sunrise..which we should appreciate and enough reason to live life deliberately.

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  30. joyFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks Sunny toast. Yes, God's magnificent creations sorrounds us and they are free:)

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  31. Connie ArnoldFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Sweet and thoughtful gifts of beautiful flowers for you! The dolls you made are precious. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures, Joy!

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      Thanks connie and welcome. Have a nice dsy to you:)

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  32. Pao KunFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Wow, may kasama na si Mr. Sailor. :) Ang kyut! :)

    Nakakatuwa po yung last picture mommy joy! :)

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:32 AM

      Oo pao kun. Di ns malunkot si mr. Sailor:)

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  33. Mhie @ TravelentzFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Happy Mother's day,Joy, indeed you are a great mom and there are a lot things to be Thankful. By the way sorry am not really into blogging lately i am sick and trying to take it easy and hope to feel better asap as our vacation is approaching. Thank you so much for visiting my blog.

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:33 AM

      Thanks mhie. Hsppy mothers day to you too. Hope you get better soon. God bless you dear.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Happy Mother's Day, Joy. :-)
    MAbuti naman, natapos na si Asian wife. Ang cute naman ng work mo. Post the daughter doll ha? :-)

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:34 AM

      Thans imelda. Same to you. Yes, i will post my daughter doll too when I a finished:)

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  35. Pink LineFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    happy mother's day mama Joy :)

    your hubby and daughter are the sweetest.. i love the flowers! ang cute din nung doll na ginawa mo *giggles*

    at wow natanggap mo na yung thank you card yey!.. thanks again mama Joy for being part of PBO :)

    the best ka talaga pagdating sa mga sky pictures!

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:36 AM

      Thanks pink line.
      Salamat sa card, ikaw pala ang nag sent:)
      Have a nice day dear:)

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  36. fiel-kunFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Happy Mom's day po sa inyo Mami Joy :))

    Professional photographer talaga kayo. Ang gaganda lagi ng mga shots nyo.

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:37 AM

      Thanks feil kun.
      Actually, may magaganda lang motives kays maganda pictures:) God's creation:)

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  37. Vores haveFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Hello Joy.
    Beautiful photo series showing I ♥ all your images.
    Wishing you a good and peaceful Sunday :) Hugs Hanne Bente
    PS! thanks for your sweet comment on my blog.

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks Bente and wish you a happy sunday too:)

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  38. RicFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Happy Mom's day Ms. Joy. February pala Mother's day celebration dyan. Thumbs up sa flowers. Very beautiful!
    And nice couple (dolls)! Nawa they would live happily ever after!!

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    1. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks Ric.
      Napatawa mo ako sa comment mo sa dolld:)) l hope too that they will live happily ever after. Lol

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  39. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    As always, your pictures are stunning! Happy Mother's Day. :)

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  40. joyFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks Tamara:)

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  41. momto8February 11, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    love your photos.
    happy Day!!!

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  42. DeniseFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Glad you enjoyed mothers day, lovely post.

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  43. Travel QuestFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    As always Ate Joy loving all your photos :) nakaka-relax tignan ang mga skywatch photos mo :)

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