birthday goodness

If you tend to salivate and have heart palpitations

when you glance at all things sparkly

and seashells

and sea glass

and buttons

and sea rocks

and jewelry...

then this blog is for you - if not

then proceed with caution!

My wonderful daughter-in-law made me this most enchanting bracelet

from shells and sea glass from our excursion

to Alki Beach in Seattle last summer...

I blogged about that day here - it was so special!

and then I received the wonderful reminder in the mail for my birthday last week...

ahh she made me cry - love her dearly...

and then I was surprised with more birthday treats from my mother-in-law...

oh my what's not to love!!!

she parted with her beloved button collection...

and carefully wrapped and disguised this cherished gift...

so I wouldn't know what I was opening...

oh let the salivating and heart pattering begin!!!

What shall I make with them?

So many ideas -

Thanks so much Billie!

Love you too...