PROUD TO ME AN AMERICAN!

Hello Ladies:  Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 228!  Hope you have had a wonderful week. I know the weather across the country has been horrible.  Please keep save. Los Angeles will be starting a wind and heat event. Never good for us.  We had some major events happen this week. First, I want to tell you about Terri. Her and her son are in need of prayer.  They are both struggling with health issues and need us to cover them with prayer.  She is going to try  and post sometime in July, if she can.  Terri is a strong and amazing women, I know God will work a miracle for her family.  Any details really need to come from her, what she needs the most is prayer and we can do that!

On a lighter note, Noah, received his "yellow belt" in Karate and my "Hot Shot"  Son, got to give his parents a tour of the station and many unanswered questions were answered.  It was a great family day and we all enjoyed our education in fighting forest fires.  

The Fourth of July is just around the corner and like many of you, plans are already being made.  I want to share some fun cups in the Red, White & Blue colors once again.   The first cup is a beautiful Aynsley.  The colors are a cream, dark blue and a stunning red rose center. 

The next cup is also an Aynsley.  This time with a white, blue and red design. Both Aynsley's have these amazing handles.  They look like ears.

The last cup I am sharing is a hand painted cup with stunning red roses and blue and gold design by Nippon.  My pictures do not do it justice at all. 

Here is a peek at the rest of my Grandchildren.  As you guessed, I am doing the Linky again. I just hope it is as good as last week.  Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July!  

Hugs, Martha

SHARING TEA CUPS AND CRAZY WEEK!

Hello Ladies!  Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 227! Hope you are all well. I almost forgot it was time to post.  It has been so crazy around here.  My "Hot Shot" son  is fighting a fire in Glendale, CA  right now.  Please remember him in your prayers.  He went from a fire in Santa Barbara straight to Glendale. Let's see, this week,  the stove was left on, gas only, all night long.  We almost woke up dead.  I am so grateful for God's protection. The construction in my laundry room has been moving right along.  I can't wait until it is finish.  Next week the work will begin on the inside of the room, yeah!

I am sharing more red, white & blue cups today.  The first one is a hand blown cup from Italy. It is a stunning cobalt blue.

My next cup is a trio, Made in America, Syracuse China, "Old Ivory" pattern.  Love the rose design on this set. 

The last cup is a Royal Grafton from England.  Love the single red rose. 

These are a couple fun finds during the weekend.  I collect the plates and I just love the frame.  Our dear friend Terri is still enjoying her summer break, so keep your fingers crossed about the link.  The Grandchildren are enjoying a wonderful summer. Only one sad note, Maya was due for 3 shots.  As you can see she was not a happy camper.  She is spending the night this week.  I will have to do something special. 

Have a wonderful week.  Blessings, Martha

OH, TO DANCE WITH MY FATHER AGAIN!

Hi Ladies:  Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 226!   Hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day!  Our family celebrated all the Dad's in the family with a barbecue and lots of smores.  Father's Day always makes me reflect on my own sweet Dad.  He was first a gentlemen.  Loving my mother and his daughters and his Granddaughters in such a special way.  He left big shoes for future husbands to fill.   My younger son, Kyle, was two when he lost his Grandfather so he really does not have a lot of memories of my Dad.  He has been lucky enough to have my husband's father.  So God saw to it that he was not with a a wonderful Grandfather.   Today for Tea Cup Tuesday I want to honor both these men who we have been blessed to have in our lives.  They were and are good example of our Heavenly Father.  My prayer is that you too have good memories of your Fathers.  This first picture is of my Father, Felipe.  The second is of my husband's father, Alfred.  Both amazing men, that we have been blessed with.  

For the tea cups today I am picking Father's Cups.  The first one is from Germany.  It is a mustache cup, rather large, maybe it was used more for coffee. 

The second cup is also German and very old.  This too is a Father's Cup.  Love the pink! 

I remember dancing with my Father. One day, I will dance with him again.

 I am working on a crown for Elsa to match the dresses.  I will show you them next week with a little luck.  Have a great week.  I am not sure if Terri is going to join us. Here is this week's link.  Keep your fingers crossed. I am so grateful that we all have a Heavenly Father who never leaves us or forsakes us.  Sending hugs your way! Martha

AS YOU CAN SEE TERRI IS MISSING.  SORRY FOR SMALL LINKY.  HUGS, MARTHA