Wednesday, December 30, 2009

My two favorite Christmas gifts!

Me and my new grandson, Andrew
















My husband scored major points when he bought me an exact replica (miniature) of the USS Constitution, hand carved and crafted!  I was sooooo surprised.  Unbeknownst to him, this ship makes an appearance in the book I'm currently writing, Surrender the Sea.







I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!
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14 comments:

  1. AnnabellDecember 30, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Andrew is TOO CUTE and I love the ship!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    AWWWWWW - your grandson is adorable in his little santa suit!
    And that ship is absolutely awesome - the rigging looks so intricate!
    -Sapphire
    sapphirethepirate@bresnan.net

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  3. Mocha with LindaDecember 30, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Congrats on the grandson and kudos to your husband!

    Happy New Year!

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  4. AngieDecember 30, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Awww, congrats on the grandson. :)

    The ship is awesome! Whoever made it is very talented.

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  5. Nancy M.December 30, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Wow, congratulations on both! The baby is precious and the ship is beautiful!

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  6. Margaret MetzDecember 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM

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  7. Margaret MetzDecember 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Wow! Beautiful baby ~ and that ship! That will certainly help you feel like you're walking the decks when you can look at it and imagine your characters there.

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  8. Nise' December 30, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    You are blessed with your grandson!

    I loved, loved the USS Constitution. My family had to drag me off it. Can't wait to read about it's appearance in Surrender the Sea.

    Happy New Year!

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  9. ToriDecember 30, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Andrew is SOOO cute!! Wonder if he has some pirate interest, ummm? ;) lol
    That is the coolest replica of the USS Constitution. Cant wait to read about it in your next book. First, I am dieing hear to read The Raven Saint!!! I can only be thrilled for one book at a time. :)
    God Bless you!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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  10. Diane S.December 31, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    I too have a beautiful little grandson with another on the way, and I collect model ships! Nothing as nice as yours, I'll admit. It is beautiful. I'm glad you had a happy Christmas.

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  11. Brenda HurleyJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Marylu -- two wonderful Christmas presents .... although Andrew "tops the cake" !!!
    The ship is beautiful too ... what a neat surprise !!!
    Happy New Year -- to you, and your family !!!
    In Him, Brenda H
    (brennie7@hotmail.com)

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful picture of you and your grandson although you don't look old enough to be a grandma!

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  13. DannielleJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    ohhh your grandson looks adorable!
    and that is a truly gorgeous ship!
    i cant wait for surrender to the sea!!!
    it sounds equally intriging as all of your other books!!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 29, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Grandson is sooo adorable. Ship is beautiful also.
    tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]com

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