Cece Bunco Birthday

Sorry for the blurry pics, I forgot my camera and these came from my phone.

The Birthday chandelier was alot of fun and instructions can be found here.

http://thecraftingchicks.com/2010/06/the-vintage-birthday-paper-chandelier.html

With the help of her hubby, I got alot of older pictures.

I love the color combination of the black and white.

Always a good color.

Side way picture, sorry.

Boy my sewing machine sure has had a work out lately.

We all had a good night, I know Cece was tired but she done a great job.

Happy Birthday, my friend.

A few weeks ago, I got to spend a few days with my scrappin buddies.

We were in
Mentone, Alabama.

It was a stressful but much needed weekend.

Daddy was still in the hospital and it was so hard to leave him.

But I got my first massage and I am in love!

It was a enjoyable weekend,

sometimes it takes the girls to put you in a

better mood.

Thank you, friends.

I am a romantic!

I read all the trashy novels.

And I know how Terry is suppose to look into my eyes and hold me in his arms.

Problem is, he does not read the same books as I do.

But I still live in this fantasy world.

Don't get me wrong Terry is romantic in his own way.

The longer we are together,

it seems the simple things can be a turn on.

Recently, he cleaned our bathroom.

He took my car and put gas in it.

( I hate doing both of these things and he knows it)

So when I get a bud vase with 3 crappy looking old flowers that don't match for Valentines that looked like a left over at Winn Dixie, I am disappointed.

Now this is between you and me, and I ask you to keep it quite.

I would never tell him my feelings, at least he tried.

I smile and fuss over those ugly flowers.

But DD said , at least they don't have a flag in them this time.

Several years ago I got patriotic flowers for Valentines.

So I love my Valentine, he is my one and only.

I thank God each and everyday for him and what he has worked so hard to provide for our family.

But I think I will leave one of my books, on his bedside table.

It couldn't hurt.

The older I get the more I dislike certain things and tend to voice my opinion more often. This is certainly a warning that this can be a long post just to blow off steam.

. Here it goes.....when did this word become okay to say ......

SHUT UP!.

I was taught it was not a nice way to ask someone to be quite. I am not saying I have never used this word, I have. But it was after my daughter had run over my last nerve and stomped it into the ground over and over. I am a mother, and I would bet the farm most mothers had stooped this low a time or two. But it is so common place.

I perceive this word as an angry word. But I have witnessed people say it without the anger.

So have we become so rude that we disregard other people within hear range. I would never tell anyone to shut up in public. I was not brought up that way.

I still feel it is a angry word.

And anger can never be good.

It brings people to do things that they never meant to do.

Please lets teach our children to be more kind and respectful of others and not say words we know are hurtful and not nice.

Heart 5

I love the look of the cottages in Ireland.

All the flowers and the white fence.

Can you see your self living there?

Walking up the path to a house like this.

Enjoy!

Heart 3

I Heart the beach and everything about it!

And on a day like today, cold and colder, I wish I was at the beach with my toes in the ocean.

Oh and 90 degrees.

Heart 2

I cross my heart I will always love and honor you.

Heart Month

I have a sweet new friend.

Who knows I like red and vintage items.

She is such a sweetheart.

It is a good day!

We have snow in Alabama.

Daddy is in a room!

I am all pack for Mentone!

I know to worry is a sin.

I have a strong faith.

I knew my dad's surgery was going to be a success. I ask God to watch over him and the surgeon and handed it over to my Lord.

I was not worried.

But today is day 5 after his surgery and he is still not awake.

I know the devil wants me to worry. He wants it to consume of mind and then he can have control over me.

I miss seeing this little grin my dad would give, almost like he is thinking something mischief.

I miss hearing his voice.

But with Gods help and alot of prayer I will hear it again.

Daddy is just resting.

I will wait

and

pray.

Till then

I love you daddy.

I am so tired tonight!

Imagine I have posted a inspiring yellow or orange picture. Now you are so inspired you are going into your craft room/studio and create great and beautiful things.

Look into the color wheel and feel relaxed and a tranquil feeling falls over you and you are getting sleepy. your eyes are getting heavy and now you will go to sleep. Me too! Good Night my friends.

Thursday- Week of Color

I know, I had to show you this.

Instead of this inspiring me it is a little scary. But I had to show you.

But Junk always inspires me.
And it is red.

















I love love love pink Gerber Daisy's.
Does this not scream "SPRING"?

Wednesday- Week of Color Challenge

YUMMY!

Does this not make your mouth water.

Maybe it is just me.

And I love this, I want to make one for the boys room.

Looks easy enough.

Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday -Week of Color Challenge


This little blue bag makes me want to sew. To create and be domestic. Hang on, it will pass............

Clean, cool and relaxing is how this picture makes me feel.

I want to take the time to enjoy this room.

Sweet and Yummy!

I am hungry now!~

Monday- Week of color

As I start off the week

with the color white

I found several pictures that have inspired me.

These blank sock monkeys look so fun.

The sky is the limit.

I could be so inspired if I had these...

This picture of one of the small cedar trees at the cabin
we stayed in a few weeks ago in the Mountains.
I am so relaxed looking at this picture and just a little cold too.




















And last but not least I see this as a challenge.
I can't wait to get back to the shop where all my goodies are and create.
I love the different colors of white and off white lace and the buttons too.
Tomorrow we will explore the blues.
Happy Monday

Week Of Color

Okay, It is time for a blog challenge. With Winter colors not very inspiring, I challenge you to join me in a Week Of Color. Show me what makes you happy! Each day next week we will post a new picture that makes us feel good, inspires you and tell us why. Do you see why I might pick this old looking white and off white bouquet of home made ( I anit gonna die) flowers. Don't they look Happy? They make me smile. And they inspire me to create. And that is what matters. So show me what makes you smile.

January 24th-Monday - White, off white

January 25th-Tuesday-Blues,turquoise

January 26th-Wednesday- Greens

January 27th- Thursday- Red, pink

January 28th- Friday- Yellow or Orange

Leave me a comment if you are joining and we will all check out your post too.

Friday Funny!

I knew it was going to happen, it always does.

I need one of those balance bracelets, all the kids have.

So as soon as Terry seen I was okay, he snapped a pic.

Now there is only about 5 other pictures of me from out Winter Wonderland trip to the Mountains, but he got this one!

Yeah!

I am so proud of him!

Our Trip to the Mountains was breathtaking.

We had snow when we got there and more came soon after.

We did make it to caves cove and took a lot of deer pictures, snow pictures and icicles pics.

It was truly a winter wonderland.

I was hoping to be snowed in for a few days, Just me and my hubby. And I did get one more day.

We could have come home, our roads were okay, but Alabama wasn't.

So we stayed at the cabin , in front of the fire with the biggest marshmallows, I have ever seen,

When I got home, I compared.

See Picture...

So back to the real world,

back to work now.

Seems like a lifetime ago now.

Put I do have many many pictures to remember our trip.

Stay tuned...

Coffee & Cupcakes
5 Year Birthday Celebration
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Last night we had a celebration.
The shop has been open 5 years.
I could not believe the people that came by to support me.
A lot of church family, friends, customer and just people off the street.
I am so blessed!
As you may know I was in a business with my mom many years ago, which ended.
It was difficult.
But this is different.
When I started this, I prayed and ask God to help, to show me if this venture was the right thing to do.
And as I went about getting insurance, power, and all things you need before opening a business, it seemed to just fall into place.
I look forward ( most days) to going to the shop.
I enjoy the auctions, estate sales, yard sales and thrift stores.
And Hubby does too.
The people, customer, many have became friend.
I look forward to seeing them, talking to them.
So THANK YOU for 5 great years!
And Don the donuts didn't cure my back pain, but it helped.
Thanks!

Obsession-the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself.

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That is just it...

the idea of living in this house makes me happy.

The image in my head of Christmas in this house makes me happy. Actually I dreamed of how I would decorate this house before and after Christmas.

The desire of living in this house makes me all excited.

The feeling moving into a new/ old house is an adventure I want to take.

If hubby would only join me.

I think he would if there was enough $ to do it.

But our house pays off in a couple of years.

We want to be mortgage free.

It is a beautiful house in the snow.

When a friend called the realtor and made an appointment, I was excited to go with her.

It is across the street from the shop and I panic when the realtor shows it.

It was built in 1940, and has the original bathroom, which is actually in good shape.

I would redo the kitchen.

New cabinets,

and flooring.

It has 3 bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, original wood floors, basement/cellar.

I am in love!

Day 10- my last day!

One Confession......just one?

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I have been having these feelings.

I need something to love and take care of.

I want him!

I want a Yorkie!

Terry is in hopes I will get over this feeling.

But he has been supportive.

And tried to reason with me.

Why do we get these feelings.

I really never had this feeling for a baby.

I wanted to give Terry a baby, but I was done with Jessica.

Would you call this feeling, my biological clock?

At 50?

Huh!

DAY NINE

TWO SMILEYS THAT DESCRIBE YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW!

Day 8 of Blog Post

3 things that turn me on

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1. Terry in a certain pair of jeans

2. The way Terry puts his hand on the small of my back to lead me into a room.

3. And YES, Wine will do it every time

Day 7 of Iresema Blog Challenge

4 things that turn me off

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1. BO ( PEW!)


2. guys dipping (Yuck!)


3. men that hit women ( Cowards)


4. alot of after shave ( are they trying to cover up BO)

Day 6

Five People who mean a lot to Me!

This Challenge was easy!

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My family

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I love each and everyone of them.

Day 5

Six thing I wish I had never done

1. I wish I had listened, to teachers, adults, my parents ect......

2. I wish I had not been the teenager I was....

3. I wish I had meet Terry sooner

4. I wish I had continued my education...

5. I wish I had been a better mother.

Day 4

7 things that cross my mind alot

1. No pictures, please

2. should I dye my hair?

3. Is there still some chocolate covered Christmas trees in the pantry?

4. What if?

5. Does she think I am a idiot?

6. I need a vacation!

7. I need a nap!

Day 3 of Irasema's Blog Challenge

(8 ways to win my heart)

1. Know me and what i collect. Thanks Barbara for the Christmas tree toppers!

2. Share your chocolate

3. Be Honest

4. Laugh with me not at me

5. help me hide the body

6. at least act like you understand why I enjoy crafting.

7. let me watch Soap Net, even though there is a football game on.

8. be compassionate to others.

Day 2- 9 things about me

1. I love to scrapbook but have no time. I have the urge to create lately and no time. I did squeeze out enough time to create these two pages since Christmas.

2. I want to please everyone. And sometimes it is a pain in the butt.

3. I get me feeling hurt, easy.

4. I can't forget when I get my feeling hurt.

5. There is not enough time in the day to get done what I want to do.

6. I am happy. I love my life.

7. I love soaps. I watch 4 out of the 5 that is on network TV.

8. I worry way to much.

9. I think way to much....what if?

Ten things I want to say to 10 different people

I found this challenge on Irasema's blog. When I read her post today, I realized just how liberating it could be to say whatever I want. So here goes, my ten things that I would like to say to ten different people.

1. Quit screaming

2. Another Football game? I Hate Football!!!!

3. I can't believe you changed your mind and didn't let me know.

I gave mine up to help you.

4. Why do you not use me?

I am here and willing

5. I don't care how much $ your hubby makes.

6. How can You love me, if I don't love myself.

7. Come on already, grow up!

8. Thank you for saving me!

9. Will you be my friend?

10. How could you?

*Warning*

Long End of the Year Post

Christmas has come and gone and it is time to bring on the New Year.

We had to wake up the younger boys at 8 on Christmas morning. I can't believe they were not up at 4, like I use to be as a child.

Malik is so grown now and most of his gifts were clothing,

and video games.

Toot wasn't to interested in opening his gifts after he saw the tricycle and bubble gum in his brother stocking.
He took that bubble tape to every grown up in the house to open it. We looked at it and gave it back to him. he wasn't happy till Malik gave him a bit. Afterall it was Christmas morning.


















We got Ky the scooter he had been seeing on the TV. But it seems he wanted everything he had seen on the TV and News Papers since about October. He kelp wanting to revise his Christmas list. So we didn't know from day to day what he really wanted. He just wanted it all!

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We woke up to snow on Christmas morning. It was the fist white Christmas since the 80's. (and this picture was on Monday after, all was about gone) Someone James works with gave him this gator for the boys and they love it! Toot wants out to ride all the time. We have to charge the battery while he is in bed so it is ready to go again in the morning.

I bought this gingerbread house at a charity bake sale and Ky wanted to get at it all month. I bought it strictly for decoration. So I let him at it before I tossed it. It was so hard I had to help. The baby just ate the candy lane, it made him happy.

So tomorrow will be 2011 and I can't believe we can add another year in the books. My boys and family are growing, happy and healthy. We have so much to be thankful for. My little shop will celebrate 5 years in January.

Thank you 2010 for a great year. Now bring on 2011!

Christmas Play at Church was a great success.
Malik had a speaking part as one of the wise men.
Terry was in the Choir- ( no picture)
And Ky ( below) was a Trumpeter, he stayed on stage during the whole play and blew his horn.
We were so worried about him, cause he said he wasn't going to go out on the stage.
But he did and was great.
Everyone was great.
And there was a few solo's that we never knew could sing.

As always Christmas week was a blur. Christmas play at church, cooking and shopping and
all that goes with it. And as to top it all off a white Christmas for Alabama. It was so pretty and cold. Still winding down and having family time. Will post more later.

It is all in the packaging.

I don't care what is inside, if you make the package look good, I am happy.

This simple white chocolate with crushed peppermints. couldn't be easier to make, but it is the package that makes it outstanding.

So all these post have been about thinking about the forgotten friend.

Take a minute and share one of these items and make them smile.

Merry Christmas!