Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Weekend wrap up...

Did you guys have a great Thanksgiving?!

We did. Family and food is always a good time.

 
Y'all see those shitterlings in that first pot!?!? EWWWWWWWWWW I do NOT eat those. *gag*

 
Folks everywhere lol

 
The dogs were waiting on SOMEBODY to drop SOMETHING lol.

 
My dad was the FIRST one sitting down and eating lol.

Mom had like 5 different table cloths and placemats down lol. She does not do fancy. We eat off paper plates and cups lol.

 
The kiddos...

 
Marvin had the "itis" lol

 
Andre and Corey were playing Tekken 6 and it was so good to them they didn't sit down lol. Well they WERE sitting down, then they got up and KEPT getting closer and closer to the tv lol. HILARIOUS lol.

 
Marvin thought it was a good idea to bring the kids MORE silly bandz lol. They have ALL the new ones now lol.

 
Mom and the dogs were getting ready to take a nap lol.

Zanete had a bday dinner and it was funnnnn and the food was GOOOOOOOOOOOOD lol

 
Love this one of them even though its blurry lol.

 
LOL at him giving folks the side eye lol

  

I took this one JUST because he didn't want me to lol

 
One with Zanete the bday girlllllllllllllll lol

 
One with Andre because he SHAVED! LOL

That's it for me!
Toodles!

You & I

"You And I"

Here we are on earth together,
It's you and I,
God has made us fall in love, it's true,
I've really found someone like you

Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say,
That you will be by my side
To see me through,
Until my life is through

Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world,
In love you and I, you and I, you and I

I am glad at least in my life I found someone
That may not be here forever to see me through,
But I found strength in you,
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day,
Because that's all that I am living for, you see,
Don't worry what happens to me

Cause' in my mind, you will stay here always,
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
In my mind we can conquer the world
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Hump Day Ramblings.....

• MY, MY, MY.

• Didn't think that was possible.

• I really am innocent *puts on Halo*

• It's my FAVORITE day of the week :)

• ***THIS*** is what joy is.

• NEW MOON WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Sometimes, I wonder if I need to reconsider. ugh.

• GUCCI lol

• Sometimes, the hardest decisions are the ones you HAVE to make.

• Clarity comes VERY early in the morning.

• I love the red  light on my phone :)

• It takes 21 days to form/break a habit. My 21 days starts today.

• ***JAW DROPS*** Can't BELIEVE it. Ok, maybe I can but DANG!

• I just spent the last 3 hours looking for a new theme and some to do list type apps for my phone. Gonna do a battery pull and play lol.

• My house is CLEAN. I have NO plans for today! WHOOOHOO!!

• The kids slept until almost 10! Wonder if they will do that all week.

• I'm so thankful I have you in my life. SOOOO thankful.

• I love you. Unconditionally.

• Watcha goin at? LOL

• My email is INSANE. I WILL tackle it today.

• I might have to mark all as read in my google reader though lol.

• WOW, was that all I had to do? Should have done it sooner.

• www.crackberry.com is a TIME SUCK!!!!

• Why is it that I do my best cleaning up/planning/etc AT NIGHT?! LOL

• You are SO much more than just that. SO MUCH MORE.

• So THAT'S why I smile a lot!?? LOL Thank you for the info lol.

• Magical eh? ;-)

• LOVIN my new Blackberry 9700!!!!!

• UGH, BAD TIMING LOL

• You know you are talking too loud if I can hear your convo IN MY CAR.

• Women, if you can't wear/walk in heels, just wear flats.

• If you drive a SUV and you KNOW you can't back up...don't try.

• If you are heading up an organization, PLEASE be organized and ON TIME.

• I love the mean face lol. No disrespect lol.

• When HE feels that way. It's bad. SMH.

• WOOOOHOOOO!! IT's NOT IN RED!!!! LMAO! LOL  :D

• **doubt creeps in **

Y'all ramble away.....

Dulce De Leche Cupcakes

 

 

OMG FREAKING INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

This is what being on twitter will do for you lol. Mo, posted a picture of a cupcake she was eating and the FIRST thing I did was google a recipe lol.

ETA Ki was at my house when I made these and she went home with the recipe and made them the same night lol. Check out her entry lol.
Cupcakes

• 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup toffee pieces

Frosting

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

To prepare cupcakes: preheat oven to 350°F Line 9 muffin cups with paper liners. Beat butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add eggs and milk, then beat on medium-high speed for two minutes. Add flour, baking soda and salt; beat for an additional minute. Stir in toffee bits. Spoon into prepared tins and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from tins while still slightly warm.

Frosting: While cupcakes are baking, combine brown sugar, cream and butter in a heavy saucepan to prepare frosting. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling without stirring for one minute. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 20 minutes. Beat in powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth; spread onto cooled cupcakes.

**I must say that I had to double the icing recipe. If you follow it as is, it will NOT be enough**

Toodles!

Weekend wrap up...

Helloooo eeryyybody!! LOL

Did y'all have a good weekend?!?! Mine was SUPERB...let's get started lol

I went to paint pottery with Kisha and some other ladies who shall remain NAMELESS lol and we had a great time. A few pics....

 
I'm going to paint what she painted next time lol.

 
I worked on a Christmas gift ;)

  

**waves** lol. I HATE the way the zipper on my jacket doesn't lay flat! LOL. HOW can I fix that next time? I think I know...I'm ready to make it again lol.

Went to see NEW FREAKING MOON!!! IT WAS INSANE!!!!!!! LOL

The line to get in....

 
oh and this....

  

IT WAS SO INSANE LOL.

It wasn't like this for Twilight lol. AT ALL lol.

The girls and I walked over to B&N to get some starbucks to keep us warm lol

 
FORGETTING it was NOT Friday night, we quickly had to walk BACK to the movies lol. They close at 10 on Thursdays....BOOOO lol

 
LOVE this pic of them!!!

 
Kayla didn't want to take a pic lol.

And don't worry...they only had cocoa lol.

 
FINALLY inside lol

 
Kayla decided to take a little nap before the movie started. She kinda dozed on and off during the first  half but was awake for the second half lol. She did good. lol

 
This one, on the other hand was WIDE awake. AND she lost her voice lol. She was sending me text messages during the movie lol. So sad lol.

We had a great time. I love spending time with the kids. The girls are really growing up. *sigh*

I spent some much needed time with my Grandparents. Granddad would NOT let me take a pic of him lol. I got one but it wasn't good lol.

 
My Grandma is a MESS!!! LOL.  I had the heaviest heart and she sure did make it better. That's my Grandgrand! LOL

We went to a local"lighting ceremony"

We did some window shopping...

 
She was IN LOVE with the MAC lol,....once you go MAC lol..

 
Aj wasn't happy lol.

Jaelyn was somewhere drooling over the ipods lol.

We got cookies from Mrs. Fields....

  

Had to get one for myself.,...the snowflake ya know? LOL

The kids made friends and watched the parade...

 
Aj wondered why the men had on skirts lol

 
LOL

Jaelyn took pics through her glasses lol

 
There were fireworks....

 

And a final pic lol

  

I had a "crop" at my house lol. NOT much got done lol. We did eat and laugh lol. THis is why I don't GO to crops lol. Imma do better though.

I DID scrap. I'll take pics of what I started when I finish it lol. Sorry Kisha...didn't finish  lol.

  

She lurves my camera. I told her I put the neck strap on EVERYBODY lol.

 
They were telling secrets lol...ummmhmm lol

 
Aj LOVES the camera lol. He has gotten a hair cut lol

 
Yes, there was some scrapping going on lol

 
I was on the table lol. I know my limits lol.

 
LOL a farewell shot lol.

Whew...NOW I'mma go to sleep! LOL

Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!

 

GTFOOH Episode 8

 

You still wearing "waterfalls" and spraying hair color in your hair in 2009!? GTFOOH!!!

 
Wearing hair-rollers in your hair ANYWHERE other than the salon?? GTFOOH!

 
Wearing "house shoes" outside the house?!!? GTFOOH!!!

 
Keeping the tag on your purse so people will think its real!?!? GTFOOH!!

 
A JHERI CURL IN 2009!!!?!?!?!? GTFOOH!!!!

 
Your pants being THIS short?!?!!? GTFOOH!!!

 
Sitting down and I can see ALL yo crack?!!?!? GTFOOH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hump Day Ramblings.....

• Nothing makes my day more happier than :).....

• I'm sick :(

• You still gonna bring me some tea?! LOL

• I do NOT smoke weed lol. You make me sick lol.

• My studio is clean.

• The kids are out of school today. I slept till after 8 and NO ONE bothered me! LOL

• I want to organize my fabric today. I think I'm going to pull ALL of it out and put it on the floor. THIS should be interesting. Let me grab my camera and get started lol.

• I bought some Oreo cookies with a SNOWFLAKE ON IT!!!!!! lol

• We will have Publix Bday cake in the house tomorrow lol. LAWD HELP ME! LOL

• It's always great to get someone else's point of view. Its great to look @ things a new way. Thank you :)

• Took the kids to paint pottery today lol. That was interesting lol.

• My BRAND NEW computer is acting up. I SWEAR I should have just gotten an IMAC.

• WHY TODAY OF ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DAYS?!?!?! UGH.

• Aj is SOOOOOOOOOOO excited about his birthday! LOL he is sooooo funny.

• OMG, NEXT WEEK I WILL BE WATCHING A MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF NEW MOON WITH MY GIRLS!!!! Yep, I'm a cool parent lol.

• Get over it.

• I need to start back on my knitting. I'm about halfway finished lol.

• I feel like crap.

• Fingers & Toes Crossed!!!!

• I think I'm going to put my Christmas Tree up this weekend!!!!! lol Shoot. It's close enough lol.

• Y'all know I don't like laundry...right?

• Your attitude SUCKS.

• I pulled out ALL my fabric. It's all over my studio floor. Ummm yeah. WHAT WAS I THINKING!?!? LOL

• I've been up since the wee hours of the morning lol. I really enjoy early mornings.

• I've been doing great about going to bed at a decent hour.

• I seriously need to deep condition and shampoo my hair!

• I still dont have ANY sewing mojo, but I know what dress(es) I want to make for my holiday parties this year.

• I NEED to start on my gift quilts. Hmmmm. I need a plan. A list. SOMETHING.

• Why are my ramblings THIS long already and it's early Saturday morning?!? LOL

• Going to paint pottery with a group of girlfriends Thursday night! I have a surprise for them!!!

• I LOVE Annie Leibovitz.

• Liar, Liar, Pants on fire!

• T-Mobile has a new blackberry with 3G on it that comes out MONDAY the 16th. I WANT IT  lol. It's the 9700 lol. *gasp* GOTTA HAVE IT! LOL

• Just spent the last 45 minutes on the phone with Tmobile. That blackberry will be mine before this posts! LOL.

• *sits down, places face in hands, BAWLS*

I love........

Someone tagged me a while back about six things I love, then someone else tagged me but it's been forever ago and I can't remember lol so here is my response to both tags lol...just more than 6 things lol.

My favorite mug

  

Tea from friends

 

Vintage Camera's (This starts a collection lol)

 
 

My blue pot :)

  

The prettiest purple jersey that has been cut out for THE longest. Gonna make a dress soon lol.

 

More pretty fabric that has been cut out for THE LONGEST lol

 
A cutting mat that covers my table lol

 

My Bluetooth

  

Getting mail from Hong Kong

 
Love Jones

 
Watching a candle burn

 

What are you loving these days?

My week/weekend in review lol.

I think I am FINALLY caught up on my back log of blog entries lol!!! Soooo I'm gonna keep the ball moving with this one lol. (in no particular order lol)

Jaelyn went on her first "date" to a football banquet and this is THE only pic I have of her lol.

 
Yes, the one I snapped REAL quick before we had to make a couple umm adjustments lol and before she left. Now she took my camera, but only took FOUR pictures. SMH. Have I not taught that child ANYTHING? LOL

Aj turned 8....

 

 
  

 

Painted Pottery with the kids...

 
  

 
 
I am so not a big halloween fan, but I SO want one of these!! Click the pic to make it larger!!! LOL

 
Y'all know I'm NEVER in pictures lol

Went to have lunch with Kisha, who hasn't updated her blog in SO LONG, I can't even find the link lol.

  

 
 
 
ok, now my pic is BAD, but this cake was SO GOOD!!! It's THIS ONE from The Pioneer Woman. MUST MAKE OVER THE HOLIDAYS!

 
All three of these phones had ONE owner! yep ONE lol and it wasn't me lol. I am SO good when it comes to phones lol. Yep. Can't talk about me anymore lol.

  

And a quick one of us. We had a blllllllllasssssssssstttttttttttttt lol. I laughed till my face hurt lol. Can't wait to do it again lol. Soon ;)

Alright, that's it lol.

Y'all have a great Monday!

Toodles!

Butterick 5101

 

Butterick 5101

Pattern Description:

Wrap front top and dress have all-in-one sleeve, pleated collar extending into front neckline, side tie, sleeve length and hem variations. Mock wrap front skirt and straight leg pants have casing and elastic yoke.

Pattern Sizing:
XSM-Medium

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes, didn't use them until I got to the pleat, which confused the crap out of me lol. I had to read. each.word.out.loud. Then I got it lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Nothing. It was a great pattern.

Fabric Used:

Ponteroma Knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I doubt if I make this one again, but I do recommend it if you like this style.

Toodles!

Butterick 5397

 Butterick 5397

 

Butterick 5397

Pattern Description:

Very loose-fitting, pullover top A or tunics B, C or above mid-knee dress D have neck binding and elbow-length or long sleeves.

Pattern Sizing:

XSM-Medium

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Didnt' use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Love the simplicity of this pattern.

Fabric Used:

Knit from my stash

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes, I'll make this one again. It's a great wardrobe builder. I highly recommend this pattern!

Conclusion:

Great, easy pattern lol.

Strawberry Cake

I am SO late! I made this back in MAY lol. I snapped a pic before I put the icing on the sides lol.

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strawberries, pureed
•  
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
•  
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•  
• 1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar, gelatin and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Mix flour and baking powder, and beat alternately with the milk into the sugar mixture. Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla and pureed strawberries. Divide equally into three 9 inch round cake pans.
3. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove from pans and cool completely.
4. To make the filling: Beat whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla on high until stiff. Fill each layer with 1/3 of the whipped cream and 3/4 cup sliced strawberries.
5. To make the frosting: Beat the margarine, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the sides of the cake, and pipe an edge of frosting around the top of the cake.
6. Spread remaining whipped cream on cake top. Top with quartered strawberries.

Let me know if you try it and like it!!!

Toodles! Have a great weekend!

Happy 8th Birthday AJ!

I can't believe my baby is EIGHT! Wow!

Love you baby!!
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Simplicity 2560

 

Simplicity 2560

Pattern Description:

Misses' knit cardigans sewing

Pattern Sizing:

8-16

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Simple. I only glanced at them a couple times.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Loved it!

Fabric Used:

Grey knit from my stash.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I will make this one again for my oldest daughter, and I'm considering another view for myself lol. I highly recommend it.

Conclusion:

Great pattern, really easy to wear when you just need a little something to throw across your arms.

Hump Day Ramblings.....

• The facing and lining of this jacket almost drove me INSANE lol. Glad I got it worked out now lol. ALMOST done!

• I need to put a new battery in my smoke alarm upstairs.

• I am SO glad God gave someone the sense to come up with Caller ID!

• I had such a good lunch today! LOL I'm still full.

• Once noon hits...the day ZOOMS by!

• I finished my jacket!! All I have to do now is add the buttons and hem it by hand. UGH. HATE hand sewing lol.

• Now, I can start on my LONG list of things to do.

• I DO have a family.

• Ohhh I have a Parent Teacher Conference tomorrow morning.

• STILL don't know what color to paint my nails. I have one more day to decide lol.

• Pinto beans, cornbread and chicken for dinner tonight. YUM.

• Jaelyn was reading a book AND washing dishes lol. She had to put the book up lol.

• Jacket is DONE! WHOO HOO! y'all will probably have seen the pics before this posts lol.

• My email isn't syncing to my phone...ugh

• Been on the phone with TMobile for TOO long. I got stuff to DO!

• It's NOT all about you.

• Scheduled a BUNCH of blog posts lol

• Some people never need to have children. Watching this lady is making me SICK.*EYEROLL*

• My phone STILL trippen.

• I have SO much running around to do today.

• I'm SLEEPY.

• Sometimes, you really need to look at yourself. You ALREADY know you ain't doin right. ugh.

• Grown folks that ACT LIKE CHILDREN!!??! FAIL! UGH. Please grow up.

• Just picked up my coat from the cleaners...I love it EVEN MORE NOW! LOL

• You can't suck cotton balls up in the vacume **whistles**

• It's 3am and I'm up. Won't tell you what time I went to bed. Must get dressed.

• I just went to the gas station to get a Pepsi. OMG..it was SO good BUT i'm all jittery now.

• I can't believe you did that. Well, yes I can.

• I've seen it for myself and wow.

• Wondering if I made the best decision. Hmmmm

• My Studio is a MESS.

• I feel my scrapping mojo coming back.

• My sewing mojo has faded to blackness.

• You deserve....

• Somebody told me to go find a toy. *whistles* lol

• I spent a very long time looking for grey tights for Jaelyn. FINALLY found some.

• I'm going to keep letting folks believe they are getting over on me. SMH

• I'm finished traveling for the year (well Atlanta doesn't count lol) Next year all new places! WOOHOO!

• It's NOT me...its YOU. lol.

• Thanksgiving menu is planned! WOOHOO. Gonna go get most of my stuff tomorrow lol.

• I cringe everytime I hear that song now. Ugh.

• I'm learning how to shut up. Folks will talk them selves in a ditch!

Ok....y'all ramble away! LOL

Simplicity 2603 and Simplicity 2700(AGAIN) lol

While flipping through one of my magazines, I came across this wrap:

 

FELL IN LOVE!!! But did you see the price?

I am on the HUNT for some fabric that GORGEOUS green!!!

That's where MY version comes in lol.

 

  

 

There really isn't even a need to review the pants lol, I've made them SO many times...I'll just show you my pocket lol

 

Pattern Description:

Misses Knit Top and Cardi-Wrap

Pattern Sizing:

M-XL

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes, SUPER simple!!!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I LOVED this pattern!!!

Fabric Used:

Some knit fabric I got as a gift! WHOOHOO lol.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

YES! I do plan on making this again in a solid...something bright lol.

Conclusion: 

This is REALLY a great cardigan wrap! I can't wait to make it again !

 

Magic City Classic 2009 (VERY PICTURE HEAVY)

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!!! Y'all ready!??!

The Magic City Classic is THE NUMBER ONE BLACK COLLEGE CLASSIC IN THE COUNTRY!!!

  

Just a puff of smoke lol.

 
You KNOW you are in for a good time with the "bruhs" that wear purple and gold are next to you lol

  

Gotta start off right!!! lol. BTW, I was at THREE different tailgates lol. TALK ABOUT FUN! LOL

 
THe kids gotta "catch up" lol

 
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT! LOL

 
Those chickens are standing at attention! LOL

 
Havin a little fun lol

 
Heyyyyyyyyyyy Marvin lol. My brother didn't want me to take that pic lol

 
Food in one hand...cup in the other lol. That's how we do it lol.

 
This pic is more for my mom than anyone else lol. Jaelyn was sooo not happy lol.  Y'all locals should know who that is lol. The Smitherman's have been close with my family for yearssssssssssssssssssss.

 
  

 
 
A TV Crew from ESPN was there and came over to see us lol...did anyone see us on TV? LOL

 
She still not happy...notice the neckwarmer, she JACKED? Ummmhmm <_<

 
Let the games begin!!!! Alabama A&M

    

Alabama State

The Bands...

 
 

  

AAMU KILLED IT ON THE FIELD!!!! THE WHOLE FREAKIN BAND MOONWALKED!!!!!!!! THE. WHOLE. BAND! It was "tight" lol.
 
Ok...I'm so not an ASU fan, but the drummajors KILLED IT!!! The band sucked but the drummajors...they DID THAT!

 

Myspace type pics?? SURE....

 
 

Wanna see some kids?

 
 
He was SO knocked out lol.  But when he woke up and realized his mom didn't have him and I did!?!? My lil nephew acted a fool lol.

 
The Fellas lol

 
Lil Bulldogs lol...

AAMU WINS AGAIN!!!! LOL

 
I LIVE FOR THE 5th Quarter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That's after the game, when the non-band heads leave...the two bands play back and forth for a while...LOVES IT!)

 
Kayla was SO beyond happy. She LOVES the Dancin' Divas! LOL

 
**teehee**

 
What has HE been drinking lol

 
FIREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE LOL...that's a fish fry gone wrong lol.

 
LOL Fire Department anyone? LOL

 
I can't BELIEVE my nephew is almost 16 **faints**

 
WHAT!???????????? LOVE HOT SAUSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ummm Eileen?? LOL ;)

 
Umm after being up and out since 7-ish am...yeah..he was POOPED lol.

  

He got a ride to the car lol.

GTFOOH CLASSIC 2009 EDITION

Ok I know y'all ready lol

 
Why he got on his Easter suit..IN THE RAIN!?!?!?

 
Chick in the middle.....umm WHY does she have on a belt???

  

Ummm. Yeah ok. OH BTW...it was really cool that morning...in the rain...ummhmm

 
**sigh**

 
SMH

And this was all BEFORE we even got INTO the game!

  

Chick with the belt on.....I WISH I could have gotten a better pic...

 
******CAPTION THIS****** lol Look how she looking at him lol...he loves blue... in his hair AND it matches his jacket lol.

 
Girl in the green pants was SO COLORFUL!!! I wish y'all could have seen her shoes!! SMH.

 
Bobby B.ro.w.n is that you!?!?! Bobbbaaaaayyyyyyyyyy his had a gooooddddddd whop lol. Isn't that what that haircut is called? What year is this? LOL I'm not going back to the 80's lol

But the lady that took the cake?!?!?!

 
TALK ABOUT SCHOOL SPIRIT!!!!

Ok...how is that for a Friday Post?! LOL

Y'all have a SUPERB weekend!! Stay safe!

Toodles!

Butterick 5145: A Review

This is my first REAL coat and I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Proud!!!

One of the many fall trends that I want to incorporate into my wardrobe this year is bright coats:

  

My next one will be a gorgeous colbalt blue I got from Gorgeous Fabrics last year...

 
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE MY LINING!!!! Its like a party going on in my coat! LOL Just makes me HAPPY! LOL

 

Pattern Description:
Lined, fitted coat in various lengths, has raised waistline with back princess seams and pleat, front button closing. A, C, D, E: side seam pockets. A, D, E: back tab. C, D, E: optional snaps at lower front opening. E: sleeve tabs.

I made view A

Pattern Sizing:
8-14 I made the 14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were fine until I got to the lining. It confused the crap out of me but that may have been more ME than the instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I didn't like how they wanted you to slip stitch the lining of the sleeves in. Umm NO, they are crazy lol. I ended up putting the right sides of the lining together and sewing the sleeves that way so when I flipped the lining I just pushed the lining down into the sleeve. If that makes sense lol.

Fabric Used:
Flannel Coating from Gorgeous Fabrics

Lining: 100% Poly from Joanns

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
None. I didn't add the button tab in the back.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
YES! I highly recommend this pattern!!! It's a great basic coat pattern. Im not sure if I will make it again though.

Conclusion:
SUPERB Pattern!!! Love it!

Here are some additional pics....

 
I fell in LOVE with these buttons. I didn't really want black, so I thought these were perfect!

 
A LOT OF HAND SEWING!!!! LOL I took it to the cleaners this morning for a good steaming/pressing.

  

  

 

Alright that's IT for me! Y'all have a good one!

Toodles!

Hump Day Ramblings.....

• Why do people ask for the truth, then you tell them and they get an attitude!?

• BEST BLOG POST I'VE READ IN A VERY LONG TIME

• Lawd some folks!!!

• I hate being lied to more than anything on earth. ESPECIALLY when I KNOW you are lying and just not saying what's REALLY going on. TRUST. I already know.

• Kayla is currently holding a very long and interesting conversation with herself.

• I have to introduce y'all to Oreo :)

• I love cowl necks.

• Playing charades with the girls is HILARIOUS!

• It's 9:30 and the girls are making french toast.

• It's 9:48 and I'm still alive lol. It was really good.

• I can NOT wait.

• That saying, "What one woman/man won't do another one will" isn't always s-e.x.ual.

• Classic was SO FUN.

• Some people make a big deal out of the dumbest stuff.

• I hate laundry!

• If you go to my folks house...you better make some noise if they don't know you are coming lol. My dad has the RIGHT to "bear arms" LOL. That is all.

• My mom got the PRETTIEST fabric from Hancock Saturday and didn't get me not NAN PIECE!!!  I will be there as SOON as the doors swing open tomorrow lol. If there isn't anymore, we gone have PROBLEMS lol.

• 4 days.

• Y'all know Hancock didn't have that fabric right?? **makes plans to steal moms lol**

• I'm SO ready to put my Christmas tree up! LOL

• I feel like myself again.

• *sings* you are my sunshine, my only sunshine.....

• Have I said how much I do NOT like laundry!?

• I need to go through my email. NOT tonight.

• My birthday was THE BOMB.

• 3 days!!!!!

• I'm supposed to be making quilts for Christmas. Ummmm haven't EVEN started lol

• FINALLY starting on my first real coat!

• I'm really into funky color nail polish...purples, teals, blues, blacks, dark browns...I remember a time when I NEVER wore color on my hands.

• Sometimes, admitting things out-loud helps you evaluate the situation.

• DEATH TO TMOBILE FOR HAVING A NATIONWIDE OUTAGE!!! UGH

• I'm ready to put my Christmas Tree up!!!

• DEATH TO TMOBILE

• KAYLA SINGING CHRISTMAS SONGS

• DEATH TO TMOBILE!!!

• DEATH TO TMOBILE!!!!

• My kitchen is a mess right now lol.

• I'm frustrated lol.

• I GOTTA finish my coat/jacket TOMORROW. All I have to do is add the sleeves and the lining.

• Can't decide what color to paint my nails. Hmmmm lol

• Tmobile BETTA be working when I wake up lol.

• Y'all know I'm addicted to lipgloss right? lol

• Got my free lipgloss from sephora lol. LOVE it.

• **giggles**

• Still mad at Tmobile lol

Alright y'all......Ramble lol.

Pageant time of year again!

Last week Jaelyn was in a pageant again. She really enjoys doing them and so do I lol. She was in the top ten this year. Here are a few pics:

Before:

 

  

  

  

 

During:

  

  

  

After:

  

  

  

 

  

 

 
LOVE this blurry one of Aj helping her out lol. He did the same thing last year!

Alright, that's it for me!
Toodles!!!

Happy 32nd Birthday to me & Andre lol !!!

 

There is so much I could say today but I honestly don't know where to start.

I'm SO happy that my brother and I lived to see our 32nd birthday.

I'm blessed to have wonderful family, and friends.

I'm just thankful!!

One thing I REALLY learned this year, never take anyone for granted. Live, love and enjoy life. It's short!