Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Happy Birthday Patrick (R.I.P)

 

You are gone but never, ever forgotten.

We love you and we miss you.

Hump Day Ramblings...

• When reality hits, it hits HARD.

• Memories can bring back the worst pain at the worst time.

• I can't sleep.

• My children really are a gift from God. Watching them sleep sometimes brings tears to my eyes.

• I love my pj pants.

• I wear mens socks around the house because they are thicker and more squishy than womens lol.

• When ever I travel, my laptop comes with me lol.

• I've learned that if you want something bad enough, there is a way.

• I'm learning to use other features on my phone lol.

• I've been a sewing FOOL.

• I have a confidante lol. They know it all. lol.

• Im happy. Yep. Happy.

• We make a good team :)

• People REALLy don't treat others like they want to be treated. They just talk a good talk.

• I really like crossword puzzles.

• Field trips with 4th graders are INTERESTING lol.

• I love running!!!! OMG.

• I can really be a bitch. Don't believe me? Piss me off and see.

• Jaelyn is wearing heels to school today. LOL. Let's see how long it takes for her feet to start hurting.  Some lessons you just have to learn for yourself lol.

• When will people realize you get out what you put in?

• If you have the SAME conversation with TWO different people, then ummm they really aren't the problem. I'm just saying.

• I wish I could tell y'all what I've been up to. Until I can, the cat will remain in the bag.

• Forgive me if I don't reply to all my comments. Kinda busy at the moment ;)

• I have to mark all as read in my google reader and start over lol. No way I'm going to get through all of that lol.
• Can you say behind in my email?!?? yes that would be ME LOL

Alright, yall have at it!

McCall's 5972

 

McCall's 5972

Pattern Description: Fitted dresses A, B, C with lined bodice, darts, neckline variations, waistline seam, back slit opening, side zipper closing and above mid-knee length; purchased belt or ribbon and flower pin.

Pattern Sizing: 14-20


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? I didn't even use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Great pattern, no dislikes.


Fabric Used: Cotton Poplin


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I want to make view C, and I do recommend it.

Conclusion: Great basic dress.

Where did the time go?

I'm sitting here tonight, updating my calendar and just thinking about the time.

I have a daughter that will be in highschool next year.

Y'all know I've just about raised her. I mean, I know that other things will come up but all her foundation is there.

She has her head on straight. She really is a good kid. But where did that time go.

I'm blessed y'all.

Just right now. I'm blessed.

Who knows what the future holds for my children, but they really are great kids.

Like really.

They don't give me any trouble, and any of you that have met them know they are respectful and very well behaved.

THey know how to act.

They know how to be good kids when they are out.

They might be hellians when they are at the house, but they really are good kids.

They are SUPER funny.

Smart.

Healthy.

Just good kids.

I've done all I know how to make sure they  go out int he world and aren't screwed up.

I just want them to do well as adults.

Yeah, they aren't grown yet,

I guess I'm just having a moment lol.

I love them.

I pray they do well as they continue to get older.

That is all lol.

McCall's 5894

 
McCall's 5894

Pattern Description: Straight or boot legged, below waist jeans have side front pockets with inside pocket, front fly zipper closure, back yoke, back pockets, waistband with button and buttonhole closure and belt carriers, narrow hemmed finishing on jean legs; tips for how-to-fit a flat derriere and eliminate baggy pants are also included.

I made the boot cut.

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? They were. I only looked at them to do the zipper, and I shouldn't have. I should have done like I ALWAYS do, and use the Sandra Betzina zipper inserting method and I didn't. I am NOT as happy with my zipper as I should be and it's on the opposite side.

When ever you have to make something with a fly front ALWAYS use THIS video. Ignore all other instructions lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I actually love everything about this pattern.


Fabric Used: Denim


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make any changes.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I love this pattern and I'm sure I will make it again. I HIGHLY recommend it.

Conclusion:Great pattern!

Here are some additional pics:

 
 
 
 
 
   

Y'all have a good one!

Toodles!

Pound Cake

*ETA* This was made WAYYYYY back in umm January or February lol. Yep, I'm just that far behind in my food posts lol.

Yep...Pioneer Woman lol.

PERFECT lol.

  

Cream butter. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add butter and lemon extracts and mix well. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add soft drink, then mix together until combined. Scrape sides of bowl, then mix briefly.

  

I always keep my phone near me and I should have gotten it out of the way lol. OOPS...lol

  

Pour into a greased Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the cake is no longer jiggly.

  

I didn't cook mine that long. I cooked it for about 55 minutes and it was perfect! Sooo just watch it lol. Kinda depends on your oven.

Yep, copy and paste! LOL

Ingredients

• 3 sticks Butter
• 3 cups Sugar
• 5 whole Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Butter Flavoring
• 2 teaspoons Lemon Flavoring
• 3 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Sprite, 7-UP, Or Sierra Mist

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream butter. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add butter and lemon extracts and mix well. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add soft drink, then mix together until combined. Scrape sides of bowl, then mix briefly.

Pour into a greased Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the cake is no longer jiggly.

Remove cake from oven and invert pan until cake drops out. Slice and chow down!

Can we throw it back?

Yeah it's been a MINUTE! LOL

Y'all have a great Friday! Toodles!

McCall's 5795

 

McCall's 5795

Pattern Description: Children's/Girls' Lined Dresses and Sash

Pattern Sizing: 7-14


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? I didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Kayla loved this pattern and she even picked out the fabric!


Fabric Used:Cotton from Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made it longer per Kayla's request. She wanted to make sure it would "twirl" perfectly lol.

I used ribbon instead of fabric for the sash. Kayla thought the polka dot would be the "perfect" touch lol.

I decided since the print was so busy to use bias tape along the hem, sleeves and neckline to kinda break it up a bit.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is a good basic dress pattern. I'll make it again if she wants me too. I do however recommend it.

Conclusion: Great basic dress pattern.

 

SUPERB post on friendship!

Chime in and share your thoughts!

Friendships

Hump Day Ramblings.......

• Sometimes it takes you really being hurt to step back and see things for what they really are.

• I have so stepped out and am truly walking on faith!!!!!

• My sewing mojo is off the chains.

• My blogging mojo however is not lol.

• Having people you trust in your corner is a HUGE thing and means a ton.

• Insincerity is easy to spot.

• LOL, peace and quiet is a superb thing.

• I'll be glad when it's right.

• Chico is making so much noise behind me right now.

• I was sick as a DOG Sunday and didn't go to church. Yes, I missed Easter with my kids. That HURT me.  I think that's the first time I've missed them in a play :(

• Someone thought they lost my point and shoot camera. I was ok with it because I want a new one anyway lol.

• I email myself a WHOLE lot so I don't forget stuff. It has helped me SO much.

• Once in a lifetime. Yep. Just once.

• I've been so busy the last few weeks and I LOVE IT!

• I went to a blogger/twitter meetup. That is all.

• I'm getting sleepy. I need to go to bed.

• I'm starting to enjoy going to bed early. Like 9pm early. That is EARLY for me. But I get up early so it works out :)

• "connection" lol

• I refuse to waste my time anymore, and it feels great!

• If I turn around RIGHT NOW...I see a MESSY table, like WOW messy and some big containers that I need to put in my laundry room.

• I'm SO not looking forward to it.

• When people change their plans because something came up with one of your kids(and you KNOW they didn't mind doing it, and you didn't ask them to do it)...yeah that's a wonderful friend.

• Google Calendar has made my life SO much better! I LOVE IT!

• I'm behind in my email. AGAIN lol.

• Terry Crews Old Spice commercials have me ROLLING!!!!!!!!! P-P-P-P-P-P POWER! LOL

• I love that I can talk to my bestestest friend ever in the whole wide world about anything and everything. That means soooooooooooooo much.

• My immune system is doing something REAL funky. This pollen ain't no JOKE.

• Right this very second...I'm having a moment.

• If I turn around RIGHT now, I'mma turn back around and look at the computer screen and pretend the mess behind me isn't there.

• The kids are ready to be out of school for the summer. I kinda am too. Then I'll be ready for them to go back to school lol.

• WAITING ON APRIL 15th!!! UGH. STALKING my mail man!

• My calendar is FULL. It's like crazy. And if its NOT on my calendar, I am SO NOT GOING TO REMEMBER.

• I LOVE FAMILY GUY lol. It is SO hilarious lol.

• Mud. LMAO.

• So sad that it's what you expect. SO SAD.

• I love butterflies ;)

• *sings* anytimeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and anyplaceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I don't care who's arounddddddddddddddd

• Ive never been this happy or laughed this much. EVER.

Alright, in the spirit of ramblings, y'all ramble away lol.

On my nightstand...

 

This book was just ok for me. I loved Eat, Pray Love a WHOLE lot better. I'm soooo behind in my book reviews lol. More scheduled posts to come :)

Just some pics....

 

Don't know why I loved this flag so much.

 
Yellowww. Pretty lol.

 
Just because...

 
There's Jaelyn! lol

 
Love that Jaelyn is texting in the background lol

HEY CHICO!

 
Love my little Chico!

 
We go through a bag and a half of oranges in our house a week. EXCEPT my blood oranges. NO one touches those.

 
I wont even mention the sheer number of water that is consumed during practice lol.

 
Get it girl!

 
Go Aj GO!

 
Yep...thirsty lol

 
Gotta have some play time!

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

Toodles!

New Look 6915

Still playing catch up lol.I have SOOO many sewing reviews scheduled to post so, umm yeah lol.

 

New Look 6915

 

Pattern Description: Misses' Tunic or Mini Dress and Top

Pattern Sizing: 8-18


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? I don't think I looked at them lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I LOVE this pattern. When I made it , it only took a couple hours.


Fabric Used: A sheer poly from Hancock. I have fallen in LOVE with all things sheer. Once I got over my initial fear of slippery/sheer fabrics, that's all I've been wanting to use lol.


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No changes. I will say that you HAVE to watch the sizing on the New Look patterns. They have an INSANE amount of ease. I normally cut a 12 or 14 depending on the pattern and I cut the 8.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I love this style top so I MIGHT make it again. I do however recommend it.

Conclusion: Great pattern. Really simple and easy and a great wardrobe builder.

Toodles!

Kwik Sew 3744

 

I'm WAY behind on reviews lol. This pic was taken in late January or early February lol. I can't remember.

Kwik Sew 3744

Pattern Description: Pull-on skirts. View A is gathered to a piece of wide elastic and has side seam pockets. View B has three overlapping ruffles and wide fold-down waistband. Waistband and panels under ruffles are from contrast stretch knits. Bottom edges of ruffles are finished with narrow hems.

Pattern Sizing: XS-XL I made the XS.


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? I don't think I even looked at them, but I LOVE KS patterns because the directions are always sooooo good.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? My daughter LOVED this skirt when we were out shopping and she asked me to make her one :)


Fabric Used: Cotton from Fashionista Fabrics. It was a part of my prize for winning the Wardrobe Contest on PR. WOW, how long ago was that?! LOL


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Jaelyn is really modest and she didn't want the skirt short so she asked me to make it a little longer for her.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes, I will make this one again for her and for Kayla. I HIGHLY recommend this pattern.

Conclusion: Super simple pattern, and really cute. Jaelyn loves it!

Magazines

 

Other than my normal craft, sewing, fashion, photography magazines lol, these are my two favorites.

What are your favorite magazines?

Hi, Remember me?

Aren't these pics gorgeous?

 

  

 

But then there is all of this:

  

Yes, that's a trail of pollen. just UGH.

I've been sick, busy, fighting allergies (I didn't even realize I had) and BUSY.

When I stop blogging, I promise I don't realize how much time has gone by until I start getting email from you guys lol.

You all are great! Thanks so much for checking in on me. I haven't gotten to all my email,but I plan on

getting it ALL done today!

Ok, that's it for me...for now and yep, I'm back lol. With lots of stuff to catch you up on :)

Have a great one!
Toodles!!!