Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Adrienne & Toy take on NY! (VERY PICTURE HEAVY)

Ok so last week I went to NY. I told Toy about it when I first saw I would have a little free time coming up. The planning started INSTANTLY lol

I haven't seen Toy since she came to visit me WAY BACK IN 2006 (even though we talk every day) lol. You can read about it HERE and HERE

Here is a video and mannnn lol. Yeah we had a blast lol

Here are some more pics:

I wasn't SUPPOSED to take pictures in here but the security guard told me I could take some pics REAL quick lol. He was super nice lol.

Can you believe that glass slipper!? AMAZING. I want some lol

This picture sums it all up lol. I've seen this button pic on SO many blogs lol. Now there is one on MY blog lol

I LOVED going to Metro Textiles and meeting Kashi. I've heard so much about him and his store over the years it was a TREAT to finally be able to shop there. I had my list ready and I showed him pictures of all the patterns I wanted to make and he "created several problems" for me lol. His fabric selection is AMAZING. The quality of his fabrics is AMAZING. I'm already ready to go again lol.

I saw this in MOOD FABRICS and I was in LOVE. So sparkly!! LOL

Another thing I enjoyed about Mood was the fact I could touch some of the fabrics I've seen online. My wish list for Mood just got a TAD bit longer. I may treat myself soon lol

Fabric stores were everywhere lol

She was FAB catching her taxi lol

First time riding the subway!!! I loved it lol

I loved seeing fresh flowers on every corner.

The parking is INSANE.

I snapped this in Brooklyn...

This was the HIGHLIGHT of the trip. Better than all the sight seeing, fabric shopping, shopping period lol. Toy and I went to Brooklyn to meet with her Aunt, brother and dad. LET ME TELL YOU. This was THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE and y'all KNOW I love to eat lol.

They are ALL from Trinidad so their accent was T H I C K. It was so funny. It took me a few minutes but I was able to catch on to convo lol. I thought I talk fast. THEY TALK FAST lol. It was a night full of laughter, food and fun. Her dad took the cake when he started dancing lol. It was so funny. I felt right at home.

Ok that's it. I can't wait to go back again. I'll have to post the pics of my fabrics tomorrow. This has gotten LONG enough lol.

Toodles!

 

 

 

Great weekend & I SCRAPPED!!

Yes I did scrap! LOL We will get to that a little later.

This weekend I took a quick trip to Atlanta...I make that drive SO quick now lol. It's insane lol. I was back home Saturday by 1pm I think, so I was there and gone real quick like lol.

I had lunch with my awesome tweeps lol. I introduced them by their twitter name and my brother was like Oooooooooooooooooook? lol It was too funny lol. YES I know their real names lol.

We had a great lunch at Fox Sports Grill even though they didn't have the nachos Lisa wanted lol.

I left there and did some shopping with the kids...

I acted a plum fool in Gail K fabrics like I ALWAYS do when I go...I buy pretty fabric. I hardly EVER buy fabric with a pattern in mind. It does happen, but not often. I just buy fabric that's pretty and bring it home lol.

Later that evening I had the PLEASURE of meeting the one and only Lady Lee!!! If you click the link you can read her take on our meeting lol. She is HILARIOUS. Meek and mild my booty! LOL

She is SUPER sweet and made me THE BEST COOKIES OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGG They were SO GOOD. I have a few left and I am NOT sharing. PERIOD. WITH ANYONE lol.

She gave me some super special stuff that is going to GREAT use lol. I had a ball! She doesn't take too many pics and post online but if you look on her a little closely you can see a couple lol.

Here is a pic of our food though:

LAWD. That's about all I can say...except for those mushrooms lol.

Nowwwww LadyLee has been a blessing to me. I've said that before but she REALLY has so I wanted to make something for her to encourage her:

It's a really simple Scripture mini album. She loved it. I was soooo glad.

Y'all know I haven't scrapped since I tried to do that mini album of Patrick for Tony. I just couldn't and I stopped scrapping all together. I think this has me to where I want to start again, and I want to work on Patricks album again for Tony.

Alright, that's all I have!
Toodles!

Magic City Classic 2010 Weekend Wrapup...(VERY PICTURE HEAVY)

Finally have some time to post these pics lol.

As always we had a ball! I love this time of year!

Had a great time out with my girls Friday Night at the K.id Ca.p.r.i Party...

If you like that kinda thing, next time he comes anywhere near you. GO. Best party I've been to in FOREVER.

It was PACKED but babbbyyyyyyyyyy I danced until I just couldn't lol. I refuse to tell y'all what time I came home AND had to be UP and OUT of the house Saturday at 7am!

Love this pic lol. Her feet were on FIYAH lol

Saturday the weather was PERFECT for the game! It was great...

Heyyyyy lol

I love this pic of Aj and Tony

Even though Uncle Pat is no longer with us, Aj asked Tony to sign his name on his cast. He tells me almost everyday that he misses him.

Hey mini me lol

The kids always have a good time!

Aj will take a nap ANYWHERE lol

Kayla know she loves the camera lol

see...knocked out lol

Gotta do the wobble wobble lol. LOVE that dance lol

There must be fire to keep you warm lol

Mommy and Aj time lol

Not right if I don't put up a pic of Marvin lol.

Then there was the bday dinner on Sunday lol

I have THE best brothers in the world.

And the best twin brother a sister could EVER want lol

lol, yep. They were good lol

That's Randolph lol

That burger is as big as she is lol

Yes, Andre is dumb lol. Wonder if Zanete is gonna kill me for posting this pic? LOL Love you! :)

We had a great time!

That's it for now !LOL

More later!
Toodles!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let's play catch up!(VERY picture heavy)

Our family and close friends went to Destin in June..YES JUNE lol

It was hard to jump in that dress and flip flops lol.

Kayla said her burger was good lol. Check out the look on Aj face lol.

View from our condo

 

Had a great bday/4th of July gathering for my girl. WE HAD A BALL lol

That pic was taken BEFORE the humidity got to our hair lol.

Takin shots 2 at a time lol. Hey, I love Patron lol.

Gotta get my dance on! LOL

 

Celebrated another birthday with our folks lol

Got a new kitty!

His name is Wall-E lol. They were giving them away outside of Walmart lol.

My bestest-est buddy ever came by. Got a chance to play with her and the kids lol. Hilarious.

This is what 20+ years of friendship looks like lol. If you can go through it...we have lol.

Went to one of the most fabulous restaurants  for a private party and babbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbyyyy we had TOO much fun for a Monday night lol. Like August 2  Monday night lol.

I can't remember what this drink was but it was SO.DAMN.GOOD.

Fried Grit Balls. Ummhmm. lol

The French Chefs were HILARIOUS.

LAWD! Mrs. Ann was a TRIP and a HALF! LOL. Nothing like a lady selling C.hex toys to make a party lol. Talking abotu FUNNY! LOL

whew! that's it! LOL. I'm almost all caught up but I'll save thoes pics for another day lol.

Have a good one!

Toodles!

Ladies night out...

Y'all already know I love to have fun, but nothing beats having fun with good folks!

Went out with some friends to Cheesecake Factory a couple weeks ago and we had a really good time. Some pics? Sure!

 
I love this pic lol. It's so true lol.

EVERYBODY had their phones out lol. It was so funny lol.

 
Yum

 
More yum

 
My GIRLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.  Lawd, y'all don't know the half!  lol

 
It was COLD lol.

 
Group shot! LOL. We had a blast! Can't wait till next time!

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!

 

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!

AAMU Homecoming 2009

I can't BELIEVE I am JUST now taking these pics off my camera!!! This is SO late..ESPECIALLY with Classic RIGHT around the corner lol.

We had a BALL this year..but BOY DID IT RAIN!!!!

 
Let me start off by saying, I DID look halfway decent before the rain started lol....keep that in mind mmmkay? LOL

 

 

The bands...Arkansas Pine Bluff

  

  

Just a snippet of AAMU. LOVE the band...lawd.

Now the fun stuff lol. Marvin just so happened to be in the tent NEXT to ours lol. That has NEVER happened. We had too much fun. The kids used his truck as shelter during the rain. It was MUDDY by the end of the night. Had my nieces and nephews calling him Uncle Marvin before the day was over lol.

  

The kids had a ball. It rained SO much, it was SOOOOOO muddy. Many a shoes were RUINED lol

  

  

Look at Jaelyn showing her true colors lol

 
LOL look at that face! LOL

 
 
Those are Kayla shoes lol. Can you see her socks!? FILTHY. My SIL and I had to make a run to Walmart the following Sunday morning to buy ALL the kids new shoes lol. NO ONE had any extra lol. Mine were ruined lol. I wore flip flops home lol.

These guys are a mess lol. We missed Patrick SO much. Classic is gonna be HARD.

 

I love Kristy's t-shirt. I want one lol.

 

Glad to see Patrick's sister there... :)

 

 

I wasn't drinking lol. Marvin was trying to make it LOOK like I was lol. Ummmhmm you should see the pic on HIS camera lol.

 

A good time was had by all. Mud and all. OH and I WILL buy me a pair of rain boots and keep them with me at all times. That is all.

  

I promise, I know about 10 people named Keisha lol.

 

This is the biggest dummy alive. SO CRAZY, but SO MUCH FUN LOL. He and his wife are a PERFECT match lol.

  

Craziest BIL on the planet. Add the above guy to the picture!?!?? PURE COMEDY.

  

PLENTY of good food. The rain stops no one lol.

 

Now for the crazies....

This year I was off my game lol. I will come with it for Classic lol...

 
Yep, her hair was PURPLE.

 

I WISH I could have gotten a front view of this lol. I try to not be so obvious but umm yeah lol. There was NO way to get it lol. TRUST me when I tell you it was a HOT mess lol.

 
So is this what's up now!? Just throw on a shirt and some shoes!? Ummm no thanks.

 
The front of this was WAY worse than the back. Keep in mind it was POURING down raining and kinda chilly...

 
ummm. yeah. that is all.

 
The thing that makes this SOOOOOOOOOOO funny is that she KEPT pulling her shirt down. Girl get somewhere and "satdown".

 
Ok, so is this the new thing now!? Keeping your tags on your clothes!? I saw sooooooooooooooooo many folks with their tags still on. ESPECIALLY on Polo stuff. Someone enlighten me.

Alright folks..that's it! LOL

Toodles!

Learn to crochet party lol

Lawd, Y'all I didn't realize I am SOOOOO behind in posts lol. I have a LOT of reviews, food, and just STUFF now scheduled to post lol.

OKKKK this weekend I decided to throw a "learn to crochet party" lol. We had TOO MUCH FUN! LOL

Family, Friends, and food always equals a GOOD TIME!! LOL

I forgot to take a pic of all the food lol. Y'all know I love to have folks over and I love to cook and bake! We had potato soup, fruit, cheese cake, and just party foods lol.

  

Just a shot of everybody busy lol. At this point, we realized the book we had wasn't working...had to pull out the laptop lol. Thank GOD for youtube lol.

  

Kayla got a little one on one support lol.

then she was good to go...

 

  

Jaelyn was working away....

  

So was Zanete....

  

and Shun.... we were kinda doing our own thing and looked back up at Shun and her chain was long enough to JUMP ROPE WITH! LOL

 
and yes Jaelyn did jump rope with it. HILARIOUS LOL.

 
Some point during the night, the Nuvo came out lol. Making everything even more hilarious lol. ESPECIALLY those that weren't drinking. *AHEM* lol.

  

The beads came out lol. SOMEBODY had a good time lol.

We had a goooooooooooood time. Laughs all around. Next party will be at my moms lol. She told us to bring the sewing machines lol.

THAT will be PURE comedy! LOL

Toodles!

Kwik Sew 3333 and weekend update.....

Kwik sew 3333

I wouldn't have ever seen this pattern had it not been for Subversive Sewer's blog! That is one thing I LOVE about blogging lol. Ya just get so much inspiration! LOL

Pattern Description:
Misses' dresses are very close-fitting, have a slightly dropped waist, and flared skirt. View A is strapless and has stitched elastic at the top edge.

Pattern Sizing:
xm-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?
I didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
If I could do anything differently, I would have used a wider elastic instead of what the pattern called for. I think it would have given it a smoother finish. IMO.

Fabric Used:
Jersey

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I underlined the bodice using the same fabric because the jersey I used was thin.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I doubt if I will sew it again this season but I highly recommend it.

I think I'm done with maxi dresses for the season lol. This was the last one I REALLY wanted to make lol. I'm doing pants, pants, and MO PANTS now lol.

I just saw that I was/am Pattern Review Feature Member! Neato!

We celebrated Tony B'day Friday night / Saturday morning with a bunch of his/our friends lol...

Marvin made a pit stop.....I love my brothers lol...

So did Andre...who should have shaved *ahem* lol

Getting our laugh on lol

Gettin our dance on lol

I had a GOOD time....had to get my swerve on lol

My folks....GOOD PEOPLE....love em dearly!

T-Boneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol Drove all the way from DENVER! lol

My girlsssssssssss lol

 

 

LOVE this picture!

Sam is STUPID. Seriously lol.

Y'all already know how I feel about those shades....indoors...no comment.

 

One of the group shots lol. Derrick (in the wheelchair) was injured when they were in highschool and when I tell you he is silly!?!? I DO MEAN SILLY LOL.

We had such a good time. ALL NIGHT LONG lol. LITERALLY.

Alright y'all have a good one!

Toodles!

Woooo Hoooo! It's MONDAY!!!!

I LOVE Monday's!!!! I have a list of things I need to get accomplished this week so I will be BUSY.

Let me go ahead and break the news....remember green gable that was knitting up oh so lovely? LOL

Your eyes do not deceive you lol.

I threw it in the trash. WHY?

LAWD! I tried it on once I separated the sleeves and never did look in the mirror. Just kinda looked down, saw it fit and took it off and kept knitting.

WELL I was ALMOST finished with it (was knitting for length) and I decide to try it on again and send a pic to Patrice. LAWD when I saw it on me!??! The lace section was just JACKED UP! It didn't continue all the way over to the right side. When I say I BAWLED!?? I didn't notice it was messed up until I looked at it on me lol.

A picture is worth a THOUSAND WORDS! LOL SERIOUSLY!
I BAWLED!! I felt so bad. I just threw it away.

I do believe the yarn I used has bad juju lol. Remember when I tried to do Rusted Root a while back?? That was the yarn I used! I tried to do a couple other projects that did NOT turn out right lol. IT IS THE YARN!!! LOL

Imma get some more yarn and do it again, and it will NOT be red lol.

MOVING ON..... lol.

Thursday Night I went to Sips N Strokes yet again and had a blast! This time I talked my mom into going lol

 

She was all happy paying for her class lol

I got there early to make sure I could grab seats for all of us and I was surprised when I saw they already had us set up!

 

What does that sign say? LOL

 

Wooo hooo lol that's for us lol.

 

Momma was just painting away lol...with her left handed self lol.

 

One of us together lol

 

Didn't she do a great job for her first time? I think her painting was the best of the group!

And here is a group shot lol

 

We REALLY had fun! My mom enjoyed all the ladies and the ladies enjoyed her. She kept cracking up about something or another lol. I finally got to meet Neecha and  Kisha was there too lol. Maybe now she will update her blog lol.

We aren't painting this month. We have something else planned lol. Wheew chile lol.

Jaelyn was also in a play Thursday night and Tony being the wonderful father he is, went and had a good time lol. Cheryl also sent me a couple pics since I wasn't there! YAY! LOL

Friday night I went to a book signing at Books A Million where the one and only E. Lynn Harris was there signing his new book!

 

He is REALLY silly lol.  I have hat hair so ya gotta excuse that lol.

 

And he was REALLY nice. He seemed sincere. It was fun meeting him!

While I waited in line, the kids played in the kids area and picked out some new books.

 

 

 

Jaelyn actually started on her book while we were there and finished it on Saturday. I guess it was REALLY good lol.

Saturday my mom and I took the girls shopping.  *sigh*

 

 

I HATE CLAI.RE'S. SERIOUSLY.

But the girls loved it and I guess that is all that matters lol.

We also went to Fore.ve.r 21 and a few other stores and they really had a good time.

Mom and I went to Hancock too. I actually purchased some spring fabric! It was strange buying fabric but I can get used to it again lol.

Sunday was our Anniversary/Superbowl party lol. We had a house full and SO MUCH FUN! LOL

 

Verdi is soooo good to me lol. And that was NOT all of it lol.

 

Gotta love the budlight. Too bad I don't drink beer. And we had regular BL, but there wasn't enough room for everything in my fridge lol, and my fridge is kinda on the large size I think lol.

Yep that is Kool-aid for the kids. It's not gonna kill 'em lol.

 

Tony was handling that grill! LOL

Y'all see that apron? He made that in the 10th grade lol. He STILL wears it when he cooks lol.

 

He kilt it lol. I did the inside cooking stuff, he did the outside lol.

And since it was our anniversary I made him a red velvet cake. I make it for him every year lol.

It's gone lol.

Along with all the food and drink lol.

Successful party! LOL

Alright, this got REALLY long...LOL

Hope y'all have a SUPERB Monday!

Toodles!!!!

Long time friends and a little news.....

These two have been friends FOREVER.....

It makes my heart smile to see them "bond" with each other.  Patrick is sooooooo stupid lol, and so is Tony so when you put them BOTH in a room together!?!? LAWD talk about pure comedy lol.

Treasure your friends...I know I treasure mine :-)

Now for my "little news" and HELL no I am NOT pregnant lol. I almost dropped my phone when I saw that NIK lol..you know better lol.

I am working again!

LOL but not that "mandatory" gotta pay the bills type of job (even though extra cash is ALWAYS nice ). I got a fun part time job working in a local store in the SCRAPBOOKING DEPARTMENT! LOL How fun is that! My ideal job was at Hancock but they wanted me to work evenings AND weekends so that wasn't happening lol.

I wanted to get out of the house a few days a week and still be able to pick up the kiddos, and do school things with them. This one is perfect! I have so much fun, but LAWD THE PEOPLE THAT I SEE..... Whew...look for a new series coming up over here....I think I'm gonna call it "GTFOOH" because that is what I think when I see what they do/wear/say etc. Don't worry, I ALREADY have pictures stored up and ready to go lol.

That is IT guys! Hope you have a superb Thursday!!

Toodles

An addiction and a pattern review :-)

My name is Adrienne and I am SERIOUSLY addicted to Sips N Strokes!!

I went with a few of my girlfriends the other night and we had a blast. They WERE virgins to the entire thing but ummm not any more and yes they are addicted lol.

Kristy was so proud of her work, she kept sending pics to her husband lol

Tamika was doing the SAME thing lol

Kristy thought she was Picasso...you could't tell her ANYTHING lol. She was ready to go back the next night lol

Overall we had a FAB time lol. And I PROMISE I will try not to paint another martini glass lol. I just really like them lol.

Pattern Review:

McCall 5746

My inspiration for this dress was this one by Michael Kors

Pattern Description: Dresses A, B, C are slim-fitting and have lined bodice, front and back darts, back slit and back zipper; dress A has collar with pleats, self carrier and contrast tie ends; dress B has collar with pleats and cap sleeves; dress C has gathered sleeves and ribbon belt; lengths are 1" above mid-knee.

Pattern Sizing: 14-16

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? Yes, until you got to the cowl. I didn't like the way they had you make the pleats.

What did you particularly like  or dislike about the pattern? I love the entire pattern...EXCEPT the cowl construction.

Fabric Used: Wool Crepe

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: The only thing I did differently was the cowl construction. I followed the directions to the "T" with this and I didn't like the cowl construction. I used wool crepe and it's pretty thick. The guide sheet tells you to make the pleats in the cowl once you attach it. I tried that and found it impossible to sew down. It was too thick. I ended up folding it down and sewing it in the seam. You can see a picture of that HERE It could have been something I was doing wrong, but that just didn't work for me.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I HIGHLY recommend this pattern. I LOVE it and the darts are so slimming. You can see the darts better HERE Excuse all the wrinkles lol. I took it out of my suitcase and put it on the dressform so I could a review :-)

Conclusion: GREAT pattern!!! I really want the sleeveless version! LOL

Hellooooooo

Did you guys have a good weekend!? We did. I love the weekend lol.

I took a ton of pics so here we go lol.

FIrst off, this one is for you Carla!

This was JUST as he got in to my moms house lol. I think it was around 11pm-ish? LOL He thanks you for his CD!

LOVE this pic of Tony and Aj sleep lol. Tony was playing on the computer and Aj was playing with his gameboy lol. I went back in the bedroom and saw this:

I also love this pic of my dad and Aj at church Sunday...YES I take my camera everywhere lol

Yep...will be on a LO soon!!! lol

The kids picked a few things out of the garden. Maria you would be proud lol

And Kayla

I thought I had a picture of Aj but ummm I guess not lol. Here is more squash:

Bell pepper anyone?

With all the crazy crap going on with our food....it's good to grow your own if you can...I'm just sayn' lol I bet I can eat my tomatoes lol.

Aj got a little one on one training using the lawnmower lol. My dad is so ready for him to cut the yard lol

Good thing he still has a good ways to go lol.

This is Andre and one of his good friend. He moved to Vegas after he finished up with the Navy and we haven't seen him in FOREVER....so of course when we found out he was home, we had to go over:

And a few more of his friends:

By the time we left there were a bunch of folks and kids there lol. Too bad my battery died lol.

Last but not least...we made icecream. OMG. TALK about good. I took a TON of pics...like all the step by step stuff but it's for a LO. Here are a couple favorites:

Kayla beating the eggs....she did a good job. Yes she is all tatted up lol but it is gone now lol.

Jaelyn getting the flour ready. Y'all already know I don't like that instant stuff lol. But I had NO idea what was involved with making icecream lol. It's not hard but a LOT of steps. It paid off though:

It was SO GOOD!!!!! Notice those two finger marks in it? Yeah, Tony couldn't wait lol. Glad we weren't sharing lol. We have enough left over for the apple pie that we are making today...YUM.

And Christina...for you...

Au Gratin Potatoes

I also cooked some  Smothered POrkchips
that were fantastic. I forgot to take a pic of those, they were awesome though and mixed grilled veggies. YUM.

I have done some sewing and some scrapping and some KNITTING!!! YES I KNIT! LOL So pictures of that stuff soon!

Ok, this post is long enough.

Have a good one!
Toodles!

What a weekend!

Did you guys have a good holiday weekend!??! I sure did! This post will be picture  and long lol...just a warning lol.

Saturday the kids and I got up early for a trip to Atlanta. Now this is a FIRST for me. I have NEVER traveled more than an hour without Tony (he had to work, so we left him behind lol). Now Atlanta isn't far at all but still...I just DO NOT like to go too far without my man lol.

ANYWAY....I'd planned this trip a while back..why?? So I could meet with Stacey. YAY lol.

Let me tell y'all how lost we got trying to find this store lol. Ok...so maybe I won't but we both got lost trying to find it. It's RIGHT off the highway BUT map quest and I are NOT good friends right now....umm hmmm. 

We decided to meet up at the Fabric store

GAIL K FABRICS first since it opened before anything else...LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS STORE. OMG. It is INSANE...DO NOT GO without a pattern in hand and some fabric in mind. It is COMPLETELY overwhelming. SERIOUSLY

Here is a picture I took. I just held my camera up in the air and snapped lol

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We had SUCH a great time in the store and my kids instantly took to her! LOL. Stacey was in button heaven and my kids stayed with her (taking pictures of I swear every button in the store...seriously.) and I looked around. TOTALLY OVERWHELMED. I only got two pieces but the ones I got are FAB.

Check out this black and white piece:

Can we all say OMG, that is TDF? LOL.  Mr. Lee showed me a pic in a magazine (can't remember which one) where they used this fabric to make a dress:

How fabulous is this?!!? It was funny because when I saw the fabric I thought about Tany...when I saw the picture in the magazine I wish I could have picked up the phone and called her lol, instead I did the next best thing lol, sent her an email lol. For this piece I am going to try my hand at drafting my own pattern lol. I was thinking one thing but it's not going to work because of the hem, so off to something else. This should be interesting lol. I can see it in my head....lol

I also got this piece of silk chiffon. LOVE IT!

Stacey got button happy in there and will have a button plan next time she goes back lol. I have NEVER seen so many buttons in ALL MY LIFE.

Once we left there we got in my car (so we could get lost together lol) and headed over to the most fabulous and friendly knit shop EVER.... THE KNITCH

Aj even got to help with a customers yarn lol

Stacey even let him use her camera to take come pics lol. My kids love cameras lol..hmm wonder why.

OMG, this shop is FAB! And the staff!?!?!? SUPER FRIENDLY! I have a girl crush on the owner Kim! LOL She was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO super nice. SERIOUSLY. I had a million and 12 questions and she answered everyone of them.

What did I walk away with?

I liked this pic too lol

Nora, I totally thought about you when I walked into the room of Habu...

I am going to try my hand at the Kusha Kusha Scarf

After that we literally walked across the parking lot to this fabulous restaurant

which is the oldest restaurant in Atlanta! It's been there since 1922 and I know why...the food was THE BOMB!

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Kayla had to call her daddy because she really missed him lol:

I try shrimp and grits EVERY WHERE I go now, so I had to have it from there... just a couple pics:

Before:

AFTER:

That should say it all lol.

The kids ate well lol:

After we finished eating we hit up Why Knot Knit

Jaelyn too all the pics of Stacey and I lol...good job pumpkin. This is a great shop too! So much yummy yarn lol.

We spent all day together...we ended a Wendy's where Stacey bought us ice-cream lol and we  both got our internet fix because they had wifi tee hee, and I travel NO WHERE without my laptop lol. We had a great, great time! 

We kept touching each other saying..you are real lol...it was so funny.

 

Sunday my SIL and I  took the kids skating and Aj learned to skate...PURE COMEDY!! But what was even funnier was when he had to go to the bathroom...he was still in his skates and I was still in mine but he REALLY had to go so we didn't have time to take them off....baby, when I tell you...he lost his balance...I almost lost his all while helping him pee. Six year old pee went EVERYWHERE but we did not get wet lol. It was HILARIOUS lol.

I love this picture of my nephew:

And JAELYN took it! She is really getting good with the camera!

I managed to get this one of Jaelyn helping Aj lol

and this one...

pretty soon he was skating on his own...he was SO proud!

Then I came back home Sunday! LOL Did a couple of cookouts Monday and now I'm pooped! LOL

See you guys soon!
Toodles!