tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41910262404640066562024-03-13T05:02:57.347-04:00stitches and scrapsTammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-23494279379255291892013-10-18T19:43:00.002-04:002013-10-18T19:43:57.863-04:00Secret Santa SwapOnce again, I've joined <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2013/10/dear-santa-all-i-want-for-christmas.html?showComment=1382137037621#c6175703593554971209" target="_blank">Shawnee's Secret Santa Apron Swap</a> and I'm so excited. I love Christmas and this swap always gets me in the holiday mood.<br />
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Here are a couple of questions that Shawnee asked us to answer for the swap.<br />
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<li>What are your hobbies? Sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and running. I also love to read.</li>
<li>What are your favorite colors? Red. Teal. </li>
<li>Do you collect anything? not really except fabric and craft supplies</li>
<li>Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? cats but I have one so unless the package is covered in cat hair, I'm fine</li>
<li>Do you have any pets? Yes, a toy poodle named Bueller and a black and white cat named Boots. </li>
<li>Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate? Flavored coffee, hot tea - green, white or herbal</li>
<li>What do you like to read? Current fiction, thrillers, quilting magazines, cook books</li>
<li>Do you prefer Cookies or Candies as a sweet? Both. I LOVE cookies! Also like chocolate, especially dark. I love chocolate covered cherries. I also like twizzlers.</li>
<li>What is your favorite holiday treat? Chai tea lattes - they smell like Christmas to me</li>
<li>Describe your favorite holiday tradition. Decorating the tree and baking cookies</li>
<li>Did you believe in Santa as a child? YES!</li>
<li>When do you open presents? Christmas morning!</li>
<li>Do you put up a tree and when? Yes, usually between Thanksgiving and the first of December. If not, how do you celebrate? </li>
<li>Does your tree have a theme? No</li>
<li>What has been your favorite gift to give? Something homemade. to receive? Something homemade, from the heart. books, Barnes & Noble gift cards to buy Nook books. </li>
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And one more thing - my daughter's birthday is December 25. She will be 18 this Christmas. So, I received the BEST Christmas gift EVER 18 years ago!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-25073887398327562082013-08-11T19:46:00.001-04:002013-08-11T19:52:26.030-04:00Back-to-School Pencil CaseLast weekend was tax-free back to school shopping in NC so my daughter and I hit the stores to pick up her back to school supplies. She will be a senior this year and she really didn't need a lot. We picked up a couple of notebooks, paper, pens, and pencils. She wanted a new pencil bag but could not find one that she liked. So, I offered to make her one. Now, I am always offering to make things for her but I am very guilty of not being fast about it. I promised that I would have a pencil case made for her before the start of school. So we headed over to the fabric store where she picked out the fabric and zipper. And I searched online for a pattern.<br />
I googled something like zippered pouch tutorial and found a <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/2013/01/front-zip-pouches-in-four-sizes/" target="_blank">blog post</a> on one of my favorite web sites, <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew</a>. The post lead to a free class offered on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>. So of course I signed up for the class and printed the pattern and today I made this:<br />
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The zipper is orange (which is her favorite color) matches the bird's beak. <br />
Here is the inside:<br />
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I hope she likes it!<br />
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And now, I have to make my husband a pair of golf shorts. And suggestions?Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-15864721203064316062013-08-09T22:05:00.000-04:002013-08-09T22:06:04.747-04:00<img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9qbjt-r5wF1GcOkBdgz6IF4iCfx2SBUsywmKmGoRWWTdNlQJWYTsNK7UUtKqY92KYQqV1GuiY1Ed-glHhXmmeJSyT5KPsdc9lsK93yjeNG0Cn6tKIjjUJiWN7hRt2aJWQFIf2bn0mIk/s1600/fav+things+swap+badge+2.JPG" style="height: 521px; width: 323px;" width="323" /><br />
It has been a long time since I've swapped but <a href="http://www.flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shawnee</a> is hosting a Favorite Things Swap and I am so excited to join in.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-45974393607821001242013-02-23T15:50:00.002-05:002013-02-23T15:51:28.579-05:00Valentine Fat Quarter SwapI recently joined in on the fun at <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Shawnee's Valentine Fat Quarter Swap</a>. My partner was <a href="http://www.jen-saia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer.</a> Here is the apron whe sent me:<br />
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She also sent me some wonderful goodies including the BEST Chocolate Covered Cherries that I've ever had.</div>
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Thank you Jennifer!</div>
Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-12401929267234389602012-12-03T20:42:00.002-05:002012-12-03T20:42:31.927-05:00What I Made for My Secret Santa PartnerAs you know, I joined the <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Secret Santa Swap </a>again this year. This is one of my favorite swaps. I LOVE Shawnee's swaps and I LOVE Christmas.
We had to choose a word for a "theme". I picked MERRY. Here is what I sent:
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And I made an apron too...
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It's hard to see from the picture but the apron has snowmen on it. I think that it is super cute. I really hope my partner likes it.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-52717630147167635322012-10-28T22:28:00.003-04:002012-10-28T22:28:53.335-04:00Secret Santa Swap 2012<a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2012/10/secret-santa-swap-sign-up-now.html"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Christmas SWAP - I'm so excited!
Shawnee wanted all swappers to answer a few questions to help out our partners so here they are...
1. <i>What are your hobbies?</i> I love to read, sew, quilt, scrapbook, and make cards.
2. <i>What are your favorite colors?</i> <b>Red!</b> I love the traditonal Christmas colors but also pink and lime green. Also liking teals right now.
3. <i>Do you collect anything?</i> Not really unless you count fabric.
4.<i>Are you allergic to any fibers or animals?</i> I am allergic to cats but I live with one and so I stay medicated.
5. <i>Do you have any pets?</i> I have a Mini poodle named Bueller. My daughter has a cat named Boots and a guinea pig named Nester.
6. <i>Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate?</i> Love all three but only green or herbal teas (no black or red tea, please). I love flavored coffees and drink a lot of tea especially Blueberry green tea and Peppermint tea.
7.<i>What do you like to read?</i> A good thriller and sometimes a sweet romance. My favorite authors are Nicholas Sparks and James Patterson. I do have a list of books that I've read this year and last on my blog to give you a good idea.
8. <i>Do you prefer Cookies or Candies as a sweet?</i> Both. I really like dark chocolate!
9. <i>What is your favorite holiday treat?</i> Chocolate covered cherries!
10. <i>Describe your favorite holiday tradition.</i> Putting up the tree and also celebrating my daughter's birthday. She will be 17 on December 25.
11. <i>Did you believe in Santa as a child?</i> I still do!
12. <i>When do you open presents?</i> Christmas morning!
13. <i>Do you put up a tree and when?</i> If not, how do you celebrate? Yes we do. Usually the weekend after Thanksgiving or the next if we go out of town for Thanksgiving.
14. <i>Does your tree have a theme?</i> No.
15. <i>What has been your favorite gift to give? to receive?</i> I love to give homemade gifts. My favorite Christmas gift EVER was my daughter. I also love getting pj's, slippers, and socks to keep me warm. Also love knitted things like scarves because I can't knit and am in awe of those who can.
Merry Christmas!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-38116294834080624282012-01-03T20:59:00.001-05:002012-01-03T21:02:05.900-05:00First Snow Day 2012No, I didn't take any pictures but I wish I had. We received just a light dusting of what looked like a pretty big storm that hit just north of us but it was enough to cancel school today. And BRRRR its cold outside. However, my the end of the week, the highs are suppose to be near 60. Go figure!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-33706083105381251882012-01-02T19:23:00.003-05:002012-01-02T19:37:17.159-05:00ResolutionsLast year at this time, I posted a couple of resolutions. So I thought before I made any new ones for 2012, I thought I would check on how I did in 2011...<br /><br />My resolutions were:<br /><br />1. Craft more. Make more time to sew and scrapbook. <em>I completed one quilt, made several aprons, and attended 2 scrapbook retreats. I didn't craft as much as I would have liked but I would say I did ok on the resolution.</em><br /><br />2. Read more. I used to read all the time and I just don't anymore and I miss it.<br /><em>Need to work on this one. I did go through several periods were I did a lot of reading but during the last couple of months, hardly read at all.</em><br /><br />3. Learn to say no. <em>Did great here - don't think I did anything that I didn't really want to do.</em><br /><br />4. Make better use of my time. <em> Not sure about this either.</em><br /><br />5. Get healthier. Need to get back to exercising. <em>Did AWESOME here! After the doctor yelled at me in March for gaining 8 more pounds over the winter months, I hit it hard and along with my husband, we started the 17 Day Diet. I took off 25 pounds and my husband took off 40. We started mountain biking and joined a gym. I went from a size 12 to a size 4 in pants and am off of my blood pressure meds. </em><br /><br />6. Get rid of the clutter. <em>Work in progress but made a dent.</em><br /><br />7. And blog more. <em>FAILED!!!</em><br /><br />So now, off to work on my 2012 list.<br />Happy New Year!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-59905160746909962552012-01-01T20:37:00.002-05:002012-01-01T20:39:44.046-05:00New Years 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqmRQ2unmCzovhe-Sa6n8TaRwmxxXgHzsRca0-l5tjIJx6mvTVcFpEpY_aQ4NE04Fzd9Gzykb6XHq86JAFaXduPh547HqnHKNx_Kw7Qo8lLTeO2IN8o7TB700v4oLbWjhfxsrGvbJ1V4/s1600/duponthike010112.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqmRQ2unmCzovhe-Sa6n8TaRwmxxXgHzsRca0-l5tjIJx6mvTVcFpEpY_aQ4NE04Fzd9Gzykb6XHq86JAFaXduPh547HqnHKNx_Kw7Qo8lLTeO2IN8o7TB700v4oLbWjhfxsrGvbJ1V4/s320/duponthike010112.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692843100590756866" /></a><br />Cliff, Courtney, and I started the new year right with a hike in nearby DuPont forest. AWESOME!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-64395102111378028512011-11-14T20:04:00.002-05:002011-11-14T21:03:23.426-05:00Secret Santa Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHb6fJ1qtLbRAxigXp2TWdSrzJqnhWTf4ciCbskuhDHV-Vvyb-jOFhMRf2XTiAkKtIxYFtjwQNlczsgIDW_BYAv4PgbDHOlTiWvouE1G2iThuJTmv8O_JDUSAl-KL3TK1JXSW4b800tE/s1600/sss.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHb6fJ1qtLbRAxigXp2TWdSrzJqnhWTf4ciCbskuhDHV-Vvyb-jOFhMRf2XTiAkKtIxYFtjwQNlczsgIDW_BYAv4PgbDHOlTiWvouE1G2iThuJTmv8O_JDUSAl-KL3TK1JXSW4b800tE/s320/sss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675022448202545522" /></a><br /><br />I have joined Shawnee's Secret Santa Swap at flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com<br />Here are my Swap Quentionnaire answers:<br /><br />1.<em> What are your hobbies?</em> I sew, quilt some, and do some papercrafting such as scrapbooking and card making. I also read. And this past summer, I also did some mountain biking.<br /><br />2. <em>What are your favorite colors?</em> RED! I like black and red or red and green (for Christmas). I actually like deeper shades of red and green as well as the Christmas shades. I also like pink and brown.<br /><br />3. <em>Do you collect anything?</em> I have quite a collection of fabric but I wouldn't say that I collect it. LOL I do like aprons and coffee mugs. I also love cookbooks.<br /><br />4. <em>Are you allergic to any fibers or animals?</em> I am allergic to cats but I have one so I stay medicated.<br /><br />5. <em>Do you have any pets?</em> We have 3 pets. Our baby is a (rather large) 2 year old toy poodle. His name is Bueller. Our cat is black with white paws. She is about 8 years old and is named Boots. We also have guinea pig, Nester who is about a year old. They are all spoiled rotten.<br /><br />6. <em>Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate?</em> All of the above! I love flavored coffees especially ones that are around at Christmas. I prefer whole bean so I can grind myself to use in the French Press. I also have a Keurig and love the K-cups. Mocha nut fudge is my favorite. I drink a lot of tea mostly herbal and green. I really don't like black tea and like green fruit blends such as Blueberry Green tea. I love all chocolate (hot or cold) especially dark.<br /><br />7. <em>What do you like to read?</em> Anything. I read alot of quilting books and magazines. I also read fitness magazines. I read current fiction. Some of my favorite authors include Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks, and James Patterson. <br /><br />8. <em>Do you prefer Cookies or Candies as a sweet?</em> I love cookies but have tried hard to break the habit in order to watch my weight. I also love candy especially dark chocolate. I like peppermint candy canes, Andes mints, and peanut butter cups, pretzel and peanut M&M's.<br /><br />9. <em>What is your favorite holiday treat?</em> Cookies and fudge. I like making cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. Chai tea lattes remind me of Chritmas.<br /><br />10. <em>Describe your favorite holiday tradition.</em> Making cookies and putting up the tree.<br /><br />11. <em>Did you believe in Santa as a child?</em> I still do!<br /><br />12. <em>When do you open presents?</em> We open one on Christmas Eve and the rest Christmas morning.<br /><br />13. <em>Do you put up a tree and when? If not, how do you celebrate?</em> We do put up a tree. We put on up usually after Thanksgiving or the beginning of December. Often we travel for Thanksgiving and so its usually the following weekend.<br /><br />14. <em>Does your tree have a theme?</em> Not really. Some homemade. Some received as gifts. But just about every ornament has a memory or story behind it.<br /><br />15. <em>What has been your favorite gift to give? To receive?</em> My favorite gift that I EVER received was my Baby Girl, Courtney Jo, that was born on December 25, 1995. That's right, she was born on Christmas Day. She will be 16 this year and is the greatest gift that I have ever received. <br />I can't think of what my favorite gift to give was. I enjoy making gifts such as quilts or even as simple as a pair of flannel pj's. I just know I LOVE finding that perfect gift for Courtney or my husband, Cliff and seeing the happiness when they receive it. For example, several years ago, Courtney had wanted an American Girl but didn't think she would get one because they are so expensive. I received so much pleasure seeing her so happy when she opened the doll Christmas morning.<br /><br />I hope that helps you learn a little more about me. <br />Merry Christmas!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-73413339711106061172011-09-23T21:02:00.001-04:002011-09-23T21:03:23.248-04:00I FailSo, its September 23rd - the first day of fall and I haven't posted since January - I so FAIL!!!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-79903255427579505512011-01-09T22:20:00.001-05:002011-01-09T22:21:45.720-05:00New Flirty Apron Swap<a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2011/01/registrations-open-be-my-cutie-pie.html"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5337469916_fcaf2ccfca_m.jpg" width="190" height="240" alt="fas14 badge" /></a><br /><br />I can't wait to get my partner and start sewing!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-29274648725105291312011-01-09T09:35:00.001-05:002011-01-10T09:47:32.900-05:00The Simple Womans Daybook - Sunday, January 9,2011FOR TODAY<br />Outside my window...cold, it looks like snow is on the way!<br />I am thinking...that I should be crafting.<br />I am thankful for...my health.<br />From the kitchen...chili.<br />I am wearing...sweats.<br />I am creating...memories.<br />I am going...no where.<br />I am reading...Flat Creek by Jim Ball.<br />I am hoping...that it doesn't snow.<br />I am hearing...my puppy's squeaky toy.<br />Around the house...things are quiet and restful.<br />One of my favorite things...peppermint tea.<br />A few plans for the rest of the week: work, baking bread.<br />Here is picture for thought I am sharing...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/5044455944/" title="CJ & L Sept 2010 by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5044455944_cd8e3c30aa.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="CJ & L Sept 2010" /></a><br />I love these girls!<br /><br />To learn more or to read other daybooks, please visit <a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com">The Simple Womans Daybook</a>.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-56261026391042843482011-01-01T19:05:00.002-05:002011-01-01T19:22:18.795-05:00Happy New YearHappy New Year ya'll!<br /><br />It's a new year and I'm all about the "New You" this year. Yes, I know its cliche but I NEED it. I started by getting a totally new haircut yesterday. Over the past couple of years, I had let my hair grow back long like it was in high school and college. I had gotten it cut when I became a mom 15 years ago and had kept it shoulder length. Anyway, it had gotten long and I had gotten tired of it so yesterday, I had it all cut off - into a cute, sassy bob. <br /><br />Anyway, thought I would just post a few resolutions. Maybe by posting - I will stick with them. Here goes...<br /><br />1. Craft more. Make more time to sew and scrapbook.<br />2. Read more. I used to read all the time and I just don't anymore and I miss it.<br />3. Learn to say no.<br />4. Make better use of my time.<br />5. Get healthier. Need to get back to exercising.<br />6. Get rid of the clutter.<br />7. And blog more.<br /><br />And that's it. How about you? <br /><br />Hope everyone had a WONDERFUL New Year!!!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-25753913262078015132010-12-06T22:09:00.000-05:002010-12-06T22:10:11.388-05:00Flirty Apron Swap 13<a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2010/12/aprons-sent-and-received.html">Check out the aprons that I sent and received in Shawnee's latest swap.</a>Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-68514331579252943542010-07-06T21:31:00.003-04:002010-07-06T21:42:11.968-04:00Daughter's Quilt CompletedWay back in July 2008, I took a class and started making a quilt for my daughter.<a href="http://sweettsews.blogspot.com/2008/07/week-2-of-quilting-class.html"></a><br />So almost 2 years later, she informed me that she wanted to take it to camp with her this year. I had gotten as far as partially quilting it and had just set it aside. Anyway, during the last couple of weeks, I spent every spare minute working on it - during my lunch breaks, before bed, etc. And I finished it one week ago - last Tuesday, just in time for her to take it to camp on Wednesday.<br />Here it is. As you can see, Bueller likes it.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4765378799/" title="CJ's quilt by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4765378799_0f697b9cd1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="CJ's quilt" /></a><br />And DD wrapped up in it...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4766018654/" title="CJ and her quilt by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4766018654_527a26ee6c.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CJ and her quilt" /></a><br />Notice the bear tucked behind her head - she has had that bear since she was about 4 to 6 weeks old and has slept with it ever since and she's 14.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-22977663435558087912010-07-05T19:44:00.003-04:002010-07-05T19:47:13.349-04:00Tailgate MarketI am really trying to eat fresh and local so I got up early on Saturday to hit our local tailgate market. Here is my loot:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4766019536/" title="07/03 Tailgate Mkt loot by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4766019536_ae0e1be6f7.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="07/03 Tailgate Mkt loot" /></a><br />I got a dozen eggs, several squash, cucumbers, and a green pepper. YUM! I will be back next week.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-56949507068494308562010-01-13T20:28:00.004-05:002010-01-13T20:33:31.293-05:00Reading Challenge<a href="http://www.readingtoknow.com/2009/12/lm-montgomery-reading-challenge-2010.html"><img alt="L. M. Montgomery Reading Challenge" src="http://www.bluecastlephoto.com/misc/lmm-challenge.gif" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to <a href="http://shawneett.blogspot.com/2010/01/reading-challenge-2010.html">Shawnee</a>, I found <a href="http://www.readingtoknow.com/2009/12/lm-montgomery-reading-challenge-2010.html">Reading to Know's L.M. Montgomery Reading Challenge</a>. I plan on joining in by reading <em><strong>Anne of Green Gables</strong></em>. I have never read it (or any other L.M. Montgomery's books) and I am really looking forward to it.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-25681098298260112802009-12-21T20:42:00.002-05:002009-12-21T20:49:39.439-05:00Packages!Today was an awesome day! I've been on vacation since Friday - we were suppose to visit my sister and her family but were snowed in. So, its been several days of sleeping in late and doing a whole lot of nothing. Today we ventured out to do a little grocery shopping and when we arrived back home, I had not one but two packages waiting on my doorstep. <br />The first package was my from my White Christmas Flirty Apron Swap partner, <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-hope-i-hope.html">Donna</a>. I received this awesome apron:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4204274471/" title="White Christmas apron rec'd by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4204274471_aa9e6995d5.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="White Christmas apron rec'd" /></a><br />and all these goodies:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4204273521/" title="White Christmas goodies by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4204273521_b78de166ac.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="White Christmas goodies" /></a>.<br />I also received my Crafting with Friends ornament swap ornament:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4205029210/" title="ornament swap 2009 by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4205029210_fa24e49458.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="ornament swap 2009" /></a><br />Isn't it cute!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-3159944877588303782009-12-19T11:09:00.003-05:002009-12-19T11:22:15.107-05:00SNOW!We live in the mountains of North Carolina but closer to the SC line and very seldom do we get any snow - maybe a couple of light snowfalls each year, most often just flurries. And usually we get an ice storm or two. However, yesterday we were hit with a storm that left the area covered in a white blanket. We were actually suppose to leave to go to my sister's who lives on the east coast of NC. We travelled about 15 miles from the house by interstate and decided it wasn't worth the risk. After we got back home, my husband and daughter decided they were going outside to play. After about 15 minutes they asked me to go for a walk with them. Now, I walk a lot and trying to get them to go with me is like pulling teeth so when they asked, I couldn't say no. So, I donned one of my husband's motorcycle wind suits, which by the way is a men's 3X. I know I looked ridiculous but it kept me warm and dry. And off we went to see the neighborhood. Here we are, my daughter is on the left.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/4197732190/" title="121809 snow by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4197732190_f0cd9160a3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="121809 snow" /></a>Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-16565342599722461772009-12-16T18:48:00.003-05:002009-12-16T19:12:41.188-05:00BrewsterBrewster, my Yorkie-Poo Baby was laid to rest today. He had been sick for quite a while and he had issues with his hips. It was the toughest decision that we have ever had to make but I know now that he is in no pain.<br /><br />I found this poem and thought I would share it in Brewster's honor.<br /><br />If it should be that I grow frail and weak<br />And pain does keep me from my sleep,<br />Then will you do what must be done<br />for this - the last battle -can't be won.<br /><br />You will be sad I understand<br />But don't let grief then stay your hand.<br />For on this day, more than the rest<br />Your love and friendship must stand the test.<br /><br />We have had so many happy years,<br />You wouldn't want me to suffer so.<br />When the time comes, please, let me go.<br /><br />Take me to where my needs they'll tend,<br />Only, stay with me till the end.<br />And hold me firm and speak to me<br />Until my eyes no longer see.<br /><br />I know in time you will agree<br />It is a kindness you do to me.<br />Although my tail its last has waved,<br />From pain and suffering I have been saved.<br /><br />Don't grieve that it must now be you<br />Who has to decide this thing to do.<br />We've been so close - we two -these years,<br />Don't let your heart hold any tears.<br /><br />(author unknown)<br /><br />Here are a few photos that I would like to share.<br />This one is from Halloween 2008:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/2932291198/" title="My Lil' Pumpkin by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2932291198_2a74da46a7.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="My Lil' Pumpkin" /></a><br /><br />Brewster taking a nap:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/2978244950/" title="Brewster 102708 by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2978244950_c5e21db9d3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Brewster 102708" /></a><br /><br />and Brewster with my other favorite man:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9254862@N02/3288606459/" title="My men 2/17/09 by 2SweetT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3288606459_8562b87e17.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="My men 2/17/09" /></a>Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-80939796167204826502009-12-09T22:25:00.000-05:002009-12-09T22:26:59.106-05:00White Christmas Flirty Apron SwapI participated in the <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/">White Christmas Flirty Apron Swap </a>and completed my apron this past weekend. Click <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-i-sent.html">here </a>to sneak a peek at what I sent.Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-53417774069693350612009-11-08T20:35:00.001-05:002009-11-08T20:37:01.770-05:00National Tie One On Day<a href="http://www.apronmemories.com/tie-one-on-day/"target="_blank"><img style="padding:5px;" src="http://www.apronmemories.com/images/national_tieoneonday_nov25_2009_small.png" border="0" alt="November 25 2009 - National Tie One On Day" /></a><br /><br />November 25th is National Tie One On Day! Celebrate and share the love!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-58030025562865667552009-10-04T19:26:00.001-04:002009-10-04T19:28:43.629-04:00October is...National Caramel Month! So to celebrate, my daughter and I made Caramel Apples! YUM!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191026240464006656.post-53269403358511921952009-10-03T18:58:00.002-04:002009-10-03T19:05:29.470-04:00World Card Making DayToday is <a href="http://www.worldcardmakingday.com/index.html">World Card Making Day</a>! So, guess what I did? That's right! I made cards! My friend Anna, my daughter, and I attended a card making workshop. We made 4 cards and donated one back to the Cards for Soldiers program. I forgot my camera but another friend did so hopefully I will be able to post pics later.<br />So Celebrate and Make Some Cards!Tammy "SweetT"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12526552828251116437noreply@blogger.com0