4th of July

I cannot believe that the 4th of July weekend is apon us already. Where has half the year gone? I wonder.

I want to thank all the service people, past, present, and future for taking such a huge and amazing risk protecting me, my children, my family and the country everyday!

Thank you. 

I have to admit I do enjoy the 4th Holiday. We will be attending the local fireworks show tomorrow night, the kids (and secretly myself) love fireworks!  Monday we will be attending the 4th of July parade in my home town.  Sad, but true, I love this parade.  Every year I look forward to the same things in it. Floats, the local Kirby band, local politicians, and of course a fire truck from every neighboring county!  Here are some pictures from the past couple of years...

Fireworks

The famous Kirby Band

Phil Jordan-it is amazing to me he can ride this thing...talent!

Mema-3 years ago on the 4th, in healthier times.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

T.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the blogging world!

Below are the gifts I gave to my mom and Mema...chalk board vases with some lovely bright flowers. The vases are so CoOl! I just love them!

UPCLOSE:

And, these are the yummy cinnamon rolls I made...Mema loves them. I will admit they are a lot of work but so worth it. I will post the recipe this week.

Last but NOT least  these are the lovely flowers my kids gave to me...From PJ

From Alyvia

Happy Mother's Day!

T.

Birthday Gift Bag

Hello, this past weekend I attended a birthday party for my childhood friends little girl.  I have to admit one thing right now...I dispies buying wrapping paper and bags...its such a waste! Seriously, they rip it to shreds and then we just put it in the garbage. I need to find a better way for wrapping things...so I made a flannel lined goodie bag (aka drawstring bag).

The overall measurements are 8x8 inches.  I used a pretty yellow fabric and lime green accents (the initial and the ribbon).

I filled the bag with a gift card to a famous T store and a couple LPS that she likes. I figured after her birthday she could keep her favorite LPS in there.  (And in case you didn't know what LPS is, they are Littlest Pet Shops)

After cutting the fabric and sewing together I cut  the M out and ironed it on to the bag.

Flannel lined (those are the LPS-aren't they cute (they are really like bobble head animals))

All filled and ready to be given away!

Enjoy-M!

T.

 

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