Christmas

Christmas. As much as I love the Thanksgiving holiday, I have been trying to take out Christmas decor since October. I have no clue why I am so anxious to decorate for Christmas so early. This year will be the first year I have decorated since my brother passed. And surprisnly enough I can't wait. It's not so much that I have forgotten him, I will never forget my baby. I love him so much. There are times that I still just cry at the thought of him, from looking at his pictures. Sometimes I can almost feel his warm hugs, he had the most heartfelt hug and a smile that would make you give him one in return. He was the biggest giver, even when he didn't have it to give he would give it (that was a matter we use to fuss about). But he couldn't help his self, that's how he was. What sometimes hurt the most is when we have our Sunday dinners and he is not there. It's like a void...it hurts to talk about him and say, "Keith USED to, he WAS, or he DID..past tense words hurt bad. But I realize he would not want me to continue being sad, but a part of me always feel like I let him down. See, I had intentions of popping up at his apartment the night that he died. So, somehow in my mind I feel had I followed my first mind and gone, he may still be alive now. But then again, he could have suffered his heart attack after I left. I don't blame myself, I just wish I had gone to see him that night. Wasn't like he was sick, I just wanted to do something different..instead, I stayed home to shampoo my hair and prepare for this day long meeting with our Atlanta office. One thing I can say, I am so proud that my parents raised us with plenty of L.O.V.E. There is no question Keith knew we/I loved him. So that I am firm on..he knew he was well loved and he gave plenty love. Sometimes I cry a selfish cry because I hate he didn't get to see Karohn play his senior year of football then graduate. He didn't get to see him go off to college (he would have been so thrilled). He won't be able to see Aaron (peanut as Keith called him) progress. See I call that selfish because he won't get to see his two kids do these things either..he never got the opportunity to see KJ the son he wanted so badly.

After all that has been said, I know my brother was a good man and I thank God for the time he allowed us to be a part of each others lives on earth.

*Now, I had no intentions of going that route with this post. But it happened. I will post my "intended" blog later.

Something is better than nothing

This soup was soooo good. Thanks to the Hubster (you did great dude). It's called collard green soup. Everyone that really know me know I love a good soup, I eat soup in every season. But when he first told me he wanted to prepare this new recipe he had, I though "NO THANKS MISTER". But who am I to burst his hopes of a new and delish recipe, right. So off the the store we go.

While he was cooking I decided to go to my little studio to make something, kinda trying to be outta sight outta mind. Well, he brought the soup to me when it was done. I was scared at first, but it was so light and very very good. So if you like, I will share the recipe later..lol

Here is a card I made (sorry for the crappy phone pic). Now you would think that I made this simple card during the spring. Ohhh but no, the roses you see along with the card was just cut/made last week. This Alabama weather has my rose bush confused. I sure hope next spring it produce as many roses as it did this year.

The next pic is a sneak peek of something almost complete. It's really funny how I came up with this idea but I do plan on submitting this..a full pic and the story behind this later.

And last but of course NO. 1..my favorite skateboarder and the college kid.. I have really gotta get my baby some more skateboards. This one has almost had it..the other one is just UNskateable. This skateboard goes everywhere we go.

Somebody please tell my why they were playing with this huge snake in class..zero business to do with Sports Medicine Therapy. And realize it took two or more people to hold this thing...

I'm OUT! See something posted was better than nothing...Adrienne:)

Ditto What Adrienne Said

LOL Ok, no I don't quite have a post, well I do but I don't have the pics ready. But, I will post a REAL post soon. So in the meantime...Ditto what Adrienne said, so read here: www.adrienneslittleworld.typepad.com

Thoughts

Right now the work has run out, the people have gone home, it's only three of us left in the office. *Dead Silence*

Well, you will not see any pictures because I don't have anything to show you...no dress. Maybe tonight it will be completed. But so far from where I left it last night..this morning..it just might be something for the guiness book of UNrecords. lol Even though I am a beginner sewer and don't have a clue really as to what I'm doing..ummm a 1 hour dress should not be that difficult. I think I may be trying too hard to make it right. Right or wrong I'm wearing that material, if only to bed.

While sitting here, reading I had a few things that ran thru my head. Well first of all I got a call text earlier today..made my blood boil a little. Why do people INSIST on TRYING to make you talk to them when you have CLEARLY stated: DO NOT CALL ME. DO NOT TEXT ME..HELL, DON'T THINK OF ME!? I really don't understand. You can not and will not make Ki do anything she don't want to do! Don't let the smooth taste fool you. I am sweet as pie, but if you cross me you will get smashed with that very pie! I don't like when people think they can rule you, that's just ignorant.

• Dang, it's silent in here


• Karohn just got me the book I wanted from the library. The Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson-Roby..YAY


• I plan on completing my dress and pencil skirt by tomorrow. If the skirt go as easy as it looks, I will be making two more THIS weekend. lol


• I really want a more laid back 4th of July holiday this year. I just want to craft some items


• I'm suppose to be finished with my Christmas shopping...haven't started


• Why is this summer aid we have so weird, he's like unbelievably weird


• I need to make a dash to the store today, I'm out of long boys and I am seriously wanting one now


• I don't care to be around drama filled people..it's so unnecessary.


• I want to learn another craft, but I'm not sure what yet.


• Want to go to Sips and Strokes again sometime soon..need to check the calendar


• Well, I only have 25 more minutes to go...guess I'll go do something else now

Have a safe and happy holiday!!

Wait, I gotta attach some type of picture...

LOL..Have a Happy Fourth of July

A little Walton Funny

I have not had a lot of time to get a lot completed. For some reason I have been on this kick of decluttering the house. We planted a garden..that didn't do too well. But along with other things I had to do, there has just not been enough hours in the day or night to craft:(

We the Walton's took a pledge to get our yard as beautified as beautiful can fill. We have a well laid out plan of getting our yard the way we "think" we want it to. Paint the house in July. Paint inside the house in July and August. Redo the flooring in the basement in the month more money roll in. lol But we will get a Master Bedroom redo before Christmas.

Back to the yard:

Well, when we purchased the house years ago..the previous owner had different kind of shrubbery in the yard. Although it was neat it was not unified and I like unification (is that a word?). So we took it upon ourselves to pull up the bushes we don't like/want in the yard. BTW I absolutely despise sticky bushes..I mean really what are they for..TO STICK INNOCENT KIDS PLAYING IN THE YARD! Ahem..sorry, just had a childhood flash back..whew..I'm good.

Anyway my husband had a so called brilliant idea..

Hubby: I can easily pull up the tree by tying it to the back of my truck and pulling it up

Me: No, that is NOT a good idea

Hubby: Why not, I got a 4WD truck!

Me: After I stopped laughing..uhh it's not a HEMI it's a mid sized truck

Hubby: (with his head hung) okay keep laughing. You want it gone right!?

Did this boy not get in his truck and begin fighting with this shrub/tree. The danggone ground was moving from UNDER the house..me, OH I was screaming STOP STOP THE HOUSE GONE FALL IN! I'm almost certain neighbors were peeping out of their windows. Luckily the people working on the house across the street had not arrived to start their work. So after he peeled off a couple of times and broke the strap he had attached to the shrub. Thankfully, he did not rip the tail of the truck off. This is what we got -

I was so shame, I didn't take pictures while he was pulling it up (remember I was too busy screeming). I came out of the house took this picture and went and stood back inside the door. But at least now the sticky bush is gone...back to lowes we go.

And a couple of pics of one of my rose bushes my hubby planted for me. He did this like a year..or two ago, dunno why I have never posted any pics...I love my roses.

I SHOULD have a dress completed tonight to post tomorrow...let the prayers begin. LOL

Happy Crafting!

The Fruits...Vegetables of Labor

This year we decided to plant a garden. Yup the Walton's planted a real garden this year. Well all did not fruit too well, due to a surprise frost. Then there was the wonderful herb garden I HAD on my deck that you can easily see from the window while you wash dishes..I forgot about the herbs and the sun burned them up:( I did though use some of my rosemary, thyme and a little of the cilantro. I will redo these herbs this week, there is nothing like fresh herbs!

We planted watermelon, cantalope, squash, corn, mild green onion and medium green onions, white onions, collard greens, cabbage, romaine lettuce, tomatos, okra, carrots, radishes, cucumbers and green peppers. What we got out of the garden: cabbage, romaine lettuce, tomatos, white onions, under developed corn, cucumbers and carrots, about 6 squash and two broken hearts. This year was not the best year. Two years ago we had so much produce, we started to go sell some on the side of the road. LOL
















Then came a cake...a very chocolatey cake that didn't last but a day and a half. My SIL loved it so much she wanted me to bake another one for her..maybe she will get it for the 4th. I think I baked this cake for mother's day, can't remember. But it was good thanks Adrienne!

My Baby is Now a Young Adult...

I am proud and sad all at the same time. Where did the time go? How did it pass by so fast? *tears* Karohn will be attending Troy University in the Fall. We visited Troy about two weeks ago for new student and parents orientation. WOW, how he fit right in..made my heart weak. Wish I could take 10 years back and have that little boy again.

The campus is still very nice and clean.....till you get to the alumni hall..of course that's where my child will be living for a year and a 5 month..yup I'm counting down the time till he becomes an upper classman so he can get outta that nasty spot. But don't worry, momma got you...409, clorox, mr clean..did i say clorox..mmmmm yeah!

Yeah, I know these pictures shoulda been turned around..but I promise they look better this way. I'm going to send my child to school in a bubble, he is safer that way!

Moving on...

For the graduating kids, I made some quick and simple cards. The card in the front center was so large it didn't fit in the envelope. So what do you do in this case when you are rushing last minute..stop by Walgreens and grab a box of chocolates and add it to the box with your own ribbon..yup sure did and used a glue dot for the gift card so it wouldn't get lost..WHAT?

And a senior layout for Karohn:

I actually did two LO's for him but he took the first one and posted it on his wall. So I had to do another one..I didn't get a chance to take a picture of it..I'll get it though.

Then I completed a LO for myself..YAAY. Mind you this was taken at my birthday gathering in '08 at the Steel. It's never too late, I have pictures of Aaron when he was like ummm maybe two that are set to be completed by weeks end.

I seriously need to get a new camera...this flash could wake the dead and the zoom is awful!

Okay, that's all for now..