well this has been a really busy year. didn't get much stitching done, but I did get some done.
I hope to stitch more in 2013.
the bad:
this year has brought the death of my cousin Joesph & my memaw.
the news that Kathys cancer has spread to her brain.
the good:
Kathy turned the big 50 this year,
David & I celebrated 20 years of marriage
my son was married in Feb
I had a hystercomy in Feb(bad too as now the night sweats & hot flashes -lol)
also in Feb got news that my cancer had not returned!!!!!!!!
our son DC turned 18
we were blessed with a grandson Colton in July.
good out weights the bad.
but it's hard to celebrate being cancer free when your sis-in-law Kathy is not.
however 2013 is going to be for living, playing & stitching
I am hoping to be able to sell some of my works online.. crafts in general not just
stitching.
I hope we all have a great new year
be safe !!!!!!
all our love
the McSwains
Rhonda, David, Kathy
DC, Des & Colton
Monday, December 31, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Merry Christmas
I know it's a little early.
But I would like to take time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas * A Happy New Year.
I hope it is safe ( for those who will be traveling) & wonderful for all.
But I would like to take time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas * A Happy New Year.
I hope it is safe ( for those who will be traveling) & wonderful for all.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
exchanges
I have had 2 exhanges as of late:
1 was an ornamnet exchange:
Jo- boosmummy stitched me this beautiful ornanment & you see it is already on my tree
This was a sock exchange from Mary Acosta thanks so much dear my feet will be warm all winter.
1 was an ornamnet exchange:
proud grandma - more colton pix
the proud grannny that I am
I hope you enjoy these pix of Colton
Colton w/ his Aunt Kathy
this outfit was one of DC's(his dad). My mom had it & wrapped it with his x-mas present & gave to him last year.
him sitting in his high chair waiting on food.
this highchair was at my memaws house, & my aunt Marie made sure I got it for Colton. (DC was even feed in this chair)
we do pass things along in our family.
I hope you enjoy these pix of Colton
Colton w/ his Aunt Kathy
this outfit was one of DC's(his dad). My mom had it & wrapped it with his x-mas present & gave to him last year.
him sitting in his high chair waiting on food.
this highchair was at my memaws house, & my aunt Marie made sure I got it for Colton. (DC was even feed in this chair)
we do pass things along in our family.
PInk Ribbon tea 2012
At our annual pink ribbon tea here in Shelby NC.
Just a few pix.
we had agreat time. my mom & sis, & neice joined Kathy & I this year.
my sis & Neice Michi
My neice Michi
altough you can't see all of this it is a gaint balloon pink ribbon
me standing in the balloons
Just a few pix.
we had agreat time. my mom & sis, & neice joined Kathy & I this year.
My neice Michi
altough you can't see all of this it is a gaint balloon pink ribbon
me standing in the balloons
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Blog HOp #13
The holidays are right around the corner and gift exchanges are happening everywhere you look. If an amazingly magical Stitchmas Santa were to fly overhead and bring you one stitching wish, what would it be?
My craft room. & only craft room
right now I have to share, it's also my bedroom LOL
Last year I mostly stitchy stuff for christmas- I bought what I wanted & handed it to hubby to wrap & put under the tree.lol (much easier)
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My craft room. & only craft room
right now I have to share, it's also my bedroom LOL
Last year I mostly stitchy stuff for christmas- I bought what I wanted & handed it to hubby to wrap & put under the tree.lol (much easier)
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Blogging award
Blogging Honor
my blog has been awarded a Liebster Award by Cathy at the crafty cat
thanks so much Cathy for the award
Now, as part of accepting this award, it's my duty to pass this award along to five other blogs that I read. Here are the rules:
1. You must publically thank the person who awarded it to you.
2. Paste the Liebster Award on your blog.
3. Pick 5 blogs with less than 200 followers, and leave them each a comment on their blogs letting them know of their honor.
That's easy. I read a lot of interesting and entertaining blogs that offer stitching information and inspiration. My picks are:
1)Stitching with Iris http://ibcope.blogspot.com/
2)http://patchworkstitches.blogspot.com/
3)http://kathysstitchingblog.blogspot.com/
4)http://grannystitches2010.blogspot.com/
5)http://stitchacrosstheborder.blogspot.com/
my blog has been awarded a Liebster Award by Cathy at the crafty cat
thanks so much Cathy for the award
Now, as part of accepting this award, it's my duty to pass this award along to five other blogs that I read. Here are the rules:
1. You must publically thank the person who awarded it to you.
2. Paste the Liebster Award on your blog.
3. Pick 5 blogs with less than 200 followers, and leave them each a comment on their blogs letting them know of their honor.
That's easy. I read a lot of interesting and entertaining blogs that offer stitching information and inspiration. My picks are:
1)Stitching with Iris http://ibcope.blogspot.com/
2)http://patchworkstitches.blogspot.com/
3)http://kathysstitchingblog.blogspot.com/
4)http://grannystitches2010.blogspot.com/
5)http://stitchacrosstheborder.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 26, 2012
Been to long
Just looking at my blog... I have been a bad blogger. lol
If it weren't for the blog hops I would not of updated...
It has been a long fall season thats for sure.
Kathy has been doing well. They have finally got her approved for her new meds she needs to take. This is a pill to help with the cancer in her bones. She has to take them 4 times aday. luckly we got help paying for them, if not she said she wasn't going to take them. Because he part of the payment would of been $1,700.00. yes you read that right. She has started them -- the one side effect she is having is diarrhea & it's bad they told her to stop taking it for a couple of days & then start back , this time only take 3 a day. Of course her appetite comes & goes with all this too.
I have been have been staying with my memaw as well. & she Passed on NOv 9, 2012. It has been a little hard on me, but Thursday nites were my night to spend with her. I spend thurs nov 8th with her. we got up around alittle after 6am gave her her meds @ 6:30 & repostioned her. We( MY aunts Doris & Nancy) also spent the night with her too! went to check on her and let her know that coffee was ready & she was gone, that quick. We knew this was coming. I am so glad she is not suffering anymore. But I miss her so. SOmetimes I feel I lost a mom instead of a memaw. I am much closer to memaw that my own mom.
Colton is getting so much bigger. he weighs in over 15lbs now. trying to get some teeth in & he has already started baby food. He is just a doll baby.
If it weren't for the blog hops I would not of updated...
It has been a long fall season thats for sure.
Kathy has been doing well. They have finally got her approved for her new meds she needs to take. This is a pill to help with the cancer in her bones. She has to take them 4 times aday. luckly we got help paying for them, if not she said she wasn't going to take them. Because he part of the payment would of been $1,700.00. yes you read that right. She has started them -- the one side effect she is having is diarrhea & it's bad they told her to stop taking it for a couple of days & then start back , this time only take 3 a day. Of course her appetite comes & goes with all this too.
I have been have been staying with my memaw as well. & she Passed on NOv 9, 2012. It has been a little hard on me, but Thursday nites were my night to spend with her. I spend thurs nov 8th with her. we got up around alittle after 6am gave her her meds @ 6:30 & repostioned her. We( MY aunts Doris & Nancy) also spent the night with her too! went to check on her and let her know that coffee was ready & she was gone, that quick. We knew this was coming. I am so glad she is not suffering anymore. But I miss her so. SOmetimes I feel I lost a mom instead of a memaw. I am much closer to memaw that my own mom.
Colton is getting so much bigger. he weighs in over 15lbs now. trying to get some teeth in & he has already started baby food. He is just a doll baby.
Blop Hop #12
When it comes to the stitching part of your life, what are you most thankful for?
truely it would probably be everything!!!!!!!
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truely it would probably be everything!!!!!!!
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Monday, November 5, 2012
blog hop #11
What has been your most unusual or most interesting stash acquisition to date?
well not to long ago my Aunt gave me some very old patterns, some of which I gave to my neices as well. (some where from right here is Shelby NC) the building is still there, but not the shop.
other than that I can't think of anything unusal.
I do love the sock hops I have been it. Got a pair for England last year & I love them
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well not to long ago my Aunt gave me some very old patterns, some of which I gave to my neices as well. (some where from right here is Shelby NC) the building is still there, but not the shop.
other than that I can't think of anything unusal.
I do love the sock hops I have been it. Got a pair for England last year & I love them
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Blog Hop #10
The blogging prompt for blog hop #10 is:
What’s your absolute least-favorite thread to work with?
Maybe it’s a particular type of fiber that always gives you a hassle. Or maybe it’s a least-favorite color of thread to use. That one thing that when you come across it in a design you just know the frogs are coming, or something that gives you twists and tangles. I know for me it’s Christmas Red DMC #666, I always joke that it has that color code for a reason and it’s the devil!
Metallic threads give me a fit. other than that I really can't think of anything else.
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What’s your absolute least-favorite thread to work with?
Maybe it’s a particular type of fiber that always gives you a hassle. Or maybe it’s a least-favorite color of thread to use. That one thing that when you come across it in a design you just know the frogs are coming, or something that gives you twists and tangles. I know for me it’s Christmas Red DMC #666, I always joke that it has that color code for a reason and it’s the devil!
Metallic threads give me a fit. other than that I really can't think of anything else.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Blog Hop #9 stitching tools & aides
The blogging prompt for blog hop #9 is:
What are your must-have stitching tools and aides? Other than your trusty scissors, of course. Is there a problem you have had when stitching that you created your own solution for, or have you purchased a tool that helped?
I use a Q sanp frame . I also have several scroll frames & a floor frame. to help in bigger projects. I have several different sizes of magentic boards to help hold patterns. some times they double as needle holders.
I have an Ott lite, 1 that sits on a desk that I use. but the other lite I have is like one for a dorm room, with the big light on top & moveable (like a desk lamp)on in the middle. Stitching Bags
I also have a fluffy pillow I like to keep my patterns on while I stitch.
The other things I have in my room.
my stitchy chair, my DVD player & LED TV. lots & lots of DVD's.
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What are your must-have stitching tools and aides? Other than your trusty scissors, of course. Is there a problem you have had when stitching that you created your own solution for, or have you purchased a tool that helped?
I use a Q sanp frame . I also have several scroll frames & a floor frame. to help in bigger projects. I have several different sizes of magentic boards to help hold patterns. some times they double as needle holders.
I have an Ott lite, 1 that sits on a desk that I use. but the other lite I have is like one for a dorm room, with the big light on top & moveable (like a desk lamp)on in the middle. Stitching Bags
I also have a fluffy pillow I like to keep my patterns on while I stitch.
The other things I have in my room.
my stitchy chair, my DVD player & LED TV. lots & lots of DVD's.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
BLog Hop #8
What has been your favorite project to stitch? (either finished or in progress)
So many to choose from.
I really enjoyed stitching on my Monopoly Board, & now I love playing on it as well.
King Arthur - I really liked it as well.
I love stitching on x-mas ornaments
& all the Halloween that I did last year.
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So many to choose from.
I really enjoyed stitching on my Monopoly Board, & now I love playing on it as well.
King Arthur - I really liked it as well.
I love stitching on x-mas ornaments
& all the Halloween that I did last year.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Kathy
this is Kathy ringing the bell, after she finished all her radiation treatments.
In her new wig.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Kathy update
today is day 14 of radiation treatment for kathy. last one!!!!!
Halleujah!!!!!!!
her hair has started coming out.
please keep her in your prayers As she continues the journey.
know that she is doing well with it.
Halleujah!!!!!!!
her hair has started coming out.
please keep her in your prayers As she continues the journey.
know that she is doing well with it.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Going through my floss boxes
I have most on bobbins in the cases.
some specialty thread. I keep them stored in a old disk box (floppy disk)
the left over floss from kits- that I know is DMC floss I keep in these drawers in baggies.
hubby got me these boxes where he used to work. I love them!!!!!
Colton & his great, great grandma(memaw)
to put this in context -- Colton is baby #30 (he is the 3rd great great grandchild)
this number includes the grands, great grands & great great grands. there are 10 of us grands- we had 17 great grands, & they had 3 great great grands (so far)
our Memaw had 6 kids. (but we didn't include them in the final number LOL).
I was baby #4.
Colton & his great grandmother
this is COlton & my mom- his great grandmother. he has his hand up like- no more pix please. lol
On grandmother knee.
Colton with his Aunt Marie(my mom's sister)
LOTS OF SPOILING that's for sure.
McSwain Men AKA Rhonda's boys
I would love to introoduce the McSwain men to you.
MY son DC holding Colton (His son) & My Hubby David.
see the very very strong family traits
MY son DC holding Colton (His son) & My Hubby David.
see the very very strong family traits
New Colton pix
they do have fun together.
Monday, August 20, 2012
more on Kathy
The news is not good at all.
they found mutiple spots on her brain to many to count.
they are going to treat it with radation she will have 14- 15 treatments
one a day for 14-15 days. she now has 2 behind her. so hopefully this
will help out some & make her more comfortable. they did tell her she would lose
her hair & that it would be permanet hair loss. So I will be helping her to
get a wig & caps, etc either over the weekend or next week. depending on
how she is feeling.
thanks to all for your prayers, hugs & good thoughts.
just remember if u haven't heard from me in awhile that I am tending to
Kathy
LOVES
Rhonda
they found mutiple spots on her brain to many to count.
they are going to treat it with radation she will have 14- 15 treatments
one a day for 14-15 days. she now has 2 behind her. so hopefully this
will help out some & make her more comfortable. they did tell her she would lose
her hair & that it would be permanet hair loss. So I will be helping her to
get a wig & caps, etc either over the weekend or next week. depending on
how she is feeling.
thanks to all for your prayers, hugs & good thoughts.
just remember if u haven't heard from me in awhile that I am tending to
Kathy
LOVES
Rhonda
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Prayers for Kathy please
As many of you know my sis-in-law Kathy also has breast cancer that has metatics to her bones. we went to the dr last week, she told them she had been having headaches these past 2 weeks or so, so they schelduled an MRI. she went yesterday 8-15-12(WED) to have the MRI done, she left the hospital at 1:30PM & by 3P they were calling me trying to find her.They needed for her to come into the office ASAP.
the found some spots on her brain, she has to go to the radiologist today. for a radition treatment, they have gotten her started on steriods now too. We will find out more today when we go to the radiologist so I will know how many spots & how big etc... so as soon as I know something I will let you all know. I am beside myself right now. this means her cancer has spread to her skull (it wasn't there before) so hopefully know her insurance company will pay to have the PET scan done so we can really see where everything is.
Rhonda
the found some spots on her brain, she has to go to the radiologist today. for a radition treatment, they have gotten her started on steriods now too. We will find out more today when we go to the radiologist so I will know how many spots & how big etc... so as soon as I know something I will let you all know. I am beside myself right now. this means her cancer has spread to her skull (it wasn't there before) so hopefully know her insurance company will pay to have the PET scan done so we can really see where everything is.
Rhonda
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Tues updates
finally got pix to share with everyone. On what I have been crafting lately, or at least some of it anyways.
curtains in our bedroom - I made last weekend.
new pillowcases
curtains in our bedroom - I made last weekend.
new pillowcases
Friday, August 3, 2012
BLog Hop #7 leftover threads
The theme for Blog Hop #7 is leftover floss and threads.
What do you do with the floss, thread, beads, and other elements you have left over from full project kits?
If I know it is DMC floss I put it in baggies to reuse. If it is the no name brand I usually put it in my ort jar.
BEads & specialty threads I usually keep to reuse in another project.
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What do you do with the floss, thread, beads, and other elements you have left over from full project kits?
If I know it is DMC floss I put it in baggies to reuse. If it is the no name brand I usually put it in my ort jar.
BEads & specialty threads I usually keep to reuse in another project.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Saturdays doings
Well Sat I stayed in & sewed all day. I am getting ready for football season. SO I made curtians for my bedroom. & I have a curtain rod up between my bedroom & bath area. So I fixed the curtains for it too. I made new pillowcases. & pocket pieces so I will have when I stitch to hold things in.
Will post pix later. forgot to bring them with me .
Will post pix later. forgot to bring them with me .
Friday, July 27, 2012
Finally Friday & Olympics are starting
Finally... it's Friday.. didn't think it was going to get here this week.
& opening ceremonies for the Olympics are starting today!!!!!! So is my challenge.
Let's see how far I can make it.
The kids are going to Hickory NC for the weekend to see COlton's (other) Grandma. I know they are going to have a wonderful time with him. This will be his 1st ROAD TRIP!! He is just growing so much.
I also this weekend am going to try & clean my room (it is so messy)- crafts are everywhere. Went yesterday to Lowe's & bought me a 2 drawer shelf to put under the card table so I can put somethings inside while I am working on projects. So everything is NOT on the table, floor or my bed at all times. lol
Have a great weekend, will post pix of ornamnets soon!!!!!!
& opening ceremonies for the Olympics are starting today!!!!!! So is my challenge.
Let's see how far I can make it.
The kids are going to Hickory NC for the weekend to see COlton's (other) Grandma. I know they are going to have a wonderful time with him. This will be his 1st ROAD TRIP!! He is just growing so much.
I also this weekend am going to try & clean my room (it is so messy)- crafts are everywhere. Went yesterday to Lowe's & bought me a 2 drawer shelf to put under the card table so I can put somethings inside while I am working on projects. So everything is NOT on the table, floor or my bed at all times. lol
Have a great weekend, will post pix of ornamnets soon!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Olympic Challenge 2012
since the 2012 summer Olympics are starting on Friday June 27. I am going to make a challenge for myself. I am going to do an ornament a day for the olympics.
Last summer olympics in a yahoo group , we did differnet finishing techiques IE: towels, ornamnets, coasters, biscoruns, etc
this time I decided on ornamentys for me, something I can sit & do very easily. & watch TV.
If you would like to join me in the challenge, just leave a commment & link to your pix. would love to see everyone's oranments!
Last summer olympics in a yahoo group , we did differnet finishing techiques IE: towels, ornamnets, coasters, biscoruns, etc
this time I decided on ornamentys for me, something I can sit & do very easily. & watch TV.
If you would like to join me in the challenge, just leave a commment & link to your pix. would love to see everyone's oranments!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Blog Hop #6
Some of us have a favorite chair that we sit in to stitch, others prefer to enjoy a steaming mug of tea while they stitch. Maybe you need to get comfortable and put on your pajamas before you pick up your needle or you simply must rearrange all the sofa pillows before you sit down. Sometimes the ritual is in the clean up when we’re done and everything must go in a certain place. What sort of stitching rituals do you have when you sit down to work on your projects?
I have to be very comfortable, which usually means pilling up pillows on my bed. Then I have to have my tray beside me which holds extra needles, pencils, scissors etc. then on the other side I have a floor pillow where I keep the pattern (easier to see& closer to me). Usually I am watching TV or DVD's while stitching.
Then when I am done stitching for the day, I do have to put everything back in its place, if I don't the cats will try & stitch for me. lol.
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I have to be very comfortable, which usually means pilling up pillows on my bed. Then I have to have my tray beside me which holds extra needles, pencils, scissors etc. then on the other side I have a floor pillow where I keep the pattern (easier to see& closer to me). Usually I am watching TV or DVD's while stitching.
Then when I am done stitching for the day, I do have to put everything back in its place, if I don't the cats will try & stitch for me. lol.
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David Colton McSwain
On July 12 we became grandparents.
heres a pix of the new family. my Son & his wife & there baby
DC & Desiree McSwain & announcing Colton
heres a pix of the new family. my Son & his wife & there baby
DC & Desiree McSwain & announcing Colton
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Blog hop #5
Do you find yourself stitching seasonally or do you just stitch what moves you at the moment? What’s your favorite holiday or season to stitch for?
I love stitching for Halloween & Christmas.
although the stitching & more decorating for Halloween has been in the last 5 years or so.
Christmas is always done big in our house(Rhonda & David's that is) to tell you how much decor we have for x-mas 1/2 of the building is for x-mas. I know have 3 trees. 1 is nothing but homemade ornamnets on. 1 in our bedroom & 1 in the den. I really believe that every room has a tree in it though.(smaller ones in other rooms)
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I love stitching for Halloween & Christmas.
although the stitching & more decorating for Halloween has been in the last 5 years or so.
Christmas is always done big in our house(Rhonda & David's that is) to tell you how much decor we have for x-mas 1/2 of the building is for x-mas. I know have 3 trees. 1 is nothing but homemade ornamnets on. 1 in our bedroom & 1 in the den. I really believe that every room has a tree in it though.(smaller ones in other rooms)
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Kathys good news
Kathy had to go back to have another heart scan done this one was called a mugo gram or something. We did this on Tuesday this week. Took her back to Dr thompson on Wed. & today (thursday) he started her heracipin treatments back up!!!!!!!
great news, she is so glad she is going to have to start anthoer type of treatment, she has done so very well with this one.
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!! for the prayers, good thoughts, wishes & hugs over the miles, they have all been felt & are GREATLY APPRECIATED
great news, she is so glad she is going to have to start anthoer type of treatment, she has done so very well with this one.
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!! for the prayers, good thoughts, wishes & hugs over the miles, they have all been felt & are GREATLY APPRECIATED
Tag I'm it now u are too!!!!!
I was tagged by mab at http://mabscraft.blogspot.com/2012/06/tag-im-it-now-you-are-too-p.html
1. Post the rules
2. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post
3. Come up with 11 new questions
4. Tag 11 people and link to them in your post
5. Let them know you tagged them so they can answer the new questions
answers to Mab's questions:
1- What is your favorite amusement park or fair ride?
Top Gun & the Borg at Carowinds (this is what they used to be called)
2- What is your favorite vegetable?
cucumbers/okra
3- What country would you chose to live in if you could go anywhere in the world?
USA where I am now. would love to visit Scotland, England & France
4- Do you have fuzzy slippers and if so what color?
leopard print, white says happy on the inside, & st bernanrd slippers, & I have fuzzy socks too!!!
5- What is your favorite childhood cartoon?
Looney Tunes
6- If you could be a genie for a day who would you want to grant wishes for?
MY SIS-inlaw Kathy& everyone with cancer . to cure them of this awful disease.
7- If you have children, pick one and explain how you chose their name or if you know how yours was picked please share.
I only have 1 child DC- his full name is David Carroll McSwain III. we call him DC, because we call my hubby David & his dad was called Carroll.
8- Where are you tickilish? everyone is ticklish somewhere
mt stomach & ankles esp.
9- What color is your house?
brick - w/ brown trim.
10- Are you a do it yourselfer or a call a repairman kind of person?
on certain things I am a do it yourselfer, on others I will call a repairman in a heartbeat
11- What is your favorite cookie and can you make them?
Chocolate Chip & yes I bake
My cookbook-/memaws cooking bible over 1/2 the recipes in there are for deserts.
I love them all!!!!!!!!!!
my 11 questions for those who are next:
1) Where in the world are U?
2) How do you like your steak cooked?
3) charcoal or gas grill?
4) what is your favorite vechile?
5) Whose your favorite actor & actress?
6) Favorite movie?
7) what is your guilty pleasure?
8) Favorite Quote?
9) What is your favorite flower?
10) Who is your favorite SUPER HERO?
11) If u could do anything for a day, (no worries about kids, moneies ect)what would it be?
NOW FOR those who are being tagged- you are it.
1)Jade http://jadestitch.blogspot.com/
2)Cathryn http://blueladie.blogspot.com/
3)Natalie http://natalysneedle.blogspot.com/
4)Iris http://ibcope.blogspot.com/
5)Debbie http://lavender2debbie.blogspot.com/
6)socal Debbie http://debbiescrossstitch.blogspot.com/
7)DI http://quiltingisblissful.blogspot.com/
8)Sharon http://itsdaffycat.blogspot.com/
Since I just sent out the Leiber award I will stop with 8
Can't wait to see your answers.
1. Post the rules
2. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post
3. Come up with 11 new questions
4. Tag 11 people and link to them in your post
5. Let them know you tagged them so they can answer the new questions
answers to Mab's questions:
1- What is your favorite amusement park or fair ride?
Top Gun & the Borg at Carowinds (this is what they used to be called)
2- What is your favorite vegetable?
cucumbers/okra
3- What country would you chose to live in if you could go anywhere in the world?
USA where I am now. would love to visit Scotland, England & France
4- Do you have fuzzy slippers and if so what color?
leopard print, white says happy on the inside, & st bernanrd slippers, & I have fuzzy socks too!!!
5- What is your favorite childhood cartoon?
Looney Tunes
6- If you could be a genie for a day who would you want to grant wishes for?
MY SIS-inlaw Kathy& everyone with cancer . to cure them of this awful disease.
7- If you have children, pick one and explain how you chose their name or if you know how yours was picked please share.
I only have 1 child DC- his full name is David Carroll McSwain III. we call him DC, because we call my hubby David & his dad was called Carroll.
8- Where are you tickilish? everyone is ticklish somewhere
mt stomach & ankles esp.
9- What color is your house?
brick - w/ brown trim.
10- Are you a do it yourselfer or a call a repairman kind of person?
on certain things I am a do it yourselfer, on others I will call a repairman in a heartbeat
11- What is your favorite cookie and can you make them?
Chocolate Chip & yes I bake
My cookbook-/memaws cooking bible over 1/2 the recipes in there are for deserts.
I love them all!!!!!!!!!!
my 11 questions for those who are next:
1) Where in the world are U?
2) How do you like your steak cooked?
3) charcoal or gas grill?
4) what is your favorite vechile?
5) Whose your favorite actor & actress?
6) Favorite movie?
7) what is your guilty pleasure?
8) Favorite Quote?
9) What is your favorite flower?
10) Who is your favorite SUPER HERO?
11) If u could do anything for a day, (no worries about kids, moneies ect)what would it be?
NOW FOR those who are being tagged- you are it.
1)Jade http://jadestitch.blogspot.com/
2)Cathryn http://blueladie.blogspot.com/
3)Natalie http://natalysneedle.blogspot.com/
4)Iris http://ibcope.blogspot.com/
5)Debbie http://lavender2debbie.blogspot.com/
6)socal Debbie http://debbiescrossstitch.blogspot.com/
7)DI http://quiltingisblissful.blogspot.com/
8)Sharon http://itsdaffycat.blogspot.com/
Since I just sent out the Leiber award I will stop with 8
Can't wait to see your answers.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
AN Award
Colin Nash
http://colin-nash.blogspot.com/
has given me the
Just love reading the updates and finding out whats happened in the week
Thanks Colin
glad you are feeling better now too.
Some background: Liebster is a German word, meaning favourite, dearest or beloved and the Liebster is awarded by bloggers to other, newer bloggers, who have fewer than 200 followers, to spread the word and help the new(er)bies gain wider recognition. The award comes with four conditions that each recipient must satisfy when accepting:
1. Choose five up-and-coming blogs (with fewer than 200 followers) to award the
Liebster to.
1)http://shebafudge.blogspot.com/ love the stitching updates & hearing what all is going on in her life.
2)http://stitchdays.blogspot.com/ love all the different types of crafting
3)http://gumboandgrits.blogspot.com/ southern belle like myself lol
4)http://mabscraft.blogspot.com/ love watching projects come together
5)http://shelleysartsyfartsylife.blogspot.com/ I love all her updates, checking in on Connor as well.
2. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.
Thank you Colin for this award!!!!!! link at topof post.
3. Post the award on your blog. List the bloggers you are giving the award to with links to their sites. Leave comments on their blogs so they know about the award.
4. Share 5 random facts about yourself that people don't know about you.
1) I am a CSI, NCIS, NCIS:LA, Law & Order(all), Criminal Minds etc JUNKIE. can't get enough of the crime details. lol
2)I go to lunch at least 1 every 2 weeks with my very good pal Shawn who is 70 & a prostate cancer survivor, we met in the livestrong program. he is Trouble 1 & I am Trouble 2.
3)I love playing Majjong on the computer.
4) I lived in Va for 7 years where I went to middle & high school.
5)My BFF Rachael is a ghost hunter with Salem Sisters Society in Salem VA.
Hope you all enjoyed this.
http://colin-nash.blogspot.com/
has given me the
Thanks Colin
glad you are feeling better now too.
Some background: Liebster is a German word, meaning favourite, dearest or beloved and the Liebster is awarded by bloggers to other, newer bloggers, who have fewer than 200 followers, to spread the word and help the new(er)bies gain wider recognition. The award comes with four conditions that each recipient must satisfy when accepting:
1. Choose five up-and-coming blogs (with fewer than 200 followers) to award the
Liebster to.
1)http://shebafudge.blogspot.com/ love the stitching updates & hearing what all is going on in her life.
2)http://stitchdays.blogspot.com/ love all the different types of crafting
3)http://gumboandgrits.blogspot.com/ southern belle like myself lol
4)http://mabscraft.blogspot.com/ love watching projects come together
5)http://shelleysartsyfartsylife.blogspot.com/ I love all her updates, checking in on Connor as well.
2. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.
Thank you Colin for this award!!!!!! link at topof post.
3. Post the award on your blog. List the bloggers you are giving the award to with links to their sites. Leave comments on their blogs so they know about the award.
4. Share 5 random facts about yourself that people don't know about you.
1) I am a CSI, NCIS, NCIS:LA, Law & Order(all), Criminal Minds etc JUNKIE. can't get enough of the crime details. lol
2)I go to lunch at least 1 every 2 weeks with my very good pal Shawn who is 70 & a prostate cancer survivor, we met in the livestrong program. he is Trouble 1 & I am Trouble 2.
3)I love playing Majjong on the computer.
4) I lived in Va for 7 years where I went to middle & high school.
5)My BFF Rachael is a ghost hunter with Salem Sisters Society in Salem VA.
Hope you all enjoyed this.
blog hop #4
Do you experience this same assumption from society in general that just because you’re being crafty you’re also driven by some unseen force to be in constant 1950s housewife mode? and then…. Who actually does the cooking and the cleaning in the household? I’d also really like to hear some words from the men in the crowd who stitch on this topic. What sort of societal reactions do you get and what ridiculously wrong assumptions do people make towards you when they see you working on needlework?
Most people I have some across in the past 10 years or so, just tell me they don't have the patinece to stitch, or there eye sight doesn't allow them to stitch anymore.
I wish my son would of learned to stitch.. but it is okay he didn't. My darling hubby David loves that I am so crafty.
Visit all the blogs in this round of the Stitching the Night Away Stitching Blogger Blog Hop:
Find the instructions on how to participate in this round by clicking here.
Most people I have some across in the past 10 years or so, just tell me they don't have the patinece to stitch, or there eye sight doesn't allow them to stitch anymore.
I wish my son would of learned to stitch.. but it is okay he didn't. My darling hubby David loves that I am so crafty.
Visit all the blogs in this round of the Stitching the Night Away Stitching Blogger Blog Hop:
Find the instructions on how to participate in this round by clicking here.
Friday, June 15, 2012
where did this week go?
It is hard to believe tha tis is Friday much less June 15th already. only 1 month to go until grandbaby makes his apperance. I can't wait.
I never did get my stash gone through this week so I am going to do it this weekend.
David has already been told they are going to have to work on Sunday. which he really hates, but he will.
We are supposed to be going shopping this afternoon- to Gastonia. He has already asked if I need any more floss or material. Says we can go into Michales & hobby Lobby if I want. got to .love him!!!!!!!!
Have a fun & safe weekend.
I never did get my stash gone through this week so I am going to do it this weekend.
David has already been told they are going to have to work on Sunday. which he really hates, but he will.
We are supposed to be going shopping this afternoon- to Gastonia. He has already asked if I need any more floss or material. Says we can go into Michales & hobby Lobby if I want. got to .love him!!!!!!!!
Have a fun & safe weekend.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
so far this week
well-- monday it was raining here, so I called & cancelled them coming to spray for bugs. Instead I went to Lowes & bought some kids & pets friendly spray. Started in Kathys room then the bathroom & DC bedroom, the threatre room & den.
helped Kathy to vacuum her matress & box springs. then washed her sheets & put them back on the bed. We also went to the grocery store to pick a few things we were out of too. So busy Monday.
Tuesday: Had to take Kathy to x-ray for her bone scan & echocardiogram. they gave ther the shot @ 7:30 am then they did her echo. had to go back to have the bone scan done @ 11am. then we came home. then at 2pm Kathy had to be at DR thompson (oncologist) for her shots. We go back to see him on the 28th of this month to get the results of all the test. then we will know if they can start her heracipin treatments back up, or if they are going to have to change the treatment. we shall wait & see.
I did get my bedroom treated yesterday. in between the running around to dr offices. lol.
Today I plan to wash my bed clothes & rugs. & then start putting stuff back up.
I will be rearring my totes full of stitchy stuff too!!!. fun fun. I get to see what all I have lol.
also going out to lucnh today with my pal- Trouble 1- Shawn. (I am Trouble 2)
nicknames we were given in the livestrong program.
also have to do my next assignment on my box...
lots to do!!!!!!
David -(hubby) came home from work yesterday with a headache- caused by a toothache. please keep him in your prayers that we can get this fixed soon.
helped Kathy to vacuum her matress & box springs. then washed her sheets & put them back on the bed. We also went to the grocery store to pick a few things we were out of too. So busy Monday.
Tuesday: Had to take Kathy to x-ray for her bone scan & echocardiogram. they gave ther the shot @ 7:30 am then they did her echo. had to go back to have the bone scan done @ 11am. then we came home. then at 2pm Kathy had to be at DR thompson (oncologist) for her shots. We go back to see him on the 28th of this month to get the results of all the test. then we will know if they can start her heracipin treatments back up, or if they are going to have to change the treatment. we shall wait & see.
I did get my bedroom treated yesterday. in between the running around to dr offices. lol.
Today I plan to wash my bed clothes & rugs. & then start putting stuff back up.
I will be rearring my totes full of stitchy stuff too!!!. fun fun. I get to see what all I have lol.
also going out to lucnh today with my pal- Trouble 1- Shawn. (I am Trouble 2)
nicknames we were given in the livestrong program.
also have to do my next assignment on my box...
lots to do!!!!!!
David -(hubby) came home from work yesterday with a headache- caused by a toothache. please keep him in your prayers that we can get this fixed soon.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Happy Friday
Good Friday morning all.
I hope this finds every well.
I took Dizzy(grand cat) yesterday to be get fixed, she did very well.
however when we brought her home Sparta- wanted to hiss at her- sometimes- I am guessing he smelled something new on her & he didn't like it. oh well he will get used to it. The vet also informed us she had fleas, so I will treat both cats today, then they are coming to treat the house on Monday for fleas as well as other bugs. they have been really bad this year. So we have to clean house all weekend, & have to get everything off the floors & the closet floors as well. fun fun.
So next week I will be putting my house back togheter again, I will be going through & getting ready of stuff too!!
I was going to rearrange my stitching stuff this weekend, now I will wait till next week.
So If you don't see me online much this weekend, I am STUCK cleaning. lol
I hope this finds every well.
I took Dizzy(grand cat) yesterday to be get fixed, she did very well.
however when we brought her home Sparta- wanted to hiss at her- sometimes- I am guessing he smelled something new on her & he didn't like it. oh well he will get used to it. The vet also informed us she had fleas, so I will treat both cats today, then they are coming to treat the house on Monday for fleas as well as other bugs. they have been really bad this year. So we have to clean house all weekend, & have to get everything off the floors & the closet floors as well. fun fun.
So next week I will be putting my house back togheter again, I will be going through & getting ready of stuff too!!
I was going to rearrange my stitching stuff this weekend, now I will wait till next week.
So If you don't see me online much this weekend, I am STUCK cleaning. lol
Hair cut
I decided to have my hair cut yesterday!!!!
It is so much easier to brush & wash. now I kind of have to style it lol
just me
me & the hubby David
It is so much easier to brush & wash. now I kind of have to style it lol
just me
me & the hubby David
pix of box
Assignment #5 completed: the lid has a small space around on all sides. I am thinking of putting some cording around it to fill it in. or should I leave it as is?
what do you all think?
what do you all think?
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Wednesday update
I did do assignment 5 on my box last night, will post pix later today or tomorrow(when I remember -LOL)
I do have to work til 5p today, so it will be a little later than usual.
My mom, sis & 3 neices are headed to the beach today, as my mom stated earlier her & her girls were going to the beach. so I am here with MY BOYS!!!!!! which is really where I am supposed to be.
The cleaning up & out of my bedroom is not going fast at all. It really seems like time is standing still, because I have not gotten much done on it at all. I did have a migrane Mon evening. I could not stand the light at all , mon evening. Yesterday I shredded a bunch of stuff(old bills etc). Still have gone though all the junk mail in my room yet. So maybe I can get all that done today. & start cleaning out the drawers!!!!!!. then I am going to go through all my stash. I have to get a little more organized about where I am putting some projects that I am currently working on. Things that I want to do, & others not to do right now.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!
I do have to work til 5p today, so it will be a little later than usual.
My mom, sis & 3 neices are headed to the beach today, as my mom stated earlier her & her girls were going to the beach. so I am here with MY BOYS!!!!!! which is really where I am supposed to be.
The cleaning up & out of my bedroom is not going fast at all. It really seems like time is standing still, because I have not gotten much done on it at all. I did have a migrane Mon evening. I could not stand the light at all , mon evening. Yesterday I shredded a bunch of stuff(old bills etc). Still have gone though all the junk mail in my room yet. So maybe I can get all that done today. & start cleaning out the drawers!!!!!!. then I am going to go through all my stash. I have to get a little more organized about where I am putting some projects that I am currently working on. Things that I want to do, & others not to do right now.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!
Monday, June 4, 2012
GOOD NEWS MONDAY
Got into work this morning & got some great news. I am now permanet part time. which means now I will earn sick & vacation days. YES!!!!!!!!!!! I will be a 75% employee. so now instead of work 25 hr weekly I have to work 30 hrs. So just an hour more a day!!!!!!!! I am doing the HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On another note: my memaw is going home today. from the nursing home(she fell & broke her hip last month).
so today is a GOOD DAY!!!!!!
happy Monday all. Hope everyone has a great day
Sunday, June 3, 2012
my Chair- rearranging my bedroom
I have started rearranging my bedroom. First I moved my bed over so I could put my chair by the bed. also the light is in the perfect place now.
I also have the football foot stool. It does open up & inside I have some stash!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My table is getting piled up with alot of extras. so I am going to have to clean it off.
this is Dizzy playing with my floor rug.
Friday, June 1, 2012
My niece
My neice graduated from pre K/daycare last night
here are some pix of her.
her name is Michaela, we call her Michi
She is on the front row-last one on the left.
Michi & Rehnea(my sis her mom)
Michi w/ Rusty dad(Rehnea's boyfriend)
Michi & Uncle David(my hubby)
Michi & Grandmother(our mom)
Michi w/ her Aunt Rhonda!!!!!!
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