tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176855042024-03-12T22:51:58.621-04:00Treasured Heirlooms...just another day in paradise...Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-85285818986736385812009-02-20T19:06:00.005-05:002009-02-20T19:22:27.265-05:00Party CentralLast Sunday our youngest had her birthday party... Dad decided to rent a Jump Castle since it was her last "non teen" birthday.Here are a few of the guests...I have to say they were pretty well behaved...this was a good investment.Sydney wanted Tyler to play air hockey with herever the gentleman he let her win.I even had time to list my Stamp Collection on Ebay while they bounced. I tried to takeTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-62197263739557014322009-02-14T12:35:00.005-05:002009-02-14T12:46:12.929-05:00Happy Valentines DayDisplays of affection....While walking this morning I spotted someone's display of affection....isn't this the sweetest thing I almost cried.Tulips don't grow here so someone (husband or wife?) lined the driveway with yellow tulipsThen stashed another bouquet of pink ones in the newspaper Here is another 'LOVE' for someone elseCan you tell the Daytona 500 is tomorrow? May you have whatever your Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-82530351827094676852009-02-12T19:43:00.007-05:002009-02-12T20:26:33.619-05:00What a difference a day makes or a week!My last post it was sooo cold plants died. Today it was perfect and I was able to lay out on the lanai catching some rays. I'm still waiting for someone to tell me how to get something out of your head!!!The last week bf #1 kept me laughing. However Wednesday I had a few things on my mind that I really didn't want to think about, dh is in Chicago, BF #1 on holiday, so I really needed distracting.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-4108421182242431842009-02-05T09:29:00.007-05:002009-02-05T09:51:46.147-05:00Sunshine & IciclesEven with the sun up it is FREEZING here in Central Florida...Global warming my .... er eyeA smart alec friend hit me on facebook this morning to let me know it's going to be 70 in COLORADO! It is still only 28 degrees here and we might warm up to 55, in the sun I'm sure!Question of the day..Have you ever gotten something stuck in your head & just can't stop thinking about it? Like a song you Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-11956111061482113122009-02-03T08:58:00.005-05:002009-02-03T09:18:32.040-05:00Sunshine and RosesOkay we have sunshine here but no roses...lol In fact I have to cover the plants again tonight we are expected to be in the low 30's again, I think I will leave my iphone in the house this time. Has everyone given up on their New Years Resolutions yet? I waited a couple weeks before making any this year so far that has worked for me & I have stuck to them...with a little help from my friends. Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-58242170903402258322009-02-02T08:27:00.008-05:002009-02-02T09:04:56.429-05:00Monday Morning where does time go and can I order more?The ladies were here on Friday, babysat Gavin on Saturday until 9pm, an 8 mile hike with Otis Sunday afternoon then Superbowl last night the weekend flew by again. My favorite commercials (that I saw it because it was a bit noisy around here during the game) were the two E-trade commercials, the golf theme was the best!After the big game we all watched Wipe Out, which is like MST3K but with Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-53407299751472303272009-01-31T09:37:00.005-05:002009-01-31T10:57:03.722-05:00GIVEAWAY It is such a beautiful sunny morning here in very nippy Florida, I know the rest of you must be cold too!
Here is a little something to warm the cockles of your heart ... A GIVEAWAY
My friend Sara of Graphic Pretties is giving away a Blog Makeover
Head over & enter your name
Now rumor has it some of us need personal makeovers too but she unfortunately isn't offering that today!
More Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-38632783251707788542009-01-30T10:33:00.006-05:002009-01-30T11:03:01.876-05:00Ooops Thursday got away from meEver have one of those days where before you know it ... it's over?DH left early to head to Tigertown/Joker Marchant Stadium for Pigfest even took the camper.He did leave Peppermint Scones & Strawberry White Chocolate Scones for the ladies tonight. So here I am a single parent again until Sunday...after my Chiro adjustment, stop at Starbucks & blood work I can home & went for my 3.5 mile run/walkTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-4983178330856005832009-01-28T14:46:00.005-05:002009-01-28T15:04:05.363-05:00Did you come back?I hope so because I have some more AMAZING rug photos from the Florida Scrub Hooking to show you....This is poor Otis after a tiring day at camp while Mom was away hooking..poor pitiful thing so mistreated can't you tell?On Saturday we had a wonderful breakfast & got back to our rugs....We also guessed at each ladies lie from Friday's game 2 truths & a lie, the ladies in class were too much fun!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-60020629076660623012009-01-27T16:56:00.007-05:002009-01-27T17:23:53.963-05:00Florida Scrub HookingThis is Polly's current projectView out the impromptu Rug Hooking Store aka Anne's RoomThis is Paradise especially in JanuaryMy dear friend & classmate of 2 yrs DianaThis is her first rug Polly had started it last year & Diana finished it.Polly's newest creationa finished rug of hersThis is the smaller version of The 4th of July Parade Rug that I loveNotice the twill tape border in the middleHerTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-43086176492184213782009-01-26T20:25:00.008-05:002009-01-27T17:38:10.906-05:00More Amazing Animals ... Heading off to the Hookers RetreatIf your a faithful reader you will remember early last year that I found an adorable kitten in the engine of the Suburban.We had occasional sightings of it in the yard throughout the year.Friday morning Emma found her again, she wasn't too frightened. Little Miss Kitty stood her ground in front of the camper as I called Emma back into the house, not even hissing. When I returned bearing a plate Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-34334380131962900952009-01-22T12:20:00.007-05:002009-01-22T12:41:54.667-05:00The Excitement is Building.....After class last night we ran over to help Tim put Gavin's tube back in then raced home to watch LOST...we had it recording so we can zip through the commercials. I had such a headache during class that I wasn't sure I would make it and sure enough I fell asleep halfway through the darn show. I am going to have to watch it again to actually decide if I like the way things are going this year. WeTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-55560008364014218342009-01-19T13:37:00.013-05:002009-01-19T15:46:54.708-05:00LOSTLast Thursday I started a post and thought I published it but it must have been a dream because it is not here! It is LOST...speaking of which anyone watching the season premiere on Wednesday? I AM! Sahara took this photo and is using it on her Birthday invitationsWhat is everyone doing to stay warm? Personally I am trying to keep busy, which as you know is not hard around our home.We babysat Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-29040514850678052432009-01-13T10:17:00.009-05:002009-01-13T14:15:52.605-05:00SO HAPPY I LIVE HERE!I have been chatting with a few friends & family the last few days on facebook, it is wonderful to be connected in daily conversations with those people you care about. A couple friends are traveling to Minnesota this week from Florida...it's freezing and I mean freezing...the high is going to be -12 degrees...stay warm Cathy & Dawn.In my hometown they have been getting snow on almost a daily Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-2535243857388230772009-01-11T10:52:00.005-05:002009-01-11T14:46:09.179-05:00Glorious Sunday MorningIt is another beautiful day in Central Florida today, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, what is that unusual sound...a rare Florida Bird, Frog, Gator....no it's me STILL COUGHING! If you don't homeschool sorry you may not find this as funny as us Homeschooling Moms*A Homeschool Mom’s New Year’s Resolutions*I will not be late for field trips, classes, parties, doctor's appointments, Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-78339434762455229392009-01-08T15:11:00.005-05:002009-01-08T15:27:32.316-05:00Virus/Germs/Bacteria/YUCK!Well it is day 5 and this 'bug' is showing no signs of retreat so my post will be another short & sweet one today.Susan isn't feeling well today either so we cancelled our dyeing day and no Gavin since I don't want him to catch this crud.Yesterday was another Vet trip but this time it was Calvin, he was showing all the typical signs of a bladder infection again so I ran him in for tests. Oddly Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-68219582367149980782009-01-06T18:32:00.005-05:002009-01-07T10:01:00.371-05:00Divine Butter CakeSince I am still battling this upper respiratory thing I thought I would just share a recipe with you and not all the joy that is this stupid virus!When I was younger staying at Grandma's meant we would bake a bundt cake....they were ALL THE RAGE back then so I thought I would share this wonderful basic recipeWe would buy the bundt cake box that sometimes included the packets of fudge to marblizeTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-50776898969475647772009-01-04T11:17:00.007-05:002009-01-04T11:36:31.514-05:00The Holidays are over now what?Things were going along really well until yesterday afternoon when I started feeling a bit 'tired'. I should have known something was up when I drove to Zephyrhills for class and we don't have class until next week, but I enjoyed the beautiful drive.Later I thought it was just because Gavin was being so 'cranky' and wanting to be held. Sahara & I took him off to Walmart to get a walker & Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-6106083212884848272009-01-02T14:16:00.010-05:002009-01-02T15:08:23.765-05:00I HATE WEEDING and think Mosquitos & Black Widows are unnecessary insectsYesterday I escaped with my walking buddy Ellen as dawn was breaking. We headed over to the new Circle B-Bar Reserve at 7am to check it out & take some pictures. It was beautiful & very peaceful until 9am when they started a guided tour of about 150 or more people. We saw lots of birds..no other wildlife except a seaplane & airboat on the Lake. It was beautiful & I will definitely go back early Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-20266726968144365862008-12-31T09:17:00.007-05:002008-12-31T09:33:04.772-05:00WISHING YOU & YOURS A BLESSED NEW YEAR1907 Times SquareWe have not gone out for New Years Eve since.....I can't remember when...maybe 1992?We usually stay home with family & friends, eat sushi, play games & watch the ball dropThis year we are breaking tradition & heading to The Martin's house, for what sounds like our typical New Years Eve. :-)Maybe it is because we are about the same age or maybe it is because we grew up in the sameTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-35015765969385171952008-12-28T12:24:00.009-05:002008-12-28T13:33:18.406-05:00Christmas Surprises and makeovers?Libby thank you for your compliment on the tree is is overflowing with ornaments as you can see Here is Sahara and her BIG gift...She has been practicing stitches since she opened it. Tyler received an electric guitar set but he has been in his 'room' practicing since teenage boys are a little territorial and afraid of daylight I will try to sneak a shot of him playing later.Here is Otis with hisTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-33062674547854283172008-12-26T13:59:00.012-05:002008-12-26T16:29:59.184-05:00Did everyone survive???The Hustle & Bustle of Christmas that is? While we have some time honored traditions we have had to adjust a few things this year due to having a DIL as well as a Grandson added to the festivities. Christmas Eve we traditionally opened our Ornaments, I buy the kids one or two each year for their trees. I also get an item of clothing that is the same for everyone. In the past it was matching Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-84605534199620469002008-12-24T12:46:00.002-05:002008-12-24T12:56:25.060-05:00Just not enough time...Christmas EveIt doesn't seem to matter that I start gathering gifts for Christmas the days after Christmas is over there never seems to be enough time to do all the things or spend time with the people we wish.I guess that is also true of each day, there never seems to be enough time...or in my case energy to finish all I would like to do each day. Sorta feel like the hamster on the wheel running round & Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-51664934902674146812008-12-20T14:27:00.002-05:002008-12-20T14:37:16.946-05:00FINALLY got a few things finished YIPPEEWell I was able to finish Gavin's Christmas present and my No Melt Southern Snowball ornaments are listed on ETSY.Got the Christmas Tree decorated last night after falling off the ladder & breaking one of my vintage glass angels & possibly my tail bone AGAIN! The garage sale went fairly well we sold a few things and the rest are going to Goodwill.Casper was seen again this morning at Dr. Wolf's Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17685504.post-48646446663402734552008-12-18T10:03:00.003-05:002008-12-18T12:00:17.474-05:00Wonderful Christmas Idea....if you live where it is coldI came across this beautiful idea this morning. Taking old or new doilies (for you whippersnappers they were on the backs of Grandma's chairs, couch or on the arms)placing them in plates or pie pans and flooding them then set them out to freeze.She then hung them on her patio....They remind me of Snowflakes.Just beautiful but alas that won't last long here in 82 degree weather so I am going to Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497466718243974654noreply@blogger.com1