Curls Finally

Our youngest granddaghter, Lauren, has long, straight, fine hair.  Nothing ever worked to give her curls that lasted.  We have tried everything from sponge rollers to hot rollers and the curl just does not stay.

My sister-in-law gave me a set of rollers

Shopping or Shooting

Our son and his family have been in town for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We had some other family members over Thursday and had a huge meal with all the trimmings.  So when Black Friday rolled around we were so ready to hit the stores, at least the girls were.

The guys decided to head to the local shooting range.  My hubby and son took our 2 grandsons shooting.  The boys had not shot pistols before so they were very excited.  They had been practicing the 4 rules of gun safety all week so they would be ready.  My son wrote about their experience and you can read it here.

The girls decided we would avoid the major crowds and go to the few stores in our local town.  Our little one was all decked out in her “I love shopping” shirt.  This is indeed her favorite sport.  Lauren would rather shop than eat!

We headed down to

A Double Birthday

Last weekend we celebrated both of our granddaughters’ birthdays.  Lydia turned 16 on November 7th and the 21st was Lauren’s 10th birthday.  Lydia had celebrated her birthday earlier in the month with her friends but we did not get to attend.  Our son and his family live in South Carolina and since they were coming to Mississippi for Thanksgiving we decided to do a double birthday party at our home for the girls.

Lydia let Lauren decide on the cake and she selected a Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Cake.  I found a cute little Strawberry Shortcake doll and made a double layer cake.  I decorated the cake in white, pink and green and put the doll on top.  Lauren was very pleased with her cake.

We had invited a couple

Sunday Phunnies

Exercise
It is well documented that for every minute you exercise, you add one minute to your life. This enables you, when you’re 85, to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $5,000 per month.

My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. Now she’s 97 years old and we don’t know where she is.

I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven’t lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there.

I have to exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them.

The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.

If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Recipe Share

Our Pastor’s wife shared these first 2 recipes with us and I wanted to pass them along.

Baked Oatmeal

2 c. oats (we use regular, not the quick variety),
1 c. milk,
2 eggs, (I have made it with flaxseed and it is just as good-Dani)
1/2 c. applesauce,
1.5 tsps. baking powder,
1/2 tsp. salt,
1 tsp. vanilla,
1-2 T. cinnamon,
1/2 c. fructose (replace with sweetener of your choice; adjust amount accordingly),
2 small apples, chopped

Combine in medium mixing bowl, stir thoroughly, put into 8×8 pan which has been sprayed with Pam.  Bake about 40 min. at 350 degrees.

 
Simple Pumpkin Soup

1/2 cup onion                          
3 tbsp. butter
2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup half and half or fat free half and half.

Chop the onions and gently brown with butter in a pan. Put mashed pumpkin
with onions in pan. Add the salt, sugar, nutmeg and pepper. Slowly add chicken
broth and heat thoroughly, but do not boil. To serve, pour into a tureen and
add the cream. Makes 4 to 6 servings

For the American Girl Doll

Last week I worked on night clothes for my granddaughters and posted pictures.  I mentioned that I was making matching gowns and mop caps for my youngest granddaughter’s, Lauren’s, 18″ doll.  Lauren’s doll is a Madame Alexander doll but she is the same size as the American Girl dolls.  I finally finished the outfits and Lauren will be so excited to receive these.

This first outfit is made from yellow flannel with pink pigs.  This fabric is so cute.  Lauren and her new doll will look adorable in their matching nighties.

The other matching set is pink flannel (Lauren’s signature color)

Today is the Day

After work this afternoon our son, Paul, and his family are heading our way.  We are so excited.  Normally we travel to their home in South Carolina for Thanksgiving, but this year they are heading our way! 

We will be celebrating our granddaughter’s birthdays tomorrow.  Lydia turned 16 earlier this month and Lauren will be 10 on Saturday.  I have posted about all the sewing I have been doing for them.  Tomorrow should be lots of fun.

A Christmas Twirl Skirt

I was going through my fabric and came across this really cute Christmas fabric.  It is Christmas green and covered with gingerbread men and candy canes.

I decided to use it to make a

A Sewing Giveaway

A friend of mine is a pattern creator and along with her daughter has created The Sewing Business Blog.  This blog is full of projects, information, product reviews, and business spotlights for small to medium size sewing businesses. 

The Sewing Business Blog is having a holiday giveaway this year.  They are giving away a pair of collectable “sarah” series gingher scissors.  You can check it out here.  The giveaway goes through November 28 and they will announce the winner on Monday November 30.

This blog is a great place for all sewing business owners to check out!  Good Luck in the giveaway.