Pic Monkey

I've spent time today giving picmonkey a try.  I am pleased and it is currently free.  Give it a try!  Very easy to use!

Cabin Wedding!

We had a beautiful weekend! 

Family and Friends gathered in Pigeon Forge, TN to celebrate!

Well Wishes

The setting for the ceremony was the gorgeous mountains of Appalachia.

 The happy couple. 

 Food was a part of the festivities.

The bride and groom led the way.



One of the many diy projects prepared by the bride.

The cake made a 2 hour drive, in a cooler with dry ice, located in the back of a mini van.

More wedding projects and photos to come. 

How is your 4th?

Happy Birthday America!

Wishes and Blessings to the newly wed couple.

XOXO

Theresa

Long Time - I know

I know,

I have neglected my blog.  It wasn't intentional.  Really.  Every weekend in May was brimming with birthday celebrations, graduation activities and end-of-school deadlines. 

I only had 24 hours in a day. :(

These beautiful young women have been a part of my life for four years!  I am blessed.  Yes, I was a little teary eyed when I took the photo.  I am so proud of the women they have become and am excited to see them venture out on a new journey.  Yes, we will be keeping in touch.

I brought home "Emme". Emme is the name I gave the beautiful, professional embroidery machine I was able to acquire for my FACS program.  She has been a frustrating, aggravating, annoying and enjoyable addition.  The company that made the transaction, failed to mention they were going out of business just weeks after her delivery.  Thank goodness for research skills, internet resources and "youtube".

 After many hours of trial and error, learning from my mistakes and basically, not giving up, I can say Emme is no longer the frustration device she once was. 

My daughter has had several bridal and baby showers invites. Her designs and my labor have produced unique, much appreciated, gifts.  :) 

Lest, you think I have nothing to do, the young couple below will be saying "I do" in less than 14 days.

Save the Date!

July 1, 2011

Pigeon Forge, TN 

I have many more projects to do. 

I will try to do better on posting.

XOXO

Theresa

Where did January Go?

January is coming to an end.

I've heard remarks about the weather, "how tired, people are with the cold and snow."

I've honestly enjoyed January.

Yes, we have had several snow days,

I took those days to rest and enjoy the comfort of my warm house.

There is no other time of the year, as January, when you can relax and say, "the weather is too bad, I'll stay home."

We did make it to school a few days.

While there one of the English Teachers and I had a collaborative lesson on family life and food during the Victorian period. The white shawl I'm wearing was made for me by my grandmother, when I was in the 6th grade. Not quite Victorian. LOL

We had so much fun! :0)
Students were encouraged to dress up,
as a Victorian Tea was a formal affair.

We sampled finger sandwiches, cookies,
and warm tea with lemon.


One afternoon, my class and I prepared refreshments for a meeting.

We chose to make things simple, but tasty.

I love how creative and

excited they become when we do these type of activities.

My Life Connections class has been working on a project since the last of November. We were able to finish this project this past Tuesday. The students were given an assignment to plan a holiday event, with the emphasis on Going Green.

They created tablescapes, invited guests, prepared a budget, prepared dishes and were successful in the given assignment.

I am so proud of them! If I haven't mentioned it in awhile, "I LOVE MY JOB!" I am blessed to have a career that gives me the opportunity to work with young people and encourage their academic development.

All of the tablescapes were created with care to details.

I wish you could have been there, the photos really don't do it justice!

I have also had the opportunity to spend a little time with these young adults. The young man hasn't made it home much since he moved to Louisville, KY last August. When he is able to make it home, we celebrate!

I haven't checked the weather forecast, but if it doesn't snow this week and we go all week, it will be the first full week of school we've had since November 29. I pray you are enjoying this January evening, and remember, February is a short month, then March! Once March arrives, spring is just around the corner!

XOXO

Theresa

Snow Days 10 - 15

We did have three days of regular school -

Jan. 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Then "Old man winter" made another appearance.

He continued to stay around - actually,

he's still here,

but not quite so obvious now.

We are scheduled to go back tomorrow -

2 hours late, but back we will be. :)

I spent wonderful creative moments with this young lady,

but...

she did have to return to begin her last semester of higher education. Well, for this degree anyway.

This week has exhaustion written all over it.

I'm sorry to say,

I did not keep a working routine while I had this mini winter vacation,

so the thought of getting up early is making me tired. :)

Enjoy your week.

XOXO

Theresa

Snow Day #1 2010 SY

What do you do on a snow day?

If it doesn't look like snow at your house, you post the photo of the snow from Saturday morning.

We woke up Saturday to a sweet, white world. :0)

You make a crock-pot of taco soup. Yum!

Make plans to tackle that "walk-in" closet that you can barely "walk-in" to. :0( But..... decide you've got all day to begin that project and

turn on the TV and sit down to eat breakfast while catching up with day time TV.

I did not realize Nate Berkus had his own show, but there he was when the TV came on.

I stopped and watched. :o)

I was fascinated.

He had a guest photographer, and had her to give tips for photography.

I was mesmerized.

OK, I admit, I distract easily.

But seriously, wouldn't you rather learn decorating tips, photography tips and spend time on the computer than to organize a non-walk in walk-in closet?

Maybe snow day #2 will be tomorrow and I can begin that project then? OR, maybe I can begin it this afternoon?

Decisions, decisions, I hope I make the right one. :0)

Enjoy your afternoon!

XOXO

Theresa

What do you do on a snowy day?

If you are a feather creature, you look for food and are pleased to know the humans remembered to fill the bird feeder for you! :0)

If you are a wonderful husband, you find yourself outside with a shovel, clearing a way for the cars to exit the garage. :0)

If you are a mother and daughter and enjoy each other's company,

you spend the day creating.

From this.....

To this....

Isn't she beautiful!

Thank you for spending the day with me.

I love you!

XOXO

Theresa

This and That

One day to go!  Are you ready? 

 I think I am. 

 Had you asked me this morning, I would have had to say....."may.....be".  

Ashley and I created the ornaments below for my student aids at school.  Our school colors are maroon and white.  I think they turned out beautifully!  

A few days ago, we had a visitor from California.  Southern California.

She was a little shell shocked from the rain and cold weather when she arrived.  Dad B. has a sister that flew in to visit for a few days.  We all had a wonderful time.

I wish I could take credit for this cake.  We were suppose to have a dessert party at our house last weekend.  It was canceled due to a death in our church family.  I had ordered this red velvet cake from a retired school teacher turned baker.  Honestly, this picture does not do this cake justice.  It was absolutely beautiful!  and tasty!  I can't remember if it had 5 or 6 layers.  We only were able to eat small pieces and I wisely froze the rest.  I plan on getting it out of the freezer tomorrow and having it with our Christmas Eve dinner.

What are your plans for Christmas Eve?  

We will be having a beautiful communion service at church and then returning home for dinner and the kids will open gifts to each other.

We will read the first Christmas Story and reflect on the Reason for the Season.

I am so blessed to live in a house of faith.  I pray you are enjoying a beautiful, faith filled Holy Day.

XOXO

Theresa

Summer Sewing

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer! I know I am.

I always set sewing goals for myself for the summer time.

This is a project I began a few months ago. Unfortunately, as with a lot of my "projects" it got put on the back burner.

A sweet baby was born in our church this past spring. I wanted to make her an outfit. When I saw the lady bug fabric I knew this was IT. Hopefully, you can tell from the bottom photo, the top is a halter, type. Instead of using a button to keep it in place, I chose to use red ribbon. I love red ribbon on babies!

I had forgotten how much fun it is to sew for babies. Actually, it is a lot more fun now, I don't have to sew while the babies are sleeping. LOL

I think I am going to invest in ribbon tags.

I've been using the fabric paper that you run through your computer printer and then iron onto your projects. While these have served the purpose, I think I'm ready to invest in my new adventure.

I have several projects I need to finish.

It will be time for school to start before I know it!

God Bless!

OXOX

Theresa

TV Chest

I thought you might enjoy seeing what the TV is now sitting on. This is the chest the mirror belongs to. With the doors open we have the perfect place for the video equipment. With them closed it looks like a nice cabinet. Not bad for a bargain hunter.