Lately I have been finding it harder and harder to find the time to write. I will get something started only to leave it unfinished. By the time I pick it up again I have lost my train of thought! So much for menopause! lol At any rate I felt the need to write to you all and let you know how life is here along our beautiful coast.
I keep our granddaughter 2 to 3 days a week. This requires me to leave the house by 7 am in order to get to Leland by 7:45. Most mornings I make it on time by God forbid if there is an accident somewhere. Since there is only one way in and out around here there is no plan B! lol I love keeping Ella Claire and I can tell she knows me now! Her little face just lights up and smiles when she sees me. Such a sweet baby and so good! Never were any of mine that good. Of course we all know grandchildren are the best and most perfect right???? lol
We married off the last of our daughters this past weekend. Such a beautiful wedding it was too! Simple, elegant and very sweet, just perfect by my daughters standards. She did everything herself! All the decorations, flowers, everything! I am so proud of her! Can hardly wait til Keith Ketchem finishes the pics too! You can go to Keithketchem.com and enter Client password Dorre to see a sample of the pics when he releases them. I'm sure there is bound to be one of me dancing like a fool but who cares! We were having a wonderful time! lol
Found us a beautiful house that I think I would die to own but alas we must sell our current home in order to buy that one. I'm sure by the time this one sells that one will be gone. Isn't that the way it always works out??? lol Oh well, who knows maybe this one will sell quickly??!!
I've been working and sewing up a storm since Ella Claire was born. There are two local stores that I provide hand goods for sale. I make all baby items, place mats, runners, Christmas stuff, you name it I make it! I also make purses and handbags. So if you get a chance and find yourself in Hampstead, stop by Carla's Too or Miss Carla's Antiques. And let me know what you think! I could use some feedback! lol
Well folks, it's off to bed for me! I have a delivery to make in the morning. Got a batch of fall runners to deliver just in time for Thanksgiving. Next project is Christmas Stockings! xoxo
Thoughts
Friday, November 9, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
My Darling Ella Claire
I have waited so long for this day to come! My first grandchild! My first fruit of my loom has presented me with a granddaughter! Oh and she is so precious! She has stolen my heart and is holding it in her tiny hand. I could just cry every time I look at her. Her face shows the generations of our families. Her little feet and hands are identical to mine and her mama's. Strange how that works out! I so look forward to teaching her how to pick things up with those long toes! lol
When I hear her cry she sounds like my daughters when they were babies. That tiny little sound that you can't hear in another room? Yep she cries like that. So sweet! And some of the expressions that cross her face! Why you just know sweet angels and fairies are playing with her while she dreams. I look forward to telling her stories about everything! Our family, our history and just stories that have been told to me by our ancestors.
My dad told me we make perfect babies in this family. I have to agree with him but it is a shame it took us three generations to achieve perfection. I'll take it anyway it comes! Yes, Ella Claire is absolutely perfect.
I wonder what my mama would have thought about her first great granddaughter? I bet she would have been jumping hoops to be here! I know she would have knocked me down to hold her first! lol I can hardly wait to take her around to meet all of our extended family members. Yes I am already planning our first road trip! Of course we will take Baxter! Can't leave him at home can I? lol
Haven't introduced Baxter to Ella Claire yet, we have plenty of time for that. In the meantime, I'm just going to sit back and saute in the juices of Grandmotherhood and think about all those Grandmothers that came before me.
Well that's what I've been up to lately my dears, enjoy your evening! As for me, I'm planning of having sweet dreams of my little butterfly! xoxo
When I hear her cry she sounds like my daughters when they were babies. That tiny little sound that you can't hear in another room? Yep she cries like that. So sweet! And some of the expressions that cross her face! Why you just know sweet angels and fairies are playing with her while she dreams. I look forward to telling her stories about everything! Our family, our history and just stories that have been told to me by our ancestors.
My dad told me we make perfect babies in this family. I have to agree with him but it is a shame it took us three generations to achieve perfection. I'll take it anyway it comes! Yes, Ella Claire is absolutely perfect.
I wonder what my mama would have thought about her first great granddaughter? I bet she would have been jumping hoops to be here! I know she would have knocked me down to hold her first! lol I can hardly wait to take her around to meet all of our extended family members. Yes I am already planning our first road trip! Of course we will take Baxter! Can't leave him at home can I? lol
Haven't introduced Baxter to Ella Claire yet, we have plenty of time for that. In the meantime, I'm just going to sit back and saute in the juices of Grandmotherhood and think about all those Grandmothers that came before me.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
In the beginning....then there was Swiffer!
It has been said that with each new beginning there has to be an ending. With that being said I must say I am going to miss my Mater Car. With barely a dry eye I signed her away at the dealership and took possession of my daughter's SUV. I know it will take time to get accustomed to her but I will always miss my Mater car. After all she was grandma's chariot. I took a lot of good trips in that car. Shared a lot of good memories with friends and family alike. Oh well no one can say I'm not a good mother can they? My daughter needed my car to trade for a new one. That's what happens when you love your child, you sacrifice everything. Expect nothing in return. You won't be disappointed I promise.
Well it's the first day of August and we are still awaiting the arrival of Ella Claire. I have never been good at waiting for anything. Patience is hard for me especially when the outcome is such a wonderful thing as the birth of a baby. I have waited a long time for this baby, now if I can just contain my excitement a little bit longer.....Oh and learn to share of course! lol
I have found a new way to use my Swiffer! Several people have told me to write the company and tell them this new idea. I may yet do so but I thought I would share my idea with you my dears first! Recently a mouse dared to poke his head in my house! Yes he did! He made it thru my vast yard filled with black snakes and cats! Amazing I know! And then he met me in my kitchen late one night. I sized him up and grabbed my swiffer! I chased him while Baxter barked! (useless dog!) Ran him into the utility room! And lo and behold there was no cover on the electrical socket! Hehehehehe Yep you guessed it I poked him in the arse til he ran up the wall into the socket and electrocuted himself! Ahhhh Victory! Score One for the Mama! Of course Baxter the dog is still barking! So I took the handle of my Swiffer and drug the mouse out until I could flick him out the back door. I was so happy I failed to notice an American cockroach making his entry into my house. As I slammed the back door there HE sat, staring at me as if to say "What? I live here now what are YOU going to do about it" I never flinched I just smashed him with the other end of the Swiffer. So when in doubt my dears, Swiffer to the rescue!
Well that's the way I see it today.....perhaps you do too? Until we meet again, God bless you all!
Well it's the first day of August and we are still awaiting the arrival of Ella Claire. I have never been good at waiting for anything. Patience is hard for me especially when the outcome is such a wonderful thing as the birth of a baby. I have waited a long time for this baby, now if I can just contain my excitement a little bit longer.....Oh and learn to share of course! lol
I have found a new way to use my Swiffer! Several people have told me to write the company and tell them this new idea. I may yet do so but I thought I would share my idea with you my dears first! Recently a mouse dared to poke his head in my house! Yes he did! He made it thru my vast yard filled with black snakes and cats! Amazing I know! And then he met me in my kitchen late one night. I sized him up and grabbed my swiffer! I chased him while Baxter barked! (useless dog!) Ran him into the utility room! And lo and behold there was no cover on the electrical socket! Hehehehehe Yep you guessed it I poked him in the arse til he ran up the wall into the socket and electrocuted himself! Ahhhh Victory! Score One for the Mama! Of course Baxter the dog is still barking! So I took the handle of my Swiffer and drug the mouse out until I could flick him out the back door. I was so happy I failed to notice an American cockroach making his entry into my house. As I slammed the back door there HE sat, staring at me as if to say "What? I live here now what are YOU going to do about it" I never flinched I just smashed him with the other end of the Swiffer. So when in doubt my dears, Swiffer to the rescue!
Well that's the way I see it today.....perhaps you do too? Until we meet again, God bless you all!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Another Dream!
By now most of you know I "dream". lol So for those of you who don't, I guess you do now! lol Whether you believe in my "dreams" or not doesn't really matter to me. What is important is the message I receive from these "dreams". Like the one I had about my uncle, I will share my most recent two with you, my dear friends. But first you need a little info on how this all works. You see each and every member of my family and friends I have asked to please let me know if they can how they are doing on the "other side". Some I have yet to hear from. I suppose "that side" must be the most wonderful place because the ones I do hear from are extremely happy. Take my uncle for example he died of COPD. When he came to me he was whole again and could breathe like a young man.
Sometimes I dream about people who are still alive. My first dream was one like that I dreamed about her. I could see her face and I knew she was talking to me in that stern voice. That condescending voice that tells me she knows it all and her opinion is far more important than mine would ever be. Again she was dress in her white jacket and dress pants. She hadn't a hair out of place. My mind was not receptive of her words so I cannot tell you what she said. I guess I will have to endure yet another visit before I will learn her message. Woe is me I say! lol I sincerely hope when she does pass she doesn't visit me with that white jacket.
I have discovered that what ever is their favorite color or clothing they tend to wear it when they visit me. My dear mother is still wearing her mint green suit after 12 years! I hate that suit! But I have learned it was her favorite. Imagine my shock when my uncle visited with a baby blue suit on! lol Yeah my thoughts exactly.
I have been accused and rightfully so, of being the one who carries all the emotion in the family. I have no idea why I have been chosen to express my emotions so much but it has a tendency to frighten some away. I cannot control it just as I cannot control my "dreams". I wish I could do both. If I could I would not dream of them. I would change the outcome. Do you understand? Anywho I don't dream in color unless someone has something to tell me and that is how I know the difference.
Well enough of that heady stuff! I suppose you want to know the second dream right? Well it wasn't menacing like the first one. It was really quite a relief to hear from Grandma. I had just about given up! But true to her word she came by for a visit! And here is how it happened.
I'm standing on the threshold of my youngest Aunt's house. I haven't been there in way too many years so I have no idea what they have done to the house. However, I know this is their house or at least that is what I am being told. The room is empty but for two doors. One on the right leads to the kitchen and the other one the the left leads to another room. I am being lead to the one on the right thru a very large kitchen and den area on to an addition on the back of the house where everyone has conjugated . . This room feels like a sun room it is so bright and airy. I see the outline of my youngest Aunt hovering over my oldest Aunt. My Daddy is there and so are a lot of other people. I ask where the 3rd Aunt is and no one answers. I announce I am going in search of her. I end up back in that first room and take the door on the left. This room is so quiet and cool feeling. The walls are a deep green and pictures are falling from the ceiling. As they drop from the ceiling and land on the floor they are in full color. One is my Mama and she is dressed in her mint green suit. Another is my Grandma and she is dressed in pink with a white thin shirt jacket. It has floral print on the jacket I can just make out the Hydrangea print or could it be Hibiscus? I asked Grandma how she was doing and she said "We are all doing fine. Just fine. We are all together and doing fine." I asked mama the same and she smiled and said she was happy. I wanted to go outside but found myself back in the addition on the back house. I remember shutting the door behind me and telling everyone they were Ok and doing fine. My Daddy asked "How do you know?" And I repeat what Grandma and Mama told me. It seems to satisfy everyone. And then I woke up!
To everyone who cares, Grandma is ok and they are all together now waiting for us. Good night my dears.
Sometimes I dream about people who are still alive. My first dream was one like that I dreamed about her. I could see her face and I knew she was talking to me in that stern voice. That condescending voice that tells me she knows it all and her opinion is far more important than mine would ever be. Again she was dress in her white jacket and dress pants. She hadn't a hair out of place. My mind was not receptive of her words so I cannot tell you what she said. I guess I will have to endure yet another visit before I will learn her message. Woe is me I say! lol I sincerely hope when she does pass she doesn't visit me with that white jacket.
I have discovered that what ever is their favorite color or clothing they tend to wear it when they visit me. My dear mother is still wearing her mint green suit after 12 years! I hate that suit! But I have learned it was her favorite. Imagine my shock when my uncle visited with a baby blue suit on! lol Yeah my thoughts exactly.
I have been accused and rightfully so, of being the one who carries all the emotion in the family. I have no idea why I have been chosen to express my emotions so much but it has a tendency to frighten some away. I cannot control it just as I cannot control my "dreams". I wish I could do both. If I could I would not dream of them. I would change the outcome. Do you understand? Anywho I don't dream in color unless someone has something to tell me and that is how I know the difference.
Well enough of that heady stuff! I suppose you want to know the second dream right? Well it wasn't menacing like the first one. It was really quite a relief to hear from Grandma. I had just about given up! But true to her word she came by for a visit! And here is how it happened.
I'm standing on the threshold of my youngest Aunt's house. I haven't been there in way too many years so I have no idea what they have done to the house. However, I know this is their house or at least that is what I am being told. The room is empty but for two doors. One on the right leads to the kitchen and the other one the the left leads to another room. I am being lead to the one on the right thru a very large kitchen and den area on to an addition on the back of the house where everyone has conjugated . . This room feels like a sun room it is so bright and airy. I see the outline of my youngest Aunt hovering over my oldest Aunt. My Daddy is there and so are a lot of other people. I ask where the 3rd Aunt is and no one answers. I announce I am going in search of her. I end up back in that first room and take the door on the left. This room is so quiet and cool feeling. The walls are a deep green and pictures are falling from the ceiling. As they drop from the ceiling and land on the floor they are in full color. One is my Mama and she is dressed in her mint green suit. Another is my Grandma and she is dressed in pink with a white thin shirt jacket. It has floral print on the jacket I can just make out the Hydrangea print or could it be Hibiscus? I asked Grandma how she was doing and she said "We are all doing fine. Just fine. We are all together and doing fine." I asked mama the same and she smiled and said she was happy. I wanted to go outside but found myself back in the addition on the back house. I remember shutting the door behind me and telling everyone they were Ok and doing fine. My Daddy asked "How do you know?" And I repeat what Grandma and Mama told me. It seems to satisfy everyone. And then I woke up!
To everyone who cares, Grandma is ok and they are all together now waiting for us. Good night my dears.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Wedding Bells and Poka Dots Oh La La
It has been quite a while since I last wrote you my dears and I am so very sorry for all my neglect! Can you ever forgive me?? You see I have been rather busy of late creating my soon to be born granddaughter, Ella Claire's nursery bedding! I'm so thrilled and honored to be able to do this for my daughter and her husband! And I can hardly wait to hold Ella Claire in my arms! Then I get to do the Granny Dance! lol
I just finished making 3 sets of sheets for her bed and I have so many scraps left over I many have to make another quilt. Five more weeks if she waits that long! lol My Sweet Aunt Patti made a beautiful bassinet skirt for her and I made the blanket and pillow to match. I guess I don't have to tell you a lot of language went into the making of that blanket! Hey! That satin and minky is slippery stuff! lol
Now on to another child! lol My free spirited child has finally decided to settle down and get married! Yes her royal highness has found her shinning knight on a white horse.....well....in this case it's more like a silver Acura. But anywho it looks like they will be tying the knot come November 3rd. They have decided on Brunswick Town as the venue and plan to hold the ceremony in the ruins of St. Philips Episcopal Church. At sundown no less! Should be pretty with all the lights everywhere! Oh what a happy year this is turning out to be for my girls!
Had a great birthday! Might have been the best birthday so far! lol The hubs got me a Nook Tablet! Love it! I highly recommend it to others....of course! lol Got wined and dined by my baby girls and my others called me spreading love and joy my way! I love my kids! Amazing how much they have matured in the past few years. So proud of the fine young people they have become....so glad I learned how to say NO! lol
Well folks my sewing machine is calling my name! I will post some pics your way soon! BTW if you know anyone who wants Custom made baby bedding send them my way! xoxo
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I just finished making 3 sets of sheets for her bed and I have so many scraps left over I many have to make another quilt. Five more weeks if she waits that long! lol My Sweet Aunt Patti made a beautiful bassinet skirt for her and I made the blanket and pillow to match. I guess I don't have to tell you a lot of language went into the making of that blanket! Hey! That satin and minky is slippery stuff! lol
Now on to another child! lol My free spirited child has finally decided to settle down and get married! Yes her royal highness has found her shinning knight on a white horse.....well....in this case it's more like a silver Acura. But anywho it looks like they will be tying the knot come November 3rd. They have decided on Brunswick Town as the venue and plan to hold the ceremony in the ruins of St. Philips Episcopal Church. At sundown no less! Should be pretty with all the lights everywhere! Oh what a happy year this is turning out to be for my girls!
Had a great birthday! Might have been the best birthday so far! lol The hubs got me a Nook Tablet! Love it! I highly recommend it to others....of course! lol Got wined and dined by my baby girls and my others called me spreading love and joy my way! I love my kids! Amazing how much they have matured in the past few years. So proud of the fine young people they have become....so glad I learned how to say NO! lol
Well folks my sewing machine is calling my name! I will post some pics your way soon! BTW if you know anyone who wants Custom made baby bedding send them my way! xoxo
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Things I have Learn In The Last Three Months
Well my dears it has been awhile hasn't it? Where should I start? I suppose from the beginning would be appropriate don't you think? lol Well, let's see.....Christmas was somewhat subdued what with Grandma passing and all that sadness. However we did receive a wonderful surprise! Our daughter and her husband are blessing us with a little bean come August! We are so tickled! I just sat and cried when she told us. So did the hubs! Actually I don't think there was a dry eye in the house! lol
We've been super busy working on the house and the yard. Got the "North 40" cleared out and WOW we discovered an artisan spring! Every other day or so we stumble down the slope to see how deep our little pond is getting! We are hoping to get some nice dirt brought in soon so we can plant grass. Something else for the Hubs to mow! Have I told you how he mows? Ah that will be another story! We did discover other things too when we cleared that property. Such as how our neighbors behinds us have been using our property as their own personal dump. Ah the joys of having neighbors! Gotta love them! We also discovered three antique guns. Of course the guns are way beyond repair. One of them dated back to the Civil War. Makes you wonder doesn't it? Especially considering at one time this land was used as a Confederate Ammo Depot.
Baxter and I did take off for a road trip back to my home town in February. Although it was not a happy trip I will say I learned things I did not know about some of my relatives. I guess when the matriarch of your family has passed some people have a hard time dealing with it while others move on with their lives. I pray for those who cannot deal with it. It is hard to lose your mother but you shouldn't push everyone away just to satisfy your own need. Family ties are fragile enough without anger and accusations burning them. Sometimes you should listen to those you cannot hear. Can they be repaired? That is something only one person can answer. As for me I have struggled for years to beat back the negativity in my life. I only wish to keep positive people surrounding me. So as you read this ask yourself, what is negative in your life? What can you do to eliminate it? Of course Prozac helps......
Our baby girl's love of her life returned from Afghanistan and all is well once again. They have traveled to Florida this weekend to seek her father's and grandfather's approval to marry. I wonder will they ask us? The Hubs says it doesn't really matter to him, after all we only raised them. We put a roof over their heads and held their hands thru all the ups and downs in life. The other side of the coin gave them money and had the glory. It's as if we mean nothing to them. Am I bitter? No. Am I hurt? Yes. But I will get over it. Ahhhh Prozac......
We had our reveal party this past Friday night at the "OC". Wonderful food! Wonderful atmosphere! Wonderful company! Reveal party you ask? What is that? Well my dears that is where they reveal what the sex is of your upcoming little bean is going to be. So our soon to be mommy and daddy met everyone at the OC and of course they tortured both sides until we threatened them with death! Actually the Hubs had a cupcake in his mouth and our daughter yanked it out of his hand! Soooo close..... After dinner she said! lol So after we nibbled and stared for an hour we finally got to eat our cupcakes. I was so delighted to find we are having a GIRL!!!! I see lots of lace and pigtails in my future! Love me some girls.....
Well I suppose that just about covers it all for us. I hope you and yours are doing much better. We are looking forward to Spring and what she has to offer. Until we meet again please be kind to one another. xoxo
We've been super busy working on the house and the yard. Got the "North 40" cleared out and WOW we discovered an artisan spring! Every other day or so we stumble down the slope to see how deep our little pond is getting! We are hoping to get some nice dirt brought in soon so we can plant grass. Something else for the Hubs to mow! Have I told you how he mows? Ah that will be another story! We did discover other things too when we cleared that property. Such as how our neighbors behinds us have been using our property as their own personal dump. Ah the joys of having neighbors! Gotta love them! We also discovered three antique guns. Of course the guns are way beyond repair. One of them dated back to the Civil War. Makes you wonder doesn't it? Especially considering at one time this land was used as a Confederate Ammo Depot.
Baxter and I did take off for a road trip back to my home town in February. Although it was not a happy trip I will say I learned things I did not know about some of my relatives. I guess when the matriarch of your family has passed some people have a hard time dealing with it while others move on with their lives. I pray for those who cannot deal with it. It is hard to lose your mother but you shouldn't push everyone away just to satisfy your own need. Family ties are fragile enough without anger and accusations burning them. Sometimes you should listen to those you cannot hear. Can they be repaired? That is something only one person can answer. As for me I have struggled for years to beat back the negativity in my life. I only wish to keep positive people surrounding me. So as you read this ask yourself, what is negative in your life? What can you do to eliminate it? Of course Prozac helps......
Our baby girl's love of her life returned from Afghanistan and all is well once again. They have traveled to Florida this weekend to seek her father's and grandfather's approval to marry. I wonder will they ask us? The Hubs says it doesn't really matter to him, after all we only raised them. We put a roof over their heads and held their hands thru all the ups and downs in life. The other side of the coin gave them money and had the glory. It's as if we mean nothing to them. Am I bitter? No. Am I hurt? Yes. But I will get over it. Ahhhh Prozac......
We had our reveal party this past Friday night at the "OC". Wonderful food! Wonderful atmosphere! Wonderful company! Reveal party you ask? What is that? Well my dears that is where they reveal what the sex is of your upcoming little bean is going to be. So our soon to be mommy and daddy met everyone at the OC and of course they tortured both sides until we threatened them with death! Actually the Hubs had a cupcake in his mouth and our daughter yanked it out of his hand! Soooo close..... After dinner she said! lol So after we nibbled and stared for an hour we finally got to eat our cupcakes. I was so delighted to find we are having a GIRL!!!! I see lots of lace and pigtails in my future! Love me some girls.....
Well I suppose that just about covers it all for us. I hope you and yours are doing much better. We are looking forward to Spring and what she has to offer. Until we meet again please be kind to one another. xoxo
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