The GA's LOCK-IN

     WOW!  The Ga's lock in at the church was a BLAST!  Some of the girls slept but as for me a few other girls we were awake ALL night.  There was make-up, colored and glitter hair spray, nail polish, curling and straighting of the hair, a movie, a talent show  pageant thingy.  It was fun.  I think that the next time we do this we will have to be better organized and have the big tent.  And probably a set bedtime too.  Like lights out at 2 maybe 3am.  That way everyone can get some sleep.  I have pictures but I haven't downloaded them yet...so stay tuned.

I'm Back

     Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a great summer.  I did, I was very blessed all summer.  The only thing I wish that there was more of was our beach days!  But my hubby took us to the beach for a whole weekend and we basically lived right there on the beach.  It was great.  We watched the entire 3 seasons of H2O: Just Add Water and if you like mermaids and haven't seen it yet I highly recommend it.  So this summer has been about Transformers and Mermaids..lol.
     We started our sewing class again, and can't wait to get started on those projects.  My daughter hasn't decided yet, I've made a pattern of a mermaid doll and hope that it turns out like I am picturing it in my head.  My daughter's friend is almost finished with her project already and my niece has joined us and is making a Clemson pillow.  Just so everyone knows I am a GAMECOCK fan, but as long as Clemson plays someone else I will be okay if Clemson wins. 
     The GA's got bigger this year, I am excited.  We have so many neat things planed already, from adopting a solider and adopting a senior and fund raising for great causes.  We are hoping to have a Lock In at the church one night to watching Soul Surfer and we might be planing a trip to the movies too to see Dolphin Tale.   We are so blessed.  Thanks for reading.  God Bless.

Catching Up

The bake sale was good.  I think we have enough money to send to get the baby chics.  The VBS (Vacation Bible School) went really well and even though I didn't make enough Statue of Liberty's for every one the plaster paint day was still a big hit.  My favorite craft that the kids did that week had to be the water bottle coozies.  They were so neat.  Now things are back to normal and the day camps at church for our little ones is Thursdays 9-1 not today this starts the following Thursday.  My kids, two dogs and I are going to spend a week with my dad.  This will be the big dog's first time being over there, and I pray that she won't get out of the gate because she can run really fast and I don't want anything to happen to her.  I also pray that she won't chew anything that belongs to my dad while we are there, I will be very upset.  I think as long as the kids and I and her little companion is there with her I don't think there will be much of a problem.  I wish I could bring my bike, but I already know that it won't fit in my car from past experience...lol.  I got the bike stuck in the car when I first bought it from WAL-MART...lol that was a sight to see. Thanks for reading, God Bless.

Bake Sale

Hello everyone, the GA's had a bake sale a few weeks ago my daughter made brownies and I made cupcake.  The dyed sugar that I did came in handy.  I used it all!  I need to dye more, but I don't think it will be anytime soon...lol.  The bake sale is for the GA's to send baby chics over seas through the Samaritan's Purse.  They have almost reached their goal!  I am so proud of them this time because they are actually doing the work and selling their items.  I think they might deserve a pizza party after this mission project! 
     Here are my colorful, sugary cupcakes!

Just a few of them!

I Finished My Apron

Hello everyone.  I am so very excited and proud of myself.  I finished my apron.  he last sewing project of the year. We won't have another sewing class until September :0(, but we got to take our sewing machines home with us.  I can't wait to see what my daughter and I will sew over the summer.  I think there might be doll clothes and bags and who knows what else we will sew.  My daughter finished her butterfly pillow, that is her second project.  Her friend made a doll quilt and she put the finishing touches on that today too.  We had a blast learning to sew and we have an amazing teacher.  Thank you Mrs.B.J. for all of your time and patience.  We love you.

The Caribbean Jerk Chicken

The Caribbean Jerk chicken wasn't as good as it smelt.  The marinade smelt delicious, and when it was cooking it smelt great too.  I don't know what happened between then and when we ate it, but to me it was not flavorful like I was hoping it would be and my chicken lg kind of tasted like turkey...weird...lol.  Anyway, here is a pic of what it looked like.  Thanks for looking and reading.  God Bless.

Oven Fried Chili Chicken

Hello everyone.  I have been waiting to blog about this for a day or two now.  This turned out so crunchy and crispy.  It was really good this one also got a smiley face.  It had just enough spices.  If you would like this recipe or any others I have posted here, let me know by leaving a comment and I will leave the recipe in the comments for all to see.  Thanks for looking and reading, God Bless.