Les is still in pain but pushing on through since his surgery, Tuesday. We made it to church this morning meaning to go only to preaching but leaving the house after 9:30 like usual and not realizing it, LOL! It was hard on him. The ladies from church brought potato soup and cornbread which was good and today Mema brought us spaghetti.
Did pretty well yesterday and Friday at craft show selling 21 pairs of earrings and 1 book mark, Mema sold 3 sock monkeys and a vase. We are doing one at Mom's church Dec. 3 to benefit Eric Petrus.

Les did well with his surgery this morning, I am about to head back up there to see him.
Did they pages really quick with a great new kit by Cathy K called Every Day Moments, you can bet I will use this one several times!

I talked to Jeremy Thursday night about 36 minutes! This time he and I talked the most instead of Les and him because we talked football, LOL! I guess I need to keep up more with the Panthers for him, ;). Got the flyers for the craft show I need to get padded out asap, I am going to have to do a few heating pads because that is want she put down on them...

An interesting day today, Charli was playing outside with Pop and Cora, fell, and had a severe nose bleed. I was laying down with Ames when he came and got me because blood was every where, so I got it stopped and after a while she calmed down to play with Cora again.
I posted some earrings on Facebook, I need to do well at the craft show next week since Les will be out for a few weeks.

Les and I got our new dog, Cora today (Sunday), she is a Scnoodle, and so sweet! Gina stopped by to meet her but Charli was cautious of her because she jumped up on her. I sent a picture to my Facebook account I took with my phone, will take pictures later and post.

Charli is sick today, sore throat, fever. I had to call Sissy to go get her some Motrin and Claritin and she felt better after a nap but when Gina and Trey went to the movie with Sissy and Kerry she was feeling even worse. She is rarely sick, I pray she will quickly heal!
Les and I are getting a dog Sunday, I am so excited! She is a Schoodle ;) named Cora.

I have Really got to get more done with my crafts! I even got up early today and still didn't get anything done to count! I did figure out how to change stitches on sewing machine but that is about all!

Tenth Avenue North, "Hold My Heart"

I LOVE THIS SONG!

Autumn Days by Cathy K

I couldn't sleep so got up and did 2 pages with the new kit Autumn Days by Cathy K Designs,I feel blessed to have spent time with my 3 Charms last week and am looking forward to seeing them in December! I wish I had room for them to stay here so I could see more of my other little one!

Charli brought me some cookies she had baked and was supposed to share with her Papa and she ended up eating them all except the one she gave my brother and me. She told me, "It's our secret, Meme" Then her Papa came home she went right in and told him, "I ate you cookie, Papa!" I laughed and said "Charli, that was our secret!" and she was so funny and giggled!

Made several earrings for November show so far, Looks like Kathie and I are going to be alone because Jamie and Jenny are not doing it. I need the money because Les will be out of work with his surgery and will be on disability pay which is 70% of his pay. The thing is needing to fill up my air every 4 hours :(.

Swinging with Papa

Kids at IHop

Silly Papa

Here is a fun contest for a fun craft for kids! I would love to win one for Jordon, I know she would love it!! It uses the fun bandz to make other great jewelry crafts!

Took the kids to the park today. Charli was mad because another kid wanted to play with the bubbles and we gave him what was left in the small bottle, she really couldn't get over that! She came home and told Jeff about it, LOL! They were tired.

Went to Michael's today but had a very few minutes to look, I got some paint and beads. Got my eBay charms in the mail today and they are GREAT! Thought I was going to see Seth today but didn't :( I guess I will see him Friday.

Did a lot of scrapping for Ames book the past week end and now I had time to use Cathy K's part of Farmer's Market the UBuild It kit at SBE. I was wishing I had pictures of kids eating apples but thought they turned out OK anyway.

Happy Birthday to my sweet Kewpie Doll! He had a nice party

Went to Funeral home so we could finally see Seth, Julie doesn't have a good way to get around and they have been busy with the funeral so it has been hard to see him. He gave me a giant hug and kiss and wanted to come to my house and play with Charli. He is so cute, just like his Daddy.

Julie called yesterday saying her grandfather passed away and they would be coming to Greenwood! I can't wait to see Seth!

Here is Charli's Halloween costume

Wow, I can't believe I have not posted this week! It has finally started cooling down and we got a little rain. I made Ames invitation for his birthday next Sunday and have been working on earrings for craft show. Les went to see Eric about his stimulator and he is going to have to make up his mind about having surgery.
Noel is having a boy and Nicholas and Jennifer are going to adopt him, I have not talked to her since she moved to Kentucky. I sent her a message on Facebook but have not heard back.
The invitation is made with an old kit by Peppermint Creative called Party Pants. It is one of my favorite freebie kits ever! Have had it about 4 years now.
The kids are at Tybee Island where Gina is doing hair for a wedding tomorrow.

I am sorry to say after the wonderful time I had in Charleston I wiped out the pictures! I looked at them so much I was thinking I put them on computer but I did not and formatted. I took a few pictures at Grandmama's when we went Monday so they are gone. Even took to Adam and he said they were totally deleted. I am so disappointed!
These are pictures of the Swinging Medallion concert and the kids with Grandmama

Took a few things to church tonight to add to Jeremy's care package and it is running over! It is very cool, I need to get him some art supplies he asked for and he will be happy!
Ames is doing great walking around, he is very fast to get away from us, LOL! I hope we can go to the Tanger Outlet and get Charli a couple of leotards, she loves wearing them.

Free Shout Color Catcher Sample

Free Shout Color Catcher Sample

Ames' eye looked much better today at church, I got tickled at him, when Gina took Charli back during church he grabbed Pop Driskel's coat and when Pop turned around he loved on him putting his little head on his arm, so Sweet! I am looking forward to tomorrow, I am meeting Nancy Cannon who has same disease I do. We are going out to supper, we have spent a good bit of time on phone. We are on same support group on Facebook.

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I Just Won 6 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

Took Ames outside to show his Aunt Jamie he was walking and as he was standing there Charli walked up to him with her Papa's hat which Ames grabbed and Charli snatched back causing him to lose his balance and he hit the side walk! We all felt bad about it and Charli kept telling him she was sorry. He was tough, only cried a second until Jamie picked him up. He waited til Jamie left to really start walking, LOL!

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I Just Won 9 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

I AM OVER HALF WAY TO MY GOAL!!

I watched The Secret Life of Bees and it is one of the BEST movies I have seen in a long time!!

Very cool necklace!

Charli had a wonderful time at the Cateechee Festival yesterday! She said she wants dresses like they had! She wore her beads Sherry gave her to church today. I took a video of her and Les getting up and dancing the Friendship dance. She liked the Hoop Dance best, she said she wanted to learn to dance like that!

I was just doing my Blog hopping, seeing who has posted something good and found a great tutorial here for a jewelry holder. I was thinking my Mom could sure use that!
I can'r remember if I said Ames was starting to take a few steps here and there but he is doing really well. He is especially good at getting up from sitting. We are going to get Charli and take her to see the Indians dance in 96 in just a little while.

School has been a great success this week! Charli has Miss Laura and Ames has Miss Doris. Both has a very good time, Mama and I picked them up yesterday and Charli was excited about that. She has really grown to love Mama Peggy so much because she plays with her and spoils her good!I don't know how I could do with out her and Jeff! Charli is crazy about Jeff, too, when he is gone she misses him and will sometimes go sit in his chair, he makes her laugh so much.
I think finally the medicine has started working, I have been able to cut back to using my pulse air tank some this week. Having trouble with my new tank so I guess I am going to have to send it back.

Went with Gina to take Ames to doctor and he only weighed 21.12! Charli weighs 30 lbs! He sure seems heavier than her! He is taking a few steps at a time and standing a lot.

I am not uploading picture right now but when with the kids to meet their new teachers. Gina is putting them in play school on Tues and Thursday mornings from 9 to 12. Charli cried when she had to leave and Ames fought over a toy, LOL! I will ad pix later. Need to go to bed because they will be here early in the morning!

Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zacchaeus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead.....God is forgiving and merciful and even spoke thru a donkey.No more excuses... God can use you--God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called!

Today Charli wrote on the TV, it must be a family thing because Jeremy did the same thing to his Mema's when he was 3! What made it worse was her Papa took care of that one then she went in my room and tried to put a sticker on mine. She cried like a Drama Queen when I turned off the TV and told her she was restricted from watching it the rest of the day. I did tell he I loved her and forgave her so I don't need to mention it again

It was so good to hear Jeremy's voice today! We talked for 20 minutes before getting cut off. He is living in a tent with about 20 guys and they only have a microwave so need foods they can microwave. He also is drawing and needs watercolor and black paper and spray fixative. I am sending Amazon $$$ for birthday but guess I will get goody box, too.

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Very cool idea!!!

Met Jamie at O'Charley's with Mama, Jeff, Cassie and Dylan and Gina's family. It was nice, kept telling Charli we were going to her place.

It reached 101 yesterday, so hot it is too much for me to get out, I did go to church though. Les has been off letting his back heal but goes back today. He may end up going back to pain management. I got Charli's skirt done this week and Les sewed a cover for his E-book. Doug is taking antibiotics for an infection but should be ok, he was happy to see Charli.

I had a nice time meeting Elaine, Douglas and Abigail at IHop tonight. They were so glad to see Charli and she was a good girl and ate well.
I am not past 250 SwagBucks! I need to get a lot more if I want to send Jeremy an Amazon gift certificate! I am pretty good at thinking about the daily poll and like doing them. I finally found they send things to my inbox I can do to earn more.
I am very sleepy and ready for bed. Les went to dentist today and Gina went to Dr Vaughn and both did OK.
It is now 6 months since I started CellCept so I hope it will start working soon!
Oh I got Charli a skirt made today and got $25 for selling earrings.
I am about to fall asleep so good night!

I have been thinking since Mickey's funeral and how nice it is that Debbie has that beautiful urn to keep and something for all the kids. I am thinking that it's a pretty good idea and found these beautiful artistic urns
I like that the ashes can be put in ART GLASS!
I think my favorite are the photo type. I just think it's a good idea because I want to check out donating my organs to be studied for my disease.

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I got a new Oxygen machine today! It is lighter and gives my constant or pulse air. Much better!!!

Today is my Dear Grandmother's 93rd birthday! We were blessed to see her and get a 5 Generation picture, It was hard to get one with both kids cooperating so this is the best.

Make Baby Clothes: Ideas And Free Patterns

Make Baby Clothes: Ideas And Free Patterns

I am glad I decided to catch up on some of my favorite Blogs because I found I great pattern for an apron made out of jeans at "A girl and a glue gun's"!
I have been trying to think of what to do for craft shows this fall and I think I will do some Recycle crafts and use jeans. As much as I hate to sew this is probably a pretty good thing to do! Since I can't get into my size 6's (But I am now below 140 lbs) that is a good starting place ;^D
I was happy that Janette came to see me today! She brought me some vegetables. This week we have gotten tomatoes from Debbie, David and 'Nette. Les is going to put some up in the freezer.
The picture is Ames being nosy while Charli is making crafts ;)

Gina and Trey came over and did some yard and house cleaning for us! She is the Best daughter! I have put several videos on my YouTube channel of the Mud Bog. will share later.
This is the bird house Gina gave me last year, a small bird has built a nest there.

Trey's Dad Mickey passed away tonight. He had cancer of the bladder that was very aggressive. How sad for Trey who was so close to him! Ames will never remember the man he was named after. I pray Debbie will be OK alone!

I have the worse energy levels right now! I am so thankful for my Mom and for Les and Jeff who help me get through the day! It is so hot I can barely stand going outside but am trying to get my Christmas stuff mostly done because I am so concerned about not wanting to do it in up coming months! I really need to get up right now and go get some cold water because Les has went to bed with his back hurting and I need something to drink and to go to bathroom ;)
I am glad I have to take care of the kids or I might not do anything I am so tired!

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I Just Won 1 Swag Buck on www.swagbucks.com

I scrapped today! It has been a long time but Cathy K has a new U Build It kit Summer Serenade and I couldn't resist working on photos from June!

I uploaded a video of Charli today

Took Charli to Festival of Discovery and was having a nice time eating ribs and listening to music when a storm came up! Had to wait until it let up a little under a vender's tent before we could make it to car. Parking was CRAZY! They had our regular spot blocked and were parking as far away as Dollar General and library! No handicap spaces open! Thank goodness after Les let us out he found a close one!

I joined Swagbucks today, I earned about 60 points so far, a friend told me you can earn gift cards and gifts using it to search the web. I just hope I remember to use it instead of Google, LOL! There is a daily survey I need to check every day, too for points. I printed a couple of coupons and when I use them I will get more points. I also added my Blog so a couple times a month I will tell you what I got, if there are any super deals or anything.

Just a quick note to say we had a good time in Ninety Six watching the fireworks! We picked up Gina and the babies and went to Barbara Etters and sat with Tim and Leighanne, We got Gina home just before 11. She is very tired and Charli was a little ill. Trey stayed with his Dad, he had a better day today Gina said, we are waiting for a call just anytime. Gina picked Debbie up a top for the funeral, Mickey told Debbie he was dying, he is in so much pain. It is so hard on Trey!

Charli came in the door saying 'We're doing crafts today!" YEP, she's My grand daughter! She found her some envelopes got stickers, stamps, inks and paper punches and created.

Friday night Charli spent the night with us and Saturday we spent the day going to Park Seed, the Train Museum and Nelson's Garden. We also did her favorite thing going to see the topiaries up town. She loved the elephant and Gamecock!

First night of VBS, Charli had a blast! She was in the 4 year old class and laughed so hard at Miss Barbara! I have 4 more days of therapy so I am trying to find a small exercise bike that doesn't take up too much room.

Jeremy just called for Afghanistan! It was 11:24 here and 7:54 AM there! He said it took 30 hours to get there and it was hot and nothing but sand where he was. No trees or anything. His troop is more in the north part of the country. I was so glad he got to tell his Dad Happy Father's Day! I am looking forward to my family coming over tomorrow!

STAYED AT HOME TODAY, TREY HAD TO WORK OVER SO STAYED AT HOME INSTEAD OF GOING TO THERAPY. FELT GOOD THOUGH. TRYING TO GET READY FOR VBS. SIGNED UP FOR EXTREME COUPONING CLASS JULY 7, FUN!

Feeling pretty good tonight, had trouble at exercise and stopped at 5 min on treadmill because heart rate was very high. Had some rough storms move through just before we got out of church. Glad Les is off tomorrow while I have kids.

Went to Charleston today, Dr Wheton doesn't think I am good candidate for transplant and lung tests are not good. Will talk to Dr Holman later.

With all the couponing I have been doing I have more groceries than ever and we have not been eating out so much! Got 4 jars of Peter Pan peanut butter Free plus many other things super cheap and am up to $.95 Fuelperks!
Started a group on Facebook called Spiral Clips

crafty sites

http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-love-to-create-zipper-embellished.html
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45111/how-to-make-a-magazine-reed-box/page/all
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http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-gift-bow-from-magazine-page.html
http://littledishy.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-make-gift-bags.html
http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2007/05/recycling.html
http://www.fleetingthing.com/index.php?section=2&sub_section=13&page=15
http://artsyville.blogspot.com/2010/04/cut-and-paste-necklaces.html
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I kept Ames yesterday while Gina and Trey had date night taking Charli to movies



Today's Rite Aid haul, Total value $79.57 Wellness savings $20.87 and coupon savings $40.00 I paid $18.70 I am having a ball couponing!

Got a lot of cleaning done today!

Found a darling necklace that will put my old air tubing to use!
I think it is adorable! I sold another pair of earrings Wednesday, Lorie wants me to make some necklaces so I am going to work on that. I need to find somewhere to find 1/8" silk ribbons for an idea I have. I also need a tiny nylon cord to crochet.

Gina had her surgery Friday and Charli spent the night with me Saturday and we watched Gnomeo and Juliette, Les worked so we painted a wood cheerleader and played magnet paper dolls I found at Dollar General. The thing is she lost one each of the 3 boots so she is not happy about that, LOL. She was good in church going with Les to Children's Church to see puppets

I went to Hannah's Graduation cook out tonight, had to go by myself because Gina worked late and Les's gout is really bad. He got stuck by a bee on his foot yesterday and while he is usually allergic I made him take benadryl and use cordaid but he had a rough day!
Sold 2 pairs of earrings to Hollis. Also Lorie sold a pair at her shop yesterday for me!

This has been a terrific week as far as health goes! I have gotten things done and a friend, Lori Taylor is opening a store in Laurens called Dipstick tomorrow and she is going to put my earrings in it to help me sell so I can get money for Charleston! I want to make as much money with my crafts as I can so I feel I am not taking it from the house hold budget.
Yesterday we took Charli with us to AC Moore and Red Robin. When she plays hide and seek she does the thing where you say Red Robin and she saids MMMM so you know where she is!
I am really starting to work more on her learning her alphabet so I started buying the letters that make a train. We are working with P, S and C so I bought those first. This week we will paint them and each time I go to A.C. Moore I will buy another letter, next ones A, M and T, I think then N and O, maybe D. I am going by letters that start certain words so I do have a plan. ;) That will be a fun way for her to learn them!

Have been busy today and gotten a lot done, felt really great but Les is still sick!

Today I did 15 minutes on bike and 16 on treadmill. Was supposed to go take Les to dentist in Laurens but he had fever so he couldn't go.
It has been so cool today! Actually in the 60's! The weather has been up and down! Hot then cold, had over an inch of rain today, too.
I had to come back and add this... I couldn't sleep last night and had gotten up and finally went back to bed as Les was getting up. A few minutes after he left I heard a weird noise and some how something fell down the chimney and I heard animal noises and scratching for a few minutes! I told Les he may have to open up the closed off fire place if something starts smelling!

Yesterday I had a wonderful time at Trey's Aunt Rene's house at the family cook out. I had been before but this time spent more time talking to his family and getting to know a few of them. I made a few pairs of earrings and started a great book Nature Has a Remedy by Dr Bernard Jensen, I might have to find a used copy of this one!
I finished teaching the Charles Stanley book today so next I am doing a parenting book.
Les is sick and can't talk again. I have to drive with him to Clinton to his dentist tomorrow so I guess I will get to read a good bit.

This week I made myself a ring brace to help my finger stay straight, they costs $75 for a sterling one, it helps. We enjoyed going last night to see the Amazing Rhythm Aces but left before they sang Third Rate Romance to meet the kids at Migs. They were running late and it was after 6 before they got to play.
Today I changed up my therapy and started the bike for 6min then 5 min legs and 4 min arms then 15 minutes on treadmill. Since I could only do 3 minutes my first visit that is great progress! Susan said they make lung transplants do bike so it will help me get ready. Les and I went to the dietitian Wednesday and she told us some smart things. I went to the library today and got a couple of books to read up on healthy foods. I need to watch my carbs which are my favorite foods ;(

I got several plants from Gina for Mother's Day today I got my first strawberry and Charli eating it!
We had a really great cook out for Mother's Day, I hope we can do it again for Father's Day!