Wishbones and all....

On Thanksgiving Day my Mom would let us sleep in b/c she was usually up baking pies, pies and more pies. She would always make her usual Pumpkin and Raisin Pies. (She was the only person I knew that would make Raisin pie...hmmm I haven't had that in 10 years!!!)

My Dad was usually out huntin' (b/c it's Deer Season) so that meant we were able to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!! I would sit and flip from channel to channel hoping I wouldn't miss anything....

About Noon my Dad would come home and we'd load up everything that Momma made and would head over to Grandma Peggee's house. As soon as we opened her door the smell of Thanksgiving would hit us. Oh that glorious smell of Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Sweet Tea!

We would help set the table....if we made it there in time either Brandon, Melinda or I would get to break the wishbone and hopefully our wish would come true! (I wonder if kids nowadays even know what a wishbone is?)

After Dinner someone would call to see what movies were playing in  B-Ville.   Then we'd load up the car and go see the one we all decided on!   Ahhh such wonderful memories! 

I want to wish my cousin Israel a very Happy Birthday!  Dang, You are getting old! 

Samuel, Israel, Raymond, Brandon, Chancellor, Isaiah, Daniel, Trey and Brad

 

They look so handsome!

Thanksgiving is closer and closer....

It's officially less than one week until Thanksgiving....My favorite HOLIDAY!

I love everything about Thanksgiving.   Being Thankful, Great food, Family and Friends.   It wasn't until I moved out here to NJ that I witnessed my first Lasagna placed at the table.   WTH!!   I've never seen such a thing, where was the real cranberries and Dressing????     I've learned to adapt....I make my favorites but we usually eat them during the weekend.   

Last year my best friend Margie and her husband came out and spent Thanksgiving with me!   I was VERY THANKFUL that they flew all the way out here....It was Awesome!   We went to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.   What a perfect way to experience it....It was my first time ever seeing it in person and I got to see it with my BESTIE!!! 

I remember watching it every year as a child and the smells of freshly baking pies, dressing and turkey filling the house.   

Surprisingly there wasn't any traffic going into NYC and there wasn't a wait on the Lincoln Tunnel.   We got in and out of the City.   The crowd wasn't so bad (it actually kept us warm) and we were home by 12:30 to put the turkey in the oven and enjoy a glass of Sangria! 

BEST THANKSGIVING EVER!!!

Hanging out with Santa before Thanksgiving???

I'm ahead of schedule this year....HOORAY!!!!   

As I was beading Gianna's new moccasins Late Tuesday night/Early Wednesday morning I had a tired/delirious idea!   I was going to make our Christmas Card say, "Moccasins were hung by the chimney with care...".   I've never seen a Christmas Card with that particular wording and thought it would be Perfect!!!      So after G got out of school, I loaded up her Osage clothes, whipped up a pretty red bow, and away we went to Picture People!  

So we get to the Mall and Picture People didn't have any Candy Canes small enough to fit in the moccasin (they only had props that were 2 feet long)....what was I thinking?   I knew I should've bought some in advance....I had a particular vision in mind.    So we whisked down in hunt of Christmas Candy....we found some in Gertrude Hawk Chocolate!   SUCCESS!!!    

G was extra fabulous and was being FIERCE....working that camera! 

 

(RuPaul Song playing in my head)   You better WORK! (cover girl)  Work it Girl (give a twirl)  Do Your Thing on the runway.... 

Merry Christmas 2011

I love this photo...It's my favorite!  

After Picture time G wanted to go down to see if Santa was in the Mall and we were in luck HE WAS!!

Santa wasn't even sitting in his seat, he was hanging out talking to the picture taker guy.   Buh!  It wasn't until he saw that G was coming that he ran back to his chair.  I wanted to laugh so badly but I couldn't!   So I'll laugh now...Ha hahahah!  oh Ho ho ho!!!  

She explained to him how she wants a Mad Scientist Kit and he can "google it" to make sure he knows what it is!    She's Crazy...another thing I wanted to laugh out loud about! 

Nice List!  Yay!!!

Where has the time went????

Wow!   I've been gone for a while.   Yup, my life has been busy and I still haven't won the lottery!  

We celebrated Veterans Day by going to Downtown Toms River for the Veterans Day Parade.    It was very nice.   Thank You to the Men and Women in Blue....We Love You!!!  

God Bless America!

G and I made these signs to show our support for our Veterans.

I had my first Bow Party on Friday Night and it was a BLAST!!!   Four of my friends came over and I showed them how to make Bows.   It was so fun....we had a few drinky drinks, picked out ribbon and made some of the cutest bows EVER!!!   I'm just a little sad that I didn't take any pictures.   What was I thinking???  

Here is a Thanksgiving Bow I made.

Thanksgiving is only a week away....Where did the time go?  If anyone knows where the time went be sure to let me know!   I am bringing desserts and wine....I was thinking maybe making cherry cobbler and pumpkin pies.   What do you think? 

Tis the Season to be shopping.....

Fun Fun Weekend!

Friday night was Vendor night at Downtown Dance Academy and I went as a shopper!   My poor hubby was probably so nervous....but I didn't do that much damage!   I ordered a super cute Cheetah Petticoat skirt for G and a Cupcake shirt.   I also bought two really cute flower blooms from Seaside Blooms!  Chatted with the Mary Kay lady about having a party at my house (I LOVE MAKE-UP!) and then went out for Drinky-Drinks with Angela.   I haven't been out in soooo long that I kinda felt awkward, but that soon wore off after my 2nd Malibu Bay Breeze.      I had a great time with Angela, we talked about ourselves more than our kids.....we needed that time BADLY!!!   LOL!    

Saturday was Cold and off to the Soccer Fields we go!    BRRRRRR!    G scored two goals!  Yay G!!!   Next it was time to go to Michael's Craft Store before the OU Game started!   B/c once kickoff starts I am not leaving the HOUSE!    As soon as we got home we had a hour before the game started so it was QUICK CLEAN THE HOUSE!!!   Kitchen check, T.V. room check, picked up front room check, dining room check!     G wanted to sweep the floors and help, awww she is sooo sweet.   Before I knew it she was playing Cinderella and wanting me to yell orders to her, this girl is so funny, but I complied.  She began dusting all the furniture, putting toys away, wanting to mop (I should've let her do that one),  and I was able to sit and watch the OU game.   After the 1st Quarter and the Cinderella game wore off, she wanted to sit and watch the game with me and do her turkey crafts we picked up at Michael's.     Saturday was a great day!  

Sunday was Fall Back and I used my extra hour by going to the Food Store early Sunday.   Got my newspaper and food for the week.   I determined that I love going Food shopping while everyone is sleeping.   Then when I pull up E and G both come out and help me unload groceries!   Good System So Far!!!

Busy Bee....

I have been so super busy....busy busy bee!

Monday night was Trick or Treating, Tuesday I walked, G had swim and Soccer Pictures, Wednesday I walked, G had Ballet and Tap and I worked on my bows, Thursday I walked, delivered bows to Shear Inspirations, and I set up a FB page for Cuppy Cakes Bows!   Whew!!!  I swear I burned a million calories over the past 4 days!!!  

I was going to Blog on the Things I'm Thankful For......So Far Nov. 1st-5th

#1 My Loving Husband.  He allows me creative freedom and is always supportive of my crafty ways! 

 #2 My Beautiful Daughter....she keeps me grounded and always smiling.  I love when she stops her day to make sure I know she loves me.  She's the BEST!

#3 My Best Friend Margie.   She and I have a bond that surpasses over 25 years.  She helps me look at a situation through new eyes.   She always has a moment for me and I LOVE HER FOR IT!  I always said that if I went the lottery I'm building us houses side by side!!!    Together Forever!!!

#4 Our Home.  Home Sweet Home.   It's not a house, but a HOME.   

#5 My Friend Michelle.  She is my best friend here in NJ.   I love the time we spend together, even if it's for 15 mins.   We have the kind of friendship that picks up right where we left off....she's Amazing. 

It's November....

My Favorite Month of the year!

When I think of November I think of some of my best Memories...Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving at my Grandma Peggee's house, watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, My Brother Isaiah's Birthday, College Football is in full force and Native American Month!!!

I don't know which one to talk about first!!!    Okay I'll start with Native American Month! 

Thank You to my elders who continue to teach and preserve our ways.  And THANK YOU to those who have gone before us, for your strength and willing to survive at all cost.   May God continue to Bless your generations and beyond!   

I love this old picture!

My Great-Great Grandfather Kah-Wah-Ho-Tsa (RoanHorse)

An Old Osage Camp. 

My Baby Picture....

My Favorite Native American....G, she is soooo cute!

This was my Great-Great-Great Grandfather.  He lived to be 103 years old. 

He witnessed a lot of changes with the Osage People, he lived when the waters were pure and there was plenty of buffalo. 

Happy Native American Month!