My Fam in 1988

Melinda Brown is in Texas this weekend, and I guess was going through old pics that her family has.  She found this pic and tweeted it, and I saved it and blogged it!  It's a photo from 1988 when Melinda's and Melissa's dad married their mom.  I remember it was on the old AC campus in Big Sandy, Texas, and there was no cake!  I can't remember what my mom was telling me.  LOL  

When I really stop and think now as an adult in my 30's.....so many of us who grew up in East Texas are now working or living at or near the AC campus in Oklahoma.  This has to be totally a miracle.  God definitely takes us where we need to be, and gives us the friends in our lives for better growth.

Fav Quote

"Life is about working hard to overcome being just yourself."

Lovely Kid Friends!

Savannah, Cineath, and Alec Brown (Cineath assured me that he was smiling. :-) )

(a sister and brother, and a cousin)

These kids are so lovely.  They are being raised right in good families, and are such a delight to be around.  They are very respectful, can carry on a conversation, and just lovable kids!  Other than a very thought provoking msg, and a very bubbly house guest from South Africa this weekend, these kids definitely made my Sabbath day, and I'm sure many others as well!
Honorable mention :-) was briefly chatting with the Locher kids beforehand, and those kids (and teen :-))  are so lovely too!  Those girls always make my and I'm sure a lot of others days.  ...so respectful, feminine, and thoughtful.  Being around Godly young people like this is SO refreshing!  It's really wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with the next generation!

Fav Quote

"The more we do, the more we can do."----William Hazlitt

My Second PYC Sabbath Candid Pics

 I took this pic for the King's in Australia!  Nicholas came over and said hi!  I was happy he remembered me.  Ahhh, the King kids are soooo friendly!  He spoke with my parents for quite awhile.

 Took this pic for Mr. and Mrs. Marc Szabo and the Woodards!  Sarah and Stephanie!  Both this Sabbath and last Sabbath they both made a point to find me and say hi.  Such lovely young ladies!

 Elyssia, Jamie, myself, Tasha, and Skye.

 Met these two friendly teens today....l to r:  Rachel and Rose.  They are twins.  Very friendly!

 Caught up a bit with Adrienne.  Known this girl for all of her life!
For the record, Olivia Alvord also came over to say hi, but I somehow didn't get a shot of her...talking I guess.  I got your hello message, Candice.  :-)!

 Last night and today, etc...I keep pleasantly running into the gal from Italy who only speaks Italian.  She poses with Gladys W.

 Gianni and Caleb smile for the phone cam.

 My bro and sis in law smile

 AC student workers Charles, Victoria, and Bianca

 The sun interfered, but my dad chatting with Benjamin and Conner.

Fav Quote

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."---Benjamin Franklin

A Productive Day of Sewing

 A productive Sunday of sewing at the homestead with Jamie H.

Jamie is learning to sew, and it's no secret I like creating things, so we made a girls afternoon of it.

She's making a skirt, and I'm making a dress.

It's difficult to find stylish and classy ladies clothing in today's society if you don't design your own which is why I learned to sew, but when it gets busy it's easy to grab and wear.  I know I've done that sometimes and passed by a mirror and been like, really Carolyn, even though ppl probably were kind enough not to say anything.  :-)!  Being classy and elegant like a princess or queen is part of what being lady like is about.  It's hard to find a dress that isn't too low cut up top, or the skirt is so short it's almost non existent, etc, and sewing really is a lost Proverb's 31 quality of a woman in today's world, so I'm inspired to hit the sewing machine more like I use to do in hopes of showing elegance and style with class on this blog.  ...aka...not that I'm "the queen" lol, but we are all growing everyday.  We'll see how much time allows!

 A very simple "Linner," in between lunch and dinner, for Jamie and I...millet, corn on the cob, seasoned ground beef, and fresh cut peaches, and fresh spearmint tea with spearmint leaves from my mom's garden.  We are still so blessed in this country though the cost of food is no joke these days!

The dress project I'm currently working....

It's not sewn together yet, but all of the pieces are cut, pieced it together, and ready to hit the machine.

Can't wait!