I Finally Found Some Vintage Cat Eye Glasses!!!

I am sooo excited!

I finally found some cat eye glasses!

I've been afraid to order them online because I didn't want them

to be too narrow. These are real prescription glasses, so I can't

look through them without feeling like I'm

getting a headache.

My eye Dr. will put my lens in them for $40.

The frames were $20.00.

I got TWO pair!!!

Stay tuned to see the other lovely stuff I found at the vintage show!

Gettin' My Vintage On....

I am sooooo excited!! Tulsa is FINALLY having

a TOTALLY VINTAGE show! No crafts baby!!

I am going to be there like it is BLACK FRIDAY tomorrow morning!!

I might as well be a kid waiting to go to Disney World!!

I'm sure I'm going to have trouble sleeping....

Do you think they will let me take my camera???

Maybe if I give them that certain little smile...and bat my eyes....

What Do Pampered Chef and Facebook have in Common?

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a Pampered Chef consultant and

am not receiving any extras for posting this. I just want to share.

A few weeks ago I hosted a Pampered Chef party in my home.

It has been quite awhile since I've seen their products.

I decided that I could have a small party and get some stuff.

I used the trusty Facebook to advertise my party.

I also used an email loop.

I did not hand out any invitations unless someone asked for one.

I think the consultant was hesitant because she didn't think I was putting

in the effort to have a successful show.

I ended up having a VERY successful show.

I ran out of chairs.

I had 20+ people come to my house.

I had 4 or more online orders because I sent the link through my

blog and Face Book.

I had a $1200.00 party, which gave me $265.00 in FREE

products. I also got 4 products at 1/2 price.

Then, above that, if I still had items I wanted, I could

get 30% off of those items!

TALK ABOUT A GREAT WAY TO GET SOME CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE!

So, what you are seeing is what I got. I got all of these

Pampered Chef products for $24.88. (I had to edit, I had wrong price)

I also had 6 shows booked from my one show.

I now get to go to their shows and get the special for 60% off.

So, if you want to get some Christmas shopping done, you might

contact your local Pampered Chef consultant and book a party.

Here is the recipe we made at the party...tastes JUST like a Pumpkin Pie.

Pumpkin Lattice Dessert

1(15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon pecan halves, divided

1 egg

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

1 (3.4 ounce) box cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling

1 teaspoon Pantry Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend

Additional pecan halves (optional)

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Let pie crusts stand at room temperature 15 minutes.Lightly sprinkle Large Round Stone with flour. Gently unfold one pie crust onto center of baking stone. Lightly brush with water using Pastry Brush.

Using Food Chopper, finely chop 1/4 cup of the pecans; sprinkle evenly over crust.

Unfold second crust and place over first crust, matching edges and pressing to seal. Using Baker's Roller, roll crusts out together to edge of baking stone.

Fold edges of crust 1/2 inch toward center, forming an even border; press to seal seam using smooth end of pastry tool, form a decorative fluted edge; prick entire surface of crust.

In Small Batter Bowl, lightly beat egg and brush over crust. Place sugar in Flour/Sugar Shaker; sprinkle evenly over crust.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to Stackable Cooling Rack. Cool 15 minutes.

Carefully slide crust onto Round Platter; cool completely.

Meanwhile, for filling, combine pumpkin, half of the whipped topping, pudding mix and spice blend in Classic Batter Bowl; whisk until smooth using Stainless Steel Whisk (mixture will be thick).

Using Large Spreader, spread filling evenly over crust.Attach closed star tip to Easy Accent Decorator; fill with remaining whipped topping.

Pipe 3 horizontal rows of topping across surface of filling, followed by 3 diagonal rows, forming a lattice pattern. Pipe a decorative border along edge of filling.

Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate remaining pecans over topping.

If desired, arrange additional pecan halves around edge of pastry.

Cut into wedges using Chef's Knife.

Serve using Slice 'N Serve.

Yield: 12 servings or 20 sample servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 250 mg, Fiber 2 g

CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO ORDER FROM THE AMAZING CONSULTANT I HAD!!!

Thanks Teri for doing such a great job!!!

Rain has stopped, let's take some PICTURES!!

I got a chance the past week to get out and enjoy some fall picture taking. The little one is Cooper, the toddler my daughter babysits. He is the cutest little scarecrow. His mom made the costume....she is also a very talented lady.

The next, is my niece, Laura.
She wanted some fall pics....here are a few.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween!
We are hoping the rain holds off for a bit....our toes are beginning to web.

Do You Have One of These?

#2583 Mix ‘N Chop - $10.00 Mix ‘N Chop A Pampered Chef® exclusive! Unique, beveled pinwheel blades efficiently chop and crumble foods for even cooking and seasoning. Its high-quality nylon design follows the curves of your cookware and won't scratch the surface. A soft grip and thumb rest help you comfortably grasp the handle and chop more easily. Heat-resistant to 428°F. 11". Dishwasher-safe.

If you don't, you NEED one!

They are wonderful for using when you brown your ground beef.

No more big chunks to break up...no more splattering yourself or your stove top

because your spatula slides!

I am hosting a Pampered Chef party and you can order online.

IF you spend at least $30 before taxes, you will be entered into

a drawing for this wonderful, made by ME apron!!!

Just click the ABOVE PICTURE to be taken to my site.

What is YOUR favorite Pampered Chef product???

Sign of the TIMES we are in......

We don't want to get the piggies sick!!!

This was a sign at the state fair....have you seen them at your fair?

A Great Way to Spend a Lazy Sunday Afternoon...

Here in Oklahoma we've been experiencing great amounts of RAIN.

Then, once the rain stopped, the cold weather hit....

Sydni wanted to take Senior pictures all year long instead of doing one

photo shoot.

Soooooo, we jumped on it as soon as it dried up enough.

I am NOT a photographer and should never be confused for one...

So, if you are a professional....just mosey on by and don't look too close!!

We stopped by a friend's house to see if we could use her porch...then I remembered she had an awesome loft...so, I quickly ran up the stairs...yah, I know....I took at least 10 minutes to make my way to the top.

I leaned over the banister and SNAP....that is how I got this really neat shot.

If you have a large group, I would suggest doing a shot like this...they turn out so neat because everyone is looking UP and their 3 chins aren't showing!

I took this one downtown in front of some weird window.....

Downtown again.....

I've always wanted to ride a horse and buggy down this road....I love how the trees overlap the road.....

Yep, that is the large frame I have in my Halloween display....I've been waiting to use it in some pictures....yeehaw!!

I can't believe my 2nd child is on the verge of flying the coop....wow...how come I never believed those old folks when they said to enjoy it while they are young because it goes by sooooooo fast?

What Creature is THIS?

I think I've discovered how movie writers come up with some of the weird creatures in the sci-fi movies.....

They take pictures of ordinary things and then focus on just ONE area....take a look and see if you can see the MONSTER....

Don't tell me you can't see a resemblance to the the Loch Ness Monster.....

Here is a little bit friendlier version......

Seriously, should a creature really have CLEAN teeth.....

I am thinking that I could count the ridges like rings on a tree to find this creature's age....

Yep, this is a Priefert Percherons at the State Fair....he just kept begging me to take his picture even when I couldn't see his eyes because he was tethered at the top.....but he knew...he knew how to get my attention....

If you want to know more about these beauties...then check out their website: BIG SCARY HORSES

Just know that they won't look near as scary as what you see on this blog!

My First HOMEMADE Apron!!!

Isn't the material adorable???

Doesn't it look just mahvelous on that vintage prom dress?

It was actually quite easy...now you must also know that I've never taken sewing lessons. Anything I sew is self taught...so, there are no rules for me.

True seamstresses will probably gag if they look closely at my VERY FIRST APRON!!!

It took me about 2 hours to make....I have no idea if that is good or bad timing...lol.

I will be giving this apron away at my Pampered Chef party next week.

Each person that spends at least $30.00 (before taxes) will get their name into the drawing.

The Post that will bring the MOST Traffic this blog Has EVER seen....

Like I've told you many may times...the life of showing livestock tends to get a little boring in between checking in, showing the animals and then waiting for the evening feed time.

So, what is a person to do with SOOOO much time on their hands?

You buy LARVAE and see who has the nerve to EAT THEM!

Of course I KNEW they wouldn't eat just PLAIN Larvae...had to get BBQ...EVERYTHING is better with BBQ right?

This is Kyle.

Kyle is NOT like Mikey(from the LIFE cereal)...he does NOT eat anything.

I would have probably bet that Kyle would have been the last person I would have expected to eat larvae. Well...he put it on his tongue......

Here....let's get a close-up....it REALLY is a WORM!!!
Not to mention that his orthodontist will probably use this picture for what NOT to eat while wearing braces!

He closes his mouth.....and eyes.....

Now, my friends comes the really great stuff....so sorry for the poor picture quality...have you tried to take pics of something moving at lightning speed while you are laughing so hard you just might need to get "DEPENDS"?


You can see it in his eyes and pursing of his lips.....

He is thinking...."What did I just DO?"

Do you see a change in his complexion?

He jumps up...quickly does the universal sign for

"Oh no, I can't believe I just did that".

While trying to spit out the worm...he accidentally almost but not quite...spits out his TONGUE!!!

Then comes the retching sound....

avert your eyes.....

You still had to look didn't you?

Thank goodness I was too busy retching that I didn't snap a picture...

No, seriously, he spent the next 30 minutes trying to spit out the individual body segments of the worm.....and not once did he let go of that state fair RIBBON!!!

FOOTNOTE: This is where I would like to tell you that no Larvae were harmed in the making of this blog post.....but I can't.

ANOTHER FOOTNOTE: Kyle gave me permission to do this blog because he is hoping that some cute girls might recognize him and want his autograph since this is such a famous blog and all!

ANOTHER FOOTNOTE FOOTNOTE: I have been banned from putting his father's picture on this famous blog because he is afraid the cops might recognize him on this famous blog!