Candy Wrappers, Napkins and Banana Peels

Feb 28, 2013

Life with an adult with Down Syndrome is interesting.  I always thought I knew my brother in law, Carlton, but until I actually lived with him for 6 months I did not have a clue.  Not that I got it all figured out after 6 months of living with him but I do understand a lot more than I did before and that is a good thing. We had to have some regular maintainance done on the house and so the HVAC guy came to check things out.  Chris mentioned that the upstairs was always really warm and …

Wordless Wednesday with Words

Feb 27, 2013

  Linking up with Hilary at Feeling Beachie! …

Teapot Tuesday!

Feb 26, 2013

How about a Native American themed teapot for today???  One of my favorite ones is this replica of a teepee --not sure how accurate the rendition is but it always makes me smile when I see this one.  Enjoy some Tea from the Teepee! …

It’s Just Life With Friends

Feb 25, 2013

Part of our recent trip was a trip back "home" to Mooresville, NC where we lived for about 9 years.  It seems a long time ago since we moved in 2007 and even though I have been back numerous times Chris has not made the trip with me.  Being the nice guy that he is he funds my trips !   But this time we made it a point to stop for the night there and see some friends and catch up. There is nothing like friends who know you, who have lived through life with you and walked similar paths.  These …

Send the Men in the White Coats

Feb 24, 2013

I have developed a fascination lately.  It may not be a healthy one but it is making me laugh. Hysterically at times.  It may be only me but I find goats to be very entertaining.  There are about a million zillion goat videos on YouTube and I may have watched every one of them twice.  My husband's patience is wearing thin.  I suspect this could be a defining moment in our marriage.  The "event" that pushes him to take a serious look at our relationship and make some decisions.  If you don't hear …

The 100th Follow Friday Fill In Fun !!!!

Feb 22, 2013

It's blog hop time at Feeling Beachie so hop over there to join up on the linky and get your blog listed!!!  It is a great way to meet new friends and find out some fun facts about them!!!  This week I am the co host and it is Hilary's 100th blog hop so tell her congrats when you swing by! The statements are: 1.       I can’t believe____ 2.       I never liked the TV Show _____ 3.       If I were a ____________I would most definitely __________. 4.       I ____________ when I …

North America’s Only Tea Plantation—-And I Got to See It!!!!

Feb 21, 2013

One of the reasons we took a recent trip to South Carolina is because I have so wanted to go visit the Charleston Tea Plantation.  It was a fabulous sunny Sunday afternoon and I was in tea heaven!!!  Chris was such a good sport and made this trip happen and I think he actually enjoyed it as much as I did. The Charleston Tea Plantation is the home of American Classic Tea, tea grown in America. It is located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of South Carolina's Lowcountry. Its …

Wordless Wednesday

Feb 20, 2013

This poor little guy didn't make it out of my washer alive-----at least I saw him floating before I started putting the clothes in!!!!   Can you imagine if I had transferred him to the dryer???? Ugh. …

Teapot Tuesday

Feb 19, 2013

A really pretty and delicate offering today that features nice soft yellows and grays with birds and flowers.  Delightful addition from HomeGoods to my ever growing collection!   …

Tea Time!

Feb 18, 2013

What would a teapot collector love to do????? Go to Elloree, South Carolina to see the World's Largest Teapot and a huge teapot collection!!!  Yes, folks, it is true!  I have the best husband in the world because he indulged me in a recent trip to this fabulous little spot called J's Tea-rific Teapot Museum! Julian Boland is the owner (his wife Sybil did all the arranging) and weeks before my visit I sent him an email.  His son answered me and said that his parents do not "do" email so he …