And the Winner is...

Comment #22 Amy Brock! 

Congrats Amy for winning the Giraffe Clutch giveaway!  I'm emailing you now!

Just Like Daddy

Those are some BIG shoes to fill little man,

but I'm sure you're up for the challenge!

"What?"  "This isn't normal?" 

"Daddy always puts funny things on his head!"

Oh, the adventures that lie ahead...

Looky Looky!

 So, the fabulous Shannon over at Webbisodes has started her own blog design business, Persnickety Pages {& More} and guess who got a bloggy make-over?!?  JUMPING JACK!  YAY! 

I love the new design!  It is just perfect - a little boyish with girly touches!  I cannot thank Shannon enough for her hard work on my blog.  I know it must have been a nightmare!  While I know a little about html I'm sure my code was butchered, as I had edited this and changed that during my brief experimentation with blog design.  Ha!

So, what do you think of our new look?  If you like what you see, please head on over to Persnickety Pages {& More} and give Shannon some love!  If you are in need of a new look for your bloggy, she is the lady to talk to.  Shannon is so easy to work with and so very creative! 

Now, on to Miscellany Monday...

{one} Today is the LAST day to enter my giveaway for the Giraffe Clutch.  Click HERE to enter.  Winner will be posted tomorrow.  Good Luck!

{two} I'm getting my hair done this afternoon and I couldn't be more excited!  It has been FOREVER since it's been highlighted and the last time I had it cut was at Wal-Mart at the beginning of September.  That was not my best decision.  HA!  I learned of the awesome Erica from my bloggy friend Mama Laughlin and am so happy she agreed to come over this afternoon and give my hair a much needed make-over!

{three} Randy bought me a tanning bed a few months back and it's finally up and running.  Now I know tanning isn't really good for you, but I nannied for a dermatologist in college and he said so long as you don't burn yourself it's ok to tan in moderation.  So I'll be tanning for 10 minutes a couple of times a week in hopes of maintaining a little color and getting rid of the pesky little bumps that live on my arms. 

{four} The Cowboys actually WON yesterday!  OMG - I guess the coaching change did the trick.  Damn Jerry for waiting so long!  Fingers crossed for a winning remainder of the season!

{five} A post without pictures today.   Unbelievable, huh?  I was having issues getting out of the house this morning and left my camera on the bar.  O'well, at least dinner's cooking in the crock-pot!

Have a great week!!

It's a Perfect Day...

 for Rainboots! 

With scattered thunderstorms predicted for today it would be the perfect day for Jack's monster galoshes, but since he doesn't walk too well in them, his tennis shoes will have to do.  He does LOVE to parade around the house in these boots though and will bring them to me to put on him and just giggle. 

For Playing Inside!

Along with the thunderstorms in our forecast are MUCH colder temperatures.  We'll end up in the mid-40s by tonight and it doesn't look like we'll make it out of the 60s until maybe the end of next week.  BURRR RABBIT!

For Lighting a Fire!

But that isn't going to happen because the fireplace is still covered with plexiglass to keep little wandering fingers out.

For Sewing and Making NEW Things

I have a ton of orders to get completed by next week, but I was able to make a few new things last night for a sweet friend's new little niece.  I wish I had made the snowman sooner, because I'm sure it would look so cute on a shirt.  O'well - I'm hoping to make Christmas kitchen towels for my family and a few gift exchanges, so the snowman will definitely be making his appearance on those!

How cute is this little bird on a vine?  I love it!  And I have the prettiest orange, yellow and green paisley fabric that I will use next time.  Too cute!

For Entering My Giveaway!

Click HERE for your chance to win a cute Giraffe Print Clutch.  Entry deadline is Monday.

That's all from me! Happy Friday!! 

I hope yall have a fabulous weekend!

Work of Art

Click HERE to enter Giraffe Clutch giveaway.

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Last night while I was trying to fix dinner, Jack had a little impromptu art session...

I never think to let Jack color because he's usually running around the house like a wild banshee, but this little activity kept him busy, quiet and contained for a good 20 minutes. Just enough time to get my great potatoes* and jalapeno stuffed chicken* in the oven.

I did not say this was a clean coloring activity - after all, the best masterpieces take creative freedom and a little mess!

Don't worry that there is as much ink on Jack's face as on the paper.  It is non-toxic and washable!  Thank goodness because there was ink EVERYWHERE!  And, for some reason I didn't take off the brand new shirt before letting him begin this work of art.  The shirt is now soaking in spray-n-wash and I'm hoping it will come clean in the wash!

Such a pretty picture!

The coloring session ended with one M-A-D little boy, just like before, and blood curdling screams.  How dare I take the markers away and declare it bathtime!  Oh well, at least I got dinner made in peace!

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*Great Potatoes (recipe adapted from Heather's mom)

1 lb frozen southern-style hashbrowns

8 oz sour cream

1 can cream of chicken (or mushroom)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

mix all ingredients together, pour in an 8x8 greased pan and bake at 350 for about an hour and a half

* Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken

2 chicken breasts split to make 4 pieces (season with salt, pepper and garlic)

8 oz cream cheese

1 tbsp chopped jalapenos (adjust to taste)

2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

salt and pepper

milk and egg wash

ritz crackers, crumbled

Mix cream cheese, jalapenos, garlic, salt and pepper together.

Flatten chicken breast to about 1/2 inch thickness, spread cheese mixture on top and roll up

Coat chicken in egg wash, roll in ritz crumbs

Bake on cookie sheet at 350 for about 30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165.

Hi, I'm Brandy...

Fabric + me = LOVE

I spend a lot of my "free" time browsing the internet for fabric - some for special orders, others for new designs, most just to have.  I have SO MANY fabrics in my collection that I have not even used, yet I keep buying more.  (Remember, I just started this little hobby in June.)

Hi, I'm Brandy and I'm an addict.

Here are a few of the fabric collections I have my eye on right now:

Photos from Fabricworm.com

Zoology and Guitars Custom Quilt Bundle

I have a few of the fabrics in this collection and L-O-V-E them!  I really like the elephants and giraffes on the black background.  Too Cute!

Michael Miller Daisy Dance

I think the fabrics in this collection would be so cute for a pillowcase dress or peasant top.  They would also be cute, cute for burpies.  Oh, be still my heart!  I must have these for spring!

Riley Blake All Stars 2 Orange

Riley Blake All Stars 2 Green

Riley Blake All Stars 2 Blue

I have been eyeing the entire All Star collection for some time now.  I'm not really sure how I would use it, but there's just something about the color combination, stars paired with circles and that paisley that I just can't seem to get out of my mind.  (Crazy - I know!)

2D Adventure Chocolate Custom Bundle

Again, the colors and I'm a sucker for the animals.

2D Adventure Multi Custom Bundle

So bright and cheery!  Wouldn't that make such a cute top or dress for a trip to the zoo?!  Oh I can't wait to have a little more time.  I have some really cute patterns I haven't even sewn yet.

Riley Blake Love Birds Green

This is just adorable!  It would be such a cute rag quilt or stroller blanket!

Riley Blake Love Birds Cranberry

Same with this one.  I actually have a few of the fabrics in route to my house as we speak!

Traditional Christmas Custom Bundle

I wish Christmas weren't right around the corner, because I would love to make something with these fabrics.  Maybe a cozy quilt or pot holders, appliqued dish towels - oh the possibilities!  I do have a gift exchange coming up for a FB Challenge Group I'm in, maybe these will find their way into that.

(Sidenote:  If you are crafty and want to meet other crafters, have fun and/or do a little advertising for your boutique, I would definitely check out Boutique Challenge Group on FB.  It's a fun group of girls!)

Stampede Custom Bundle

{LOVE} that's all I can say about this - all of my favorites in one bundle!

Celebrate Seuss by Dr Seuss Enterprises

And last, but not least Dr. Seuss!  If this fabric is ever back in stock, I will be ordering it!  Although completely wacky and off the wall, Dr Seuss is one of my favorite children's authors. 

"Today is your day! 

Your mountain is waiting. 

So... get on your way!"

~Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

Hi, I'm Brandy and I'm an addict.

Don't forget to enter the Giraffe Clutch Giveaway - deadline is Monday, Nov 15.

Miscellany Monday {and a GIVEAWAY}

{one} It is now COLD in Texas!  We went from Summer to Winter in the blink of an eye!  I do not like winter.  I do not like to be cold.  I was ready for some cooler weather, but the 50s at night is TOO COLD for this Texas girl!  But, Jack does look pretty cute in his hooded sweatshirt!

{two}  Since it is now too cold to sit outside in the evenings and watch our sports, we have resorted to Wii bowling for our entertainment!  We haven't bowled in a LONG time, but it was pretty fun Saturday night; despite the fact Ran kept beating me.  I am a sore loser.  HA!  We need a new game - any suggestions?

{three}  Jack is now a CLIMBER!  He can climb up the stairs pretty well, but coming down is a whole other story! HA!  And, he can climb up on the couch too.  He has no problem getting down from the couch - he just goes head-first!  It's only a matter of time before he'll be climbing out of his crib.  Although I'm not ready for him to be in a big boy bed yet, I am excited about getting to decorate another room for him!  We'll be moving him to a bigger bedroom when he's ready for a "real" bed.

{four} I need dinner ideas for us and for Jack.  He's usually already in bed by the time we get dinner ready for us, so I try to have quick and easy things ready for him, but he's becoming kinda picky so it is making dinner time for him HARD on me!  I do not think cheerios mixed with applesauce is an adequate dinner.  HA!

{five} And now for the GIVEAWAY! 

One lucky reader will win this cute giraffe clutch.  It is the perfect size to hold your wallet, cell phone, lip gloss and keys, or it would also make a great diaper clutch.  It will hold a small wipes case, 2 diapers, diaper cream and burpcloth.

Rules are as follows:

Entry deadline is Monday, November 15 at 11:59pm CST

Please leave an email address in your entry.

Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

Winner will be determined by random.org

Giveaway offered to US Residents only.

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite "go-to" meal is.

Extra Entries - Please leave a separate comment for each entry

1 extra entry - follow this blog (if you already follow, let me know that as well!)
1 extra entry each - Facebook, Blog, Tweet this giveaway (leave link in comment)

1 extra entry per day - click the "We're on the Fence" button

1 extra entry - visit my Etsy Shop and let me know your favorite item

1 extra entry - Like Sunfire Creative on Facebook

Good Luck!