Southern Belles

I know I promised this post awhile ago, I must apologize for being so behind. It's been a very busy summer. Anyway, here are some pictures from the Civil War fashion show that took place a few weekends ago.

Projects

So, it's official. I have become my mother. I always have a project, and much like my mom I always have multiple ones going at once. Scrapbooking of course, is an on-going project. I have more pictures and the collection keeps growing. Anyone who knows me, knows I take pictures everywhere I go. Then, I got a sewing machine for Christmas. So, I've taken up sewing. So far, I've made a bag, appliqued tee-shirts and skorts (for my best friend Shannon's girls) and a little girl's sundress, (also for Shannon's girls). I've only made the one dress because it took me so long I'm too nervous to start the second one. Now, I've taken up embroidery. I was at Francesca's (a chain store but it's like a boutique) and they had these cute little hand towels that have embroidered sayings on them. They charge $20 for them and of course I thought "$2o! I could make that!" This, is a bonafide Willma Heckman phrase. Ah! Yes, I am definitely become my mother. Oh well, I can think of a lot worse of a person I could become.
So those are all the craft projects I'm attempting. Of course, I still knit. I'm working on a cap for Kyle. It was supposed to be his Christmas present but I didn't get it finished in time. I had to make him a new one because the one I made him my mom washed not knowing it was wool and it shrunk. It now looks like the little cap Jackson wears on Gilmore or the little pink cap Meg wears on Family Guy. It's actually kinda funny! She told him she washed it because it smelled and he said "I know, it smells like Africa!" He wore it on his safari with my dad. Can I say my knitting products are internationally known?
So, those are my craft projects. Other stuff? Well, a few months I posted about joining the UDC (United Daughters of the Confederacy). Well, I have found my official relative, and have officially been voted in. I am now just waiting to have my paperwork filed. So excited! Next Saturday, I'm in a Civil War fashion show that is part of a living history event in Knoxville. I'll be sure to post pics, my outfit is fab. I would've been completely comfortable living in the 1860's. Hoops are so fun!

Augusta, Marty and Colorado

Ah! Time to catch up! I've been so busy lately, that my blog has been neglected. But, I'm back and ready to catch up. About three weeks ago, I went to Augusta, GA to have my reporter portfolio tape made. The one from college wasn't great quality, and let's face it, I made it 4 years ago. It needed to be updated. I have to say, I'm pretty proud of it. The company, Talentapes, did a great job. To see it, go to www.talentapes.com/jenniferheckman (please ignore the picture of me, it was taken from the video and a better one will be up there as soon as I'm back to my own computer and send them one).

2 weeks ago, Bryan and I were going through the paper looking at the dog classifieds. He really wants to get a big dog like a german shepherd or a husky. There was an ad for a puppy expo at the VFW Hall, se we went. It was a few breeders that had puppies for sale. Well, they were all small dogs and Bryan loves yorkies but he says he'd only get one if it were socially acceptable for a man to have one. Anyway, we're looking abd I have no intention of getting a dog. I've always wanted to get Libby a friend, but I didn't plan on it any time soon. Bryan holds up this little dog and says, "Look, he looks like a Muppet!" Well, it wasn't long before the Muppet was on my lap on the way home. He's a maltese/yorkie mix. They cal it a morkie, but I can't bring myself to say that. Anyway, meet Marty.

He's pretty darn cute. He's 5 months, and only 2 pounds. I don't think he'll get much bigger. Of course, I had to bring him with me to Colorado because Bryan's watching Libby and I didn't think it was fair for him to have to house train Marty while I was gone. My dad has said repeatedly, that he should just stay with them. Yeah, because they need 5 dogs in their house.

Today, I head back to Knoxville. I've been in Colorado almost a week and the week before I was in MS with Bryan. I haven't been at my apartment in 2 weeks. I'm ready to get home.

Today, I'm thankful for all our veterans.