Thursday, July 22, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Nash
Nashville has been awesome! We are moving everything around trying to find a perfect place for it. Between unpacking new boxes, finding the perfect place for everything and taking empty boxes to the dumpster, we found the time to drive around a bit.
I found two awesome fabric stores. They had everything!! (Textile Fabric Store and The Fabric House)
Then we saw Sandra Mccracken which was great.
Tomorrows adventure is going to included going to "two elle", a boutique I found on on the internet. I can't wait! It sounds awesome.
here is the link to there blog, go check it out...
http://twoelle.com/
We also have a few coffee shops to go to! Frothy Monkey and Ugly Mugs
I found two awesome fabric stores. They had everything!! (Textile Fabric Store and The Fabric House)
Then we saw Sandra Mccracken which was great.
Tomorrows adventure is going to included going to "two elle", a boutique I found on on the internet. I can't wait! It sounds awesome.
here is the link to there blog, go check it out...
http://twoelle.com/
We also have a few coffee shops to go to! Frothy Monkey and Ugly Mugs
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Fearful
Meghan Hillary and I where looking at fears and what they were called. It was really interesting to find out what fears where out there and what I was afraid of.
Here are a some I found that I thought were interesting...
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia -- fear of long words.
Arachibutyrophobia -- fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth.
Kathisophobia -- fear of sitting down.
Aerophobia- Fear of swallowing air
Ambulophobia- Fear of walking
Anablephobia- Fear of looking up
Aulophobia- Fear of flutes
Bogyphobia- Fear of the bogeyman
Chionophobia- Fear of snow
Cibophobia- Fear of food
Dextrophobia- Fear of objects at the right side of the body
Geniophobia- Fear of chins
Levophobia- Fear of objects to the left side of the body
Pogonophobia- Fear of beards
Sciophobia- Fear of shadows
Verbophobia- Fear of words
Caligynephobia - fear of beautiful women
Papaphobia - fear of the Pope
Soceraphobia - fear of in-laws
ephebiphobia- fear of teenagers
Phobophobia- fear of phobia
Koumpounophobia- Fear of buttons.
These are just a few but Google fears because it's really entertaining.
And now in honor of fear, here is a song called "Fearful" By The Stevedores
Here are a some I found that I thought were interesting...
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia -- fear of long words.
Arachibutyrophobia -- fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth.
Kathisophobia -- fear of sitting down.
Aerophobia- Fear of swallowing air
Ambulophobia- Fear of walking
Anablephobia- Fear of looking up
Aulophobia- Fear of flutes
Bogyphobia- Fear of the bogeyman
Chionophobia- Fear of snow
Cibophobia- Fear of food
Dextrophobia- Fear of objects at the right side of the body
Geniophobia- Fear of chins
Levophobia- Fear of objects to the left side of the body
Pogonophobia- Fear of beards
Sciophobia- Fear of shadows
Verbophobia- Fear of words
Caligynephobia - fear of beautiful women
Papaphobia - fear of the Pope
Soceraphobia - fear of in-laws
ephebiphobia- fear of teenagers
Phobophobia- fear of phobia
Koumpounophobia- Fear of buttons.
These are just a few but Google fears because it's really entertaining.
And now in honor of fear, here is a song called "Fearful" By The Stevedores
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Nashville
This weekend Hillary had a preview day at the school, IADT, that we will be attending. Any chance to go to Nashville we go, so this was a great opportunity.
It started as just anther great trip to Nashville...
Friday:
We got so much accomplished! We went and saw our rep at the school, Bertha, and gave her a "Bertha Day" gift (just a little thank you). Then went apartment hunting and settled on the one we wanted!! Finally we ended our day with meeting our friend, Brett, and eating some good food and watching a movie with him and his roommate, Vince. Ashley, my cousin, meet us that night too! Great day.
Saturday:
When we got up that morning it was raining but that did not put a damper on our day. We went to IADT that morning and made plans to eat lunch at the Pancake Pantry! At the Pancake Pantry there is always a line - usually stretching around the corner of the building. So we stood outside in the rain! Out of the 6 of us, we had 2 rain jackets, 2 hoodies, 1 sweatshirt and no umbrellas. We made it through the line, though we were quite wet, sat down, ate a great meal, and let's be honest lingered a while, talking and such because of the rain....which let me add, while raining hard, it "appeared" to be an average hard rain...normal weekend right!
Here's where things got interesting:
On our way home from eating we hit a river crossing over the road (that normally goes under the road) less then a mile away from out hotel. We thought it best to not go through it so we trusted our GPS and went around it. This however was not the thought of many people, which sad to say made great entertainment for us. Josh was among those who thought his car could make it, he was also one of the two (while we were watching) to get stuck. After he was pushed out of the river (by the other guy that got stuck), Meghan, Hillary, a random nice man, and I pushed his car up a hill to park it out of the road. Josh had no way to get to his apartment 30 minutes away - he could not locate any of his friends on his cell. So what were we to do but offer to take him home. Turns out that it took 5-6 hours to get there and back because so many roads were flooded. We made it back and stayed safely in our hotel.
Turns out there was a K-mart less than a mile away (thank you to Ashley's friend, Amy, who used to work near where we were and provided us with that much needed information)! So Ashley and my mom went to get food, drinks and a little entertainment. We were trapped - not in Nashville, but in our hotel - not able to go a mile either way. We had to stay an extra day, which turned out to be a fun time because we went down to the lobby and played games with other guests we just meet.
On Monday we finally made it out, though the Cumberland River still had not crested and the devastation was not over. The roads we needed to travel on had been cleared and one of the ones Ashley needed to drive on cleared near noon (it wasn't supposed to be clear until 5pm Monday). Though travel was slow for Ashley - we all made it out.
Nashville is a place that I love. Meghan, Hillary and I already think of it as "our town". It has always been hard to leave the town we think of as our home but this time was the hardest for all of us. We can't wait to be up there to help however we can. To see the town that we love so much, in so much need, breaks my heart. There is such a need for clothing, and water... everyone there has to cut there water use by half, as one of the water treatment plants was under water. They cannot even start repairs until the water recedes, so they are down to 1 treatment plant!
If you want to help there are ways to get involved. Hillary has organized a facebook group with more information called "Hand in Hand with Nashville". This is a great way to get involved and also just to be able to find out what is going on - not many people here seem to know how severe the problems are in Nashville (as well as Mississippi, Kentucky and the rest of Tennessee). Our news is focusing on the oil spill, the bombing in NYC that wasn't successful, and the killing of the lacross player. While these are all very important and tragic issues they have certainly overshadowed "the flood". So we are doing what we can to inform people here what they can do.
WHAT YOU CAN GIVE:
CLOTHES:
We are asking for you to go through your closets and pull out clothes that you no longer, or never wear. We all buy clothes that we toss in the back of the closet and never look at again! Why keep it to clutter up your closet? Donate and go buy something else to take its place. They need clothes for everyone - every size - every sex! Some people lost ALL they have!
FOOD:
Another thing they have asked for is nonperishable food items. That's right, go into the pantry and pull out those green beans you bought two months ago and forgot you had. Or if you're feeling extra generous go to the store and play a little Super Market Sweep...Super Market Sweep is always fun.
WATER:
The final thing they're asking for is water. Bottled water or gallons of water. They need water! When my mom and Ashley went to K-Mart on Sunday, they already had cases of water at the front of the store, and people were filling their carts with it! It will not last.
I'VE COLLECTED ITEMS WHAT NOW?
If you are in the Sylacauga area you can take them to Kenny Norris at First Baptist of Sylacauga, or call or email one of us and we will get it and store it at our house.
Tori email - victoriaglynne@live.com
Tori cell - 256-861-0108
Hillary email - solascriptura3@gmail.com
Hillary cell - 256-872-5196
If you are in the Tuscaloosa area, we are hoping to set up several boxes at different churches through out T-town. As of Wednesday there will be a box for sure at Open Door Baptist Church.
If you are elsewhere contact Hillary at solascriptura3@gmail.com and we will work out how to get it there.
HOW WILL THEY GET TO NASHVILLE?
If you give, we'll carry. We will personally collect things from Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Sylacauga in two weeks - that's May 19th - and will take them to Nashville.
Please remember to pray for Nashville. For the people who lost everything and for the ministers and believers in Nashville - that they will be used by God to spread the gospel - what an awesome opportunity they have!
For pictures and videos go to Hillary's blog at
http://solascriptura3.blogspot.com
or to the facebook page she made
"Hand in Hand with Nashville"
It started as just anther great trip to Nashville...
Friday:
We got so much accomplished! We went and saw our rep at the school, Bertha, and gave her a "Bertha Day" gift (just a little thank you). Then went apartment hunting and settled on the one we wanted!! Finally we ended our day with meeting our friend, Brett, and eating some good food and watching a movie with him and his roommate, Vince. Ashley, my cousin, meet us that night too! Great day.
Saturday:
When we got up that morning it was raining but that did not put a damper on our day. We went to IADT that morning and made plans to eat lunch at the Pancake Pantry! At the Pancake Pantry there is always a line - usually stretching around the corner of the building. So we stood outside in the rain! Out of the 6 of us, we had 2 rain jackets, 2 hoodies, 1 sweatshirt and no umbrellas. We made it through the line, though we were quite wet, sat down, ate a great meal, and let's be honest lingered a while, talking and such because of the rain....which let me add, while raining hard, it "appeared" to be an average hard rain...normal weekend right!
Here's where things got interesting:
On our way home from eating we hit a river crossing over the road (that normally goes under the road) less then a mile away from out hotel. We thought it best to not go through it so we trusted our GPS and went around it. This however was not the thought of many people, which sad to say made great entertainment for us. Josh was among those who thought his car could make it, he was also one of the two (while we were watching) to get stuck. After he was pushed out of the river (by the other guy that got stuck), Meghan, Hillary, a random nice man, and I pushed his car up a hill to park it out of the road. Josh had no way to get to his apartment 30 minutes away - he could not locate any of his friends on his cell. So what were we to do but offer to take him home. Turns out that it took 5-6 hours to get there and back because so many roads were flooded. We made it back and stayed safely in our hotel.
Turns out there was a K-mart less than a mile away (thank you to Ashley's friend, Amy, who used to work near where we were and provided us with that much needed information)! So Ashley and my mom went to get food, drinks and a little entertainment. We were trapped - not in Nashville, but in our hotel - not able to go a mile either way. We had to stay an extra day, which turned out to be a fun time because we went down to the lobby and played games with other guests we just meet.
On Monday we finally made it out, though the Cumberland River still had not crested and the devastation was not over. The roads we needed to travel on had been cleared and one of the ones Ashley needed to drive on cleared near noon (it wasn't supposed to be clear until 5pm Monday). Though travel was slow for Ashley - we all made it out.
Nashville is a place that I love. Meghan, Hillary and I already think of it as "our town". It has always been hard to leave the town we think of as our home but this time was the hardest for all of us. We can't wait to be up there to help however we can. To see the town that we love so much, in so much need, breaks my heart. There is such a need for clothing, and water... everyone there has to cut there water use by half, as one of the water treatment plants was under water. They cannot even start repairs until the water recedes, so they are down to 1 treatment plant!
If you want to help there are ways to get involved. Hillary has organized a facebook group with more information called "Hand in Hand with Nashville". This is a great way to get involved and also just to be able to find out what is going on - not many people here seem to know how severe the problems are in Nashville (as well as Mississippi, Kentucky and the rest of Tennessee). Our news is focusing on the oil spill, the bombing in NYC that wasn't successful, and the killing of the lacross player. While these are all very important and tragic issues they have certainly overshadowed "the flood". So we are doing what we can to inform people here what they can do.
WHAT YOU CAN GIVE:
CLOTHES:
We are asking for you to go through your closets and pull out clothes that you no longer, or never wear. We all buy clothes that we toss in the back of the closet and never look at again! Why keep it to clutter up your closet? Donate and go buy something else to take its place. They need clothes for everyone - every size - every sex! Some people lost ALL they have!
FOOD:
Another thing they have asked for is nonperishable food items. That's right, go into the pantry and pull out those green beans you bought two months ago and forgot you had. Or if you're feeling extra generous go to the store and play a little Super Market Sweep...Super Market Sweep is always fun.
WATER:
The final thing they're asking for is water. Bottled water or gallons of water. They need water! When my mom and Ashley went to K-Mart on Sunday, they already had cases of water at the front of the store, and people were filling their carts with it! It will not last.
I'VE COLLECTED ITEMS WHAT NOW?
If you are in the Sylacauga area you can take them to Kenny Norris at First Baptist of Sylacauga, or call or email one of us and we will get it and store it at our house.
Tori email - victoriaglynne@live.com
Tori cell - 256-861-0108
Hillary email - solascriptura3@gmail.com
Hillary cell - 256-872-5196
If you are in the Tuscaloosa area, we are hoping to set up several boxes at different churches through out T-town. As of Wednesday there will be a box for sure at Open Door Baptist Church.
If you are elsewhere contact Hillary at solascriptura3@gmail.com and we will work out how to get it there.
HOW WILL THEY GET TO NASHVILLE?
If you give, we'll carry. We will personally collect things from Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Sylacauga in two weeks - that's May 19th - and will take them to Nashville.
Please remember to pray for Nashville. For the people who lost everything and for the ministers and believers in Nashville - that they will be used by God to spread the gospel - what an awesome opportunity they have!
For pictures and videos go to Hillary's blog at
http://solascriptura3.blogspot.com
or to the facebook page she made
"Hand in Hand with Nashville"
Friday, April 9, 2010
I love spaghetti.
One day I was over at the Vaughn's and Sterling was eating broccoli and bananas. Bethany gave it all to him at the same time, so I was trying to help him eat his broccoli not just bananas. When we were down to a little broccoli and one slice of banana, I tried to give him broccoli. He grabbed the banana cramped it in his mouth. With banana spilling out of his mouth he raised his hands and motioned "all done". I love when little kids make a mess with there food and get it all over them. (I know this is probably because I don't have to clean it up but that's the joy of being an aunt!)
That was one of my favorite things Sterling ever did.... Then I saw this!
I love this kid and he loves spaghetti!
That was one of my favorite things Sterling ever did.... Then I saw this!
I love this kid and he loves spaghetti!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
TAGS!!
These are my new tag designs for all my items!
Victoria Glynne is taken from my first and middle name. VG is what I want to call my line.
I hope y'all like them!
A special thanks to Lindsey from http://www.greenbeansnstrings.com/ for helping me with it!:) Anyone who needs tags go to her she is so sweet and helpful!
Victoria Glynne is taken from my first and middle name. VG is what I want to call my line.I hope y'all like them!
A special thanks to Lindsey from http://www.greenbeansnstrings.com/ for helping me with it!:) Anyone who needs tags go to her she is so sweet and helpful!
Memaw
We are going tomorrow to get my grandmother, Memaw and bring her to Sylacauga for a few weeks. Memaw is the reason know how to sew. For years she made dresses for us. I always loved the dresses she made but did not really understand how talented she was til later. It's awesome to go though her old fabric and find some that I remember as a dress.
As I got older, OK I was still pretty young, I thought sewing looked like fun. She was so patient with me and taught me so much. I LOVED every minute of it. Learning what a bobbin was, threading the machine, back stitching, and how to work with fabrics. When I think about going to her house I think of sitting with her at her sewing machine, cutting fabric, cross stitching(which is a different story all together) and eating. She was and is an excellent teacher and made it so easy to learn.
When I was 12 I got my first sewing machine for Christmas!(That was all I wanted) My parents got me the machine and she got me all I needed for it. She got me the stuff that she used and treated me like I had been sewing for years. This really made me feel like it was something I was good at and a big reason I kept it up. As much as I love to sew if it had not been for my Memaw teaching, encouraging and sitting by my side till I got it right I don't think I would love it as much.
Recently, when I started making ties I did not like the patterns I found, so we sat down together and took apart a tie and thought of the best way to make it. It was amazing to sit and see how her sewing brain works. We then made 6 ties in 24 hours!(Which was a lot)I love to sew with her and pick apart her brain on all her sewing knowledge.
Praise the Lord for grandmothers and there knowledge. God used her so much in my life and has used her to shape my future! It's great to know that God started planning for my future so long ago.
As I got older, OK I was still pretty young, I thought sewing looked like fun. She was so patient with me and taught me so much. I LOVED every minute of it. Learning what a bobbin was, threading the machine, back stitching, and how to work with fabrics. When I think about going to her house I think of sitting with her at her sewing machine, cutting fabric, cross stitching(which is a different story all together) and eating. She was and is an excellent teacher and made it so easy to learn.
When I was 12 I got my first sewing machine for Christmas!(That was all I wanted) My parents got me the machine and she got me all I needed for it. She got me the stuff that she used and treated me like I had been sewing for years. This really made me feel like it was something I was good at and a big reason I kept it up. As much as I love to sew if it had not been for my Memaw teaching, encouraging and sitting by my side till I got it right I don't think I would love it as much.
Recently, when I started making ties I did not like the patterns I found, so we sat down together and took apart a tie and thought of the best way to make it. It was amazing to sit and see how her sewing brain works. We then made 6 ties in 24 hours!(Which was a lot)I love to sew with her and pick apart her brain on all her sewing knowledge.
Praise the Lord for grandmothers and there knowledge. God used her so much in my life and has used her to shape my future! It's great to know that God started planning for my future so long ago.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Easter!!
Easter is a big deal in our family. Every year for Easter our family color coordinates. We have done it forever. The girls used to wear the same dresses made by our grandmother. Now we don't go that far but we all have to coordinate. It's become such a tradition that when my mom said she did not think we were going to do it one year, all the girls said we had to. I'm proud to say I've matched every year of my life!
examples you ask?
This year it was black and white. So what should the guys ties be... houndstooth, of course! I wanted to make the ties and my precious mom said that would be fine.
(NOTE: When you offer to make three ties don't wait till the last day to start, if something goes wrong you have no time to fix it.)
Any who I finally finished and the guys agreed to wear them. I made one for Alex too but because we were not together for church I didn't have a chance to get it to him; so it was my dad and Jameson in the end.
here is our picture for this year:
Here is a better picture of my dad's tie... Jameson's looked just like it:
I'm not going to lie, it's great to see someone wearing something I've made. I love to sew but when you sew something just to be sewing, it's not as great as doing it for a purpose!
examples you ask?
In 2008 it was blue and green:
In 2009 it was brown and white with an accent color of your choice:
This year it was black and white. So what should the guys ties be... houndstooth, of course! I wanted to make the ties and my precious mom said that would be fine.(NOTE: When you offer to make three ties don't wait till the last day to start, if something goes wrong you have no time to fix it.)
Any who I finally finished and the guys agreed to wear them. I made one for Alex too but because we were not together for church I didn't have a chance to get it to him; so it was my dad and Jameson in the end.
here is our picture for this year:
Here is a better picture of my dad's tie... Jameson's looked just like it:
I'm not going to lie, it's great to see someone wearing something I've made. I love to sew but when you sew something just to be sewing, it's not as great as doing it for a purpose!
25 Random Things
I thought I would start with 25 random facts to get started with my blog...
1. I love Jesus
2. I am a member of the 4 pack...what is the 4 pack? you will hear about us one day so just keep an ear out
3. I love fashion...good or bad...normal or crazy...buying it or making it.
4. I'm a Texas girl, I was mostly raised in Alabama but as most Texans I was raised with Texas pride!
5. I never thought I would read the Harry Potter books...or lets be honest any other book... but for some reason I grabbed it one day and could not put it down. Now I love to read, who knew Harry Potter could make someone read!
6. I love to sew, anything, anytime. But I really just don't like patterns, they are evil.
7. My favorite game is Quelf. If you have never played go play! Thanks to JB!
8. I like my towels folded all the same way. I would rather fold them all myself then them be different.
9. While driving in my car, Jasper Otis, I was hit by a policeman.
10. I love easy mac with hot dogs in it (thanks to Meghan).
11. My nephew, Sterling, has stolen my heart. I love that kid so much not that it's hard because he is the coolest kid ever.
12. I love road trips, anytime to anywhere I'm game as long as there are awesome people going. This is how I spent all of last summer.
13. Every year for Easter my family color coordinates. We pick two colors, then all the girls dresses have to be at least one of the two. The guys also match with their tie and shirt. This year I am making the ties! It’s a pretty big deal and it’s pretty awesome.
14. I like flowers. no roses but tulips or calla lilies.
15. I don't have a favorite color. I like most colors. I did not like the color purple till recently... all thanks to a dress I like.
16. My family is big and very close. Immediate and extended, they are by far the best.
17. My favorite place in the world is Lake Santa Fe at sunset
18. I am going to school at International Academy of Design and Technology in Nashville for fashion Design.
19. I love music all kinds of music. really anything
20. I love to quote movies in my everyday language. anytime I can quote anything is great.
21. Myth Busters is a great show, I love to watch them blow up things. They are just so cleaver
22. It's 4:16 in the morning right now and I have not been asleep. I love night time but I wish I was a morning person.
23. I made up the phrase 'hood up', with the help of my roommates. It's that point where you think everything is funny, you might be delirious or maybe it's just one of those times... anyway spread it around.
24. My favorite Disney characters where always the short fat ones, good or evil they were my favorites... like in Peter Pan it was Smee, in Cinderella it was Gus....
25. I MOVING TO NASHVILLE!
Hope you enjoyed it!
1. I love Jesus
2. I am a member of the 4 pack...what is the 4 pack? you will hear about us one day so just keep an ear out
3. I love fashion...good or bad...normal or crazy...buying it or making it.
4. I'm a Texas girl, I was mostly raised in Alabama but as most Texans I was raised with Texas pride!
5. I never thought I would read the Harry Potter books...or lets be honest any other book... but for some reason I grabbed it one day and could not put it down. Now I love to read, who knew Harry Potter could make someone read!
6. I love to sew, anything, anytime. But I really just don't like patterns, they are evil.
7. My favorite game is Quelf. If you have never played go play! Thanks to JB!
8. I like my towels folded all the same way. I would rather fold them all myself then them be different.
9. While driving in my car, Jasper Otis, I was hit by a policeman.
10. I love easy mac with hot dogs in it (thanks to Meghan).
11. My nephew, Sterling, has stolen my heart. I love that kid so much not that it's hard because he is the coolest kid ever.
12. I love road trips, anytime to anywhere I'm game as long as there are awesome people going. This is how I spent all of last summer.
13. Every year for Easter my family color coordinates. We pick two colors, then all the girls dresses have to be at least one of the two. The guys also match with their tie and shirt. This year I am making the ties! It’s a pretty big deal and it’s pretty awesome.
14. I like flowers. no roses but tulips or calla lilies.
15. I don't have a favorite color. I like most colors. I did not like the color purple till recently... all thanks to a dress I like.
16. My family is big and very close. Immediate and extended, they are by far the best.
17. My favorite place in the world is Lake Santa Fe at sunset
18. I am going to school at International Academy of Design and Technology in Nashville for fashion Design.
19. I love music all kinds of music. really anything
20. I love to quote movies in my everyday language. anytime I can quote anything is great.
21. Myth Busters is a great show, I love to watch them blow up things. They are just so cleaver
22. It's 4:16 in the morning right now and I have not been asleep. I love night time but I wish I was a morning person.
23. I made up the phrase 'hood up', with the help of my roommates. It's that point where you think everything is funny, you might be delirious or maybe it's just one of those times... anyway spread it around.
24. My favorite Disney characters where always the short fat ones, good or evil they were my favorites... like in Peter Pan it was Smee, in Cinderella it was Gus....
25. I MOVING TO NASHVILLE!
Hope you enjoyed it!
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