Colton's First Birthday Cake

I decorated this cake and the cupcakes using Fondant. Colton's mom told me what she wanted and I tried to put it together. The little boy on top turned out looking better than I had expected. I have never tried to sculpt any characters. All in all I think it turned out okay.

Wilson County Fair (TN)

Candice (my granddaughter) entered this photo in the "Photo Journalism Category" at the Wilson County Fair. I was so pleased when she won 3rd place. I think this photo speaks volumes.

I call it "Gone but not forgotten!"

Dept. of Veterans Affairs - TN Valley Healthcare System

While at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN, I picked up a needs list for that facility.

I am posting the list here so you will be aware of the needs of that facility. If you would like to donate to the VA Medical Center, their address is 3400 Lebanon Rd, Murfreesboro, TN. If you can't take the donation there, let me know. I will see what I can do to get the items to the Medical Center. You can call (615-225-6497) for info on making monetary donations.

Needs List

1.  Sweat Shirts, Sweat Pants (small - XX-large)

2.  ** MTA Bus Passes

3.  Baseball Hats

4.  Pants/Jeans (29,30,32,31,36,38,40,42)

5.  Tennis shoes (sz 5 & up both women & men)(indigent patients)

6.  Monetary donation for newspaper subscriptions

7.  ** Monetary donations for TVs

8.  Monetary donations for AOL (14.95 for 3 months)

9.  Gym Bags (indigent patients)

10. Laundry detergent (indigent patients)

11. Jackets

12. T-Shirts

13. Socks

14. Women's undergarments (all sizes)

15. VCR/DVD combo

16. Radio/Tape player (Nursing Home Care Unit)

18. Large toe nail clippers

19. Small radios

20. ** Phone Cards

21. Combs

22. Brushes

23. Reading Glasses (+1.00 - +2.25)

24. Bottled Water

25. Donations for a new van to transport veterans to their appointments

26. Donations to purchase tickets for the new Rover Transportation System in Murfreesboro.

27. Nintendo Wii and games

28. Various volunteer assignments (i.e. someone to read to patients in the nursing home units/hospice unit 1 - 2 hours a week or to assist with feeding in restorative dining program).

29. Adopt-A-Ward (renovations, pre-paid phone cards, puzzles with large pieces, large print reading material, etc)

** Indicates pressing need

Healing Field in Murfreesboro TN - Memorial Day

It was so overwhelming to see the honor civilians gave to our Veterans. It was long overdue, but better late than never. ******* I feel we need to take care of our Military Veterans. They gave so much to keep our freedom. Please contact a VA Hospital near you and find out what the needs are. Then do as much as you can. ****** Thanks you!

Another Gift

I made this apron for another friend. When I need to try out an idea they get the firsts. They seem to enjoy them and I like to give gifts, so it works well. Please feel free to comment on the items I am making.

I love to make gifts for friends and family.

I was talking to a friend recently about my plans for making and selling aprons. She told me the type of apron she would like. She wanted a certain size and a flap on the front to dry her hands. As a surprise, I made this apron for her as a gift. I also put a pocket under the flap to hold recipes & such. I hope she likes it.

I will be mailing it tomorrow and I hope it brightens her day when it arrives. Nothing like getting a good surprise in the mail now and then.

My friend received her apron and loved it! It is so much fun to surprise a friend with a gift.