Teresa Miller's Memories

Syd's Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Costume

2010-02-01T07:20:00.002-07:00

Hey look at these photos. As you can see Syd didn't want to take the time to try this on for me or take her photo. My cheerleaders are going to be Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders but black/white/and pink. We haven't gotten the vest made.

Christmas at the Miller's 2009

2010-02-01T07:03:00.003-07:00

Christmas morning. Syd is wearing a gown from Gymboree. Love this I believe we will have the same gown again next year. It was a little big.
Zack is ready. I had each of them take their photo in front of the tree before we opened presents. I knew how to get photos.Tanner with my snuggie. He had it on backwards. I didn't realize how sleepy eyed Tanner was until I blogged this photo.

Of course I love this photo. My angels. Thank you Jesus. They are the best ever.

A good photo of the kids

Play time I told Syd it was a Sydney day so I would be sure and focus on her all day long. We played and played. The next day she asked is it a Sydney day. I said no Mommy Day. She still ask who's day it is. You should try this with your kids it is so much fun.

More Christmas at Granny/Mamaw Jean's and Papaw Davids

2010-02-01T06:45:00.003-07:00

Don't you just love a real smile like this one. Priceless
This photo is gorgeous with Syd's head tilted

Syd and Chloe stayed right next to Granny Jean. They knew where the presents come from. She buys for them daily.

How sweet, Syd with her papaw David. They look perfect together.

I wrote in my title Granny and Mamaw for Mom. All the grand kids call mom Mamaw except Syd she is Granny to her. I also change her name from Granny to Mamaw all the time. Who would think it takes two names for a Grandmother.

Christmas at Granny/Mamaw Jeans and Papaw Davids

2010-01-31T16:33:00.002-07:00

My nephew Brayden one smart young man he knows when you take a photo to smile that is more than I can say for Syd.
Sister Sheila and husband Darriel

My hottie Jon Miller

Syd with her cousins Chloe and Balen

Syd's outfit is from Gymboree she wore several outfits during the holiday season that were black/red. Chloe's gingerbread dress was

made from Mamaw Jean

Christmas Play and Gifts at Church

2010-01-31T16:24:00.002-07:00

Syd is wearing one of her Christmas dresses. Her mamaw Jean made this one she also made Syd's baby doll a matching dress. The gift shown is the one she received from church.
This is Syd with her friend Millie Napier. They have been going to church together since they were born.

Syd dress as a pink horse in the play. She thought she was a My Little Pony.

Here she is with the other animals.

This was also taken at the Christmas play when we first got ready she was an angel. I went up stairs and took my seat waiting for the play to begin. Next, came up one of the directors and said Syd wants to be a animal is that okay. I said of course. She has been an angel for so many years. I guess she

was ready to be a horse.

Christmas at Granny Lelia's and Papaw Arthur's

2010-01-31T14:27:00.003-07:00

Tanner, Granny Lelia and Zack. The first time I took Tanner to Lelia and Arthur's he was nineteen months old. He is now 16. They are two wonderful grandparents to all my kids. They love Tanner the same and he feels the same way about them. I feel with all my heart we can love each other as kin. I know because I love my students so much. When I have been home on snow break thinking of them. I miss them when we don't have school.
Love this photo. I just kept snapping they began laughing

A group shot. What is Zack doing?

Syd and I playing with her new play dough kitchen set

Lelia knows how much I love baskets.

She bought me one for Christmas

Look at this photo. I love Syd's face. She looks so comfortable

in her Granny's arms.

Tan-Man is a hottie

Max my nephew. He lives in Lexington so I don't get to visit with him that often

My Syd a cutie

Granny reading the birth of Jesus

Photos From Around the House to Share

2010-01-31T13:59:00.004-07:00

This is the living room. Syd's always has lots of purses, suitcases or bags in here
Syd made this with Granny Lelia/A great idea to do with your kids

Syd and I have been coloring and taping the pictures to the columns

Granny Jean bought this for Syd it is a snow globe

My husband Jon having fun on the computer

These are two of my favorite snow people

This tree is up year round in my dining room. I moved it to my

living room for Christmas

This is one of my vases that sit on each side of stove. For Christmas I put plastic balls in them I bought last year after Christmas sales.

A mess on my kitchen table as always

This year I hung all my Christmas cards in the hallway. Each day

Syd would ask me who is this one from.

At the end of our kitchen cabinets I put Syd's preschool crafty items up

Syd's Christmas Tree

2010-01-31T13:49:00.003-07:00

Syd's Christmas Tree. I wish I had garland I wanted to add the

new mesh ribbon I just never bought it.

Peace sign I bought this at Michael's or Hobby Lobby they both have wooden shapes. I thought this would make a cute ornament. I hot glued

ribbon for the hanger
Syd made this in preschool

This is a money holder I bought after Christmas sales at Walmart. I put a photo of Syd in it from school. Look it even has the date on it

Bought the S from Michael's and then glued ribbon for a hanger

Love this ornament one of my cheerleaders bought it from Mrs. Craig's shop. How cute. I almost cried. I have had so much fun with my little cheerleaders

Syd and Chloe Playing with Makeup

2010-01-31T13:43:00.002-07:00

These photos were taken in Syd's room if you look closely you will notice her makeup. This makeup container was given to Syd from a neighbor. I did use it as an art container now that she is older I changed it to hold her makeup

This is a close up photo of just the makeup

Snow Fun

2010-01-31T13:37:00.004-07:00

Zack taking his clothes off on the front porch

Look no face. I thought the same thing. Jon put the face toward the street
Syd's snowsuit came from one special lady Lori Estep

Okay I just noticed Syd has on two different gloves.

Syd, Jon, and Zack went outside to build a snowman. I have to admit I am not a girl who likes to go outside. Jon does this with the kids.

Syd Having Fun at School

2010-01-31T13:32:00.003-07:00

Look how precious
Look at her necklace. She made this in child care. Thanks Mrs. Lisa

cZack and Syd at his Christmas party. The doll she got from the resource center. She loves it.

This was after the Christmas play Syd got to stay the day with me. We had so much fun this day. She rode on my cart to deliver pizzas, we played with the smart board, watch Hannah Montana concert, and ate pizza in the cafeteria.

Most kids went home early after their Christmas parties so those who stayed had a fun time.

Christmas Play at School

2010-01-31T13:22:00.004-07:00

Tanner and I looking oh so happy
Tanner is so handsome

Syd and Cousin Chloe

Preschool part in play. Syd is next to teacher's aide angel Mrs. Sandy

Syd the angel

Tanner came to watch the play, this is him with a

former teacher and comedian Ms. Anderton

Zack was looking and thinking don't take my photo mom

Zack before the song Go Tell in on the Mountain

Christmas play at school was beautiful. Mrs. Gayheart worked for at least two months in her art/music class. Zack was part of the choir, and also his third grade class done a special song. Syd was an angel in the part of

the preschool students.

Girls Season Cheer Banquet

2010-01-31T13:16:00.003-07:00

This photo was taken with my eyes close because this is Syd's

favorite way to take a photo.
Cutting the cake during the party

My big girl. She is wearing Gymboree

I am so sorry it has been forever since I have posted. I have been busy. Cheerleading has taken all my time away. I have so many fun things to post. My business is doing well. I will also post a new design Mom did for Valentines.

Love you all,

Teresa

Girls Cheerleaders

2009-10-23T18:09:00.003-06:00

Mamaw Jean and her little cheerleader Syd
Again Syd was a little mean or had a bad attitude when I was taking these photos.

Would not look at the camera in this photo.

Would not smile

Grabbed the megaphone and made a face.

Picture perfect shot the best one.

This isn't the whole squad. I had several out sick today. After I took the photos and went to the doctor I am also now have Type A flu. I want to share with everyone. All I have is a common cold. My eyes are watering but nothing any different. I have no fever or body aches. If you get sick please go and get checked. You never know. I would of never thought I had the flu. Hopefully I will not get any sicker. I have felt fine all evening. God Bless all my little cheerleaders. We will take another photo to get all 24 girls in the photo.

Fun at School

2009-10-20T07:14:00.003-06:00

Mini Mustangs Cheerleaders So Precious

2009-10-15T19:41:00.002-06:00

Cooking with Syd and Chloe

2009-10-15T19:33:00.002-06:00

Holliday Farm

2009-10-07T15:21:00.008-06:00

Nacho and Cheese
Feeding the goats

Painting Pumpkins

These pumpkins were huge and sold for $60.00.

Syd

This was a cute picture

Syd and Granny Lelia

Syd and Chloe after falling down. At least I got a true happy smile

They are laughing because they lost their balance and fell down.

This was our first photo and my favorite of the day

The Fall

Going down, Look at Chloe's face

This past Sunday I took a trip to Holliday Farm with Chloe, Syd and Granny Lelia. Everyone else in the family was busy. I am hoping we can all go back again with Balen. Our family has been attending farm days for many years. Our routine take pictures, pick out a pumpkin, paint the pumpkin, hay ride, and then a snack. This year was no different. The farm did have a new slide I didn't take the girls over to it. Maybe next time. One thing I do want to share while on the hay ride I look down at my shoe and what do I see POOP on my shoe. I was so mad and couldn't wait to get off the hay ride and find me a stick. So if any one has an extra pair of tennis shoes I would like them donated to me. I need them. They were my cheerleading shoes.

Syd's Birthday Gift Dune Buggy

2009-10-07T15:16:00.003-06:00

Zack teaching Syd to ride
Love this one

YUCK

Just getting started

This was when she was scared. She just sat in the dune buggy.

This was Syd's big present for her birthday. The day after her birthday party I gave it to her. I had it stored at my brother Tommy's house. When we first gave it to her she was scared. She would not have any part of it. She then found two small mud holes. She loves playing in mud. I was never one to play in mud, however I do love that she likes to. During my childhood I was a big baby. Well I guess you could say I still am. I must admit I do like to get my way.

Cross Country County Finals

2009-10-07T15:10:00.003-06:00

Top Ten Boys
Zack crossing the finish line

Dylan, Noah and Zack and coach Gail

Zack and I before his race. Yes I look so different my hair is dark and shorter

Zack before the race

Zack did it. 1st place in the county. There were around 50 boys in K-4 grade in his division. I was so proud. It was so exciting. I can not express the joy we had from this victory. Memories come back from Jon's first cousin David. He died in a car accident. He was an awesome runner who also won a county championship. I believe 6th grade. David and his father Jon's uncle Dennis worked so hard together to prepare David for races. Dennis traveled with David several places in Kentucky to run. He went to Cordia high school and ran on their cross country team. I hope some day Zack gets to run in high school.

Brandie Is My New Neighbor

2009-10-07T15:04:00.003-06:00

Balen
Syd

Chloe

I am so excited all in one week Brandie is now my neighbor. There is only one house at the end of my street and now Brandie and Roger are the proud owner. I guess you could say that I am the proud neighbor. I now have a best friend living next to me. I am so happy. Syd and Chloe will get to grow up right next to each other. The first night they stayed at their house we had a fire and made hotdogs. Sheila came up with her kids. Sheila and I had more fun than anyone. We loved sitting there. It was so peaceful spending time with her outside. I tried to tell a scary story, however it didn't make since and it didn't scare anyone. To funny.

Syd's Birthday Party

2009-09-27T14:07:00.007-06:00

Beauty Salon
Singing

Mom and I taking a break. Mom made my cupcakes and pasta salad

Present Time

Syd was hugging Zack for the present he gave her.

Elizabeth Cole a special friend took photos at the party. She asked for Syd and I to take one. Love this photo

Syd's little cake

My nephew Brayden is walking

My #1 student Brooke. She is so special

My Zack Man

Since we didn't celebrate Syd's birthday the week of her birthday it seems like we have been saying Happy Birthday Sydney for ever. She had a birthday party in her class, Granny Lelia took her out for her birthday and yesterday was her main party. The party was so much fun. We started by as every one arrived they could play with play dough, work puzzles, made a craft and color. Next we ate nachos and cheese, hot dogs, pasta salad, cupcakes and ice cream. After we ate it was present time. Syd received several gifts lots of the new Strawberry Shortcake. We hurried and now on to the gym for dancing and karaoke. I also had some older girls come and help with the party. They sprayed painted hair, tattoos and fingernails. Syd had a great time. Once we finally got home and cleaned everything up it was time to start taking toys out of boxes. We had a great evening at the Miller house.

Black Gold Festival Photos

2009-09-24T20:20:00.008-06:00

Syd and I

Brandie and Chloe
Davida and Haley
Mamaw Teresa and Lexie

Angie and Hope

Alexis

Beth

Kim and Autumn

Briana and her two her girls Ashlyn and Raigen

Misty and Jaden

Tracy and Taylor

Sisters Montana and Haley

Jessica and Madison

Sandy and Taylor

Barb and Allyssa

Crystal with Donielle and Chelsea

Our Cheer Uniforms

2009-09-24T20:13:00.003-06:00

View of skirt we added the hot pink star
Love this uniform

Front zebra star and hot pink M for Mustangs

Look at my cheerleader

We ordered our cheer uniforms from cheerleading online.com We got everything for $60.00 a uniform, hairbow, socks, poms. The uniforms came with no lettering. It would of taken a longer time to get them. I decided I would design the lettering. Mom cut out the stars and the M. Brenda Dunsil who I have blogged about many times before is sewing the letters on the uniforms. I couldn't wait so she finished one uniform for me today. We will get the rest finished this weekend. They are going to look so cute in these uniforms.

First Game

2009-09-24T20:01:00.001-06:00

My little cheerleader Syd Miller
Preschool Cheerleaders

Kindergarten Cheerleaders

1st Grade Cheerleaders

2nd Grade Cheerleaders

I just got home and couldn't wait to post the photos from our first game. We had a ball. All the girls had fun and that is what matters most. It is not about being the best it is about happiness. As long as we go through life with Jesus in our hearts that is what matters the most. We build memories that last a life time. I cheered for 9 years I will always remember the friendships I developed because of cheerleading. Thanks mom for allowing me to have the memories. Cheerleaders are like sisters. I want all 24 of my girls to love each other as sisters.

Tanner and Syd

2009-09-24T19:59:00.002-06:00

These photos were taken at the cross country meet. Tanner showed up and surprised us. We were so happy to see him. Now that he is a 16 year old he has to much to do with his friends. He will be going for his drivers license. I hope he passes. We will post about that later.

Zack Cross Country 1st Place Two in a Row

2009-09-24T19:52:00.002-06:00

For the past two weeks we have had two races. The races were at R.W. Combs and Buckhorn both races Zack has came in 1st place and he is way up front. I am so proud of my little man.

Syd's Preschool Class

2009-09-23T06:37:00.001-06:00

Syd's friend Hannah Estep

I had to get some photos for the Hazard Hearld Newspaper. So I went around school and found preschool. These are precious. Look for Syd!!!

Syd's Birthday Party

2009-09-23T06:36:00.000-06:00

Syd's 4th Birthday

2009-09-20T15:38:00.002-06:00

Black Gold Parade

2009-09-20T15:33:00.001-06:00

This past weekend was the Black Gold Festival in Hazard. The cheerleaders that I coached rode through the parade. It was lots of fun.

Ladies at Upper Second Creek Baptist Church

2009-09-20T15:30:00.001-06:00

These photos were taken during homecoming at church. Cordis put together a collage of some of the women at our church. How sweet!!!

I Have Gone Cheer CRAZY!!!!

2009-08-31T20:26:00.009-06:00

I decided I would coach the mini mustangs and now we are the mini mustangs/girls cheerleaders. I have 25 girls between the age of 3 to 2nd grade. I am ready for the challenge. We are going to be good and cute and the main thing we are going to have fun. That is what cheerleading is all about. I believe building friendships that last a lifetime.

My best friend Tab Pratt Collins is also coaching cheerleaders at RW. She is the boys varsity coach. She is also ready for the challenge. Hopefully I will get to post some photos of the girls real soon. All of the following photos I have copied from the internet to get ideas. I have not coached or been part of cheerleaders in 15 years. I had decided that I would be a cub scout leader and a boys basketball mom. Now that I have Syd that has changed. Cheerleading here we come. Hurray!!!!!

This photo will be me and my 25 girls. Can't wait

Syd's First Day of School

2009-08-23T11:40:00.004-06:00

Syd's friend Hannah
Jeanette and Syd

Syd's teacher Mrs. Brenda and future teacher little Miller

This is before I took her to her class. She got this book off my shelf and

I thought perfect picture prop.

Close up of school necklace for Syd.

Side view of her curls.

Back of her hair her curls reminded me of a beauty pageant hair style.

I used curl formers from Sally's

Syd and I before we left the house

Full length shot. Mom made her teacher dress

Look at my school girl

This is most definitely Little Teresa

Precious

Photo with big brothers

Love this one. I will be framing this one.

1st Day of School for Tanner, Zack and Me

2009-08-23T11:28:00.004-06:00

Tanner is now a Sophomore, Zack is back in the 3rd grade and I am going to my 13th year of teaching. Time flies by when you are in a school. It seems a brand new school year is always exciting it is like Christmas on the first day, seeing all the children and co-workers that you have not seen in two/three months. What other job gives you that much off? I love it. I was so ready for school to start back I love school. Being at RW is the best. I thought I would list some of my extra jobs. 1. Girls Varsity Cheer Coach 2. Yearbook 3. PTA President and 4. Public Relations for our school. I love all of them well I would like to cross off number 3 on my list. That one gets busy some times and it is hard to do my other job duties.

Getting Ready for Preschool

2009-08-16T20:25:00.001-06:00

I bought these curlers they are curl formers. I saw on someones blog about them. I found them at Sally's. This evening is the first time using them. Syd will be sleeping in them tonight and hopefully tomorrow it will have big curls. I will post the results later.

Preschool Open House

2009-08-16T20:17:00.002-06:00

This is Elizabeth Cole a co-worker and special friend. She is with my favorite little girl Brooke
This is outside of Syd's class looking for her name. She can recognize the S and spell her name

This is some of the preschool students

Syd playing with Lego's.

Elizabeth and Syd playing with play dough.

Look out preschool here comes Sydney Miller. I realize that after tomorrow her life will never be the same. She will be going to school everyday growing and learning about academics and life. I love school of course I am a teacher. I have been going to school since 3 years old. I went to a head start program and then on to RW Combs. I have my masters, and rank 1. I will always be in school until I retire and then I plan on going back to substitute during retirement. I hope Syd also likes school. I know it will be fun. She will be attending preschool in the morning and then to childcare from 11:30-3:00 I will pick her up after school.

My Classroom

2009-08-16T20:04:00.005-06:00

This is Syd outside my classroom door. She says welcome to my mommy's classroom
This is where I work with one student

This was taken from the back of my classroom. You can see my desk and a book shelf in front of my desk. This holds all seasonal or holiday books.

These two wooden cabinets hold my games and art supplies

These two shelves hold my reading books and games.

If you look in the back you will see my backpacks and my easel.

This is a teaching board

Just moved my filing cabinets here to hold the TV.

Math teaching wall. Under the board I have a shelf build to hold all math supplies.

This is beside my math board it holds supplies

The brown cabinet holds cleaning supplies and you can see my fridge and microwave.

This is directly behind my desk. I just put some special memories of teacher gifts

from my mom and photos.

This is the future wall of a smart board can't wait.

I have never had such a clean classroom. I cleaned everything, however since then I have had to move everything as if I was remodeling. My air conditioner was not working. When the maintenance men came to fix it, the air container was rusted out and couldn't be fix. Luckily they found the part from somewhere. Now I just have a major flood beside the air conditioner. I keep mopping it up through out the day. I can live with that.

One of My Little Models

2009-08-16T20:01:00.002-06:00

This is Shelby Lewis, proud parents Jimmy and Renee and proud big brothers Chase and Hunter. She is adorable. She comes to school everyday to pick up Hunter. I love her flower they are my favorite hair accessory right now.

A New Dress

2009-08-16T19:58:00.002-06:00

Wanted to share this dress of Syd's she was going to church. This is a new style

and I think it is so cute. If you would like for of these or in another fabric email me teresamiller3@windstream.net

Back to School Bash at RW Combs

2009-08-16T19:54:00.002-06:00

Shopping at Walmart

2009-08-16T19:52:00.001-06:00

After the dentist visit Syd and I went to Walmart. I was looking around and then turned to look at Syd and she had a Hannah Montana hat and back pack on. I immediaely thought picture perfect moment. I keep a small camera in my purse. Loved this. I laughed.

Dentist Visit

2009-08-16T19:48:00.002-06:00

Syd had a dentist visit for preschool. We went to the Vicco Dental Center. It is one of the nicest dentist office in Kentucky. They have a kids waiting room. Syd loved it.

Granny's Brownies

2009-07-30T07:51:00.002-06:00

Just about every day mom fixes some type of food. She loves to give food to us. I believe she thinks I don't feed my kids. Now I don't cook but there is always cereal, cookies, chips and microwavable food. We were fixing to go to a ball game Syd sat down and opened the aluminium foil on this plate and discovered granny's brownies. She was one happy camper.

Getting My Classroom Ready

2009-07-30T07:25:00.003-06:00

Always A Mess

2009-07-30T07:19:00.002-06:00

I just want to share with all my blog readers. MY HOUSE IS ALWAYS A MESS. I get up early and clean my house up and then everyone wakes up and then it is a mess again. I really don't mind but, however Jon does. He told me the other day which I thought was crazy that our house was more nasty than his bachelor pad with Kevin. This is the bottom of the steps this is my clothes that need to be put up. Crafty supplies that need to be taken up stairs to my work shop.

Bottle Caps

2009-07-30T07:11:00.002-06:00

I have been working for days on all these bottle caps. Sandy came in for a visit and brought me a new product to use on the bottle caps. If you look close you may see the bottle cap for your order.

2009-07-30T05:26:00.009-06:00

On Tuesday Syd and I decided to schedule a play date with Balen and Chloe. I couldn't wait to share the fun day with all my blog friends. I also know that Sheila and Brandie will want to see what we did all day. Remember a picture is worth so much. As you look at these photos she the enjoyment in a child's eye. This is the way we all should be. Jesus gives us each day. Make the best out of each day of your life. Sheila and Brandie it is your time for a play date with these three. Mom called me through out the play date and said "Teresa you must have lots of energy." I said "mom the kids happiness is my energy" Look on your will enjoy our play date journey.

1. Sheila brought Balen up to the house with a picnic bag packed.

2. We went to the bread store for bread to feed ducks at the lake. Brandie meet me

there with Chloe.

3. We went to RW Combs to visit. Here they are coming down the hallways. This is when I thought picture perfect moment. This happened all through out the day.

4. Close up, can't wait for these three to be in school together

5. Visiting preschool, Syd gets to finally go to school this year

6. Balen visiting preschool

7. Chloe visiting preschool. Cleaned up our mess and headed out of preschool

8. Headed down primary hallway Mrs. Rita had a bag of fun stuff. She told them to get what they wanted. Had to take all three to bath room.

9. Next down hallway to my classroom

10. They raid the fridge and get Mountain Dews

11. Went to visit Davida's classroom took a break to drink the dew. Davida gave them bubbles

12. On to gym no photo sorry they rolled on the floor

13. On to preschool playground

14. Deno's dairy bar for ice cream with sprinkles

15. To Carrs Fork Lake

16. Picture time Balen

17. All three we had to make Syd get in this picture

18. Chloe's time for a photo

Please Pray Right Now

2009-07-25T06:22:00.004-06:00

A co-worker and special friend Josh Baker's baby is being sent to Lexington today. I don't know all the details. Please pray for this family. I will update this blog message when I find out more info. God Bless, Teresa

Update Baby Cooper had surgery and is doing well. Still haven't talked to Josh got a facebook update from Baby Coopers Granny Ann Williams. Keep praying for Baby Cooper

Bible School

2009-07-24T12:15:00.002-06:00

Look at my co-worker Zack. He is my biggest helper in my business
Last night of bible school Syd on the inflatables jumping

Syd and Chloe look at Chloe jumping her feet are in the air. I love the smiles

Syd and Chloe eating

Tanner and Zack playing basketball

Mommy just happy as can be

Tanner and me posing for Cordis

This was Zack, Derek and Devin's class. Look they are in the back

Syd, Chloe and Balen's class

Pay close attention to this photo. I caught Syd and Chloe not paying attention.

They are laying back on the carpet not listening.

These are some more bible school photos I found on the computer that I hadn't posted

Berea Craft Festival

2009-07-24T11:59:00.003-06:00

How adorable these two look. We took them in their pajamas.

This was at Food City in Hazard getting gasoline.
Mom and Syd everyone loved this pillowcase dress. We had one lady come
and ask us for our business website.

This booth was my favorite set up with grid walls. I bought 15 of these I hope it is enough.

Tattoos made from wooden stamps. Balens little leg

Both Syd and Balen's tattoos

Balen showing his tattoos

Look at my Syd

This was the booth that did free tattoos. He was demonstrating on Balen's leg.

I wanted to go and visit the Berea Craft Festival to check out set up of booths. Sheila, Balen, Syd and Mom all went with me for the visit. The craft sale was 2 hours away. On the way we left early so we would get there by 10:00, however we arrived several hours later then 10:00. We went to yard sales all the way there. We stopped in Hazard, London and then went to several in Berea. We had the best time just looking for bargains. We also ate at two Wendy's, and a Fazolis. We went to a Clarie's Boutique at the Richmond Mall, Hobby Lobby, T.J. Max, and Peddlers Mall. Oh I have to tell you something, by the time we got back home Sheila was ready to jump out of the car and walk. It was to funny. I just laughed. I believe mom and I shopped to much for her. She did find a great yard sale with Abercrombie clothes for Devin. I am thinking of calling Sheila and Mom for another yard sale shopping trip tomorrow.

The Andrews Crew

2009-07-24T11:43:00.002-06:00

This is a memory that will last forever. Look at the feet one is waiting for shoes. The reason for my name of my business Keepsake In Memories clothing and accessories like these you will remember forever. How precious!!!!
Love this wouldn't this make a great project for my classroom. Parents would be so surprised.

When I visited Tennessee for the Fourth of July I met someone who was just like me so strange. Her name is Rita Andrews, I special lady who has a set of twins in the army and has adopted four precious girls. These photos I copied from her blog. http://andrewscrew.blogspot.com/ Rita also makes and sells children's clothes and accessories. Of course we had the best time sharing ideas. Click on her blog and bookmark in your favorites she has some great ideas.

Kaleigh's Visit to our House

2009-07-24T11:39:00.003-06:00

Kaleigh came to visit our house. Syd was so excited. Kaleigh loves to play as you can tell. She loves crawling and looking for new toys. She also loves to make funny face. We enjoyed her visit.

Mom and Me Aprons

2009-07-24T11:32:00.003-06:00

Mom brought the aprons over before I was out of my pajamas. I didn't care couldn't wait for Syd and I to put them on so we can match. Black Gold look out we will be

the two best salesladies at the festival. Come visit us at our booth
Close up of Syd's apron

I have been looking for aprons to wear for my craft show. The truth is I love them. On the Internet I am always seeing the cutest aprons. Mom and I went to Hobby Lobby in Richmond Kentucky when we went to buy a grid wall system. We bought these aprons in the clearance garden section. They were like $4.00 each. They came with hats and gloves. On the front of the aprons also had flowers. We covered with hot pink/white dot ribbon and zebra hearts. When you are out shopping at yard sales or junk stores think outside the box what can I do with something. When I arrive at these type of sales my head is turning thinking what

I can do with what. It is fun to be creative. Thanks mom for everything

Syd so Precious

2009-07-24T11:24:00.003-06:00

Okay what about this face? I need to get this one framed
She now decides to smile I probably threatened her

Syd is playing with her lego Dora toy

Close up of outfit

First shot and she did not want to take her photo

Love, this outfit. It is precious. The outfit is made from a simple set from Walmart the skirt bright orange and a white t-shirt. Mom made a ruffle for the skirt and two flowers from fabric one for shirt and one for skirt. Next she made a headband to make the fabric and I attached a huge orange/lime green flower. This set is adorable. If you would like a set like this one. It would be $25.00. Email me teresamiller3@windstream.net

Flowers are my Favorite $3.00 each

2009-07-24T11:19:00.002-06:00

Headbands with Hair bow Attached $5.00 each

2009-07-24T11:11:00.003-06:00

Black headband in Syd's hair $5.00
Another one

These are some colors I have available. I have all solids and dots.

This is a new design. The headband is covered in fabric and it slides on the band so it can be taken off to wash or change. You buy one band and different wraps. I love any thing interchangeable. I sell these for $5.00 each additional cover $4.00

These are for older girls 3 years and older. Each headband is wrapped in ribbon and has a large hair bow attached. I can make these in solid or polka a dot. Look at school clothes and see what colors of hair bows and headbands you are missing. Email me teresamiller3@windstream.net to order. Small bows $3.00; Medium $4.00 Large $5.00 I have also made all caps for school names. They are all zebra prints with school name in center.

Summer Fun

2009-07-24T10:16:00.002-06:00

Syd and Chloe having fun at Sportsplex in Knott County
Syd decided to let me take a photo of her since Chloe made a face

Chloe knew I wanted to take her photo so she covered her eyes. How funny!!!

In the game room they pretend play. I told Syd I would give her money when

she was in the first grade.

Syd's favorite place pretend driving love the smiles on their faces.

Syd and Balen outside of Big Lots/Family Dollar.

One of the sweetest girls Whitney Back she is an angel. She loves playing with all kids at ballgames. She watches the girls so we can watch the ballgame.

Click on the Link to go to MySpace

2009-07-13T08:39:00.004-06:00

I attended a workshop today at Perry Central. I am excited to learn how to add a clickable link when I want to share blogs I enjoy looking at. This morning I found a new blog that was great.
http://joyshope.com/ I love her flowers made from fabric. This is something I want to begin making to match the clothing that mom makes for the boutique. You will be able to use them as a hair clip or to attach to clothing, purses, etc. I will also be sending out a email newsletter soon and information concerning a Back to School open house.
http://myspace.com/keepsakeinmemories
Teresa

Summer Sale

2009-07-10T06:19:00.002-06:00

These are just a few of the clothing that is on sale. Check out the rest at www.myspace.com/keepsakeinmemories

Vacation Bible School

2009-07-10T06:12:00.003-06:00

Syd's class they were cooking fish in a play fire
Balen and Syd running and playing
Me, Pam and Brayden

Look how cute

William, Devin and Balen

Syd and Chloe in their class

Balen how cute is this one

Brayden

This is a bible school photo from a long time ago. Syd would of been almost 1 year so it was taken in 2006. I love photos. This one is extra special because the whole gang is in this photo. It doesn't happen that often. It is also special because I was 20 pounds or so in less weight.

4th of July in Tennessee

2009-07-07T06:29:00.005-06:00

Special photo of all three, Syd didn't want her photo taken
Zack and Princess Kaleigh

Zack what a fake smile

Syd crawling next to Kaleigh

Sandy to the rescue now I can get a photo of the girls,

Sandy you need one of these for your office

Syd holding Kaleigh for a photo, can you tell she loved holding her

Syd thinking hey Kaleigh come here wiggly worm princess

Love this photo, mom made Kaleigh a dress to match Syd. They look precious, you don't know how long we waited for this moment. Kaleigh is so precious a perfect personality. She is always smiling and happy, however she never gets the chance to be unhappy. Mommy and daddy are always making their princess happy. Two good parents.

To cute, she will melt your heart

1st fourth of July family photo

Unhappy Syd no more photos mommy

Kaleigh's new playset

Zack I know he loves me so much when I came home for the craft fair, he met me at the car. He will go with me anywhere and loves to spend time with his mommy Teresa

Syd loved playing in Kaleigh's room

Kaleigh doesn't just crawl she dives as if she is a gymnast

My Syd again

Finally these two get to play together I wish Sandy and Brent could live in Hazard with all of us

Family Fourth of July Party

2009-07-07T05:55:00.005-06:00

Chloe making a funny face. How cute???
Jon and the boys shooting fire works

How cute on the front steps

Brother Tom and Derek

This photo is precious

A group photo

Balen having fun

My Zack man, my side kick

They had poppers

Flower clip love this one a variety of colors

Beautiful Brandie

Chloe modeling for me with her flower clip

This photo is so cute. Syd was trying to step on a popper

Zack attack

Roger looking happy

Mrs. Pam or Gorgeous Granny

Devin

Derek

Mamaw Jean

My Nephew/Grandson Brayden Toler

2009-07-07T05:50:00.002-06:00

This is Brayden, Brandie's baby boy. He will be 1 year old this month. He is so precious. I call Brandie's kids my grand children, because she is just like a daughter to me, however it is strange that we have daughters the same age. These photos I took with my new camera. It is a Canon Rebel. They were precious. During the family fourth of July party. I got a quilt to put in the yard for him to crawl on. It served as a good back drop for his photo.

Bass Pro Shop

2009-07-07T05:43:00.003-06:00

Syd didn't care to take photos in here, which she usually does
Fish

Looking in the fish tank

Beautiful fire place

Zack and Syd as soon as we walked in the door I got out a small camera I keep in my purse and started taking photos. The dress Syd is wearing is a pillow case dress. It is Dora fabric with a zebra ruffle at the bottom. The ribbon at the neck line is 1.5 hot pink. I also made a bow with a
Dora bottle cap center with Sydney on the cap. This dress is $20.00 with free hair bow. This will be Syd's first day of preschool outfit. I also bought her a small

Dora backpack while we were in Tennessee.

I love craft stores and girly stuff. The boys love sports stores. Jon loves fishing stores. Syd loves toys. We all like to shop. If you gave my kids a choice of shopping or an amusement park. They would choose to shop. At bass pro shop there is lots of opportunity to take photos. There is props everywhere.

New Design

2009-07-07T05:40:00.003-06:00

Red/Black $5.00

In my hair at craft show. This would match anything for summer. $5.00

This is a ribbon pony o I made this while I was at my last craft show. It is so much fun. I can also make these for school colors I added rhinestones to the ends of the ribbon.
These are $5.00 each.

Flip Flops for Sale

2009-07-07T05:37:00.002-06:00

Flowers on crocks $3.00 for each flower or 4 for $12.00
Jonas Brothers flops $15.00

UK flops $15.00

Ribbon Bow flops $15.00

Mikey and Minnie flops $15.00 hair bow to match $5.00

Customers at Somerset

2009-07-07T05:33:00.003-06:00

Crocks add flowers so cute. Just buy two flowers or hair bows use as piggy sets or to your shoes.
I was getting ready to pack up and go home. The craft sale was closing. I saw these three ladies and thought I am going to give them a flower. I believe they liked it. I also added flowers to the lady in the wheelchairs crocks. It is a neat idea.

Craft Show Somerset, Kentucky

2009-06-29T20:14:00.009-06:00

Me after decorating from 12:00-6:00. It took me forever
I posted this photo twice sorry

Finally a boy design

New headbands these can be removed from the band to wash

Zebra purses $10.00 each

Flower decorations I got from CVS it was their spring decorations

I use also as a photo display of models

This was also a hot selling item $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00

Photo of booth

Best seller at show hats $4.00 each

Tanks $10.00, Crayon Apron $15.00

Interchangeable headbands solids $3.00, prints $5.00

Bottle cap bracelets $5.00

Bottle caps $3.00 alone $5.00 on necklaces

Necklace and bottle cap display

I Spy bags, customers loved these

Lady bug bib $10.00

Dora baby gown $10.00

Sets of baby bows and baby dress $15.00 each

Daisy Flower decoration bought at Hazard Big Lots

Baby Gown $10.00 and bumble bee bib $10.00

Hair bow wreath

Two outfits hanging from tent

Hair bow holders $6.00 each

Curtains made my mommy

Photo of my peg boards Jon made

Close up of hair bows

Before I left town I went to Family Dollar and bought a bunch of butterfly's

My banner made by Brian Couch

Flops for sale $15.00

My models in a frame I bought at Hobby Lobby

Another frame

Close up photo of rings $5.00

I had a special friend Gena Goodrich and member of Arts in the Mountains invite me to share a room and set up at a craft show. The show was at the Center for Rural Development. The show was Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The show had lots of people to attend, however I did not sell that much. I was disappointed. To sell my merchandise you have to get the right customer. Either they love it or they say they don't have any girls or children. I did have a great time. I attend two workshops. My favorite was setting up a website. I thought it would cost several hundred dollars. It is around $20.00 a month. I want to get to work on this.

Something else on my to due list.

Summer Fun to Share

2009-06-29T18:33:00.002-06:00

Look at Syd's hair both of us selected a flower for her to wear to the pool
Syd found a old potty seat so she put it in a chair and pretended to use the bathroom

Flower working project

Another shot of work in progress. I made around 100 flowers for two days last week

Summer Fun

2009-06-29T18:29:00.002-06:00

This photo is to funny. Syd saw Alex do this well of course she copied
Look at Derek how cute!

Cheerleading

2009-06-22T21:45:00.003-06:00

couple of weeks ago I signed Syd up for United Cheer Starz. I hope that she will learn with this squad and have fun.

Setting up Work Area

2009-06-22T21:43:00.001-06:00

I always need to work and Syd needs to play. What's a mother to do? I just drag everything to the garage and work while she plays. I will post photos tomorrow of flowers I have been making. They are so precious.

Swimming Pool

2009-06-22T21:39:00.002-06:00

I love these pools they are my favorite. I guess because mom always bought them every summer. This one is actually Sheilas. Mom went to meet her and brought it back. The kids had a good time. I did have to change Syd's clothes today at least 4 times.

Folding Towels

2009-06-22T21:34:00.002-06:00

When I thought photo moment she did not have a shirt on so she held the towel up high.
Wash Clothes

Towels

This morning I had been washing. I was in the shower and here comes Syd. Mom I am going to fold the towels. I said okay. After I got out of the shower she had folded most of them. She was amazing how good she folded them with out any instructions. Oh well, maybe she will be a cleaner and cook.

Zack Having Fun

2009-06-22T21:32:00.002-06:00

Zack is so creative. He loves to make wrestling movies. He takes digital photos of action figures and then uploads them to you tube. He also adds music. I think this is so creative. I want him to help me make a video for my business.

Teresa

My Favorite Part of the Kitchen

2009-06-22T21:28:00.002-06:00

This is my good stuff of the kitchen. It is on the bottom cabinet. All the kids and family members that come to visit know where it is at. When Syd wants something to eat. She gets a plate, fork and a napkin. In the pitcher holds straws. Notice the Pepsi cups a great deal. 150 for $2.50 I believe. I buy them from the Pepsi man at school. Before summer I make sure to get enough for the whole summer. Just thought I would share this. I had just organized it.

Teresa

Special Cooks

2009-06-12T06:32:00.002-06:00

Look how cute!!!!!
The weekend before school went out I thought I want to do something for the cooks. I can't cook so what do I do. I thought hot pink t-shirts with zebra RWC and flower clips to match. Mom worked hard to complete my project. During the honor awards at school Mr. Brown called all of the out and he gave them to them. It was awesome. I love these girls. I also miss their food during the summer.

8th Grade Graduation

2009-06-12T06:28:00.002-06:00

Lisa a special friend, her daughter Rosalyn and mother Brenda Dunsil.

This is a special friend, neighbor who helped me with all my school projects when I was in grade school. Each time mom or I have a crafty problem or need a cake made, Brenda Dunsil is always to the rescue. When we drive by her house Syd always says Brenda Dunsil.
She is a professional seamstress. Love this photo.

My Zack Third Grade Award

2009-06-12T06:25:00.002-06:00

Zack finished the 3rd grade, however he will be staying back again in the 3rd grade. This photo he turned his award upside down to be funny. He got 3.5-3.9 GPA. He had a wonderful year. His teacher was Mrs. Ruth Adkins, Mrs. Vonda Adams, Mrs. Jan Maggard, and Mrs. Becky Perkins. All of them taught him so much. Staying back in third grade was a great decision these teachers are the greatest.

In the Beginning of the Tree House

2009-06-12T06:17:00.004-06:00

Tanner's Basketball Party

2009-06-12T06:12:00.003-06:00

Love this photo. The dress Syd is wearing for specially made for the party. It was so cute. It looked like she was going to the prom. Of course she was the best dress girl at the party.
Tanner finished out his freshman year of basketball. He had a great year. We played several games and now on to JV and hopefully varsity. Look at all these boys. Can you find Tanner? You can't miss him the smallest one on the team. How cute!

Syd Having Fun at School!

2009-06-12T06:08:00.002-06:00

Syd and Hannah Estep stayed at school after pre school graduation. These girls came down to my classroom and asked if they could help me work to get my classroom ready for summer. I said no but why don't you get the cart and push Syd and Hannah. One of the girls said this is the best school day ever. To funny. They had a great time.

4th of July Design

2009-06-12T06:04:00.002-06:00

This is a 4th of July sun dress. You could also wear it in the colder months by adding a t-shirt and leggings. This dress is $35.00 comes with panty covers, hair bow, bottle cap necklace with name, and bows for shoes. This is a popular style. When Syd wore it to school I sold five. She is also a good sales lady. She worked it. So funny. She told everyone they would get this, and this, and this and then she pulled up her dress and showed the panty covers and then said $35.00. How precious.

Dennis Wooton Set

2009-06-12T06:00:00.001-06:00

Dennis Wooton Cheer Bow $5.00 I can use this design and change to match any school colors
Flops to match $15.00

New Tank Top Design

2009-06-12T05:51:00.004-06:00

These are so precious. I can make all sizes. It is a tank or I can also do t-shirts. It has tulle around top of shirt $15.00. I have tulle is royal blue, red, black, hot pink, lime green, and purple. As always free hairbow

Front Porch Fun!!!!

2009-06-10T21:11:00.003-06:00

Mamaw/Granny came by for a visit

Notice me new cushions. I bought all the stripe fabric from Walmart.

Syd was pretending to read. The book was about preschool.

Close up of fabric

A setting area for two on the front porch

Syd eating cereal. We use paper cups for ice cream, fruit and cereal.

Wacky Hair Day

2009-06-10T18:17:00.003-06:00

At gymnastics this summer Vernetta the gymnastics coach has planned a theme for each week. This week was wacky hair day. I didn't know what to do except put pony tails all over her head. After this I went and put her new shirt on and then looked up at her headbands and found this Christmas headbands that had bells attached. She has fun doing this. When we got to gymnastics she went to each coach and showed them her hair. At the end of class they all formed a circle and each girl took turns going in the middle to dance. They copied what the girl in the middle did. This is Syd's favorite part. It is a joy to watch because they are all so young. The oldest is in 1st grade. The youngest is 2 years old.

Playing Games on Front Porch

2009-06-10T18:10:00.002-06:00

This is a easy activity just bring games out that you already have

A couple of days ago I thought let's play games on the front porch. Syd and I cleaned the table and put our games out on the table. We took turns choosing the games. She loved this. Her favorite was not the games but hand puppets. I had kept these since Tanner was a baby. I had 5 Little Monkeys and 5 Little Ducks.

Tree House

2009-06-10T17:51:00.003-06:00

Syd and Balen having fun
The big boys decided to smile

They love the slide it is straight up and you go fast

My nephew Devin love this photo

The older boys not wanting to smile

Jon is building a tree house for Zack and Syd. He is almost finished. It was not a easy task. The middle section the big ladder was extremely hard because of the dowel rods that have to go through two sections of wood and then connect to other sections (see photo). When it is finished my plans are for

1. punching bag

2. cow bell

3. basketball goal

4. flag pole

5. tire swing

6. sand box

7. steering wheel

8. pail to pull up to top of tree house

9. mailbox

Can't wait. I told Zack it would be a boys club house and

when he got older we would turn it into a girls play house.

When Tanner was little we read a book series called "The Magic Tree house" it is a great series for beginner readers 1st and up. The series is about a librarian who left books in a tree house. A brother and sister went to the house and read books. When they opened the books they traveled to the place in the book.

Tanner said mom let's not take books up there we will be in trouble. I started laughing but was proud that he had a memory of the stories we read.

I will share photos of the finished house soon.

Teresa

Tanner is 16

2009-06-10T17:45:00.002-06:00

Tanner is 16. Syd is the only one who wants to drive with him. She doesn't realize it is a scary thing. Tanner seems to be listening to me when he is driving with me. It takes practice to learn, however it is hard for me to be the teacher.

Pillowcase Dress

2009-06-05T10:44:00.003-06:00

Pillowcase dresses are the cutest. We have all sizes from babies to adults. They can be worn with or with out a shirt. They are cute as dresses and in the fall/winter wear with jeans. They are $20.00 with panty cover and matching hair bow or headband.

Memorial Day Church Service

2009-05-29T11:42:00.001-06:00

Syd and I lighting a candle in memory of Jon's cousin David Miller

and Tanner's papaw Cecil Brown.

School Pictures

2009-05-22T17:43:00.004-06:00

Devin Campbell 4th Grade
Derek Brewer 2nd Grade

A few post back I posted Zack and Syd's school photos. I thought I would also share these two special cousins. This school year I am honored that Devin came to R.W. Combs. It is a long haul for my sister, Sheila to bring him it is around 30 minutes one way. It is good knowing how he is doing in school and getting to spend time with him.

Derek is a special unique character. A boy who is all about fun. This school year he has had a great basketball year. He got to play more games and started first five. His biddy league group got runner up in their division. Next school year Zack and Derek both will be in 3rd grade together. Can't wait they are going to have so much fun together.

Teacher Gift Idea

2009-05-22T17:39:00.002-06:00

Wanted to share a good idea for a end of the year gift idea for a special teacher or anyone at school. I would love to make this for the cooks at school. They are so good to me. For the candy arrangement these were taped to sticks. I believe I will get Zack

to make this for his teachers.

Lost of a Special Friend-Co Worker

2009-05-22T17:35:00.002-06:00

I received a phone call of bad news last Sunday. I special friend Darrell Couch lost his life. He became ill on Saturday and died Sunday. It was his heart. He will be missed. He was always so helpful. Jesus please take care of Darrell. I will miss him.

New Bows

2009-05-22T17:31:00.002-06:00

Okay this is upside down I don't know how to change it. Sorry. Can you read upside down?

A friend called and ordered for her twin girls Haylee and Hannah. Love the way these turned out. These were for flip flops. All the flops I sell are interchangeable you buy extra sets of bows to put on the shoes. I love anything that is interchangeable.

Sleeping Beauty Again

2009-05-22T17:28:00.003-06:00

Little Teresa here sleeping away. When Syd goes to school in the morning with me she will not let mom come and pick her up. She starts crying and saying I want to stay with you. This day she got still enough and asleep she went.

Pep Rally at School

2009-05-21T15:04:00.002-06:00

At school to kick off our CATS testing we had a Guitar Hero CATS party. We all dressed up like rockers. The kids played games, and played Guitar Hero on the Wii. Mom brought Syd to me dressed up as a rocker.

Teacher Gift Idea

2009-05-16T16:50:00.001-06:00

I found this somewhere on the Internet. It is the end of the year and time for those teacher gifts. Why not go out and buy a fern or flower pot and add a photo of the class or your child. It would not have to be one of each student. Just take a group shot and tape to a dowel rod or paint stick. That is all it would take for this beautiful thoughtful gift.