"A Family Affair"

Something Used made New

2012-01-02T08:22:00.001-08:00

There are so many great opportunities to buy used clothing for our children. There are basically great consignment sales/stores on every corner. Most children just do not wear out their clothes before they outgrow them. Well don't run from used clothing that is personalized even if the personalization doesn't match your child. It is very easy to cover the wrong personalization up with a frame or patch or applique and then you have a brand new outfit for your child for CHEAP!!!
Here is an example...

These are some frame/patch options:

I don't know why this pict is rotated??? Sorry I'm not a blogger pro - well - just tilt your head a little. These were both made from consignment sale finds.

And this cute Christmas outfit was a sister that needed to pass on down to a younger sibling. Now it can be worn for several siblings. See how cute it is!!!

Happy New Year

2012-01-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

2011 was a wonderful year filled with great memories made with family and friends. I pray it was a great year for you as well. I was blessed beyond measure by all the new customer's I received with my monograming business. I am so thankful for all of you allowing me to personalize your items. It is something that I truly enjoying doing. I am amazed at all the different items that are brought to me. I pray that 2012 is a prosperous year for you as well.

Here's just a sampling of items done in 2011...

New items I've been working on

2011-04-19T04:19:00.001-07:00

2011 has been a very good year so far. I have several new customers of which I am so proud to have. This business allows me to be at home with my family and to also pick up a little extra play money so I appreciate ALL of you so much. I am always looking for new things to try so if you have any ideas I would love to hear them:) Here a just a few things that I've done recently.

My most favorite thing to do are appliques. I've seen them referred to being "grown up coloring pages" and I LOVE THAT. It is so much fun to take a blank item and with some really cute fabric combinations make a design. Well I've added several applique fonts to my library and they make great name or initial items. They can be put on anything! Clothing, bibs, burps, bags, towels, etc. etc. etc. Below are just a few examples but aren't they just CUTE< CUTE< CUTE!!!

I found these really cute designs that are called "in the hoop" designs. They are completely made in my hoop. One is a cute cupcake that can be made with or without the candle and it has "rouching" for the icing which is gathered fabric or ribbon. REALLY CUTE!!!!! And the next is a quilted key chain. It includes the Monogram. The cupcake design is 20.00 or 25.00 with the monogram and they key chain is 10.00. I love 10.00 designs cause they are great little happies for someone special.

These are called badge reels and are a cute way to dress up your badge - great for nurses or anyone who has to wear a name badge. A new way to use them is to also attach one to your key ring and just slip it over the side of your purse. Then you never have to DIG for your keys again - (Thanks Pauline for this tip).

Well, once again thanks so much for your business and thanks for checking my blog. I appreciate all of you:)

Christmas 2010

2010-12-06T21:03:00.001-08:00

Snowballs Holiday Christmas

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Examples of Monograming

2010-07-09T06:37:00.000-07:00

Just a few examples of things that I have monogramed for other people.
Most monogram's average $10.00 - $12.00. I have over 60 Fonts to choose from.

I'd love to personalize your special item.

Hooded Bath Towels

2010-07-08T21:07:00.000-07:00

These are my favorite items! I make any color towel/ribbon combination you have in mind and they are personalized with a monogram on the hood. These are great for babies up to children - my 11 yr old still uses his he's had since he was 1. The cost is $25.00 each and this includes the monogram.

New things for A Family Affair

2009-11-08T20:42:00.000-08:00

I have been looking for new things to do with my Embroidery machine and found a lot of cute applique designs. These are just a few of what I liked but if you have something in mind just let me know and I can probably find it. Most applique's are $10.00 - $15.00 and if you would like a monogram added (name, initial or 3 initials) it would be an additional $3.00 - $5.00. Thanks for looking and let me know if I can help you.

"A Family Affair" - updated March 5, 2009

2009-03-05T12:09:00.000-08:00

"A Family Affair" is my new business/hobby started in May of 2008. I can monogram just about anything and keep on hand several gift ideas - great for graduation, wedding, baby shower, birthday gift, etc. The pullover bibs are my newest creation. They are so wonderful. As part of this "Family Affair", Ashleigh paints clothing and canvas' that are great for children - her pictures are included also - and then any sewing needed is done by my mother - Peggy Shelton. So it really is "A Family Affair!"

Thanks for stopping by our corner of the world and let us know what you have in mind. We'd love to make that perfect something just for you. Everything is made by hand so no two items will ever be the same.

Snow much fun in March 2009

2009-03-04T19:22:00.000-08:00

Much to our surprise - the weatherman actually hit it in the right direction. We had in the forcast to get a couple inches of snow - but instead - a foot or more fell on Brownsville, TN and we had drifts of much more than that. It fell on a beautiful Saturday night so look out Sunday - we broke out the four wheeler and the sled and HAD A BLAST!!!!! All the neighborhood children and adults played all day long. Our neighbor Mr Joe Barden, even got the flat bottom boat out and pulled it with the tractor. That was CRAZY but so much fun. We rode till we just couldn't take the cold anymore and then came in and dried off and warmed up and went back at it again. The kids were out of school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so they played and played and played.

Thank you Jesus for snow and for all the fun we had!!!!!

4th Place - Go Strong Wheels!!!

2009-03-03T11:58:00.000-08:00

We were all so surprised when we walked in the YMCA last night and saw that our team was in 4th place. We just didn't expect it. Our team had a low lbs lost this week but had many great workouts. We know we're building muscle even when we're not loosing the lbs. This has been the best experience for me. Our friendships have grown and we have met so many people in this process. Everyone is SO encouraging of each other. There are so many positives that are coming from this. We are dedicated to stick to this until the end and beyond. We are already talking about how we're gonna work out once this competition is over. Thank you to all of the trainers that are giving of their time to help so many. You mean more that you can imagine. Keep up the GREAT work everyone and let's all "pay it forward!!!"

Strong Wheels still going Strong!

2009-02-27T07:06:00.000-08:00

I am so proud of my group. We are so encouraging of each other and try to meet everyday together to work out. Our trainer, Dave, is the BEST!!! He really pushes us and we are seeing the benefits of that in better fitting and even loose fitting clothes and just feeling better and having more energy.

It truly blesses my heart to see so many people working out each day. These trainers that are staying committed to their groups are to be commended!!! Thanks to you all for giving of your time to help those of us in need. I hope that we will all "Pay it forward" when this is over and help others in the same shape we're in. That's what it's all about anyway, isn't it.

This week 3 of us joined Janice Mann in her step aerobics class and that was AWESOME!!! You rock Janice! I thought Dave had worked every muscle in my body but Janice discovered some that Dave must not have known about - haha!!! I love the soreness though because that means I'm workin it!!! I hope to be able to continue with that class as well at least a couple times a week in addition to the other that we are doing.

And what about that Sauna! That is most relaxing thing in the world. I just hate when I have to drive home after getting out. They need to have beds that we can just climb into after getting out - haha.

TaTa for now - more later!

Lora

The Biggest Looser

2009-02-10T06:38:00.000-08:00

I am so proud to report that our team is in 5th place!!! That is so exciting. We are having so much fun working out every night - Our trainer - Dave - is the BEST!!! He really pushes us to the limit - which is what we asked for - Thanks Dave!!! It is so great seeing the results in better fitting clothes and feeling better as well. On Sunday it was SO beautiful outside so we walked outside and wound up walking 5.8 miles - WOW!!!!! It was great!

It makes me so happy to see so many people taking charge of their health and working out together - I hope this is a new trend for Brownsville - it is incredible how many children are participating as well. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BROWNSVILLE!!!!!

Strong Wheels

2009-01-26T20:06:00.000-08:00

Today is the official "1st" day of Brownsville's Biggest Looser Competition. Sponsered by the Hospital and the YMCA. There were so many people that have joined this competition I think even the "officials" were supprised. I am so proud to be a part of this and I think it is a HUGE step for Brownsville. The most important part of it for me is that Ashleigh and I are doing this together. Not only have I let myself go for a long time - my daughter is following in my footsteps and that breaks my heart into! I want to be such a positive role model for her and I have really let her down in this area. I pray that this will bring us closer as well as making us both healthier.

Joining us to make up our team of 4 is my lifelong friend Lisa Winchester Johnson and also Gail Carver. We are gonna be the best. I am so pumped I can hardly sleep.

Please pray that this will be a life change for all of us! I want us to all be around for a long time to enjoy our children.

Painted clothing by "Ashleigh"

2008-12-06T11:21:00.000-08:00

Along with painting canvas', Ashleigh enjoys painting clothing. She painted this adorable dress for our Anne Alise and it is the cutest! This painting was $20.00. Let us know if you have something in mind for your child.

Price List for Monograming

2008-10-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks for your interest in my monograming. Below is a list of prices on items that I have done - Just let me know if there is something you're interested in. My email is clat6955@yahoo.com and by phone is 731-780-3153.

Thanks again!

Waffle Weave "Spa" - Makeup bag - $20.00 includes monogram of your choice

"Pullover Bib with monogram- $15.00" -

Pullover Bib with Embroidery - $20.00

Burp cloths - with monogram - $15.00

Burp Cloth with embroidery - 20.00
Sports Water Bottle - $15.00
Coffee Thermos - $15.00
Can Koozie - $10.00
Checkbook cover - $10.00
Flip Flops w/ initial - $15.00
Pony tail buttons (2) - $7.00
Buttons to put on your own flip flops -$7.00
Pacifier clip - $10.00
Hooded baby towel $25.00

Fall Break Fun

2008-10-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

We were headed to Natchez Trace for a camping weekend but since it was at FULL capacity by early Friday morning the second best place was CHICKASAW!!! The Johnsons, The Douglass', Mimi, Papa, and US! We had so much fun - hiking, visiting, playing and of course EATIN!

Charlie wound up staying till Wednesday with Hunter and Trey. What better way to enjoy this beautiful fall weather. Next comes the Fall Festival. More will come later.

Yeah - He's finally 10!!!!!

2008-09-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

I've been kidding and telling Trey - "I'll be glad when you're old enough to cut the grass - What do you think I had you for anyway?" haha. Well that day has finally come. We have Papa's zero turn Snapper at our house (his spare) and Charlie has been scared to death for him to get on it so I told Trey one day when we could just "play" I'd let him on it. So yesterday I trimmed everything with the push mower and had the back yard ready for him when he got out of school - He got on that big mower and was like a pro!!! He went all over that yard - backwards and forwards and never missed a beat.

Yeah Trey!!!!! A few more practices and maybe I'll let you in the front yard with all my flowers and shrubs! - or maybe next summer.....

Ashleigh's paintings

2008-07-24T19:38:00.001-07:00

Ashleigh is doing canvas paintings and can do anything requested. Just thought I would post a few pictures of ones she has done in the past. If you have an interest in something just email us.

4th of July weekend

2008-07-08T15:03:00.000-07:00

This 4th of July we camped at Chickasaw. Mimi, Papa, Charlie, Lora, Trey, Greg & Jenny Douglass, Jacob Smith and Cody West. It turned cloudy and cooler and was WONDERFUL!! We enjoyed 4-wheelin, horseback riding, paddle boating, resting and EATING! (That is always top on the list.) haha We met a new family - new to camping - from Oxford (Sherry and Les) and enjoyed helping with their children and showing them the ropes. They are a young family who have adopted 6 beautiful children. They really had their hands full.

Another broken arm

2008-06-27T14:45:00.000-07:00

Friday, June 27th, while playing hide and seek with the neighborhood children, Trey decided to climb over our privacy fence instead of going through the gate to get to the front yard and wound up with another break on his right arm. Ashleigh was babysitting him and several others and called me at work. He could wiggle and twist his arm so we thought he was fine. When I got home, he was lying on the couch and started crying when I walked in. Once Charlie got home we decided it was time to visit the Emergency Room, so off to Jackson we went. We were seen immediately (much to my surprise since the waiting room was FULL) and was out of there within an hour. He got a temp. cast and was told to see West Tn Bone and Joint clinic the following week. On Tuesday, Mimi took him to see Dr. Smith and got a nice GREEN cast.

He is going to Centri-Kid childrens camp in Talladega, AL this weekend and then has a week in Panama City with the Johnsons so we are hoping to get a waterproof cast on Wednesday - Please Dr. Smith. haha

Branson 2008

2008-06-24T14:13:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed a wonderful week in Branson the week of June 8th. We celebrated Ashleigh's birthday on the 8th while we were there as well as Father's Day on the 15th. We have a beautiful time share with Marriot and this year we requested to have pool view so we could walk right out our patio into the swimming area. That was a life saver, especially for the kids. Trey invited Hunter Johnson to go along so they stayed really busy doing things together. The timeshare offered several activities each day for the children so one day we took advantage of the painting crafts and doing tie dye shirts. They really had fun.

Mimi and Papa came for a couple of days so we enjoyed Celebration City and the fireworks/lazer display one day, the Presley's Jubilee and relaxing in the time share one day(due to rain).

Once they left we headed for the White Water park and played ALL day. From one slide to the other; from The Wave pool to The Lazy River Pool - they boys were wiped out by the end of the day and crashed very early that night. (thank goodness)

We enjoyed the Branson Landing (Downtown Branson) which has been totally redone. They have a fantastic laser/fire/water show on the lake at the top of every hour and more shops than you can name to walk to. It is so beautiful there. A nice way to end the day just strolling shop to shop. I highly recommend going there if possible.

Ashleigh was very excited about seeing the Haygood's since her Show Choir group had opened for them once when she was in High School. She could have stayed there forever. They really have a wonderful show and it was lots of fun!

For our last night we decided at the last minute to see "Noah - The Musical" at the new Sight and Sound Theatre there. It was FANTASTIC!!! It truly took my breath away - another highly recommended thing to do in Branson.

Hopefully lots of good memories were made. It was a good week had by all. (Except the speeding ticket Charlie got on the way home - oops - Sorry Charlie!!!)

Memorial Day Weekend 2008

2008-05-27T11:43:00.000-07:00

With lots of family and friends, we enjoyed a great weekend at Enid Lake, MS again this year. Sheltons, Turners, Douglass', Aunt Barbara Cochran, and 2 sets of Burrell's we had a total of 19 who camped. It's so great to watch the children play together and enjoy being outdoors. To beat the heat we enjoyed time swimming in the lake, lots of bike rides through the shaded trail, playing playstation inside and lots of popsicles!!! Thanks to Taylor and Debi for supplying the late night movies via the projector. That was GREAT! We celebrated Grammy's birthday this year. Hope you have many more! Ashleigh serenaded us also with her guitar and that was wonderful. I love watching my mother with her sisters the most. I know how much she enjoys it so that makes my heart happy! Maybe next year more can come. I can't wait!

Charlie's "1st love"

2008-05-24T11:35:00.000-07:00

Finally captured on film - Charlie and his 1st love. What better way to spend a Saturday than at the flying field. What a great hobby and way of relaxation. Charlie is a member of a flying club in Jackson, TN and loves to spend time there flying and watching others. He's tried and tried to get Trey interested but just can't compete with the neighborhood children. Maybe one day though...just keep trying Charlie.

Trey's 1st Piano Recital

2008-05-07T11:03:00.001-07:00

Since January of this year, Trey has been taking Piano lessons from Ms. Elizabeth Lovell here in Brownsville. She combined with Mrs. Lori Presley Smith of Jackson who teaches voice lessons and held a recital Tuesday night at Brownsville Baptist Church. All the students did wonderfully and didn't seem a bit nervous. At least not as nervous as the parents! haha

Thanks Ms Elizabeth for the wonderful job you have done with Trey. He LOVES piano and I hope he continues to for a long time!!!

Her students are Alyssa Kirby, Callie Gieselmann, Trey Turner, Adelaide Russell & Emmy Parker.

Beautiful Spring Weekend and Sweet Babies

2008-04-28T14:45:00.001-07:00

What could be better than that? With Charlie off to Chickasaw for a little R & R and a house full of babies, we had the time of our life! Visiting were Clark and Matthew Jackson and Anne Alise Johnson. We had SO much fun. Not much sleep but lots of fun!!! Anne Alise even "loved" Jack for a change and Ashleigh - what about that scooter!!!hehe

We are "Women of Joy"

2008-04-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

April 18 - 20, 2008; Branson, Mo.

What a wonderful weekend of Praise and Worship music with Travis Cottrell. GREAT speakers: Priscilla Shirer, Liz Curtis Higgs, Kay Arthur, Karen Kingsbury. Saturday night was a fantastic concert with Jeremy Camp. What more can I say than WOW!!! God truly blessed our hearts and now we are ready to "tackle the world!!!" I would highly recommend this conference to anyone!

Attending with me was: Jenny Douglass, Jackie Coburn, Pam Stephens, Peggy Shelton, Carol Burrell & Barbara Cochran. What a Great Group of Women!

Notice our "matchie" shirts - Thanks Pam for all your help!!!

Fun at the CIRCUS

2008-04-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Mr Lynn Coburn we had a very fun night at the Shrine Circus in Memphis, TN.

AJ, Lisa, Hunter, Anne Alise Johnson; Alan, Emily, Emma Davis & Mary Alan O'Quinn; Greg & Jenny Douglass and Jacob Smith; Charlie, Lora & Trey Turner.

With a quick stop at "Abners" (sorry Ashleigh) we were off to the circus! The kids had a ball and the men really enjoyed the trapese artists and hoola girls!!!!!

"Beautiful Snow"

2008-04-15T08:03:00.001-07:00

We were very pleased when Friday, March 7th, we finally got a chance at some snow. School was let out early and we got off work early and the kids hit the snow immediately and played until way past dark! It was wonderful. Not much on the streets and on Saturday it all started melting away but Friday was a BLAST! This is Trey playing with Hunter Johnson & Mary Ashton Barden.

Christmas Eve

2008-01-09T10:13:00.000-08:00

Our family joined the Johnson family (A J, Lisa, Hunter & Anne Alise) for the Christmas Eve Service at Brownsville Baptist Church this year and it was absolutely beautiful. Afterwards we went to their house and Papa and Mimi joined us for a potluck supper. Thanks Lisa for a wonderful night that really reminded us what the Christmas season should be about! We love You!!!

Happy New Year!!!!!

2008-01-09T09:56:00.000-08:00

For Christmas this year we got Trey 3 Discs for playing Disc Golf. While I was off on New Years Day we woke up to sunshine and decided it was a good day for a game. Since we hadn't seen Jonathan Long much over Christmas Break we asked him to come along and then invited Brent Ward, our friend down the street. Once we got to Jackson it was SSSSOOOO cold that Charlie wound up staying in the car but the rest of us braved the cold. It was so much fun and good exercise for me. Muse Park is a beautiful place.

"Happy Birthday Jesus"

2007-12-09T18:58:00.001-08:00

After church tonight we all went to the gymnasium to enjoy a pizza fellowship and afterward we had a Birthday Party for JESUS. Bro. Steve had ordered a really special birthday cake. The oustide was beautiful white covered in crystals- This represented the "purity" of JESUS. The inside consisted of three layers. Brown, Red and Green. The brown layer represented us as "dirty sinners". The red layer represented the "blood" of Jesus. And the green layer represented the "newness" that we can be as believers in Jesus. Thank you Bro. Steve for sharing this representation with us all and encouraging us to be New in Jesus.

Happy Birthday Jesus, Happy Birthday to you!!!!

I have the GREATEST kids!

2007-12-09T18:45:00.000-08:00

I teach the 2 - 3 year olds in Sunday School and I have to say they are the GREATEST kids in the world. We love learnin about Jesus, singing songs, blowing BUBBLES, building castles and knockin them down, and most of all - DELICIOUS SNACKS!!!!!

Thanks Rooks Stephens, Thomas Curlin and Cam Barr for making my Sundays so WONDERFUL! I LOVE YOU ALL!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-12-09T11:48:00.000-08:00

What better way to spend Thanksgiving than camping, huh??? That's what we thought! Mimi, Papa; Aunt Carol & Uncle Dennis; Taylor, Debi, Tayden & Brett; Lora, Charlie, Ashleigh & Trey;l A J, Lisa, Hunter & Anne Alise; Ron, Tracy, Mitchell & Parker; and a friend of Ron & Tracy's - 6 campers full of folks. Well, it was SSSSOOOO cold and windy! Thanks to Mimi and Aunt Carol for their tarps to protect us from the cold! Thanks to Papa for keeping the fires burning!!! Then the stomach virus hit..... Poor Mimi & Lora!!! When we woke up to sleeting on Saturday morning, we all realized it was time to GO HOME!!!!! We all packed up and hit the road! Maybe next time when the weather man tells us it will be in the 30's with wind and clouds we'll believe him!

The kids did enjoy a day of "disc golf" thanks to Mr. Ron. This is Trey and Brett showing their discs.

Fall Picture Fun

2007-12-09T11:15:00.000-08:00

While enjoying a weekend with Sissy home, what better thing to do than take pictures. We rode around town enjoying the beautiful fall colors everywhere. It was so much fun... until Trey was READY to go home and play!

Court Square Scarecrows!

2007-10-16T11:36:00.000-07:00

Saturday was a beautiful day so we decided to ride uptown and view all the scarecrows from the contest for the fall festival! We invited our neighbors J P & Mary Ashton Barden to go along for the fun! Our favorite (of course) was from the "Russell Dental Group" so the kids decided to pose for pictures with it. This was so much fun and then afterward we went to Sonic for lunch and ice cream.

Fall Break

2007-10-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

Fall break brought lots of fun when we were @ Chickasaw camping. Campers included Lora, Charlie & Trey Turner; Jaxon Byrd (with Trey);Mimi & Papa; Pam, Joe, Tessa, Weston, Joseph, A C, & Rooks Stephens; Jessica Lewis (with Tessa); A J, Lisa, Hunter & Anne Alise came for Saturday and Sunday; Ashleigh came for Saturday and Sunday; Liz & Jonathan Long came for the day on Sunday; Christy & Madison Byrd came for the day on Monday and Madison stayed the night and came home with me on Tuesday. The remaining Turners, Jaxon and the Stephens stayed on until Wednesday.

We had a great time of bicycling, hiking, 4-wheelin, visiting, campfires, SMORES, and eatin, eatin, eatin!!!!!

The kids always have a blast being able to freely ride their bikes and play - make new friends - just go from sun up to sun down!!!

The weather was beautiful! What a way to spend fall break!

Our 1st Blog! Welcome!

2007-10-04T12:26:00.000-07:00

Things have been really busy for us lately. This summer we sold our house and bought across town on Cannon Drive. This house is not much bigger but just in a much better neighborhood. We live on a Dead end street and Trey is loving being able to ride his bike. He hits the street the minute we pull in the driveway. There are also several other children his age that he is able to play with and they play so well together.

Ashleigh left for college in August - she is at Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, MS. She is studying Music Education and is loving it. She would like to teach High School music - Michelle Tillman was such a great influence on her during Show Choir in High School. Her email is ashleighelise88@yahoo.com if you would like to send her a note. She would love to hear from you. This is of Ash and Trey on "move in day".

Trey is in the 3rd grade and is doing Great. He made the 2nd honor roll the 1st six weeks so we are excited about that. He has a wonderful teacher - Mrs Linda Norvell - she is very structured and strict - and we don't have a problem about either of those!!! He is playing soccer right now and plays the goalie position.

The weather is cooling down so we will hopefully gets lots of camping weekends in. We love camping @ Chickasaw State Park in Henderson, TN - biking, walking, resting and ... eating!!!!!

More later!

Lora