tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51231459396800285782023-11-16T07:49:58.145-05:00the Olde Hollow CrowA Gathering of PrimitivesTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-13393651100820181532011-10-09T08:20:00.002-04:002011-10-09T08:35:25.053-04:00So Much to do..... So Little time!!I dont know about y'all but there is just not enough time or weekends for that matter in this month for me to go and do all the things I "Need" or want to do. Work is busy, no time off from there to do things during the week and by the time I get home get supper cooked, homework done, baths, housework (which Always gets pushed aside) it's time for bed. October has pretty much just started and my weekends are booked! We're having a Halloween costume party the 29th and I feel so overwhelmed with getting all the decorations and decorating done on time it's just unreal. <br /><br />Wesley's school is having one fundraiser after another, pictures being taken, his fall festival is coming up soon. I guess it's just a busy busy month for everyone.<br /><br />But to look on the bright side of things, this is my Most Favorite time of year. The cooler weather has been wonderful and the idea of getting out and buying the pumpkins and decorating has lifted my spirits a bit. So I guess it's not all that bad. I will just have to pace myself and just relax and enjoy whatever comes my way. Good or Bad. <br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful day.<br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-77467859742819479762011-10-04T18:00:00.000-04:002011-10-04T18:04:50.231-04:00Hello EveryoneI just wanted to pop back into the blog world and say Hey! I have been wanting to come back for some time now but just havent quite been able to. Im no longer crafting soooo I wouldnt know what in the world to talk about, but Im sure with all my new adventures I can find something to share with everyone. I hate that I've been gone so long, but Im gonna try to jump back in with both feet. Well bye for now!!<br /><br /><br />Prim Blessings, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-21551500575152478312010-03-05T06:11:00.004-05:002010-03-05T06:29:51.705-05:00A Chat with Wesley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFgp5weY2hZn5y5hc2AutkySLVaPjkIn91zzoZdFi0LHfcujW9Snf438C8y5XFwVpIOCD7JTkXYeFLLl2ZOnEJGu9TxU_U3dsAqbrz0Y4981bG_vhXDfX4QEZOpj9aTX5elKsYIH0TtBuu/s1600-h/love.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFgp5weY2hZn5y5hc2AutkySLVaPjkIn91zzoZdFi0LHfcujW9Snf438C8y5XFwVpIOCD7JTkXYeFLLl2ZOnEJGu9TxU_U3dsAqbrz0Y4981bG_vhXDfX4QEZOpj9aTX5elKsYIH0TtBuu/s320/love.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445110036899130834" /></a><br />This is so sweet I just had to share it. <br /><br />I just love those little talks I have with my kids. You know the kind where you're talking about this and that and then they say something and it just blows your mind as to how they come up things or how they know what to say. Wesley is my youngest son at the ripe ole age of 5. <br /><br />We were chatting yesterday about Love. Like he knows about love right? Well thats what I thought anyway. He told me that he loooves me this much and he put his arms behind his back, thats alot of love for a 5 year old. giggle. Anyway he asked me how much did I love him and I told him it could not be measured as to how much I love him. Of course he didnt understand that. He said do you love me to the moon and back? Yes, several times more too. <br /><br />So I asked him "how do you know that I love you?" "how can you tell?" His reply was............"I can see it in your eyes!" How sweet is that? <br /><br />Prim Blessings, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-9621824098119519412010-02-25T05:42:00.004-05:002010-03-04T05:30:07.300-05:00*MIA* & Made a DecisionYep, I guess that's whatcha can call it. I've been Missing In Action! I cant believe it's been since Christmas that I last posted. I have missed y'all! <br /><br />It's been one more C-ray-Z winter here and like many of y'all Im ready for some Spring Thyme! We dont usually get snow here in our part of NC but this winter I can say I've seen enough snow for a while. The kids have loved it but it's time for Ol' Man Winter to go!<br /><br />I have decided with much regret to put my crafting on hold for a while. I have just gotten to a point where I have no desire to make or do anything. It's sad I know, but right now I feel it's what I need to do. <br /><br />I hope that everyone has a wonderful day. Until next time. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Prim Blessings, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-17936763026772525052009-12-22T05:38:00.003-05:002009-12-22T16:04:20.860-05:00Merry CHRISTmas!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNTDktfJxPuycBoJ1zKTOZZmnHTAL4_Ss8C1j5g9OHWw0pISle25R2SVhdeXGbvMgNr_anLGlAhwXvlaI8ahcNuLJbI3bmpD9fBB9s4yQKpx3VrQGiZlLsa6lL9Bs-lOOROwyHEk0m5w2/s1600-h/Chtag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNTDktfJxPuycBoJ1zKTOZZmnHTAL4_Ss8C1j5g9OHWw0pISle25R2SVhdeXGbvMgNr_anLGlAhwXvlaI8ahcNuLJbI3bmpD9fBB9s4yQKpx3VrQGiZlLsa6lL9Bs-lOOROwyHEk0m5w2/s320/Chtag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418009939093395842" /></a><br />I dont know about y'all but I have been frantic here trying to get ready for CHRISTmas! I had put my shopping off until the last minute which is something I NEVER do. After spending a day in the stores this past weekend its something I will NEVER do again. Each year it seems harder and harder for me to get in the Spirit of things. This year being the worst. <br /><br />After months of not having a job, then during that time a separation I just didnt know if I was gonna make it. The bills were piling up let alone knowing how I was gonna pay for CHRISTmas. But along came a job and things worked out. I know its gonna be hard on the kids this year but they are tougher than we think sometimes. Things will work out. <br /><br />I wanted to wish my blogging family a Very Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year. I hope Santa is good to each and every one of y'all. Prim Blessings.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-14229906455842238052009-11-23T06:00:00.002-05:002009-11-23T06:03:53.839-05:00*Happy Thanksgiving*<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vdtdU8YS3LBycHoFKXa-ddkbjc32NrQXRxfW0_kfd0KC42W6qzhX9DkKbRyq5uLMEvyBicHcX_2Bk4hpRrXor3CX4WZtauYpcKK6z2tasvf9eXhdaJNyVnz8TUumef0suZaPuQ42BPYj/s1600/happyt.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vdtdU8YS3LBycHoFKXa-ddkbjc32NrQXRxfW0_kfd0KC42W6qzhX9DkKbRyq5uLMEvyBicHcX_2Bk4hpRrXor3CX4WZtauYpcKK6z2tasvf9eXhdaJNyVnz8TUumef0suZaPuQ42BPYj/s320/happyt.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407253032303624258" /></a><br />I would like to wish my blogging family a very Happy Thanksgiving. If you are traveling I wish you a safe journey. <br /><br />I have many things to be Thankful for. My family, health, children, good friends. The list is endless. I hope everyone has a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-33539998969690967272009-11-17T18:01:00.001-05:002009-11-17T18:02:41.912-05:00~~And The Winner Is~~Congratulations to Brenda of The Rusty Thimble. Brenda email me with your addy and I will get this out to you. Thank You all so much for participating, y'all are wonderful followers. Hope everyone has a great evening. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-7970655673580407002009-11-17T05:33:00.004-05:002009-11-17T05:37:45.900-05:00Do you know what today is??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLNOFiSSA3n3A7AO23-rTXKR4b6bJwxbgCb0WtT3orqBuHEZIkPxvKAwiv-2mDRpc8BsKPGgZ62BYM-2FjM146xna-1345sZGx3JLuF5iYwC6zWq10YcboFXu8jpuYYfkQpqLrU9Yf40l/s1600/giveaway_005.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLNOFiSSA3n3A7AO23-rTXKR4b6bJwxbgCb0WtT3orqBuHEZIkPxvKAwiv-2mDRpc8BsKPGgZ62BYM-2FjM146xna-1345sZGx3JLuF5iYwC6zWq10YcboFXu8jpuYYfkQpqLrU9Yf40l/s320/giveaway_005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405019721291899506" /></a><br />Its Novemeber 17 y'all last chance to enter my drawing. If you havent signed up you have until 5 PM Eastern time today. I will draw the winning name at 5:30 PM. And remember if you like what you see and you dont blog thats ok too, just leave your email addy for me.<br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-35639642695576204602009-11-06T16:53:00.006-05:002009-11-06T19:27:41.786-05:00Trip to the Pumpkin PatchToday was a fun filled day. I went with Wesley's class to the pumpkin patch today. We all had so much fun. The morning started out very Chhilly but around lunchtime the wind stopped blowing and it turned out to be a nice Fall day.
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<br />We started our morning with a 30 minute hayride. I have not been on one in quite a few years, so it was fun for me as well. After that the kids got to take a train ride. The cars were made to look like cows and each one had a name. The funniest one was the car/cow named Bodacious. How funny is that?
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<br />Then came the pumpkin patch. The kids scrambled to pick out their favorite pumpkin. So much to choose from.. they all went for the larger pumpkins. The parents got to pick a pumpkin too. Wesley was a little jealous that I got a bigger one than he did.
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<br />We then had lunch and it was so nice. This class is so well behaved, we didnt even know they were there while eating. I think that says alot. Very well behaved for a group of 4-5 year olds. After lunch we had storytime and they were told about a girl named Rebecca who lived on a pumpkin farm. Very cute story it was. I think the part they loved the most about storytime was getting to pet the rabbit.
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<br />And lastly but certainly not a favorite part of the trip was the cornmaze. Im not a very big fan of corn fields, I just dont know something about them just creeps me out giggle. But as you can tell we all made it through and everyone had a wonderful time. I have a slideshow and if you have time take a peek. There are quite a few of them so be sure you have to time to watch.
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<br />Well that sums up our day. I hope everyone has had a wonderful day. Until next time.
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<br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-43292738362636996642009-11-05T11:08:00.003-05:002009-11-05T11:13:32.289-05:00Dont ForgetY'all dont forget to sign up for my giveaway. Drawing will be held Novemeber 17th.<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pCZE0jAnXwhAXfQhcwV9Vf3a1zy56_J2zSNV2WRj_yHh54uXcRRX8VK9HpclgQk8i90_s9fS9bHTIM1RlQ68Io_YiPv6cJ5d5B2lNOnnmzjTDtMRByNW3eiaugFroIvmCINFIlRrNd5N/s1600-h/giveaway_005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pCZE0jAnXwhAXfQhcwV9Vf3a1zy56_J2zSNV2WRj_yHh54uXcRRX8VK9HpclgQk8i90_s9fS9bHTIM1RlQ68Io_YiPv6cJ5d5B2lNOnnmzjTDtMRByNW3eiaugFroIvmCINFIlRrNd5N/s320/giveaway_005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400652520437591410" /></a><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-88042913386204179502009-11-03T18:17:00.002-05:002009-11-03T18:21:14.881-05:00Aunt Mannys GiveawayThis is the last giveaway for the year. Head on over to <a href="http://auntmannys.blogspot.com/">Aunt Manny's </a>to find out what you have to do to be entered. Oh and be sure when you comment you tell her Tammy sentcha... Here is the first prize in her giveaway. More will be added.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivepVadHIxQMJmlSSd1UaQ_mxx7UZMo-ThUmxwkS2NI4L67Hdl7kKckpPh0L0evC2naN9XJSoCxm76gzZLt4Bn-Y54G52fcYQ5gYf9CN1NYpUpQyp0TUhyn69-iT68b_SzsgLvrbgsfmts/s1600-h/santaletters2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivepVadHIxQMJmlSSd1UaQ_mxx7UZMo-ThUmxwkS2NI4L67Hdl7kKckpPh0L0evC2naN9XJSoCxm76gzZLt4Bn-Y54G52fcYQ5gYf9CN1NYpUpQyp0TUhyn69-iT68b_SzsgLvrbgsfmts/s320/santaletters2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400021308354727794" /></a><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-75430329281409470052009-11-03T13:34:00.002-05:002009-11-03T13:36:16.666-05:00What a Great Give Away<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-uyJgz6Pp0Q6DfMxjnFIhgvA470aFhV3dFZ_ONF6ZvAvZzD2M4VKmYE9G7Rc5Mo5N7VH3LPVqY0Gw_8pTFi7T-14eeq1WEMYNLbqgFU4nUuWAsUAjyXttxcQWzWHiDYDGeWEP1EEoFl-/s1600-h/DSCN3759.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-uyJgz6Pp0Q6DfMxjnFIhgvA470aFhV3dFZ_ONF6ZvAvZzD2M4VKmYE9G7Rc5Mo5N7VH3LPVqY0Gw_8pTFi7T-14eeq1WEMYNLbqgFU4nUuWAsUAjyXttxcQWzWHiDYDGeWEP1EEoFl-/s320/DSCN3759.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399947927242289698" /></a><br />Y'all need to head over to Brenda's blog <a href="http://therustythimble.blogspot.com/">The Rusty Thimble </a>and sign up for her giveaway. Be sure to tell her I sentcha. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-41639850302145159502009-11-03T10:46:00.003-05:002009-11-03T10:49:30.778-05:00I Love this Picture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheA3P_AaUxPd1MqBSseo6J8rcXtW0V8VoRnwIjEF3ES2UcBBp0Xd9rJZFrZUgrbKDQdxEmqj5_JZdrvPAX5fs4ktQJxb6nxjfy7NVLIO7KgZW_sUUaKtxpMijBDjs4hOCbBNeiWmLX-Nk1/s1600-h/josh.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheA3P_AaUxPd1MqBSseo6J8rcXtW0V8VoRnwIjEF3ES2UcBBp0Xd9rJZFrZUgrbKDQdxEmqj5_JZdrvPAX5fs4ktQJxb6nxjfy7NVLIO7KgZW_sUUaKtxpMijBDjs4hOCbBNeiWmLX-Nk1/s320/josh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399904666111668258" /></a><br /><br />This is my son Josh. He's 15. I just love this picture. Thought I would share it. Giggle I think it shows his true attitude!!<br /><br />He's my little Boo! Shows his true attitude too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1G4URJEGgiFTqbK73HFb3tunzc2uAYF9kXrpLnJkw5cLa2hvlyRC5QVBTSe9FbQi_hRRuEERLrrFVbAxOEgsJ1exSxkuzKzOoTjc8GOWcRmBvi71WqjALmSMZaIqkyTm_Jo_BJCTuIL0/s1600-h/wesley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1G4URJEGgiFTqbK73HFb3tunzc2uAYF9kXrpLnJkw5cLa2hvlyRC5QVBTSe9FbQi_hRRuEERLrrFVbAxOEgsJ1exSxkuzKzOoTjc8GOWcRmBvi71WqjALmSMZaIqkyTm_Jo_BJCTuIL0/s320/wesley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399904905620005042" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-15703115579910675742009-11-02T10:55:00.011-05:002009-11-02T11:09:54.343-05:00Birthday Wishes to my Sweet Wesley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfM4PNHTlXSb_QQ1Vt9hdlLIBHhwseYsb60Vy_fi-SEFMextLOXlwp5k9jsp9T-_6czyHBGlKjrfzlzN3csYzO23GlJIIGOoGPOhDCtW_SlH-5VZZs5MFF0bVTBXx1Gp7s1N5o4X5xeiZ/s1600-h/wesley's_5th_birthday_037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfM4PNHTlXSb_QQ1Vt9hdlLIBHhwseYsb60Vy_fi-SEFMextLOXlwp5k9jsp9T-_6czyHBGlKjrfzlzN3csYzO23GlJIIGOoGPOhDCtW_SlH-5VZZs5MFF0bVTBXx1Gp7s1N5o4X5xeiZ/s320/wesley's_5th_birthday_037.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399536777796466994" /></a><br /><br />It is so hard to believe that my baby is 5 years old today. <br />We had Wesley's party yesterday. <br /><br />Im gonna tell ya when you're 5 years old an envelope with money is not very exciting. I gladly accept envelopes with money.. giggle. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0G-mqBhf2_qK4tlOXP3E1t833Zkh4ueC2V5ryWx0OnS7V9aMXyANHXYgVghH0mwg5XUzOB-NW837ujypi33HsOgXaekhEMgVxjYJd80ea4pFnMimR_VFjufwjegNhQu70YpEVDKnPxnrr/s1600-h/wesley's+5th+birthday+024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0G-mqBhf2_qK4tlOXP3E1t833Zkh4ueC2V5ryWx0OnS7V9aMXyANHXYgVghH0mwg5XUzOB-NW837ujypi33HsOgXaekhEMgVxjYJd80ea4pFnMimR_VFjufwjegNhQu70YpEVDKnPxnrr/s320/wesley's+5th+birthday+024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399536975388893970" /></a><br /><br />I think he was happy with what he got and when he found out he could use some of the money to buy something he wanted he got a little more excited. We'll see. So Happy Birthday my little WessieBoo! Mama loves you...<3<br /><br />Here are a few more pics from the party.<br />Wesley and his brother Josh A.K.A= Woogie and Lil' Woogie<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKsQqw_eKecFsQgMFEUngDhL3psMGODGiUvTWMsejy_YkPyiHz0ce3FOOVbF3bNaXrvikkNHJu8wvfWCiKQUdidNFfEb8WZzIvrwe7btRYjANrqEiupE7muVTMGcvGKf_CyVLED4OtLrp/s1600-h/wesley's_5th_birthday_022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKsQqw_eKecFsQgMFEUngDhL3psMGODGiUvTWMsejy_YkPyiHz0ce3FOOVbF3bNaXrvikkNHJu8wvfWCiKQUdidNFfEb8WZzIvrwe7btRYjANrqEiupE7muVTMGcvGKf_CyVLED4OtLrp/s320/wesley's_5th_birthday_022.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399537419020726034" /></a><br /><br />Wesley and Nannie: my Daddy's Mama<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnBvfxOa-B_jjbsZnpwixFL1BqvQ28fAbVN4dxon7fUCl_nW26JHRdsn3gYNkIJpI9KxXZHIAB4Qw8yxTn4-ns-EAHRz_B_5K3SSlz4jX_J75URXD45KEO1dYL0q4KAo3M8bJpuTiLc-B/s1600-h/wesley's_5th_birthday_026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnBvfxOa-B_jjbsZnpwixFL1BqvQ28fAbVN4dxon7fUCl_nW26JHRdsn3gYNkIJpI9KxXZHIAB4Qw8yxTn4-ns-EAHRz_B_5K3SSlz4jX_J75URXD45KEO1dYL0q4KAo3M8bJpuTiLc-B/s320/wesley's_5th_birthday_026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399537791825529234" /></a><br /><br />Wesley and K.D. my Mama's sister<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxNfsHgv1F_s7vdhR8SC5_v0m18ZnDcAsvMUiq-4KuYzuIAKqrey8gMjF_zHcfAx-cmfYDX8UL64K8FD6WUxanm0brusCzXShPndTrEadWu3sCDRqfbyUAMFX2xHlJH6fFqfi5jAnjtbP/s1600-h/wesley's_5th_birthday_028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxNfsHgv1F_s7vdhR8SC5_v0m18ZnDcAsvMUiq-4KuYzuIAKqrey8gMjF_zHcfAx-cmfYDX8UL64K8FD6WUxanm0brusCzXShPndTrEadWu3sCDRqfbyUAMFX2xHlJH6fFqfi5jAnjtbP/s320/wesley's_5th_birthday_028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399538133877461794" /></a><br /><br />Wesley and my Brother Timmy in the background<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjVRSoo1cUhgvD6Z9zGCHUWmu5p0ZJ1p87fKReIO1wBUdHpp5-gUjPmCZrM_chX8gQnAYSocRtAwVko19ZVOVWEWfuzDG1Bq_38KSQzktt5s1tE61gVer4yHIqVbnTA4Pu0k_yUTx0wi5/s1600-h/wesley's_5th_birthday_034.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjVRSoo1cUhgvD6Z9zGCHUWmu5p0ZJ1p87fKReIO1wBUdHpp5-gUjPmCZrM_chX8gQnAYSocRtAwVko19ZVOVWEWfuzDG1Bq_38KSQzktt5s1tE61gVer4yHIqVbnTA4Pu0k_yUTx0wi5/s320/wesley's_5th_birthday_034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399538328687418130" /></a><br /><br />My Sister-in-law<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqi3xjOgdGkQyzDrM82tb2Ms5mOseX6jYPNf9p8csQO0oIl71tdQuvS_raQgKAoSylswIzSaYzF5alJgLf33GcZ-g_etlNkqKCmzSoaXexoHBz75pWX_detQ9XAQwftq2RXHunFL0CJz3/s1600-h/wesley's_5th_birthday_036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqi3xjOgdGkQyzDrM82tb2Ms5mOseX6jYPNf9p8csQO0oIl71tdQuvS_raQgKAoSylswIzSaYzF5alJgLf33GcZ-g_etlNkqKCmzSoaXexoHBz75pWX_detQ9XAQwftq2RXHunFL0CJz3/s320/wesley's_5th_birthday_036.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399538550640205090" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for peeking. Hope y'all have a great day.<br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-69179412709984384252009-11-01T06:16:00.007-05:002009-11-02T06:05:04.704-05:00100 followers Giveaway!!Where did October go? Its funny how fast the time goes the closer we get to Christmas. <br /><br />In honor of 100 followers Im having a giveaway. Thank You all for visiting even when I wasnt posting, things have been rough around here and I just needed a little time to work things out. <br /><br />Ok its the same ol' song and dance. Leave me a comment (on this post Only), follow my blog, post on your blog. Your name will be entered for each one. Post here to let me know you have linked me on your blog so I can follow up. <br /><br />If you dont have a blog thats ok too, just leave me a comment with your email addy so I can contact you if you win. This is open to US and Canda residents only. Ok now y'all get to posting. Oh and be sure to pass the word along. Drawing will be held on November 16th.<br /><br />So what's in the giveaway. Well it's Christmas themed and I hope y'all like what I have for you. So no more talking here's the prize:<br /><br />2 Grungy Stocking Ornies<br />Spiced Cranberry scented Roomspray<br />1 Cinnamon Tart 1 Sleighbells Tart<br />Stitchery He is the Light<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAttakDNbcEhLWr8C3eevxQSlJnxJ4Z0uNQKm30BslwPklh9iG1Cl89vhpdk6UlUA_GeidyVzcHGbsI1qF0JE9f51AsCPV7GZe98YiHU0fBiJVC_J0w1KxL3OJx1LzYgMrFJy7O_GzfIw/s1600-h/giveaway_005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAttakDNbcEhLWr8C3eevxQSlJnxJ4Z0uNQKm30BslwPklh9iG1Cl89vhpdk6UlUA_GeidyVzcHGbsI1qF0JE9f51AsCPV7GZe98YiHU0fBiJVC_J0w1KxL3OJx1LzYgMrFJy7O_GzfIw/s320/giveaway_005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399095800931200322" /></a><br /><br />Y'all have fun and Good Luck to everyone<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-29264658566443609882009-10-30T20:19:00.002-04:002009-10-30T20:21:02.199-04:00~Happy Halloween~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtoH9isCut6qilzWVq4RwERaAx9RthkKPh8_AwX_fdb-_X-lb6Q7gzbaPhLPQnevP4PloG2481HGmZbEPCuF9lT0389BfhLHTAHe9LB5WQFPzgZUU-Ioj4kl-FIve5jXd-bP3mujClTr6l/s1600-h/vintage-little-boy-halloween-pumpkin-postcard-thumb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtoH9isCut6qilzWVq4RwERaAx9RthkKPh8_AwX_fdb-_X-lb6Q7gzbaPhLPQnevP4PloG2481HGmZbEPCuF9lT0389BfhLHTAHe9LB5WQFPzgZUU-Ioj4kl-FIve5jXd-bP3mujClTr6l/s320/vintage-little-boy-halloween-pumpkin-postcard-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398552488190124578" /></a><br />Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween!!<br /><br /> TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-76291283588503990182009-10-28T06:56:00.001-04:002009-10-28T06:58:26.894-04:00A Little Halloween Trivia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gryCs1GLxpNLjWP0CNJPgsF0QuSQ_nK05sgwHzmAAeKghXGoXlD6lcmJUMKMx7OG_8mDJwechDz00xW4GfEyd0Q1riq3zVt1io959wj3DM6e8ImuF8ULJq28yXWWqxhAvLY8GOoA2XmY/s1600-h/6773_230964610466_229088480466_7952305_2913583_s.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gryCs1GLxpNLjWP0CNJPgsF0QuSQ_nK05sgwHzmAAeKghXGoXlD6lcmJUMKMx7OG_8mDJwechDz00xW4GfEyd0Q1riq3zVt1io959wj3DM6e8ImuF8ULJq28yXWWqxhAvLY8GOoA2XmY/s320/6773_230964610466_229088480466_7952305_2913583_s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397603508670400706" /></a><br />Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31.<br /><br />Halloween was brought to North America by immigrants from Europe who would celebrate the harvest around a bonfire, share ghost stories, sing, dance and tell fortunes. <br /><br />Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death. <br /><br />There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange, the color of pumpkin. <br /><br />According to folklore, the jack-o-lantern got his name from a man named Jack.<br /><br />Turnips and beets served as the original jack-o-lanterns.<br /><br />Jack o lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday. <br /><br />Mexico celebrates 'The Day of the Dead' instead of Halloween. <br /><br />Pumpkins also come in white, blue and green. Great for unique monster carvings! <br /><br />Pumpkins originated in Central America. When Europeans arrived in the New World, they found pumpkins plentiful and used in cooking by Native Americans. They took seeds back to Europe where they quickly became popular. <br /><br />Growing big pumpkins is a big time hobby. Top prize money for the biggest giant pumpkin is as much as $25,000 dollars at fall festivals. <br /><br />A pumpkin is a berry in the cucurbitaceae family, which also includes melons, cucumbers, squash and gourds. All these plants are native to the Americas.<br /><br />Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas being the first. People spend as much as over $2.5 billion during Halloween on candies, costumes, decorations and parties. <br /><br />Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States. <br /><br />Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with Snickers . <br /><br />It is believed that the Irish began the tradition of Trick or Treating. In preparation for All Hallow's Eve, Irish townsfolk would visit neighbors and ask for contributions of food for a feast in the town. <br /><br />The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human. <br /><br />Black cats were once believed to be witch's familiars who protected their powers.<br /><br />Samhainophobia is an intense fear of Halloween.<br />www.theholidayspot.com<br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-15347559629752755992009-10-24T09:30:00.002-04:002009-10-24T09:33:00.909-04:00Update on my giveawayOk y'all I have my giveaway items together. However it is Christmas themed so I have decided to wait until after Halloween to post. I have several ideas for winning and Im trying to decide how Im gonna go about this. So stayed tuned.<br /><br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-55397031285026283042009-10-24T06:50:00.002-04:002009-10-24T06:57:02.588-04:00A Birthday Celebration Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnr2M63hoQVE6XZVyVX7Mp0wBdTvUV5hcFT3HP0lJOEUHRxu0whXOFqFZJT21Ta6vHAhcTgPIzewhxFLgurGbBpcyLNmIJCw61fwoTrBsjxMUmBVlxT9TwldO0Dvk1FxuNXN0ZC7lsb4-/s1600-h/DSC08695.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnr2M63hoQVE6XZVyVX7Mp0wBdTvUV5hcFT3HP0lJOEUHRxu0whXOFqFZJT21Ta6vHAhcTgPIzewhxFLgurGbBpcyLNmIJCw61fwoTrBsjxMUmBVlxT9TwldO0Dvk1FxuNXN0ZC7lsb4-/s320/DSC08695.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396118787405424786" /></a><br />My friend Sue at <a href="http://oodlekadoodleprimitives.blogspot.com/">Oodlekadoodle Primitives </a>will be celebrating her birthday so in honor of that day she is having an Awesome giveaway. Y'all get over and get entered to win. Look what she's giving away!! Thank You Sue<br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-78235380541587667822009-10-21T20:27:00.003-04:002009-10-22T09:01:13.578-04:00**I hit 100**Ok Y'all..... I hit 100... I better get my hiney in gear and get to makin' something. I will post the giveaway soon...... Thanks to you all!! <br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-45628800306281564652009-10-21T18:25:00.004-04:002009-10-21T18:44:23.528-04:00~Just about to hit 100~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMs5EoyJHljs0MKIdUIrigDBzT42ckmZ7GFxgidgie7tcpxy6iyv9FspGl8JtRnD-8GyTi1Ab1hkaZk8X42lqJmSspkHQ29Za2ox2eOjpkjtS7vrRNheSkyefZj4s5Ts8soQA_m_g0SME/s1600-h/dancingboots0822.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMs5EoyJHljs0MKIdUIrigDBzT42ckmZ7GFxgidgie7tcpxy6iyv9FspGl8JtRnD-8GyTi1Ab1hkaZk8X42lqJmSspkHQ29Za2ox2eOjpkjtS7vrRNheSkyefZj4s5Ts8soQA_m_g0SME/s320/dancingboots0822.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395187824272868194" /></a><br /><br /><br />I noticed that Im just about to hit 100 followers. I have been thinking, Scary I know giggle. I think since my last giveaway fell through I'm thinking I should have another one. So IF I get one more follower I will get something goin for y'all. Thank You so much who have been faithful even though I have not and to all the new followers too. Im gonna have to think about this one. Just one more though thats all I need.. Keep on the lookout!!<br /><br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-5390190835728717932009-10-21T08:16:00.002-04:002009-10-21T08:18:31.715-04:00Another Awesome Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7V1BMdh6IC9DobUIRbVcsv-UXjL6MJDHdUOQADGJNqRZ1JQ05nW-jVcKQXkOfwskF38FmEcrxj0tPH009s60G-LQs-rjX9gHfuVVrRz1cEnRKUEow7aMeSzX2qFd1eSDnmAwrfWT5LPl/s1600-h/oldetimeclaus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7V1BMdh6IC9DobUIRbVcsv-UXjL6MJDHdUOQADGJNqRZ1JQ05nW-jVcKQXkOfwskF38FmEcrxj0tPH009s60G-LQs-rjX9gHfuVVrRz1cEnRKUEow7aMeSzX2qFd1eSDnmAwrfWT5LPl/s320/oldetimeclaus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395026242761663890" /></a><br /><br />I just love this Santa... Y'all need to head over to <a href="http://cinnamonberrylane.blogspot.com/">Cinnamon Berry Lane Primitives</a> and get your name in the drawing. <br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-78816807953739515342009-10-20T18:58:00.009-04:002009-10-20T19:53:08.377-04:00Fall HikeWesley and I decided to take a little walk this evening. We ventured down to the pond and to the backside of the farm. I hope y'all enjoy the slideshow. Wesley had to fish for a little while and then we were off again.
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<br />We were heading home after our little hike and Wesley informed me that he had some hishhockers on his coat. If you dont know what hishhockers are....
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<br />LOL, we call'em hitchhikers. Wesley just cant say it!
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<br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-63557543022607171992009-10-20T10:53:00.004-04:002009-10-20T10:56:55.127-04:00**Wonderful Halloween Giveaway**<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxdx3eD1X5FIokiZRHWxbv1ol2xKVDGz4ivT5NZf8plh5R-WDX81blfKU7eQhRmIbni0fBcVZ3BJ8ysIV0qMGuGvr8OuJUjVMQaeMItrXCA40Ict-t3AnVMUtk5d3yE0tdzclAt-zdqoW/s1600-h/Giveaway02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxdx3eD1X5FIokiZRHWxbv1ol2xKVDGz4ivT5NZf8plh5R-WDX81blfKU7eQhRmIbni0fBcVZ3BJ8ysIV0qMGuGvr8OuJUjVMQaeMItrXCA40Ict-t3AnVMUtk5d3yE0tdzclAt-zdqoW/s320/Giveaway02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394695732188280690" /></a><br />Y'all have got to head over to <a href="http://pumpkinpatchprimitivequiltshoppe.blogspot.com/">Pumpkin Patch Primitive Quilt Shoppe</a>to see the wonderful giveaway and check out the rules for entereing. <br /><br />Whatcha waitin' for? Get on over there!!!<br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123145939680028578.post-75387130734117797262009-10-19T11:13:00.003-04:002009-10-19T11:19:17.966-04:00~*Trick Or Treat*~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSMYNfeq_2NKFE2Ovz_Y9nZYqyMnL0_8w74k21uGF8i7PRwPFh3CVZJxLi1vyX4FzrbirC2GZGHhu-bcHrWVzVDdfC5GUrSql-8kAaddb9xQEpqgx6JDBe4NJsZnBw2ikDW78znGkDZNZ/s1600-h/trickortreat2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSMYNfeq_2NKFE2Ovz_Y9nZYqyMnL0_8w74k21uGF8i7PRwPFh3CVZJxLi1vyX4FzrbirC2GZGHhu-bcHrWVzVDdfC5GUrSql-8kAaddb9xQEpqgx6JDBe4NJsZnBw2ikDW78znGkDZNZ/s320/trickortreat2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394330144173448418" /></a><br /><br /><br />The custom of 'trick or treat' probably has several origins. Again mostly Irish.An old Irish peasant practice called for going door to door to collect money, bread cake, cheese, eggs, butter, nuts, apples, etc., in preparation for the festival of St. Columbus Kill. Yet another custom was the begging for soul cakes, or offerings for one's self - particularly in exchange for promises of prosperity or protection against bad luck. It is with this custom the concept of the fairies came to be incorporated as people used to go door to door begging for treats. Failure to supply the treats would usually result in practical jokes being visited on the owner of the house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Since the fairies were abroad on this night, an offering of food or milk was frequently left for them on the steps of the house, so the houseowner could gain the blessings of the "good folk" for the coming year. Many of the households would also leave out a "dumb supper" for the spirits of the departed.<br /><br />Irisleabhar na Gaedhilge, ii, 370, states that in parts of Count Waterford: 'Hallow E'en is called oidhche na h-aimléise, "The night of mischief or con". It was a custom which survives still in places -- for the "boys" to assemble in gangs, and, headed by a few horn-blowers who were always selected for their strength of lungs, to visit all the farmers' houses in the district and levy a sort of blackmail, good humouredly asked for, and as cheerfully given. They afterward met at some point of rendezvous, and in merry revelry celebrated the festival of Samhain in their own way. When the distant winding of the horns was heard, the bean a' tigh [woman of the house] got prepared for their reception, and also for the money or builín (white bread) to be handed to them through the half-opened door. There was always a race amongst them to get possession of the latch. Whoever heard the wild scurry of their rush through a farm-yard to the kitchen-door -- will not question the propriety of the word aimiléis [mischief] applied to their proceedings. The leader of the band chaunted a sort of recitative in Gaelic, intoning it with a strong nasal twang to conceal his identity, in which the good-wife was called upon to do honour to Samhain..." According to Tad Tuleja's essay, "Trick or Treat: Pre-Texts and Contexts," in Santino's previously mentioned anthology,Halloween's modern trick or treating (primarily children going door-to-door, begging for candy) began fairly recently in the US, as a blend of several ancient and modern influences. In 19th Century America, rural immigrants from Ireland and Scotland kept gender-specific Halloween customs from their homelands: girls stayed indoors and did divination games, while the boys roamed outdoors engaging in almost equally ritualized pranks, which their elders "blamed" on the spirits being abroad that night. Its entry into urban world can probably traced back in mid-19th Century New York, where children called "ragamuffins" would dress in costumes and beg for pennies from adults on Thanksgiving Day. Things got nastier with increased urbanization and poverty in the 1930's. Adults began casting about for ways to control the previously harmless but now increasingly expensive and dangerous vandalism of the "boys." Towns and cities began organizing "safe" Halloween events and householders began giving out bribes to the neighborhood kids as a way to distract them away from their previous anarchy. The ragamuffins disappeared or switched their date to Halloween.<br /><br /><br /><br />The term "trick or treat," finally appears in print around 1939! Pranks became even nastier in the 1980's, with widespread poverty existing side-by-side with obscene greed. Unfortunately, even bored kids in a violence saturated culture slip all too easily from harmless "decoration" of their neighbors' houses with shaving cream and toilet paper to serious vandalism and assaults. Blaming either Neopagans or Halloween for this is rather like blaming patriots or the Fourth of July for the many firecracker injuries that happen every year (and which are also combatted by publicly sponsored events). Given this hazardous backdrop town councils, school boards and parents in the 1930's invented this custom as it is being celebrated today to keep their kids out of trouble.<br /><br />As far as the custom across the Atlantic goes, by the mid- 20th century in Ireland and Britain, the smaller children would dress up and parade to the neighbors' houses, do little performances, then ask for a reward. American kids seem to remember this with their chants of "Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg," and other classic tunes done for no reason other than because "it's traditional."<br /><br />All information has been taken taken from <a href="http://www.theholidayspot.com">The Holiday Spot</a>. <br /><br /><br />Happy Halloween, TammyTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742223446426826347noreply@blogger.com0