So far...

Our trip to Corpus Christi has been amazing so far. Today, I got to go hang out with my love and enjoy some Starbucks and explore the town my brother lives in right outside of Corpus. Then, I got to walk along the ocean and look for seashells with my mom and then go to another beach with the hubs, my mom and brother and watch some guy wind surf. Tomorrow will be an equally amazing day. I'm loving it here.

P.S. Did you know I had never been to the ocean before yesterday!!!

Joplin Relief

Yesterday there was a devastating and life changing storm in Joplin, Missouri. An EF4 tornado ripped through the town and completely destroyed 1/3 of the city. Joplin has been a very important part of my life. I live an hour away from there and when I was in high school and even after that my husband and my friends and I would make day trips to Joplin to go to the mall or to a concert. So many memories were made there. We have friends from Joplin and family members there as well. So far, everyone that I know personally is okay but the loss of homes and their loved ones is tragic. I wanted to write a quick post about how you can help. Even just prayer would be wonderful but if you feel so inclined I am including a list of national relief efforts and a list of local ones as well. Thank you so much for reading and for any help that you may be able to give. 

National:

"The Salvation Army's disaster-relief efforts in Joplin can be supported by texting "JOPLIN" to 80888 to make a $10 donation. You can also donate through their website or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

World Vision is now expanding its tornado relief to include the Joplin area. It has sent a team there to determine the most urgent needs. Text"'TORNADO" to 20222 to give a $10 donation. You can also donate online or call 1-888-511-6443 to support World Vision's effort.

Donations to AmeriCares can be made online or by phone at 1-800-486-HELP.

The disaster-response team with Convoy of Hope is heading to Joplin with a truckload of water, snacks and ready-to-eat meals. It is coordinating with local officials to determine what additional supplies should follow and at what locations they can provide essential supplies. Those wanting to help can text the word "CONVOY" to 50555 to make a $10 donation. You can also donate online or by calling 1-417-823-8998.

The Heart of Missouri United Way has established the Tornado Relief Fund to help victims. Text "JOPLIN" to 864833 to make a $10 donation, or call 1-573-443-4523.
Heart to Heart International has sent volunteer medical professionals and their mobile medical clinic to the devastated communities in Kansas and Missouri. Heart to Heart also sends hygiene kits for people displaced by the storms, and their care kit assembly instructions can be found here. You can donate or sign up to be a volunteer online or by phone at 1-913-764-5200.

The American Red Cross has opened shelters in Missouri and Minnesota. The shelter in Joplin is located at Missouri Southern State University, and the Red Cross is working to provide transportation to the shelter for those in need. The Red Cross is also distributing food, cleanup supplies and comfort kits, and sending health workers to provide immediate care. Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation, or visit thewebsite to donate, give blood or volunteer.
AmeriCares has sent disaster-relief personnel to Joplin, and it's working with Access Family Care Clinic to help victims. This expands AmeriCares' tornado relief operation, which has been assisting various Southern states as they recover from their own recent tornado outbreak."
-From CNN

Local:
There are many donation stations around the area.

In Claremore you can donate bottled water and non-perishable, individually wrapped snack food items to the Claremore Police Department lobby before 6 p.m. Thursday. Also, other donations can be taken to the Emergency Management Office located in the Basement of the Rogers County Courthouse. 

"The Catoosa Police Department is sending a truck which will leave from 208 South Cherokee Street in Catoosa at 4:30 p.m.

The Oologah Assembly of God is working with a shelter in Joplin to collect clothing and personal hygiene items. Any donations of underwear and socks must be new.
Pastor Kent Jensen told the Oologah Lake Leader that all items should be dropped off at the church no later than 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Calvary Baptist Church in Inola is partnering with First Baptist Church in Joplin.  The Inola church will accept donations and then will send a crew with the youth ministry to Joplin.  The crew will help with cleanup and distribution of supplies.

In Tulsa, First Baptist Church at 5th and Detroit is also organizing a relief drive starting Tuesday morning. The church says specific items are needed. The list includes…
Bottled water (16-20oz)
Snacks: trail mix, nuts, etc. (in packages)
Fruit: oranges are the best (they are tough and have a peel)
Handiwipes in travel-size packs (fit in a back pocket; can be used by workers and victims to remove dirt and bacteria)
Drop off those items by pulling through to the end of the circle drive on Detroit between 4th and 5th.
Someone will be there to assist in unloading the supplies on Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Food Pyramid is also accepting donations for Joplin relief.  Customers who wish to participate may have $1, $3, or $5 added to their total checkout.  The money will be given to the American Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter."
-From Newson6

I'm sure there are more places taking donations around the surrounding areas. If you would like to help and need to find a place to donate things please email me at honeyandthread@yahoo.com I will do my best to help find a place near you. 

Keep Joplin and the other areas that were hit in your prayers and please help spread the word.

photos from today

Today I got the chance to take pictures of my friend's sister and her boyfriend. It was so much fun! They were great models. Here are a few shots from today's shoot.

Just a little background on this picture. In Tulsa, Ok, there is a place called "The Center of the Universe" which is where they are standing. When you stand with one foot on each side of that line in between them you can hear your voice echo but other people around you can't. It's really crazy and neat!  

This last one was just for fun. I love taking pictures of flowers. 

What do ya think?

Pinterest picks

Some of my favorite pins I've found recently.

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I need this island asap!

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Love the tile.

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Look at that door! 

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I want to have a book exchange party.

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Lovely.

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What's not to love about this picture?

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I want to take pictures like this of my sister.

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Want that hair!

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Yum!

My first stop-motion!

I made my very first stop-motion video! I'm really excited! It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I know there are a few bumps in there and mess-ups but I think it turned out pretty good considering it's my first time and I did it all by myself! Please forgive the cheesy Water for Elephants music haha! It's the only instrumental song I had! I can't wait to make another one now. Hopefully, with the help of my favorite assistant and husband, Fletcher. :)

I got the idea and help from this DIY tutorial.

Have you ever made a stop-motion video? If not, are you going to give it a try!?

iPhone update

Sweet treat date with my friend at a new bakery in town. 

I got to hang out with one of my awesome friends I only get to see a couple of times a year! 

Went to see our friends/one of our favorite bands play.

Lunch date with the hubs at Spaghetti Warehouse. We got to eat inside the trolley car! 

View from the trolley. 

My drive home from town. 

New favorite lemonade. 

Soda in glass bottles is the best. 

 Yummy toffee cookie dough I made last night.

New favorite tv show!

So, this show is going to be my new favorite! There are so many reasons to love it! The biggest being it's got Zooey Deschanel! Check out the preview for her new show "The New Girl"!

silly love songs

Today's Silly Love Song is from Blake Shelton. I'm on a country kick lately. The hubs came home one day and played this song for me and said it was his song to me. He's so cute! Sadly, I can't put the video on here but here's the link and the lyrics I hope you all go watch the video. It's very cute!

"Girl, I been thinkin' 'bout us
And no, I ain't good at this stuff
These feelings pilin' up won't give me no rest
This might come out a little crazy
A little sideways, yeah maybe
I don't know how long it'll take me but I'll do my best

If you'll be my soft and sweet
I'll be your strong and steady
You'll be my glass of wine
I'll be your shot of whiskey
You'll be my sunny day
I'll be your shade tree
You'll be my honeysuckle
I'll be your honey bee

Yeah, that came out a little country
But every word was right on the money
And I got you smilin' honey right back at me
Now hold on cause I ain't done
There's more where that came from
Well you know I'm just havin' fun, but seriously

If you'll be my Louisiana
I'll be your Mississippi
You'll be my little Loretta
I'll be your Conway Twitty
You'll be my sugar baby
I'll be your sweet iced tea
You'll be my honeysuckle
I'll be your honey bee

Your kiss just said it all
I'm glad we had this talk
Nothing left to do but fall in each others arms
I coulda said I love you
Coulda wrote you a line or two
Baby, all I know to do is speak right from the heart

If you'll be my soft and sweet
I'll be your strong and steady
You'll be my glass of wine
I'll be your shot of whiskey
You'll be my sunny day
I'll be your shade tree
You'll be my honeysuckle
I'll be your honey bee

You'll be my Louisiana
I'll be your Mississippi
You'll be my little Loretta
I'll be your Conway Twitty
You'll be my sugar baby
I'll be your sweet iced tea
You'll be my honeysuckle
And I'll be your honey bee

I'll be your honey bee"

<3

Sweet Shots Photography

I mentioned earlier this week that I got to do a couple of awesome photo shoots this past weekend. Well, I loved it! I want to expand my photography from still-life and food photography to portraits and couple shoots and such. So, I made a photography Facebook page! 

You can check out my new Sweet Shots Photography page and "like" it here. 

Let me know what you all think of the name and logo I whipped up really quick the other day. I'll probably work on it some more but it's a start!

DIY Polaroid Magnets

I recently stumbled across this DIY tutorial for making the cutest little polaroid photo magnets!

Image via Ambrosia Girl blog.

I'm definitely going to be making some of these!

This weekend...

I had a chance to take pictures of my little brother and his girlfriend before prom on Saturday. I also got to take pictures of my friend's Brittany and Trenton. Both couples are super cute and made for very fun photo shoots! Here's a little sneak peek of some of my favorite shots! 

Little Brother's Prom

 Me, My handsome brother and my beautiful sister

Brittany & Trenton 

Happy Mother's Day!

I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to my amazing, wonderful, beautiful, kind, loving Momma. I could go on and on about how great she is. I love her so much and I am so grateful to have someone like her in my life not only as my Mom but as my best friend.

Love you Momma!

Happy Mother's Day to all you mother's out there! Hope you had a wonderful day!

GIVEAWAY!!!

Hey everyone! Kelsey over at Artichoke Designs is doing a giveaway of one of my prints from my Etsy shop. Check out her blog for a chance to win! 

My first sale!

I just made my first Etsy sale! I'm so very excited! I sold my very first print!

I have the links to my Etsy over on the sidebar of this blog! Check it out and help me spread the word!

Thanks!! 

silly love songs

You know how couples have their songs. Well, the hubs and I have decided that Billy Currington is our artist. We love all of his songs and most of them are perfect love songs. Just like this one. So, ignore the random video but listen to this amazing song and enjoy!