Battle of Gambles Hotel

This past weekend was the Battle of Gambles Hotel at the Columns.

It was a beautiful day for the event as flowers bloomed forth in vibrant hues against a Carolina blue sky.

An atmosphere of peacefulness and serenity encompassed the plantation.

Our finest attire was donned for the event.

(this is another new dress that I finished at 11:00 Friday night:).

 Hubby looked rather dapper too.

Dear friend Lynn and I sporting our newest creations.

After a stroll in the gardens we decided to tour the 1850s mansion.

The porches beckened one to times gone by.

Following the tour we headed for the battlefield to view the battle.

Shots rang out and cannons fired as onlookers watched reenactors bring the past to life.

Of course, the day was filled with fun too!

 We have deterimined that orange Crush is the official drink for lots of giggles!

(For some reason we get very silly after drinking this:).

Granted things looked a bit odd over at the 'regular' food venders.

Hmmm, I don't remember Shrek being around in the 19th century.

We, of course, eat at the period correct food venders.

What's the matter? You don't want any fry bread from this guy?

Why ever not?

Oops, what seems to be the problem gents?

How embarrassing!

Their vests are made from the same fabric!

The gent on the left quickly confirmed his shock at seeing the same fabric being that he bought his from a blockade runner thinking surely no one else would have the same thing.

That is, until he found out my hubby is the blockade runner!

(he really does portray a blockade runner by the name of John Wilkins).

Despite the awkward moment all had a good chuckle and were friends in the end:).

And yet another amusing encounter.

A Chik-Fil-A cup in the hands of an antebellum lady?

After a day filled with beauty, history, and few good laughs it all ends up with friendship...

and love:).

Thanks for attending the reenactment with us!

I hope you had a nice time:).

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Release Date!

It's official!

After moths of hard work the book is complete and will be available...

May 15th:).

For more information please visit:

http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781618622150

A Little Excitement!

Today I received a copy of my book as a proof! It is an amazing thing to hold your work in your hands for the first time in the form of a book. I am now in the proofing process which means a release date is getting closer!

Stay tuned for more updates:)!

Happy dance, happy dance, happy dance:).

Kramer Chronicles-Blog Break

Hey, it's me, Kramer.

I'm in hiding right now and for good reason.

Take a look.

Yup, it's the dreaded bath time!

Look at Lizzy.

She looks like a drowned rat!

Oh yeah, like having dad smile with her for a picture will make her feel better.

I think not!

(granted my posting the picture online probably isn't helping with the humiliation-oh darn-you know I'm loving this!)

Just in case, I better get a little further away from the sink.

Now that's pathetic!

Like Calvin's crazy hair isn't bad enough dry!

Is anyone else noticing that all this dog bathing is taking place in the kitchen sink?

Makes you question whether or not you want to come over for dinner, doesn't it?

Ok, maybe I should move a little farther back.

Pitiful.

Need I say more?

Yup, I'm definately staying over here.

Actually, it's probably safer for me to get as far from the kitchen as possible.

Now that we've all had some laughs at the expense of the dogs' it's time to get down to mom's bloggy break.

Come a little closer.

Notice the books behind me (they really need a good dusting if you ask me, but I digress...)

On the subject of books,

my mom's novel is being published and she is now in the editting process.

Since she is spending so much time on the book she is going to take a short blogging break for a few weeks.

After all, the little bit of spare time she has needs to be spent with yours truly:).

Smile!

It's only a little break and then I'll be back!

Awwww, who am I kidding?

I'm going to miss you guys.

See ya soon.

Purrs and meows,

Kramer