Kenneth Holmes Cribbins

I have been living with my Grandparents on and off since I was a child. I spent a summer with them and went to summer school in Los Gatos area when I was about 10. It was a wonderful summer for me. It was one of the best times of my life. No one really knew this (but neighbors suspected) but my home life wasn't the best. My Grandfather was the first man to be nice to me. Truly and honestly nice to me. I didn't understand this at the time. He was always supportive of me, my mother, my aunt and my Grandmother. He was also supportive of my sisters and my brother.

I've really gotten to know them over the last 12 years since I moved near them in 2000. I was living in Long Beach, CA, going to school. I need a change, I was deeply depressed. So I moved to Henderson, NV into my Grandparents house until I found a place of my own (a few months later). During this time, I have gotten to know my Grandparents pretty well.

My Grandfather use to tell me, you can believe in anything you want to believe in but be a good one. He use to have a lot of crazy ideas about different things. I would usually let him go on, every now and then, making a comment here and there.

My Grandfather believed in me. I never really understood this until recently. I had told them about an idea I had. I had been working on it on and off for the last year or so. I knew he thought it was a good and idea and supported it when he would help me. He would think of things on how I could solve an issue I was having with the idea. This meant a lot to me. I wish there was a way that I could have told him better than I did.

My Grandfather was born in San Mateo, CA in 1930. He was the youngest of 3 sons. His father was married to a woman and had a son. They passed away. His father than meet his mother, they married and had 2 sons. My Grandfather and his brother were best of friends. They both loved trains greatly. He liked doing things for his family. He started playing his piano per his mother at the age of 4. He played almost to the day he passed away.

He was a sporting goods wholesaler, milkman and a truck driver. He only did local trips so he could he close to his family. He also was a Free Mason, in Scottish Rite, a Shriner and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He really enjoyed playing the piano specially for his Masonic groups. He loved his family. He tried to be at as many of the big Masonic events as possible (joining, becoming an officer, etc). He was proud and excited when my brother joined Free Masonry.

It is a great loss when he passed away earlier this year. I've been doing my best with keeping his yard clean. Keeping the roses alive. Keeping the pool clean and a few other things. I do my best with assisting my my Grandmother with her needs. Certain family members make this difficult. They are self-righteous, arrogant, rude and nearly impossible to be around sometimes. But what are you going to do, they are family and for now, I will have to continue to deal with them. However, this will not last, I will stop talking to them and dealing with them in every way possible soon. I wish them the best in life. I love them, they are my family but toxic people are not needed in my life.

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Adventure Break Off

So part of Billiemarie Design Community Sale booth last October was brownies. I had been thinking for almost a year now about this. I see the cupcakes and cookies only bakeries, etc. Also the TV shows all about cupcakes only or cookie only places. There is even a bundt cake only bakeries in town. I thought why not a brownie only bakery. Everything is about brownies. The local JoAnn's has a section of the store for baking brownies only. You can make so many different kinds of brownies. You just need to come up with a basic recipe.

So with that, I took notes on my different kinds I made, like S'mores, Mexican Hot Chocolate, etc. I make a batch and cut the pieces small, then sell them a $.25 a piece until I get enough recipes that people will like. With the next booth, I want to have survey cards so people can tell me what they do & don't like. I am struggling with getting enough taste testers that will give me an honest opinion of my work.

I am naming the break off Brownies by Design. I have made up business cards, address labels, signs, etc. I have also started a new blog page: http://browniesbydesign.blogspot.com

I just started it, so give me some time with developing it. I hope you all enjoy it. I will still continue to make crafts, clothing, jewelry, etc

OES Community Sale Today

So for my first booth of my own doing, it went pretty well. I have worked other peoples' booths many times over but never one of my own work. I have 1 table split in half. 1 part was crafts I have been making over time and the other part was Brownies.

I sold small pieces of home made brownies of my own recipes. 1 was white chocolate, macadamia nut, cranberry brownie. Another was rainbow sprinkles with almond flavoring. 1 was cinnamon with espresso. Another was was white chocolate, macadamia nut with hazelnut frosting. The one I sold out of was S'more: vanilla wafers, walnuts with chocolate marshmallow frosting.

The next OES Community Sale is March 24th, 2012. It is a Saturday and will be at the same place: Mt Morah Lodge, Henderson Masonic Lodge, 480 Greenway, Henderson, NV 89015.

It was a lot of fun and exhausting working a booth on your own. No help setting up the canopy or table but a friend did help me take down the canopy which was nice. They had a raffle for the vendors who signed up today for the next community sale, their spot would be free and I won!! So I will be doing the same thing again but between now and then I will get another table (so the brownies could be on their own table). I will do the S'mores one again and I will work on some others people might enjoy more.

OES Cake

Here is a cake I made for my OES Chapter. I made for our chapter's birthday. It's in March, I don't remember the correct date but it was 1952 or 1953. I hope you like it.

OES Community Sale

Hello Everyone,

My Order of the Eastern Star chapter, Sunrise #28 Henderson, NV will be having our next community sale October 15, 2011.  Sale is 9 AM - 2 PM, breakfast 8 AM - 11 AM. Location: 480 Greenway Ave, Henerdson, NV 89002 (this is Mt. Mariah Lodge).

The radio station KSHP will be there!

There are going to be tons of other vendors from different companies going to be there. Like Mary Kay, Avon, Candy Maker and many many more . . .

I have a table and will be selling the many things I have been making. I hope you come & check out my work!

If you want a space they are 10 X 20. Each space is $20 unless you have a canopy then it is $30. You get a free breakfast with each space.

Mt. Mariah Lodge's phone # is 702-564-2867

The community sale chairman's email address is stonebarger@centurylink.net

The next Community Sale is scheduled for March 24, 2012.

Hello

I hope everyone is doing well. I was recently layed off my job as a receptionist & sales coordinator for a fork lift company. I am looking for new work. I will make almost anything. I am also willing to clean houses if necessary. Just contact me and let me know what you need. I am happy to help. I have been making things but I have not been very good about taking pictures of my work.

Woo Hoo

Finally getting off my butt . . .

I just opened an Etsy Account

www.etsy.com

Okay, Okay

I am so sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. I have been moving around a lot this summer. Hopefully it is all finally over. Once I get everything together again, I will post pictures of the things I have been making. I have been making things with plastic canvas as well as with beads and jewelry type things. Thank you so much for your patience.

What I Have Been Up To

Hello Everyone,

I have been very busy. My life has been turned upside down. I am now getting it back right side up. Life is good. I have been discovering how to do new things. Check out the following links:

My personal blog:

http://mangosweetness.blogspot.com

This blog:

http://billiemariedesigns.blogspot.com

My personal website:

http://sites.google.com/site/mangosweetness/

My business website:

http://sites.google.com/site/billiemariedeisgns/

Kenneth Randall Witham

Kenneth Randall Witham

August 9th, 1951 - January 7th, 2009

My father has been known as Randy his whole life. I haven't seen him in 2 years. It was a closed casete service yesterday. After we left I thought I should have burried him with a scratcher and / or a lotto ticket. This week, I was realizing how much me and my siblings really are like my father. Both in good ways and in bad ways. It is weird to see how different and like we are from our family members.

My father was a well liked man. He had many friends and many family members. Many of them I don't know. I have often felt left out. My father kept many things to himself. Which is one of the things I got on him about. He wanted to know everything going on in my life but really wouldn't tell me anything about his.

Cleaning his apartment and storage unit was exhausting. It was also surreal. I keep thinking he was going to walk around the corner ans ask us 'What are you doing?' or call me and say 'What's going on?'

If you would lke to leave my father a note, you are welcome to do so on this link:

http://www.legacy.com/PE//gb/guestbookview.aspx?personid=122786783&eid=viewgb_11409

Thank you everyone for your help, love, prayers and concerns to me and my family during our this time in our life.

New Years Resolutions

I thought this summed it all up.

The Christmas Candle

Turn your lights low and read by the glow of this candle, about the life of our Savior at this Christmas time. From the scriptures we read of His example and Christ like characteristics, His mission on each so divine. Strive diligently to emulate each of these wonderful qualities and follow the example of our Savior each day. Not only at this special giving season, but throughout the year remember Him and show love in every way.

December 1st John 13:15 Example
December 2nd Matthew 18:4 Humility
December 3rd Colossians 3:13 Forgiveness
December 4th 1 Corinthians 16:14 Charity
December 5th John 12:26 Service
December 6th James 2:18 Faith
December 7th Colossians 3:20 Obedience
December 8th Matthew 5:9 Peacemaker
December 9th Mark 5:19 Compassionate
December 10th Luke 6:36 Merciful
December 11th Daniel 6:26 Steadfast
December 12th Matthew 5:16 Good Works
December 13th Leviticus 19:2 Holy
December 14th Matthew 5:48 Perfect
December 15th Matthew 11:29 Meek
December 16th Hebrews 6:15 Patient
December 17th John 15:13 Friend
December 18th Matthew 5:8 Pure in Heart
December 19th 1 Corinthians 13:7 Endurance
December 20th Proverbs 1:5 Wisdom
December 21st Romans 14:13 Judge Not
December 22nd John 15:12 Show Love
December 23rd Proverbs 4:11 Leader
December 24th Philippians 4:8 Honest
December 25th Luke 2:11 Chosen

Beginning December 1st read one scripture reference each day until Christmas. Light a candle as you read to remind you of Christ’s life and example.

Christmas Jokes

What do elves learn in school?
The elf-abet

What is the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has No L (Noel)

What Christmas Carol is a favorite of parents?
Silent Night

Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
So he can hoe hoe hoe

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite

What kind of bird can write?
A Pen-guin

What did the ghost say to Santa Claus?
I’ll have a boo Christmas without you . . .

How do sheep in Mexico say Merry Christmas?
Fleece Navidad!

What does a cat on the beach have in common with Christmas?
Sandy Claws!

What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit?
Crisp Cringle

What kind of candle burns longer, a red candle or a green candle?
Neither! Candles always burn shorter!

What do you get if you deep fry Santa Claus?
Crisp Cringle

Why was Santa's little helper depressed?
He had low elf esteem

What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?
Claustrophobic

Hello

Hello Everyone,

I am currently working on several things right now. Inculding but not limited to decorating my apartment for Christmas. I am taking pictures and will be posting them soon. Thank you everyone for your patience!

Love Yeah,

Billiemarie

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone is spending time with loved ones and is having a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

Daughters of the Nile Yard Sale

There will a Daughters of the Nile Yard Sale at our Princess Royal's home.

It will be November 28th, 29th, 30th, 2008 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

The address is: 3150 Garehime St, Las Vegas, NV 89108

If you have questions or would like to donate something, you can call Georgia at 702-596-2491

Thank you for all your help and donations.

Jewelry I Made

I made more jewelry, earrings and necklaces but the pictures didn't turn out. I will have to retake them and post the pictures later. This goes for the dolls I made as well as the pens I made.

Thank you for your patience.

A Lamp I Painted

I painted an old lamp I got from Target a while ago. I painted the base green with brown spots, the pole it brown and at the top has green spots and near the lights I painted it green with pink spots. I think it is really cute in person.

Jewelry Holder

This is a jewelry holder I made from plastic canvas. It can hold earrings, pins, etc

Profiles on Other Sites

I have updated a lot of my profiles on other sites to mention this site. I want to get paid for what I am good at doing.

Sites Updates:

Facebook
Linkedin
Palxo
Myspace

I will also do a bunch of updates with things I have been making over the last few months. I hope you all like them.

Haunted House

I am working on building a Haunted House at the MMT building. It is a fundraiser for the Shriner Hospitals and Daughters of the Nile. It is Saturday October 25th, 2008 from 5 PM to 9 PM. It is like $4.00 for kids under 12 and $8.00 for everyone else (I might be wrong about the prices but I think I am correct).

There will lots of candy, cake walk, hay maze, ghost toss, fishing booth, photo booth, food and a haunted house to walk through. Oh yeah, there will also be a graveyard.

The MMT - Masonic Memorial Temple is the Masonic building off Rancho and the 95. The exact address is 2200 W Mesquite Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106. It is in the Multi-purpose room. I hope to see you all there.

Ok

Hi Everyone,

I have been making things like crazy. I am taking pictures of them right now and I will have them up loaded soon.

Thank you for your patience.

Billiemarie

Beer Bread

3 cups flour
1/2 cup of sugar
1 can (12 oz) beer
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix dry ingredients, then add in beer. Pour mixture into a lightly greased loaf pan. Pour melted butter over the dough. Bake for about 1 hour.

Tip

I have tried light beer and mixed flavored beers so far. I have also tried cider. I like the cider the best it makes the bread sweet tasting. I will try darker beers next.

I have done the recipe above and a pre-mixed one from Walmart. So far they are the same to me.

Pumpkin Earrings

This is a Halloween Jack-o-Lantern earrings. I found pumpkin happy face bell buttons at Jo Ann's. I then attached them to a pair of clip back earrings for pierced ears. A Halloween treat.