We have been very busy here this week...I have hardly had a second to check in with you all! The highlights of our week... ...had a job interview that went VERY well, I will be moving on to the next phase of a lengthy interview process...HOORAY! ...Caroline got her braces off, now she has two retainers that are extremely uncomfortable, but, she is being a trooper. ...ran a few miles on the treadmill. ...lost my sock in a shoe store, while trying on shoes. ...made chocolate covered pretzel rods for Emma's class. ...spent the afternoon at the park, Thursday and now have sunburn on my nose and Lulu has red cheeks. I am sending in my Mother Of the Year Application now! ...sewing, sewing, sewing. ...reading this, so good! ...sent out Emma's Communion invitations. And for the weekend... ...going to a jewelry party tonight ...having a house guest. ...lacrosse. ...lacrosse. ...lacrosse. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A Spring Saturday
MBM and the girls planting some seeds...an annual activity for them!
They planted sunflowers, daisies, poppies(my favorite), snapdragons, basil, thyme, and rosemary. Lulu keeps checking to see if they sprouted yet...oh, boy!
Lacrosse was rained out today...we kept busy in my studio...lots of ribbon and hot glue..more on that later!
Remember this? Well, I have an interview on Tuesday morning! I have been working on a "portfolio" of sorts all evening. I'll share that with you soon, too!
Hope you had a great weekend!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Order in the Court
Remember this and this?
Well, today was a big day! A great day! We kept the girls home from school so they could witness the adoption finalization of their cousin Lilli!
Waiting to go into the judge's chambers. Of course, no pictures during the seven minute hearing.
My SIL and BIL and niece. They offically changed her name today. It was so strange hearing the judge and lawyer refer to her as Savannah, the name the birth mother gave her. She has always been Lilliana to us!
That is Lulu...cheering outside the court house! Then back to Lilli's house for a little celebration!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Weekend
The girls, Roosevelt and I headed to the shore right after school on Friday! MBM was flying in from Seattle and went right from the airport to the shore. We had a great Friday night...pizza, beer, People magazine, and early to bed! I am a nerd, I know!!!! But, I have spent so many Friday nights peddling my goods it was so nice to get in my jammies and relax!
Saturday, we were up early and headed over to our house to clean and prepare for our summer tenants. Saturday night was basically a repeat of Friday...and I loved every second of it!
Sunday, we headed home. Well, actually directly to the lacrosse field as the girls had a "playday" to kick off their season. Thank goodness, Spring decided to make an appearance. The girls were great! They won, 14-10...Emma had four goals! And, Caroline doesn't let her size hold her back from being a fierce defender.
Emma, #59, going toward goal
Caroline guarding a girl a bit taller then her!
Emma passing to Caroline...I almost fainted! Emma doesn't really like to share the ball and with her sister...I was blown away!
What's in store for this week...more lacrosse, logging some hours at the gym, lacrosse, sewing, lacrosse, court, lacrosse, manicure and pedicure, lacrosse...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Spring...where are you?
It is cold and rainy here today. The kind of day you would like to stay inside under a blanket with a book. Since that is not an option, Lulu and I decided to forge ahead and make some sunshine of our own. In her choice of outfits today...
That brightens things up, doesn't it?
In other news...
Tonight, is my last custom "gig"...it is bitter sweet! I have had four very successful years schlepping my goods in and out of the homes of wonderful women. And I owe it all to these women for spreading the word out my little bag studio, because I never advertised. I will miss meeting new people and helping the ladies put their combinations together. But, I am also very excited about all the time that I am going to have to make new things for my Etsy store, the boutiques I work with and the upcoming market/art shows I am participating. And of course, I am still looking at other opportunities...hopefully, I will have some news soon!
Speaking of opportunities. MBM turned down the Boston area company and it looks like we will not be taking our show on the road after all. I am not going to lie, I am a bit disappointed. I had a house all picked out Wellesley!
One last thing...has anybody watched this? I think it is pretty funny!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Spring Break
The girls were on Spring Break last week. We headed to the shore after lacrosse practice on Wednesday.
The highlights...my mother cooked EVERY meal...I read for HOURS under a blanket on Thursday while the girls played AND didn't argue once...MBM and I went to dinner and Target for last minute basket fillers...MBM LOVED Target...Nana and I took the girls to see Penelope, so cute...Saturday we went to a party for our niece, Lulu danced the WHOLE time, complete with jumping spinning and air guitar.
Caroline and Emma were SOOOO embarrassed that Lulu was dancing...they had the BEST CAKE EVER at the party...the Easter Bunny did not disappoint, books, bathing suits, Crocs, sweaters, magic markers...the Easter Bunny even showed up at brunch...
after brunch we had our annual Egg Hunt with our friends...
...we played lacrosse on the beach...I let my cousin cut my bangs, she is in a student at the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute...Lulu and I took Roosevelt for a walk...I took a nap...drank some wine...hung out with the family...headed home on Monday ready to get back to our routine!
