50% OFF

Our trip to the outlets was quick but, efficient! We only made it to Pottery Barn and The Gap! Everything I bought was 50% OFF...can't beat that! My very favorite is a Williams-Sonoma table cloth for $12...TWELVE DOLLARS! And the best deal of all was a throw rug, perfect for the beach house for $6.49...I bought two! I'll take some pictures of the beach house this weekend. We are headed to the shore to open the house for the season and get it ready for our renters! I know you will be on the edge of you seat waiting for those pics! Have a great weekend!

Patience

I am an EXTREMELY patient person...with my children, husband, puppy, and I don't mind waiting for what I want. Case in point...my living room was empty for nearly 2 years b/c I wanted a custom sofa and was willing to wait!

Well, my patience is running out! My "web guy" is blowing my off. My new website was supposed to launch on February 1st. I did all the designing, pictures, content, etc...all he had to do was make it live. I have sent him about 10 emails and left several voice mail messages for the "web guy" and I haven't heard back yet. So my husband, who thinks I am too nice about it, has had it with me complaining and suggest we stop payment...he also "hosts" my website. But, then what? Any suggestions out there?

I have been painting our porch the past few days. I need to prime and paint the entire thing. Luckily, I love to paint...it is relaxing for me. But, I can't wait until this is finished! I am itching to put the screens in, loading it with some comfy furniture, and enjoying a cocktail or too! Specifically, a Southern Porch Slammer, compliments of Monogram Momma!

This afternoon, I am headed to the outlets with one of my friends! I'll let you know what we find!

Nope, too nice!

Way too nice out to do anything inside! I only did 2 things on my list...run and errands. I did wash/dry and pack away all the winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and boot! HOORAY!

I did put the finishing touches on this backpack for our little friend! Lulu was happy to model it fresh out of the bath tub!

Sleep is Overrated

Last night or should I say this morning, sometime in the four o'clock hour, Lulu came into our room. She had a scary dream. I shuffled down the hallway, one eye open, with Lulu back to her room. I cannot sleep with the girls in our bed, so i always deliver them back to their own beds. I get her tucked in, hugs and kisses, and turn to leave. Then, she says, "Mommy, I feel alone." So who needs sleep? My TO DO LIST today! 1. sew...finish up some orders and start new curtain for the powder room 2. run 3. clean out my car...this could take all afternoon 4. think about doing laundry, just think I don't want to commit to anything 5. give Roosevelt, aka stinky puppy, a bath 6. run a few errands I'll let you know what I actually accomplish! It is going to be close to 80 degrees here today, it is going to be hard to do anything!

Yuck!

I LOVE coffee, chocolate, and buttered popcorn!!! I however do not care for them in the form of a jelly bean! A jar of jelly beans currently resides in my car. E won it at a birthday party (estimation, we are so proud!) and she forgot all about it. Unfortunately, I did not!

What Weekend?

Busy here this weekend! I spent most of Saturday afternoon and evening shuttling C and E to and from birthday parties and playdates. We had MBM's younger brother out for the weekend to help with our Spring clean up outside. Ryan, aka Uncle French Fry, is a landscaper and we benefit from his talent. They did a lot on Saturday...cleaned out most of the beds, planted 2 trees, 4 bushes, dug 2 drainage trenches, etc...Ryan is meticulous, we have to beg him to take a break. I was in charge of the planting the pansies...

C and E were on the party circuit...cute party idea... a mystery party! The invitation was printed backwards, so it needed to be read in the mirror. And the big mystery at the party was the missing pinata. They had clues, puzzles, and games that lead them to the pinata...very fun! E then had a "nighttime" playdate...pajamas, movie, popcorn, etc... Lulu played outside all day. Needless to say they were TIRED!!!!

Sunday...I had a baby shower for two of our preschool teachers, which was lovely. Then we had a friend of MBM's and his family over for dinner, which was also lovely. We wrapped up our weekend festivities around 8:30 last night!

What is in store for this week...sewing, painting, and a trip to the outlets! I don't know how it happened but, I am not scheduled to volunteer anywhere this week! It is like a mini vacation!

TGIF

After a busy week and the pending, even busier weekend I am going to take some down time. This is what is in store for my Friday night....

...plus last nights episodes of Grey's Anatomy and October Road(my new favorite show)!