Do you ever feel like just getting up and getting dressed is an accomplishment?  I know I do.  I was proud to me because I stuck to my guns and got my piles done yesterday and it was a busy day. After Kelsa fell asleep last night, I cleaned up the house not that you would know it right now. We also went to Walmart for a few supplies for the yard.  I do not get to use them until I have my quota done for today.  Because I would just spend all my time outside and not get any sewing done.  So today it is prom dresses, and I will do hand work on a wedding dress this ..read more

 Had a lovely weekend with family.  James was baptized and we all celebrated his 8th birthday.  I was able to see my sister-in-law who has cancer, and she looks great but is not through for a long while with treatments. We flew down and rented a car and then flew home.  It was lovely.  No 18-hour drive.  Plus, we were able to pick up Joel's mom and bring her with and it was so nice to see her.  She is pretty darn amazing and will be 96 on her next birthday. Now I have to face the music of getting all the wedding dresses done for June before I leave for Siss ..read more

 How is it I can miss a whole day?  I mean I knew yesterday was Monday, I mean I mailed my tax checks in, and I ran around all day.  The shop was crazy busy as in a non stop stream of brides and prom dresses.  I was so pleased as I had a dress that I had to make bigger by putting gussets in the sides and it fit perfectly!  Now that does not happen every time. I have a wedding dress to hem today and then get to work on my Bunnie outfits.  I have I think 8 pieces.  Oliver is here today, and Kelsa comes later.  We have already been outside and dug up roll ..read more

  Remember the Friday was my day off thing.... Well, it ain't happening this Friday. And it is so beautiful out and I want to be outside all day!!!!!  So, I am a little cranky. I really should not be as I had a specialist appt. this morning and all my blood work was great! That does not happen too often.  So, I don't have to see Rheumatologist for another 6 months.  I have so much to do in shop and I can't let myself not get a few things done.  I did really well yesterday, so I hope I have the same determination today. Wednesday got away from me as I had both kids, a ..read more

 This picture was taken years ago, and just sent to me by my sister-in-law.  We were out moving sprinkler pipe in potatoes up by West Yellowstone.  This is Cindy (Joel's little sister and her son Bo and me in the middle). We headed out really early to get this done so TY (brother-in-law could go with us to get some fun as we say. I think those muck boots were way too big for me, but I sloshed along. Oliver is here today and last night I worked for about 2 hours in the rock.  We found many worms and Oliver was thrilled. I made him leave them outside.  So, this morning ..read more

 My oh my took the red eye home from Hawaii.  I was so tired driving the two hours home from the airport, but we made it.  Had a lovely time, so many good memories. I sunburned my forehead more than once, even though I tried to keep a hat on.  I am home now, and I have to concentrate on all the June wedding dresses as I want to get them out before I leave for Sissies on May 9th.  Auntie flies out tomorrow.  I am sending her to Denver as my oldest cousin (her daughter is having surgery). She was supposed to fly home Tuesday, but I switched the ticket to Denver.&n ..read more

  I am trying to be happy as I will be in Hawaii in just a few days.  I will not be grouchy because I have a cold. I will not be grouchy because my model added a last minute outfit. I will not be grouchy because I have three more suits to alter and one dress. I will not be grouchy because I have had to change pants twice today . (sneeze....  *&^%$#) Today: 1. finish skirt 2. finish top 3. alter mens coat 4. patch suit and alter coat 5. alter military uniform 6. hem first communion dress. Then I am done!  I have turned down a ton of work this week.  Asked three bri ..read more

  How I feel.  What I am doing.... Going to Joanns for lining.  I will wear a mask. Kelsa giveth but does not taketh away unless it is your sanity. Aunty and I both have cold, but at least we will be over the worst by the time we leave. I have way too much to do. But I will plug along, with my kleenex in hand.  I had a wonderful birthday and thank you to all who wished me happy birthday. The kids made it special and Kelsa was so funny. Love that kid. Well I am off. I wish my nose would quit running. Kim  ..read more

 Okay this is mean toward men, but I thought it was so funny. I am bad I know. But I just could not help it and had to share. This afternoon I am taking Aunty in for a pedicure and me for my nails.  Next week I am going in for a pedicure and dragging my girlfriend with to also have her toes painted for our trip to Hawaii!  You know who you are as I know you read this blog so get ready, I already made the appointment. Look threats by blog who knew? Aunty and I are going up to daughter's house in Colton to stay with kids overnight as she is doing a ride along with her husband ..read more

  It is beautiful outside!  I have the first of the bulbs I planted blooming.  Kelsa and I went out and picked a few daffodils. It got up to 70 yesterday afternoon and I worked in the yard for about an hour. The shop was busy all day and the day just kind of got away from me.  My model came by, and I have a couple of designs to get done for her, so I will work on those today and then take Kelsa to Dance later this afternoon. I don't know how that kid does it but the minute she hits the house it looks like an explosion takes place. I just ignore it until she leaves, then pi ..read more