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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Running in circles...

Today I feel like I have been running in circles to get barely anything accomplished. I woke up to the alarm at 6:00 a.m. to get my kids ready for school. Dropped them off after the morning routine at 7:50. After that I drove to my husband's office to pick him up (he works at a car dealership) because our second vehicle is getting body repair after a stray bolt flew off of a parked semi-truck and hit right below the window - what luck!! Then we drove to Pueblo to look at my husband's new tattoo design. Got home from that appointment around 12:30 p.m. I started working on my orders at 12:30, got a few things done. Left the house to pick up the kids from school at 2:10. My oldest son started running club so we stayed and watched him until 3:10 p.m. Drove back home, fed everyone a snack. Started sewing again around 3:45 p.m. and then realized I need to help feed everyone dinner! Whew! So, I feel like I have been going all day long to get barely anything accomplished. I know everyone has days like this but I feel sometimes there is just NOT enough time in a day to do everything I want to do.

Photo courtesy of Big_Luis 17

Monday, September 1, 2008

Black Shoes...

So, I need a pair of new black shoes. Somewhere between casual and dressy. Something I can wear with a pair of jeans but also with a cute, casual style dress and tights...any suggestions anyone? Comfort is important as well. You know I love Shoemall.com but am having such a hard time deciding on what style I want. I found these but they are a bit pricey and I am looking for something in the $50 range.

Anybody out there have a black pair of cute shoes that they absolutely love? I would appreciate any help I can get!

EllainaBoutique

Handmade by EllainaBoutique on Etsy, this shirt comes in a variety of sizes and colors. It is perfect for the Fall and is made from a soft, lightweight jersey and is great for layering! A cotton leaf applique has been applied at the neckline! My personal favorite is the brown which is shown in the main picture. Definitely a shop to look at - she offers a variety of other styles!

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Gotta Have It!!

I NEED this Peacoat by Stewwie! I fell in love with it the second I saw it! I love the mustard color and the hand knit ribbing on the back side of the peacoat - what a great touch. Her other clothes are great too, I was browsing her sold items and had to mark her shop a favorite!

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Annual Balloon Classic - Colorado Springs

Everyone woke up bright and early (with bed head) this morning to head to Dunkin' Donuts, then to Memorial Park here in Colorado Springs to watch the hot air balloons rise into the air.

It is so amazing and the balloons are all different shapes, sizes and colors. We sat on a blanket, ate our donuts and watched the balloons fill with air. One by one they all started rising! There is a lake in the middle of the park and the balloons dip their baskets into it...we are planning on heading over to that area of the park tomorrow morning to see it again!

I was able to take a picture of a few unique balloons....here is a ladybug:

I also thought this balloon shaped like Noah's Ark was really neat!

To see more pictures of the balloons, visit my Flickr account!

Friday, August 29, 2008

Rkdsign88

I am in the process of redecorating our home after getting ready to list it for sale and not buying anything new for around a year. Now that we have taken it off of the market (it didn't sell for 6 months) and the Stager has taken her stuff out of here I have been snatching up little things here and there to make it mine again! I am thinking my daughter's room would look adorable with the prints I found in Rkdsign88's shop! I particularly like the little girl she has designed but her animals are also very cute!