We are on the way!

Mom and Larry picked us up bright and early this morning to take us to the airport for our big Alaska vacation.



We just had breakfast at the airport and are waiting to board the plane for Seattle now! I'm so excited and looking forward to a fun day at Pikes Place and the original Starbucks!

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Yikes! Stripes!

So I'm kind of on a roll with the B0ppy cover making, well actually my mom is loving it! She brought me one last night that she whipped up that is for me to use one day. The fabric she used is from my favorite team- the Dallas Mavericks! Can't wait to use that!
Last week, with mom's help, we created this cute cover..

You can't tell from the picture but the fabric is plush and the ruffle along the edge is satin. It is so soft!
I actually created this one as a sample piece but I am going to be working on another one to go in a gift basket I'm donating for a charity gala auction. Along with the cover, I'm going to make a burp cloth, onesie, lovie blanket and bib to match. Now I just need to work on a matching boy's set!

Pedis, Primping and Preparing

Jane and I are preparing to leave on Friday on our vacation to Alaska. We decided to go get pedicures although I'm not sure why because we are not going to be in our sandals much I'm sure.

Then we had lunch and went our separate ways. I made a stop at U!ta to pick up a few things I needed for our trip! Doesn't everyone need nail polish and liters of shampoo and conditioner for a 10 day vacation? Just kidding. But I am going to put the shampoo and conditioner in a smaller bottle to take with me.

I stopped off at a sporting goods place and found a cute lightweight rain jacket to take along as well. I was told that you need a rain jacket in Alaska because they get light showers every day. I love this hot pink one I found!

We are leaving Friday morning. I guess my next goal is to do a little laundry and pack some more necessary things! If you have been to Alaska, what types of things do you think I will really need and what can I leave home?

Boo!!!

I'm sure with just a few days left until I leave for vacation there are many things that I should be doing however, I had a little thought about something new I could create and I came up with this...

I love the witches' shoes and I actually have a little necklace that I got last year that says "if the shoe fits" and has a pair of witches shoes on it. Maybe I should be making this same shirt for myself! ha!!!

Shopping Love!

My Mom and I have been so busy sewing every day that we treated ourselves to a little shopping break. Anytime I go shopping with my Mom she talks me into purchasing lots of items. She gives me compliments on how great I look in something or how tiny it makes my waist looks and minimizes my hips (that's my insecurity) which ultimately makes me buy whatever it is. Well, I caved and bought a few items which unfortunately were high dollar items but very worth it!
A cute purple and green printed dress. I love the ruffle collar!

Maxi dress with crocheted top

Fun Sweater- check out all those ruffles!

It's so fun shopping with my Mom- even though my bank account didn't love it too much!

Don't Forget

Enter the Christmas in July giveaway at A Piece of Pope is hosting!

How Do You Fire Someone?

I had a hair appointment last week that ended up being a wreck! I went in for color and came out with a streak of red running down the center of my head along with a huge chunk of my hair being cut when I was only getting a trim. I've been going to the same stylist for at least 5 years. She and my husband went to high school together and her parents live down the street from my in laws. Recently, she was diagnosed with cancer and is currently taking chemo treatments. I am not sure if I just caught her on an off day or what but my hair was in no shape for me to meet my new principal the next morning! I called my friend who called her girl and she said she could fit me in but it wouldn't be until after my meet and greet with my new principal. Oh well, I threw my hair in a ponytail and sported my classic sunglasses on top of the head look. When I got to Kelsie's shop, she said, it didn't look too bad then I pulled off the glasses and the took the ponytail down. It was then "that bad". I got the look of "what did she do to your hair" from Kelsie. Then magic was created. Kelsie listened to what I wanted my hair to look like and added in her advice. My hair is now great, wonderful and according to my mom, the best my hair has ever looked! So here is my question, how do I break up with my former hair stylist when my husband is still going to her? HELP!!!