What? It is December 29th?

Seriously, I haven't posted since the 11th? Where has the time gone? Well...I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and that you are looking forward to 2010! I know that I am! I have a feeling it is going to be a great year.

Freaky Friday

I cannot believe it is Friday night already. This week was a long week but a short week if that makes any sense. Last weekend was a complete blur with the No Room at the Inn event and then the Tastefully Simple open . Then Monnday was another long day as I had to teach class that evening. Tuesday was crazy as the snow started coming down and coming down and coming down. Wednesday no school and no work since we couldn't get anywhere. There were some snow drifts that were taller than me!! Charlie and I spent most of the day cleaning the house hoping that we would be able to get a few things done this weekend. To be honest I am glad we didn't go into work that day as I didn't feel the best - the drop in pressure gave me a terrible headache so it was good I could stay home and rest. Thursday went into work late as I wanted to wait until some of the traffic died down. And now it is Friday and I am looking back at the week wondering where time went! Well...tonight it is just me and the Oman as Charlie is watching his niece and nephew. I am going to try and get caught up on some things around the house. I don't see any scrapbooking in my future, but I can hope!

Well I did apply to the design team for Scrapbooking Circle however I wasn't choosen. I am kind of bummed as I would have really liked to be part of that team, however the three gals that were choosen seem very talented and I really like their pages so I am excited to watch and see what they do over the next few months.

Looking forward to the weekend, tomorrow I have a Tastefully Simple show and then Charlie and I are going to go and look at a car we are interested in purchasing. Then Melanie, Tate, Collin, Mary, Jennifer, Trish and Cole are coming over for some pictures and pizza. I think the boys will have a great time together. Sunday, Mandy from Mandy Marie Photograhy is coming over to take Owen and Cole's photos. I hope they are both good boys as I really want these to turn out. Keep your fingers crossed!

Hope you have a great weekend - Stay Warm!

Surely it is Saturday

Had my open house today in Van Meter for Tastefully Simple. Was a great event and met a lot of fun new people. There wasn't as much foot traffic as I had hoped, but it wasn't for the lack of trying. Just a busy time of year for people. I have another show next weekend at the Dress Barn, Saturday, from 11-3. I hope that proves to be profitable.

Just got back from Toys 'R Us with my mom and sister Lindsey. We had a good time walking around with Owen and seeing what toys he thought were cool. I got a couple things for him as there were some good sales going on. I am hoping to be able to sit down tomorrow and see what Christmas shopping I need to get done yet. My goal is to be done shopping by the end of next week - think I can do it? We will see.

Tomorrow I am heading back down town (Des Moines) to help clean up after the public event of No Room at the Inn. I am hoping to get a few other things done at home tomorrow too - like take a nap.

Speaking of sleep I should hit the hay. You never know when my anti sleep two year old is going to be up!

Hump Day

It is really Wednesday already? This week has been so crazy busy not sure where to start. I have been spending most of my time this week preparing for an event that I am helping out with call No Room at the Inn. It is a fundraising event through Catholic Charities where my sister Trish works that supports the emergency homeless shelter Saint Joesph's in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a project that I am very passionate about as it is the only emergency shelter in the area that keeps families together in these tyring times. I am on the decoration committee and we have spent the last month or so concepting some new design ideas for this space we are decorating. Last night we started the decorating process and got a ton done. It seems that our planning has paid off.


Also, I am planning a Holiday Open house that is this Saturday. If you are able to make it come on out to the Craft Cottage and see what we have to offer. Hopefully you can mark some people off of your list and spend a little time away from the kids and out of the house.

Tomorrow after work I am going to head back downtown to put the final touches on things for the event and then spend the rest of the evening with my son until he goes to bed and then I really need to buckle down and figure out what I am going to submit to the Scrapbooking Cirle's Design team. I thought I had it all figured out and now I am getting nervous and am not sure. I think sometimes I over think things!!