Dollar Haul

I needed a shopping fix. I needed a few items. I could probably really do without them. But I talked myself into stopping at Family Dollar after work.

Items bought for under $10.00 total:

1 - bag of Halloween fruit chewy candy. For my self , not to give out to trick or treaters because we never have any ghosts or goblins to visit. So it's just treat for myself. $2.00

3 - 5x7 picture frames. For my lovely new babies pictures. See the one baby picture already in the frame. I have this thing about symmetry. Where everything has to be alike. Like all first new grandbabies pictures in the same exact frame. Granted I only have 2 new babies now. But I bought 3 frames exactly alike. It's a long story but that's how I do things. So at $2.00 each = 6 bucks.

1 - cute change purse. In my elementary life we carried change purses to keep our change in for recess vending machines . Now in my adult life, if you are ever behind me in the checkout line you may see me digging in the bottom of my purse for exact change. Well, no more. All my change will now go into this little doggie change purse for quick access . Price $1

Then today a co-worker gave me a new "For Each New Day 2013 Planner", which fits in perfect with my new plan to follow Bobbie's 40 shades of pink organizing idea from day 7 of 31 days of October organizing. This Cost me nothing.

It was all cheap. It was a few quick things to pick up. And still have dollars in my purse.

gin

Sharing

Even pet relatives can share when made too.

Poochie and Molly sharing a tiny empty space on the back seat on the way back home. Molly spent a few days with us while her parents brought home their new baby .

If these two were people, Poochie would be Molly's aunt. But of course they are not people (but don't tell them that).

Poochie on the left, solid black Molly on the right.

Baby's Here

My new baby arrived . She is absolutely precious.

Brooklyn Ann Donaldson. Oct 4, 2012. 6 lbs 9 oz. 19 1/4 in. My second grandbaby in 10 weeks . It is absolutely wonderful.

For a shower

In the TuTu business for a little girl on the way. They were quick, easy, and fun to make.

So with my instructions via video and supplies, my sisters (here and here) took on the making of tutus for a baby shower.

I was quite impressed I might add. They did a fantastic job on the tutus , having never ever made one before until this time and had probably never ever even thought of ever making one.

One tutu, of green pink and white, to go around the cake.

One to spare  of pink and white, which we didn't need for shower decor, but will look awful cute when she turns one.

And two tutus, of all pink, attached to two onzies with a little personalization .

Really really really cute.

The end

The end of summer is official in a few days. The ways of summer that I love is slowly ending . It's not as fun to be out on the water on a fall day . The sweltering heat , the sun beating down on the top of your head. Sweat all over your body from being in the outdoors .

I actually really like all that. Not having to wear very many clothes. And don't forget the long day light hours. Why does it have to end.

Now it's a tiny bit cooler temps in the morning, but at least the temps rise back up to the 90's in the day. Now it's the few falling leaves gliding down from the trees. Now it's wanting that big pot of soup, stew, and chili.

It's football time. I even got my babe a little t-shirt to cheer his tigers in.

It's thoughts of fall fest time with pumpkins and yellows and orange and blacks and trick or treat planning. This costume is on the list for the new babe who is not even here yet. I have to see if I can make this.

I miss the end to the real summer stuff .

Kiss Kiss

Happy 6 weeks old!!

Lately

It's been all things baby. Baby this and baby that for the last eight months when first baby-to-be announcement was made. Then baby this and baby that double when next baby-to-be announcement was made six months ago.

Its been double baby made stuff. Two of everything. One in blue. One in pink.

So in no particular order pictures are below. What the picture shows in pink wax also made in blue. What the picture shows in blue was also made in pink. Just not picture of everything

Party Planners

My 1st new grandbaby was born July 24. His baby shower party was so nice.

At a very nice venue with picture perfect weather and thoughtful loving guest who showered Julie and Brandon with beautiful gifts. Her sisters had great food and cute decorations and made this a great party for the new little one-to-be. 

My other party planners did a nice job too. It was a baby shower party for my 2nd new grandbaby to be.

It came off without a glitch!

Nothing went wrong, everything went as planned .

Unless you count the stormy weather that rolled up 2 hours before the set time of the event. It got dark, it thundered, and it poured down rain and wind, and the streets flooded.  And then it stopped as quick as it started just in time for people to arrive.

Jennifer was nervous that no one would show because of the weather.

For sure rain nor flood will stop people from being super awesome great friends and family.

 Thank you party planners for great food, cute decorations and everything you did.

Thank you guests for being so thoughtful and showering Jennifer and Chris with gifts.

This baby girl is due Sept 27.

GIN

Arm Candy

Arm Candy, Eye candy, Party Candy

My sweet, awesome family is doing a beautiful act of kindness to me . They have worked very hard for over two weeks. They have even fanagled one's mother-in-law to help in the making of decorations and foods.

I have missed the planning and hands on meetings. I have missed the fun, the laughter, and the food prepared for them to eat while slaving over piles and stacks of items used to make the decorations and to make this an absolutely awesome event.

I know they are tired. I know they have given of their precious free time after a hard days work at the office and the planning and crafting have taken up precious weekend hours that they could be doing other things.

And I missed the family conversation that goes along with any kind of family meeting, no matter the purpose of said meeting.

arm candy

HENCE, the arm candy picture. I know there is a story behind the arm with the bracelet. But all I got was the picture. I wasn't there.  If only Butch could talk, I'm sure I would be asking him 100 questions. (Butch is in the background of the picture eating),

I said all this to say, "Thank you three with all my heart." This event would not be taking place if not for your good heartedness and love.

The event they have been working so hard for is this Saturday. It's a baby shower for my 2nd new grandbaby. And from a few tiny bits and pieces that I know, it's going to be a grand event.

P.S. This post was not meant to upset or harm anyone in any form or fashion.. Just me wishing I was there.

gin

Monday is .....

Melt my heart. On a Monday or any other day of the week or weekend.

Having the most awesome family who spends their weekend and weekdays planning and making stuff for a baby shower for your other grandbaby to be.

Just watching this little baby sleep. Everyday is a good day,

gin