Flower Monday

It's Flower Monday here at my house.

It's the day that I wake up,

go into my office

and on my desk and find

a beautiful bouquet of love from my sweetie. 

It's a great way to start off a new week, isn't it? 

Sew Happy,

Grandbaby #2 is a...

 Boy!

 Due August 8, 2011

 Sew, Sew, Sew

very happy

to be a grandma to

two little boys! 

"Let Them Eat Cake"

Cake has been the topic around here lately,

and cupcakes for that matter.

The bride has finally made

some design choices that I think will

be absolutely

fantastic!

I can hardly wait to see it.

We've also decided to serve cupcakes, and we've been debating

flavors, colors

and,

the newest trend in all things cupcake,

cupcake wrappers --

Damask wrappers to be exact.

Did you know that they can cost upwards of $1.00

a piece??

Neither did I.

Talk about sticker shock!

We're working on a creative solution

that won't brake the bank.

In the mean time,

I've collected some fun and beautiful cakes

to sweeten up your day.

From what I can tell, ruffles seem to be a new trend in cakes. 

I love it! 

"It's a Girl!"

What musical, long-awaited words those were! 

You were the first girl to join our family. 

After 4 boys in a row, a little female balance was long over due,

let me tell ya.

My first words to your grandma when we called to tell

her about you were

"Get out that credit card, grandma.  We're going shopping!"

Needless to say, your closet lacked for nothing frilly or fun to wear. 

 And you became my little model, allowing me to go absolutely wild

creating pretty dresses with ruffles, lace and bows. 

{[(oh, those hair bows were so fun!)]}

You quickly indoctrinated us into the world of little girls with all

its charm and drama.

Time has flown by so fast!

I think I blinked at some point

and

where there had been

a

little

girl,

was a young lady.

It kind of takes my breath away

just

how fast

all of those

milestones came and went. 

 And now,

all of the sudden,

you are ready to take a

huge step

and become

a

wife

to a wonderful young man

who gives you all the love

and

respect

you

deserve. 

Happy Birthday, Laura! 

Oh,

and sorry this is a day late.

Love,

Mom

What I've Been Up To

Life has been pretty busy around here what with all the

wedding planning going on.

We finally have many decisions made

and are gaining momentum towards

the

big day.

I have to say that, so far, things have gone pretty smoothly.

No major bridezilla moments to speak of.

I consider that to be a

really good

sign.

 {{knock on wood}}

I am making quick work of the sewing projects associated

with the reception.

I've completed 15 black satin table runners.

I have made 1 dozen white satin chair back covers.

(((((only 84 more to go))))

And

I
have

begun

cutting the circular white satin table cloths,
with a goal of 13
pending arrival of the last fabric order.

Why, do you ask, am I making white satin circular table cloths?

Well,

because I can.

{rolling eyes here}

No.

Because to purchase/rent them

would cost me far more than to just sit down and do it myself.

I'm saving tons, believe me, or I would even attempt it.

This is a do-it-yourself wedding reception.

Budget is really tight and a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, ya know?

Besides,

I have yet another daughter who may well come up with a man of her own

at any point in time and

announce that she, too,
would like to use
all the above

at
her
reception.

Let's hope that's w-a-y down the road a bit,

at least for finacial recovery's sake.

Enjoy a tiny, tiny preview of
some of
our
planning.

Sew Happy,



Our Family is Just Growin' and Growin' -- Love IT!!

My oldest son, Steve, and his wife, Marissa,

announced that they will

be adding one more

to our family,

a baby!

Due sometime in October 2011.

Sew, Sew, Sew Happy To Be A Grandma Again,

Addendum: 
This little one is due 10/06/2011. 
CAN'T WAIT!!