Friday night I was invited to a Celebrate Home Gathering by a co-worker, I almost did not go because I did not have extra money to spend and there was really nothing I needed since I have been spending the last several weeks cleaning out the house. But I wanted to support my friend so I went and I am glad I did, I had a blast! There were several demonstrators there and lots of people. They had bingo for prizes, quarter auctions, cash and carry items, and raffle items. We played 12 games of Bingo and I actually won a game getting a wonderful smelling tropical jar candle. I sat next to my friend’s daughter who was having so much fun but needed a little help with her card and I also got us an extra card to share. I did not get any of the $.25 auction items but it was fun bidding on them. I did buy two raffle tickets for an organization item I have been eyeing in the catalog and won it!! It was a fun evening spent with friends.
Saturday morning I was up and in Dallas for a card making gathering. I have been invited for about a year and kept forgetting or I was not available on the days it was being held. But this Saturday I remembered and was able to make it. After spending $7 on two cards the day before I was looking forward to making four cards for $5.
We made two valentine cards, a birthday card, and my favorite was an all occasion card on transparency.
My friend Heidi goes all the time and when I asked her if she was going Saturday and she said yes, she was surprised I was going to go. Becky was a great hostess and it was a very nice group of ladies. They made me feel very welcome and I am looking forward to the next one.
But my fun did not end there; Jane was having a birthday party for Papa Gary and Shon.
I cannot believe Shon is 16! He is such a great young man. It was fun getting together and seeing everyone. Jane fixed a wonderful dinner which was enjoyed by Papa Gary, Randy, Jane, Shon, Salva, Keely, Salva Jr., Karissa, Tyler and his beautiful baby girl, Elexa, and of course myself.
This was the first time I have met Elexa and she is a wonderful baby.
She was getting passed from person
to person and taking it all in.
She also entertained us.
I had a great evening getting caught up with my wonderful nieces, nephew, sister, and their families.
I went home very tired and had a very lazy Sunday enjoying several movies on Showtime’s Free Preview weekend including Twilight and New Moon which I have never seen and enjoyed.
The next weekend was a holiday weekend so it was a three day weekend. I thought about all kinds of fun things that I could go do but it was a very WET weekend and I ended up working, working, and working. I am sure enjoying all the extra room I have with Jordana moving out and I am spreading out very nicely. The dogs now have their own room and we are not sharing my craft room. I asked Jordana to come over since we both had Monday off and I could use her help moving some heavy stuff and helping me get rid of items she would not want, and help with some yard work if the weather permitted. The weather Monday ended up pretty nice and dry so we were able to get the roses, blueberries, lilacs, and apple tree trimmed. Some of the branches on the lilacs were too heavy for me to cut by myself so it was great to have Jordana’s help; we packed the yard debris bucket and I have lots more to fill it for weeks. The dogs also enjoyed being outside for the first time in days. I could not believe how tired they were from watching us work. Monday evening I kept looking around in amazement at how much we got done!! Thank you Jordana for taking a day out of your busy life to help your mom!!
