A weekend of giving Thanks...

You may get tired of hearing me say this...

but, I Do Not get Tired of saying

how Lucky, how Blessed,

how Grateful I am.

My children & grandchild are my life -

My breath-my Heart & Soul !!

They are my passion- my inspiration

and when I look at them..I know God Loves Me!

We were lucky enough to be all together this weekend,

but anytime we are together it is Thanksgiving.

We cooked, we ate, we planned BF strategies,

We snuggled & we laughed. I Love My Family!

We all got to see Lil Orchids face and bright eyes,

that never blinked once

while she watched her first ever Movie

at the local Theatre"Tangled"

Calling family and friends was also a

great way to spend our day.

Wishing Everyone a Boutiful & Blessed

Holiday filled with everything that makes

YOU HAPPY !!!

getting ready for Turkey Day...

Decorations are going up...

Lil Orchid is making an abundance of Turkeys

with her little hand prints

What I am Thankful for....

do I really need to say!!

Craft Fair continues

Craft Fair continues...

some of our Creative items !

Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club Craft Fair

Traveled across the Ole Mississippi to St Louis Mo.

for a very big show (we are in a 10x20 tent outside)

set up was late Fri night, and an early start Sat & Sun morn.

Wind Gusts kept us on our toes, especially for neighboring tents..

they didn't weight down so they were a constant threat-

It is always nice to see old customers and vendor friends :)

And as always this personal type of contact with people (customers)

is very SATISFYING and makes ones Hard Work worth it!

I have to admit it that hearing voices giggle, chuckle, call their friends for a second look and praise our creativity makes me SMILE, I mean Smile really BIG! Thanks Everyone!!

I had made Lil Orchid two new Christmas Outfits to wear - yes, I know, she IS my Biggest Model and the reason I sew with such passion. I mean Who Wouldn't !

Check out that fake Pouty face;( above

Edwardsville Craft Fair...

Edwardsville Craft Fair went well,

crowds abound!

Old customers returned and

new customers were made, Thank You to ALL!

Holidays and Festivities were on everyones mind.

A very Busy Day...

I left in the morning to escort and gladly watch

Lil Orchid at her Spirit Fest,

she was , of coarse, amazing!!

We also had a Quarter Auction and Bazaar

that evening..Whew, I'm tired!

Veterans Day Parade

What a NICE Break from sewing this morning

and getting back to sewing this evening...

We drove into town this

afternoon to watch the

Veterans Day Parade...

and see Lil Orchid proudly

wear her Princess Tomato Crown

.

Birthday TuTu Set

Okay, the wind outside was not agreeing with us,

but I wanted to give you a peak of

Our First TuTu Set we have finished.....
Some Tutu's are done and some Wings are done,

I don't know why but I know

I don't have any time to figure it out UGH!

Working for this weekends next Craft Fair

and a School's Auction and Bazaar ...

What were we thinking???

Taking Lil Orchid to Cheer Practice tonight

(she has a Cheer Competition this Sat.)

Tomorrow Lil Orchid will wear her Crown in the

Veterans Day Parade.

Party, Party Hats

Party Hats are ready !

Everyone has been asking...

so here they are -

Our Designs, Party Hats

The Candles instead of numbers-

are so You get more use from them.

Last Football Game & Craft Show

When we left the house to reopen our booth

it was a Wind Chill of 28.

Br-r-r-r-r-r

Trying to think ahead,

how will we keep Lil Orchid warm today?

My daughter will man the Craft Booth

while I drive to the Game and man the Camera & Video

so Lil Orchid's Mom won't miss out on watching her Cheer!

Season's Sewing....

The house has been a buzz
with the humming of the sewing machine....
getting ready for the beginning of Craft Season...
every weekend until Christmas.

Don't forget to visit us in O'Fallon IL -
this weekend *****Nov 6 & 7
OFallon High School Band Boosters Craft Fair...
It's a BIGGIE !!!