New Season

Fall has been a fickle thing this year. Cold, rain, hot, bitter! Almost like she can't make up her mind on what she wants. I tried to hold out until the 11th to turn the furnace on. I only missed by two days. So the official start to the winter heat bills was Nov. 9th. 

We were able to get out and get all the Christmas lights up before the weather turned cold on us. I will post pictures when we turn them on. That won't be until Thanksgiving night. Even though we get them up early, we make sure we celebrate each Holiday in succession.

Life is going good. Grim and I are almost the new parents to a 10 year old brand new wood burner. This where it sits right now... We have to go and pick it up. Really excited about this purchase.

We have found a great building at Lowes. Unfortunately, Lowes is just the dealer and the suppliers dosen't travel to where our property is located. :( 16x24

No fear! We went to Menard's. They worked with us on figuring out what we wanted and they came up with a bigger structure with a medal roof for only about $1000 more. 24x24 Granted this one we have to build ourselves. Sweat Equity!!! At least that's what I'm telling myself! LOL! It will be what we want in the end. So no complaints now or in the future... As long as it all goes as planned! :P

Even though I have the part time job away from the homestead. I'm still working on my Thirty-one business. I have a fantastic deal going on right now. So here goes my 30 second pitch!

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Hugs

Yart

Summer is almost over!

This summer has been busy doing nothing... Well, that's not true. I have become care taker of my mother in law. She was diagnosed with vascular dementia about 6 months ago. Since then she has need some extra attention. 

My oldest monster has been home from university. She ended up being in a roll over car accident. She is fine... The driver of the car and her were both able to walk away from it.

We went on a weeks vacation camping. During that time it rained so we could get into the property to do anything. But we were able to do some off road ing.

I was able to do a few shows with Thirty-one! I have more planned for the upcoming months! Can't wait... I've already seen the new fall catalog and I want everything in it.... LOL! The life of a consultant! : p

I was in a parade for the 4th of July. I'm the treasurer for the ladies auxiliary of the VFW, now.

We have had 2 weddings! Both cousins of mine! Both absolutely stunning Brides!

Picky monster and I went across country to the junior Olympics! She won a Silver and a Gold Medal in her age divisions.

We have one new family member and another on the way! Both cousins!

And of course in all this free time I started another blanket! This is the pattern that was used by the mother in breaking Amish!

In just about 2 weeks, we take the oldest back to school! And we start Picky monsters Senior year of High School and Mouthy Monsters first year of middle school. Oh, how the time flies!

Until the next installment!

Hugs,

Yart

Another week gone already!

Competitions, tournaments, practice, family visits and my vendor show!

First here is a picture of my set up for the vendor show! I'm thrilled beyond belief at how good it went. I didn't sell anything or get any sales, but I did get a lot of email addresses. Also there were several women that showed interest in having a show! So now everyone is in the system and will get 1 email a month with the monthly special. I'm hoping that will entice a few more into having a show!

I like the way the display looks, but I think I need to have more color for the next time I do something like this! I do love the pink bag, its one of our newest items, it has 7 pockets and it comes in several colors! There was quite a bit of interest in it!

I finally got to see my brother... It has been since before Thanksgiving when we saw him last. He has been super busy with his new job and position. He is now a general contractor, who subcontracts... I think I got that right... LOL! Anyways, like I said super busy. It was good to see him... I wish the visit could have been longer but he had to get home to his family and I had to feed mine!

Picky is doing really well in the competitions. The tournament we were in 2nd place going into the elimination  / semi final rounds. We got eliminated in the first round. I did win a bowling ball though, so Picky is very happy, especially since she needed a new ball! We were told that this is an aggressive ball. I guess it's going to go down the lane, yelling and scare all the pins down! LOL! I know to funny!

Last week I started to tie the ends into the moss stitch blanket... Nope not done yet, I just wanted to get a head start on it.... It's coming along nicely. One day I might actually find the time to finish it up! I can see myself right before Spring breaks finishing.... Who ever said winter is the down time season must never have had kids... LOL!

This week is going to be crazy busy also! Grim has a doctors appoints as do I. We have more competitions, practices and tournaments. I need to take Band monster to put her prom dress in layaway, because they only allow one dress / style per school, so I need make sure she gets the dress she wants and that no one else will have it for the two schools proms she will be attending. Yeah, senior year! I will say this much DISNEY has come out with a line of prom dresses they are to die for! The into the Woods collections is stunning!

I had to make a cup of tea this morning with my honey lemon mixture in it.... I'm starting to feel just a little run down. Plus, being around all these people the last two weeks has just racked my system. It's snowing right now and I have the flamboyant afghan on my lap that I really really need to tie the ends into! Well, I guess I should be off to do that!

Take care this week.... I don't know when I'll be back but you can bet I'll have a ton to say!

Yart