Oh, this is gonna be hard. It was hard enough breaking it down to the Top 10, luckily you voted the Top Three. Three? Okay, 4 there were just one vote apart so we took both. Tomorrow the gals at 435 and 433 will get their turn to vote.My stomach already hurts cuz I am so nervous. There are so many, many gorgeous boys.

I must admit Sam and I have made some of the cutest dresses for 435. Pure cuteness all around. So back to the garage sale. We are having our neighborhood G-Sale this weekend and I am on a mission to find a few cute furniture pieces for our “Glamour Shots” on Friday evening during 435.  I’m super excited about this…Today, our interns Kiara and Desiree cut some tablecloths for all the tables…it’s gonna look awesome. And oh, to those of you who came last year..guess what? You know how it ended up outside?  Well, this year we moved it in the lawn next to 435. Nothing is better than a huge white tent. You feel like you are getting married all over again.

So guess where Joe, David and I are going? So dang excited, I have never been here and Lynette has been bugging me like crazy to go. She loves Paris and I think so will I!!! We are leaving the day after 435!

Kayla is working on the slide show of all the Cover Girl entrants. So you can see all the gorgeous girls yourself and see how tough it was to decide.

You know I have been thinking. Yes, I do this once in a while. I think I should have Kayla and Sam blog a bit on here too. I always feel so guilty not blogging everyday, and they would be a huge help plus they are pretty cool. Just thinking, so if you see a post that sounds a bit odd…it is certainly not me!

I really have no clue, and from the sounds of it neither do you. You had some pretty good ideas though. And I think Mimi’s husband came as close to Chris’s earthquake idea when he said a bird may have flown into it.

Today is flying by and the list is growing.  My house is trashed and I am so not cleaning it, thought I am thinking of running to the store to buy some more candles so it at least smells good.

Oh, Oh, Oh, Friday, June 25, 435 Art Fair “The CoverGirls” party is coming full swing. This year we are gonna do a Cover Girl theme, seeing we will have our Fall 2010 Cover Girl there. We thought it’d be great fun to do a “glamour shot” type party for all.  Ya, hair, make up, face painting and a photographer to shoot your and your little ones glamour shot.  Oh, you so gotta tell if you very had one done. Or you can all feel free to ask Kayla all about it seeing she’s starting doing them at the young age of 13! Love her. Oh, and we so need a huge fan for the wind effect…it’s gonna be good.

And a little more details to follow real soon.

My head is still spinning with the previous early morning ideas…they are almost down on paper. Almost.

I love all these darling pics I have been getting of brothers and sisters. Are they not the sweetest duo? Talk about sweet….. Gabe asked Joe if he would sleep in his room with him tonite. Joe actually agreed!! Amazing. Joe is tending to be a bit selfish lately. It is so hard to teach that. To be honest, and I am not bragging, or trying to sound cool, but I really am not much of a selfish person nor is David. I know kids don’t mean to be, but I am constantly saying “Joe, you are cleaning the kitchen counter to help me, not to get to play a video game. You do things to help each other not because you want something in return.” That is the hardest thing to teach a kid, and it is not so much that they are selfish, I just think they don’t know otherwise. Who knows..

Alrighty, now I must get back to work.

The sun just may come out this week so I’ll take some pics of 5650 and maybe even Sam.  Speaking of  Sam, and not the cat…..Sam @ 435  went to see her cutest boyfriend in the world this week. So if you are wondering why you are not getting a response or waiting for a blog prize she’s in love in California. I’m certain next week she’ll be sending you some love.

You guessed it 4410 is my old house number and 5650 is the new.  The 2 winners would be mommy dearest (and thanks for that name… now all I can think about is my hate of wire hangers) and ella’s mom. Just shoot Sam an email with your info, samm@matildajaneclothing.com.  And heck how about key tag 586, 1234, and 4321 email Sam also, but be sure to include a pic of your keychain somewhere cool.

Thank you guys for all the fantastic pics! It’s so fun to see how you all mix and match. Did you know I’m actually having a Trunk Show this Friday. Well, I am not…but it is at my house. Rebekah is the Jane but I’m hosting, kinda confusing but I am so excited and so nervous. I’m a dork around too many people.  It is the best incentive to get my house unpacked though!! Joe is home sick today so I suppose I should put him to work too, huh? Though David gave him strict order to rest and read ALL day. Cleaning can be relaxing.

Back to work. I hate putting away tools. that is so David’s job!

We are all sleeping together now. Yup, me, Joe, Gabe and David. Everything is moved but my bed. Everything is moved and nothing is put away.

I take that back. Today my friend Anne and I dusted David’s Star Wars stuff and put it up. And we organized books.  Guess what was packed in the Star Wars stuff? Strawberry Shortcake and she was complete with the Purple PieMan and about 6 other pals, including my faves Orange Blossom and Lemon Meringue.

Skye just sent me over these gorgeous shots. Love em….thank you!

And if you are room no. 4750 or 383 shoot Sam an email. She will need a pic of the tag somewhere that represents you, your town or a happy place. She will also need your address. Please put ROOM NO. in your subject line in your email to samm@matildajaneclothing.com

Deedee came down and is helping us pack all this junk up. I started tossing stuff out when she suggested Shop My Stuff. She’s pretty dang smart. So I packed up all the cute stuff that I really like but just have had stored away forever and brought it to 435. I should’ve taken a pic this morning, I’ll take one for round 2. It’s pretty simple.  The rules for the 435 gals are: It’s all cute, it’s all free. Take turns, be fair and share. So it’s like a mini Gsale on the cutting table but it’s all cute and it’s all free!

We are so fortunate, one to get the house we’ve been trying for for just under a year, and two to know the past owner/builder. I love them, adore them and think nothing but the world of them. I remember long ago when Joe was just a few weeks old and I was so afraid to cut his finger nails. You know how thin they are and I didn’t want to cut him. So I called Linda up and Scott ran over and cut his nails for me. Love them.

And the other day he gave me some pics of the house being built. The one above is the backside. For real, pinch me, cuz this is so dang surreal.

Thank you to Skye for the most fabulous pic above. Okay, go to her blog cuz whatever that song she is playing literally gave me goosebumps..and then her post about Saylor…come on Skye, it’s Saturday morning, I don’t want to cry!! It is beautiful.

SIDENOTE: I used to paint shoes, and just found quite a few pairs of white and pink little canvas mary janes. They are all assorted and what not. If you know anyone who paints shoes leave me a note. First come first serve. IMPORTANT: All 3 boxes ( about 50 pairs) will go to one home, and I can’t divide them up, nor sort through..but are perfect for an shoe painting artist.

So what’s  your favorite? Leave a comment of your fave outfit and I’ll pick 3 of you, wrap it up pretty and mail it out to you!

Stay tuned we got lots of good contests coming up this week. And oh, man, I need to watch Lost tonite. I am so happy Sayid is alive. I do love him.

Oh and save the date for our 435 Art Fair on Saturday June 26th. We’ll have a party the night before..Details to come.