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February 28, 2012

Daydream Believer

All I can do is think about going to bed, or just taking a nap. I am so dang tired. I have myself 1/2 convinced I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I really could right?  I mean it is a possibility, people do get it. There is always that slim chance cuz I certainly have never been so tired as I have this month.

Anyhow, it could possible be because all I do  is think. Man, I think all the time. There is so many things I want to to with MJC. I’m seriously itching to do a line of bedding, it’s been in my brain for year and it’s ready to burst. And I really, really want to do the sweetest, simple just plain ole’ beautiful layette line made out of the softest Pima cotton in all of the lands! And I wanna to do a doll, with some playmates and cute clothes and super cool furniture for they super cool house and little itty bitty paintings they can hang in that super cute dollhouse.  And I want to do oodles and oodles of striped socks cuz striped socks are the best socks ever.  Dang it, and outerwear, I kinda think ski coats and snow pants!! YES. Ahh..and these are the things that go through my brain every single moment. I want to make so many things..so many. And I wanna build a really cool online community site…..yup and there is a whole list that goes with that.

Today Sam and I were brainstorming up the ideas of what items Kiara, Kayla and Alicia will bring to Africa. We were going crazy, there are so many items we want them to make for us. But I think we have it nailed down! Ahh, so tired!

back to day dreaming….

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February 27, 2012

Nothing Much

Just working on some banners, and a few things and thought I should say hi.  I’m so excited for you to see Collection 2. It has so many of my fave pieces. I do believe you may fall in love all over again just as Sam and I are starting to feel the love for Spring 2013.

David just walked in with his new brand of yogurt CHOBANI, recommended to him by his brother. he reads off the ingredients and says, “Wow, 14 grams of protein. I can tell, it is really hard to swallow.” Hmm… he is a bit goofy. I took a bite, and I have to say, he is nuts! Why does protein make it hard to swallow? Maybe I am nuts!

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Megan - February 27, 2012 - 7:47 pm

yum! i also love Noosa. the strawberry rhubarb is AMAZING!!

Jessica Kruger - February 27, 2012 - 7:55 pm

My husband’s favorite yogurt is Chobani :) .

Sarah H. - February 27, 2012 - 7:57 pm

They make a great Greek yogurt!!! If anyone hasnt tried Greek yougurt you just have to. mmmmmm I prefer the low fat vanilla ;)

Jenean - February 27, 2012 - 9:10 pm

So excited for March 1st great day for a release!!!! Its my birthday!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see the new line of goodies!!!!!!!

Sarah Smolen - February 27, 2012 - 9:26 pm

Chobani has been a favorite yogurt at our house for some time. Buy the vanilla and add some honey…it’s perfection. :)

Amber Vaughn - February 27, 2012 - 9:34 pm

What in the world is Chobani! Now I’m curious..I’m looking it up:)

Sundee - February 27, 2012 - 9:47 pm

We LOVE Chobani here! There are some awesome flavors: Blood Orange, Pineapple and Lemon are my favorites. A high-protein snack is awesome for kids; it keeps them going much longer than crackers or fruit!

Esmeralda Dinnel - February 28, 2012 - 12:47 am

I love this yogurt , I like how thick it is And taste yummy

Tracey - February 28, 2012 - 4:38 am

My all time favorite yogurt too! Can’t wait to see collection 2.

Brandi - February 28, 2012 - 5:33 am

Love Chobani..Pineapple.. Is my fav..

steph s - February 28, 2012 - 5:46 am

hi there! you know the old saying about March…in like a lion….well, just have to say its so applicable for THIS march. With collection 2 being unveiled and the launch of TGO…March will definitely roar in like a lion….and by the end of the month, with all of our kiddos (both girls and boys!!) decked out in great fashion, It will go out like a lamb…still (im)patiently waiting for 3.1!! xoxo

Lucy N - February 28, 2012 - 5:51 am

Try the Chobani Greek Pineapple… Ahhhh Heaven! :)

Heather D. - February 28, 2012 - 9:37 am

This is has been our yogurt of choice for a while now and the kiddos love it. It is thick though…but so yummy! Yogurt aside–can’t wait until Thursday for TGO and collection 2. Yippee!! :)

Maria nelson - February 28, 2012 - 5:26 pm

Try mixin it with frozen fruit and skim molk or water for a smoothie my kids love it!

Jenny Leigh Ryan - February 28, 2012 - 10:14 pm

Spring cannot get here fast enough! I live in the south
and we’re waiting on our last winter blast (there is always
a late winter week right after a while of 70* weather!) As for your yo-go/protein delimma, just try a better tasting one and eat two of them to get the same protein!
Voila – problem solved. LOL I love yogurt.

steph s. - February 29, 2012 - 8:58 am

Denise,
I cannot comment on your post above (day dream believer)…i love the title because I’ve always called myself a daydream believer but NEVER homecoming queen, lol! But hoping you will read this….I just want to say, PLEASE do the bed linens!!!! I’m dying to get my hands on an ultra girly set for my gal and I keep thinking…if ONLY mjc would launch it, it would be perfect! and yes, PIMA cotton! Please put me down on your customer list to purchase the first set! Please? And if I ever get the dream bed, you know, a sticks bed, it would be perfect! keep dreamin’ and keep believin’! cuz if you can dream it, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! with mjc affection, steph:)….oh….and will request again here as I’ve done many times in the past….CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS and TREE SKIRTS! :-)

February 25, 2012

On and On and On

David took the boys skiing today so I could run to 433 and cut for Art Fair.  From 10am till 8 pm I relished in fabrics galore as my mind wandered back to being at Fairfield Manor. I love that place. It was cozy and just felt right. Today, I missed those days. If you asked e what I miss about the early years, I’m not sure I could give you a straight answer. That’s something I gotta think about. I kinda feel like I worked different then. I would cut all day and iron or sew button all night. Now, I kinda feel like I sit in front of this computer a ton. Ha, and I’m not even sure what I do when I sit here all day! Hmmm… I’m gonna think about this one for a while.

So I am thinking these pics are from early 2004? And I truly believe Betsy King took this pic of my boys in what would have been her early years too. So Betsy, what do you think, 2004?

Wait, I am so wrong!! Gabe wasn’t even born in 2004.  Ha!!! Crazy I never realized that till I looked at the above pics Betsy took and they were dated 2007. Yup, my favorite shots of my boys EVER!! Thanks Betsy!!!Whoa, long day of too much deep thought. But I am gonna still say the 2 top pics are 2004. The one of all the clothes was when I had the great idea we would re-do our garage and i could work out of the garage. It worked out great till it rained and was freezing.2009

And if you want to see something real funny, here is what I was talking about in 2007 and  in 2008, and in 2009, and in 2010, and in 2011. Ya this could go on and on! But Franklin is scratching at the door and the boys are due home any second so I should go act like I am cleaning or something.

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Dawn M - February 25, 2012 - 7:16 pm

Nice! ;-) Have a great night!

Jessica Kruger - February 25, 2012 - 7:18 pm

I just had to go back to 2008 when I first started buying MJ. Memories :) .

Sarah Smolen - February 25, 2012 - 7:20 pm

Glad to know that you pretend to have been cleaning too ;)

Shannon Wille - February 25, 2012 - 7:29 pm

I love the pics and your Sticks bed. We have some Sticks pieces as well.

Jessica - February 25, 2012 - 7:30 pm

Thank you for the walk down memory lane. I found myself lost in your 2009 blogs, reminiscing about my pregnancy with Aubrey and the purchase of my first knot….daisy lace…. Seems like so long ago! Thank you MJC for the past, and looking forward to the future!!

Jamie Hicks - February 25, 2012 - 7:58 pm

Oh those boys of yours! It’s been fun to see them grow these past 4 years, and I’ve been following your chattering since then as well :) . HUgs!

Michelle - Daydream Believers - February 25, 2012 - 8:02 pm

What a fun post! I enjoyed looking at the archives, a little walk down MJ memory lane! :) I had to smile when I read what you had written about GFS… My hubs started working at Gordons as a stock boy when he was just 16 and is now a General Manager here in Michigan :) We just love that company!

steph s. - February 26, 2012 - 5:15 am

oh i spy a sticks bed! please tell me, do you love it? omgoodness…i am dreaming of owning a sticks piece (or ten!). i am hoping to get a special sticks item for each of my children and then one for our house for the whole family to enjoy. don’t know how the heck that is *ever* gonna happen with my MJC obsession and my soon to be TGO obsession! hehe. got a feeling i’m in *trouble* come march 1! so fun to read mjc’s yesteryear, since i only met ya during field trip. don’t know we never crossed paths the first four years of my daughter’s life. *pout* (may i say, love your blogs, ms. denise! oh and your darling boys…so dang handsome!)

Gran - February 26, 2012 - 6:40 am

Memory lane is a good place to go. I remember those pictures. It was good to see them again!

Denise - February 26, 2012 - 7:31 am

Michelle-
I am a HUGE GFS fan!! IS swear they taught me so much in my internship, so much. It s such and amazing company, talk about hard work and passion!
Steph- I LOVE Sticks. Before we had kids we made the trek our to visit their studio. We saved and saved for that bed! We got Joe a toy box when he was a kid, well, now it it more of a memory box. David is really pushing hard for a dining room table but dang, they are so much (worth every penny though) just not sure how many markers would be all over it!!

Betsy King - February 26, 2012 - 1:43 pm

Awwwww, I remember Fairfield too! What an exciting time. I remember the trimmings falling on the floor at the feet of the cute girls ironing and clothes stacked to the ceiling. (in rooms, after rooms and after rooms.) So wonderful to see you guys grow! Oh and you can’t forget those awesome apartments upstairs!

Oh and Goliath too of course! Bless his heart!

I know I’ve told you this before, but I’m so blessed that you trusted me with photos of your sweet boys (and girls…) when I was so new. Still so thankful to be invited. : ) I can’t believe how little Joe and Gabe were! Oh my goodness. I remember how he would hold up his little juice glass….what a precious punkin!!!!

PS Your old bedroom + bed + white bedspread was so great to shoot on!!!!! A noob couldn’t have got any luckier!!! ;-)

Jill McDaniel - February 26, 2012 - 6:16 pm

Love the STICKS bed ! It reminds me so much of the midwest :)
I love to look through stores in Michigan that carry so many of the Sticks items.

Terese - February 26, 2012 - 10:41 pm

Awww – I see the fabrics from the Violet knot dress. Our first MJ dress. My daughter wore it in size 12 months :) Now she’s wearing size 6. I also see green & yellow crysthanamum fabric. One of my favorite ever. I feel like I’m visiting old friends seeing some of those fabrics again :)

Rhonda F - February 27, 2012 - 5:49 pm

My favorite was the one of Gabe’s muscles, so darn cute. I still have these saved.

yoga_lat_te - February 28, 2012 - 9:21 am

Wow … the last 3 ‘photos almost made me cry …
I remember seeing them “real-time,”
marveling at how handsome your boys were
(as they are today)! Thank you for sharing!

Whitley Kate's mom - February 28, 2012 - 8:39 pm

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Gotta love some baby cheeks! Blink a few more times, and they’ll be starting high school and going to driver’s ed. You can still steal a few kisses every now and then, though! ;)

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