After almost a week in Peru, we got home Friday evening. It was a hectic week and I have a feeling it will only continue. We worked like craze, leaving the hotel to only visit with Carla. I knew I wanted to have my mind clear when I got home. I only had one and half days with the boys. Tomorrow morning Lynette and I leave again, for another 5 day meeting. Oh, I miss my boys. Joe had a game this morning. Let me brag for one second,…blah, blah, blah..he is becoming quite the little baseball player. He’s catching and throwing with great speed and hitting like non other! Oh, but he always saves the best for last….
We got tons, and I mean tons of entries for the 435 contest. WOW. I had the 435 gals weed through them and narrow it down cuz I knew time was short. I ran into the workshop tonite to grab some stuff and saw all the bins. I started walking out the door, and stopped. I thought to myself, “who the heck do you think you are, that you can just walk out? All these people spent time and heart working on their entries and I wasn’t even taking my time to go through them?” I grabbed all the bins and loaded them in the car, and home I went. It’s just past midnight and I am still reading and going through ALL of them. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing it feels to read all these. It really means a lot, thank you.
They are all so different in many ways, and alike in many. It is pretty hard. Some are super simple but just strike a chord with me, while others are beyond extravagant and I am in awe of the workmanship. It’s gonna be hard, real hard. The girls had it narrowed to their top 10, but guess what, I sure did switch it up. It is weird how some are almost as if I wrote it…you guys are good.
It’s gonna be hard to narrow back down to 10. Real hard.
Okay, before I fall asleep I have to tell you this…when we were in Florida I saw the cutest birdhouse. I cam home googled it up, bought it and put it up for one reason only. And that reason being cuteness. Well, it is called Purple Martin Birdhouse, and sure enough look what I saw this morning. How is that possible? How did he know it was for them? We have 2 living in the subdivision (aka birdhouse) as of today. SO weird, for real…are they that smart?
Alright, well I have to go unpack from yesterday and re-pack for tomorrow. And if any of you see me at the airport you know why I look like crap, cuz I am exhausted and miss my boys.
I almost forgot to finish. This is typical Joe fashion…win or lose the kid is so excited. Seriously, they lost and this is him running into the dugout after shaking hands. The boy is the best cheer leader, he loves…can’t think of what I am trying to say, but he just gets so darn excited for others who do well!! Okay, so that doesn’t make sense, but get it, right?
And I left my camera at the office so Sam with get the finalists up real soon.
and poor sweet Layla having to stand next to the Beast himself being all goofy!
Denise.. you must be really proud of your son. Obviously he takes after his mother in his Joy to see others happy. I do wish I could read your mind for the model search contest! LOL.. I have 4 daughters and will enter them all… sure hope I have a chance, cause of course I think my girls are beautiful… but doesn’t every parent? and then when I look at some of the pics you post I think wow.. There are a lot of cute kids:0) Hope you have another safe trip!!
Its so tough to keep going and going when you just want to be with your kids. I got the afternoon off today because my sister came and took them to the park so I could have quiet time for sewing – and while it was nice to get things done – I so missed them! I hope you get a break soon and can get back to lots of time with those boys
Joe is so special and always makes me smile – thanks for sharing him (and all the other adorable photos) with us today
Doesn’t it just make your day when you see a gorgeous bluebird? Love it!
Have no idea how you do it, all the running and still able to be a great mom, a designer and well what most of us call a friend.
The pixs of Joe are awesome and we must remember it’s not if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game and he’s happy…… So that’s one of those priceless moments!
<3 May you 5 days fast quickly and have a safe trip!
I’m so glad you read the entries to the contest! I think my heart would be sad to think you didn’t read our entry because we made it with our hearts and you in mind. Even if we don’t get chosen as a top 10 finalist it makes my heart happy to know you read our entry.
Joe is such a sweetie! I love his attitude!!!
I cannot wait to see the top 10! And oh my gosh – that little girl in the second picture – beyond cute. And I love that Joe is so excited whether they win or lose – too cute!!
Denise, you must be so exhausted. Travel upon travel. You know your family is raising some beautiful boys as you have the best of hearts as well.
As always the pictures of are beautiful and to have that little bird come visit! Precious!
I can imagine how hard it is being away from your boys. I can barely let them go away for a night, much less more than that!
I can’t wait to see what you’re planning for us!
Every season gets better and better!
Thank you!
I forgot to tell you… When I was leaving Vegas on Monday I was in the airport and a little girl about 5 yrs old comes strolling by me in the Summertime Tank dress and the simple white tee underneath.. I felt kinda spec. since I knew who designed that dress 😀
Thank you for making the time to go through all the entries.
cool cool! i had a dream last night about it…
very cool bird house…and weird that he (the bird) KNEW it was for him! im sure u will get tons of cool bird pics now! Have fun in florida!
Denise you are just plain AWESOME! An awesome MOM first, wife, friend, designer, photographer and person! Have a safe trip and know that it will all be over soon and you can spend time with your boys! Just look what you have to come home to! They are precious!!
Just in love with the fact that you got a purple martin house. I did my Master’s thesis on the Purple Martin and their reproductive success in different housing types. BUT…that bird on the top of the gourds you bought is an Eastern Bluebird. You have probably missed the beginning of the breeding season for the Purple Martin, but you may be able to attract some young males and females this year. Don’t get discouraged, sometimes it take a while to get an established Purple Martin community. Best wishes, and feel free to give me a shout if you have ANY questions! You are gonna LOVE watching them, they are amazing! Hope all that info didn’t bore anyone too much…haha!
Joe is so cool! He loves it win or lose… so wonderful! Hope your hectic schedules slows down soon. Can’t wait to see your top 10!!
Love Joe’s baseball pictures. Cheering people on, what a great gift to give to all.
loving these pics!!! and what a great birdhouse. just lovely!
Love the pics Denise. TFS, and have a great trip. That Joe is somethin else. What a great kid.
Thanks for taking the time to go through them all:). I hope that everyone had as much fun making their entry as we did.:) I love the pictures of your sweet kiddos:).
With a smile like Joe’s he is a winner every time!! Team spirit is what it is all about!!! Now, that is the coolest birdhouse that I have ever seen…
Joe always looks so happy, he makes me smile =). And I’m loving Gabe’s shoes!!
Thanks so much for looking through all of them yourself. It really means a lot!
Oh the anticipation of the top 10- its driving me nuts (oh wait- I was already nuts- but still – this isnt helping LOL)
WOW!! You really have your work cut out for you, Denise. The few people who have shared their entries are so wonderful I don’t even know how you’d choose. You should feel so proud that these are the things that people say and feel about you and your company. Well done you!!
Oh how I just LOVE your lil Beast’s green shoes!! He is such a doll and I have a feeling he might be the one behind your shower door incident. Try not to work too hard!
DESPARATE!!!! Someone stole my daughters size 4 dottie leggings from gypsy blue. Dose anyone out there have a pair size 4 or 6 that they are wanting to sell me?????? I have like a million pieces that go with them and my mom feels terible about losing them…..even though she didn’t lose them someone stole them from her at the gym. Please, please, please my sweetpea is heartbroken she thinks it her fault that they are gone. On the lighter side my daughter proudly walked out of the gym that day in her Ariel undies and her Sara Babydoll top!!!!!
Is there still such a thing as arranged marriages? I think we have the perfect girl for your wonderful Joe! Maybe fate will have their paths cross someday down the road:)