Sweat Shopping

People, I got to tell y'all, I think I have met myself coming when I should have been going. Remind me to never schedule this much stuff for one month ever again. If you even hear me hint of this much craziness, just take me out back and shoot me, please!

This past weekend, in addition to redoing our space at Winnie & Tulula's on Saturday, we also went to the wedding reception for one of our dearest friends. Girls and boys, I was so tired, I couldn't even dance. I danced one slow one with Cat Daddy and one fast one with everybody and I was absolutely done in. Usually I am the unpaid entertainment, but I just couldn't do it. My get up and go just felt like it had got up and went! Now don't get me wrong...the reception was beautiful and I am so happy for Sherry I want to pop, but at my age I have just got to learn to pace myself!Not to fear though, Cat Daddy did get the trailer loaded for Carolyn's Summer Market Show this Saturday. I am pleased with what we are taking and I really do hope to see all of you there. You know, the high is only supposed to be 95 degrees and here in Texas, that's a cold front! With the shade trees at Carolyn's and the tents, why I just know it will feel like air conditioning!

Between Carolyn, Willow Nest Farms and the other great vendors, you are bound to find something you can't live without. Cat Daddy has been practicing his "How you doin'?" in anticipation of your arrival and you wouldn't want to break his heart or his ego, now would you? You can get directions over at Carolyn's and I really hope to see y'all Saturday.

Now on to my other little surprise I hinted at a few posts back. Misty, my daughter-in-law, will be hostessing a baby shower for Jenn on the 25th of this month. I'm helping her(no pressure here!) and we're both so excited. Bella is doing so well with the bottle feedings that it looks like she will be coming home in a month. (Keep those prayers coming!) We've waited this long to make sure that Jenn, the Bella Mama, would be able to relax and enjoy herself and we feel the time has come. So what do y'all say to making this fun for everybody who has been involved since the beginning...namely y'all! After all, she's your baby too!!!

I've decided to hold a virtual shower for the Bella Momma on the 26th. I'll post photos of Jenn's shower and I would love for all of y'all to post baby showers or just baby photos on the same day. They could be of your kids, you, showers you received, showers you gave, puppies, kittens...any and all babies. I love all of y'alls imaginations and I just know you can come up with something great, fun and maybe a little silly!

Girls, I promise to make it worth your while. For starters, Jenn, Misty and I are all going to be wearing these Bella Pink Rose rings. I will be giving one away the day of the shower. Y'all know how much I love big, honkin' rings and this one is a doozey!!! I haven't worked out all the details as to how I will be selecting winners, but let's just say there will be a diaper pail involved!!!

BTW, aren't these photos just the worst? I don't know what the problem was, but I will be trying to get better photos up as we progress. I just wanted y'all to see what I was giving away.

I want to make sure that everyone leaves the party with a gift (even you, Cher), so I am going to send everyone who participates a Junk Sista coozie. The only thing I will need is an address to send it to. This is just a little thank you gift from Jenn and I for all the prayers, hope and love you sent us over the last five months. Y'all can't even begin to imagine how many times I went back and reread your comments to get me through a day. Your kindness is the stuff dreams are made of and I plan on printing out each and every comment and e-mail for Bella's baby book. I want y'all to be a part of her life since I already feel like you are family.

I also have a secret prize that I will be giving away. I'm holding that information back for just a little bit to pique your interest. Tell me, do I have your attention yet? Believe me, it will be a prize fit for Cinderella!!!

Would you believe it is also my blogiversary tomorrow? I can't believe a year has passed so quickly! So much has happened in this past year and I just can't wait to see what's around the corner!

So dig out those baby books, pull out those shoe boxes of photos, and let me know if this sounds like fun to y'all. Y'all know me and how much I love a party. I promise you up and down, you'll never attend another one like this one!!!

Here's hoping I see you Saturday!