I
think I can, I think I can …..
finally catch my breath!
The
month of May has been one of endless projects, obligations, programs and
commitments since I began teaching and only intensified when my son began
school. When it rolls around each year I
take a deep breath and jump in with both feet.
I know that it is going to be intense, but will also offer many highlights.
This year it delivered just as promised and feared :)
{love the colors for spring}
{a few of the baskets}
A
good friend of mine was celebrated at school for her many talents and dedication. I was asked to do the center
pieces. I filled moss baskets with seasonal fresh flowers. The baskets offered a bright pop of color on
a very cold spring day. The luncheon was
filled with great conversation and an amazing display of girly foods {lots of salads
and desserts ~ so yummy!}
{not the best photo but you get the idea}
In
keeping with my Pay It Forward/ Do Unto Others theme this year, I altered a prom dress for a
young lady who's family needed some help.
When I was asked, my response of “I’d love to!” slipped out before my
brain engaged. I haven’t taken on a project like this in years and I’m more
than a little rusty. Working with satin
(ie slippery) material is not my strength. I ripped out many seams more than
once before I accomplished the task. When I delivered the gown I added a mani and pedi gift certificate
to the package. After all, every princess needs a little pampering before her big night! In the end, it was me who received the
greatest gift. Her mother relayed to me that the young lady was SO excited with her dress that she put it on
as soon as it was delivered! She treated her family to a preview of prom night
with her hair and makeup in place because they needed the full effect! ;)
I adore these over sized headbands so I was thrilled to make one for a friend.
Showering a friend at work wrapped up my fun filled month ~ a true highlight. Kaci is expecting a baby girl in late August. I
had sooo much fun shopping for baby girl outfits. Who can resist a ruffled butt
or a tutu in teeny tiny sizes?! As any
girly girl knows, you have to have accessories to complete your outfit. I made a few bows and headbands to match her
outfits. So many bows posed the problem of storage. Easily solved! I made a monogramed bow
board. This was such a fun project for a special baby girl.
The pace is slowing and I can almost smell summer in the air. I'm looking forward to a summer schedule and tackling a few home projects that I've put off due to lack of time.
As
of today, we have 8 days of school left {not that I’m counting ~ ha!} in the
school year. If hurricanes and blizzards
hadn’t visited our area we would be out of school … grrrrrr!
