Thursday, March 19, 2009

Work, a bad Easter bunny and I'm charmed.




Wow! Working again really makes time fly by! I have super sore feet from standing all day, but other than that, things are going well. It is fun to work in a fabric store again..it is just filled with all kinds of beautiful stuff. Andrew has taken to Julie (my sister) really well and enjoys staying with her while I work. Olivia goes to school right before I work so I drop her off and then she rides the bus home. She is little "Miss social" and having a great time. She runs in after school, has a snack and goes right back out the door to play with all her friends. I still haven't finished unpacking yet, but I am hoping to get it done today. I also bought some really cute flannel prints and Julie and I are going to make pj pants. I am shocked by how low the fabric prices are here...I guess because it is so competitive...The flannel I bought would be 9-10.00 dollars a yard in Washington. I got it for 5.88 a yard less my discount. Amazing..and this is the good stuff. It has still been sunny with bright blue skies every day and I am so thankful for that! I wake up and feel like moving around. I do miss the water and all the green trees but the sun more than makes up for it and the mountains are so pretty right now all snow topped. They look like you could just reach out and touch them. As far as crafty things, I was invited to join a new art group and one of the themes was "evil
easter bunnies...I had to laugh. I think "Evil" may be too strong of a word but it is funny. I made a "Bad Bunny" atc for it....I also got the best package in the mail from Miss Amber Dawn! Black and White charms from her charm swap. They are all so pretty and I have been admiring them and thinking how pretty they are going to look on a bracelet. Someone even made this wonderful little bag to hold their charm. So much talent came my way in one package...WOW!

8 comments:

Laurie said...

Hi Melinda, I'm so happy for you! I think this move is going to be so good for you, and to land this job, what a blessing! Have a great day, love your ATC!
Blessings,
Laurie

Tamerie Shriver Halliday said...

Hi Melinda

It sounds like you are settling in to your new home and community. I suppose you'll get used to being on your feet all day and it won't be so tiring. And the charms you received are, sorry, charming!

Hugs

Quiltingranny said...

Melinda:
I love the fact that you are sounding happy again. Let me know how much you miss the green tree's and water and how you enjoy the sun when summer sets in. TeeHee, being a little impish here. So very happy for you!

Helen in the UK said...

You've got to love that 'bad' bunny!!! Soooooo pleased to hear you are enjoying your new job and that everyone appears to be settling in nicely. Long may it continue :)

3rdEyeMuse said...

it really does look like you have the makings of a charmed life. I am happy that everyone seems to be adapting to the changes so well and wish you all much happiness in your new home. :)

the bad bunny ATC is wonderful ... and a hoot!

Lorraine said...

I am glad life is treating you well again..working in a fabric store is such a dream job..love your bad bunny

Sherry said...

I need to make me some of those pants to so I can be stylin' too! Your sister will be a craft queen before to long with you around!!

Glad everythings going so well!
Sherry

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