"a beautiful day"

that's what this sweet 11 year old announced monday would be...
a beautiful day.
she dressed herself in anticipation of the day before mom exited her pillow.

it was filled with running errands.
and her long awaited music guild.

"nervous-excited."
10 short memorized pieces.
just her...
and the judge.
a poised young lady.
complements and manners.

her imitation of the statue of liberty.
she wants to see it one day.
and go to washington, d.c.
as much as she wants to go to disney world.
proud parents.



dad made it home in time to come along with us.
then we headed to the airport to drop him off.
it twas a little house on the prairie evening for the little ladies and myself.

dad should be back this evening.
crossing fingers.
we are taking the week off of school.
except for reading and math.

the house needs to recover from the garage sale.
we're calling this week "operation clean-up."
with a splash of re-decorating.

and there's lots of dance hoopla to get ready for.
and family coming in town.
yea!

now...
if only i could stay off of ebay.
garage sale money went toward an early christmas gift for nator.
samantha.  a retired american girl doll.
with 3 outfits and all her books.
we're not above 'slightly used' items.

{i'm hoping to find an awesome deal on kirsten.
another one of nator's faves.
maybe felicity and elizabeth, too.
for gracie.
i have high hopes, yes?}

shhhhhhhhh...

the day she sees it will be another...
beautiful. day.

*giddy*

i'm off to spray-paint anything that's sitting still.
these kiddos better get a move-on! ;)