HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FRIENDS!

Hoping everyone has a great holiday and be safe with the fireworks. I always have a 4th of July party and we are doing ribs on the grill with tons of sides! I miss you Judy! Sorry that y'all couldn't be here this year!

I've got my mantel decorated with all my holiday goodies! I'm really happy with how my tall Uncle Sam pillow came out! One lucky family member will win it today to take home for them to decorate next year.

On the college front, no change yet, we are trying to get into some State Colleges since our Hope Lottery program will pay for all the tuition. Keep your fingers crossed, alot of the colleges that accepted him before he chose Berry are already full. We've got about 3 or 4 hopefuls. Ga Southern looks promising. I'm hoping with every scrap of hope I can come up with that we can squeeze him somewhere for the fall.

A big thanks to Lee who emailed me, that was very sweet to help lift my spirits. I know I sure need them.

Have a wonderful 4th my friends!

DaisyGirl

Pictures of Berry and depressing news!

Berry was so beautiful and everything was so perfect...............until it was our turn in the financial aid office. There is a deficit of $10,000 of which we will have to pay for per year times 4 years. When Jacob got his schlorship letter, to us it looked like he was getting $18,000 per year, well he is but the school is almost 29,000 per year. I am devastated because we can't qualify for more than $6700 in loans, so I've been in such a state of despair. I feel liked I've failed and let my son down. Where is the college fairy when you need her? Berry is a private school so of course it costs more.

I'm not giving up yet, but I know I don't want to put us in such a tight space that we could lose if work falls thru. John was laid off for 6 months last year, plus knowing that he needs shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff I just feel helpless.

I'm hoping that we will be able to find a state school that will squeeze him in for fall. He's smart, Honor graduate and made 1940 something on his SAT, but I fear it's too late to get him in somewhere for fall. I know Berry had already given him his fall schedule. If he can get in a state school then money won't be an issue, Hope program will pay for tuition. Please pray for us that we can get Jacob enrolled somewhere. I'm know my son is shutting down all his feelings right now, I know that I've cried enough for both of us. Sigh..................I promised him I wouldn't cry anymore but I can't seem to stop my tears.

I don't mean to depress everyone, but being able to talk it out does help. Smile :)

No stitching yet, hoping to some tomorrow!

DaisyGirl

Thank You Friends!

Thanks for all my birthday wishes. Plus I had over 30 wishes from FB too! Wow! You like me, you really like me! lol

My brother dropped by the cross stitch shop yesterday with Kelly and little Terrie to wish me a happy birthday, they brought me cupcakes, balloons and presents! I'm so blessed to have a wonderful family! Thank you Kelly for the beautiful watch and earring set! I've worn them both today!

I will be off to Rome for the next couple of days. John, Jacob and I are heading to Berry College! It's SOAR for him and we are packing to get ready. He gets to sleep overnight at the campus while John and I have hotel reservations. Jason will be the man of the house, no parties young man!

I'm worried about how poor little Butters is gonna do while I'm gone. He's such a pitiful little cat, he doesn't let anyone but me touch him. I sure hope he isn't too traumatized by Tuesday night when we return.

Hope everyone has had a great weekend!

DaisyGirl

Happy Birthday to Me!

What an awesome day it has been! Look what Terrie gave me!! What a great friend and boss she is! Thank you Terrie!

Quick post for tonight, I'll post more tomorrow!

Hugs,

DaisyGirl

Alora's Birthday Pic! Plus a sneak peek..........

Our little princess Alora turns "1". Wished I could have been there. They live in PA, which is a long way from GA. Happy Birthday Sweetpea! Aunt Donna loves you!

The Stitch Storehttp://stitchstore.net/ is having Camp I Wanna Stitch this weekend and I designed the little firecracker kit for the camp! If you'd like one, let me know! It's my first piece that I designed. Very quick and fun to make!

Butters is very needy this morning, so in between me holding him and Daisy grooming him, I'm trying to post today's blogging goody. It's funny to see Daisy grooming him, he's so big compared to her. But, in Daisy's eyes I guess Butters is her baby. So sweet!

I got a treat yesterday, I've never had a pedicure before, so my sister Judy treated us to a girls day out for my birthday present. My birthday is not till tomorrow, but I don't mind early presents. lol Man, I have ugly toes, but I loved having my feet done! It will not be the last time!

Well, gotta go to the store, so have a great summer day!

Hugs,

DaisyGirl

My Poor Car is Struggling to Survive with 2 Teens!

My poor car is only 4 years old, but it looks older due to all the dings and dents and scratches that it has incurred with Jason and Jacob learning to drive. We've put Jacob on the fast track to get his license before he goes off to college. But, after today, maybe it will be better for all of GA if he waits to get his license. Yup, totally ripped off the passenger side door mirror. Scratched the hood and down the passenger front panel. Sigh...............:( This poor car is destined to be destroyed! I'd only had the car for 3 months when Jacob dented the front left panel. 2 separate incidents with rocks busting my windshield, Jason denting the under door on the passenger side, Jason hitting a curb and blowing the tire and messing up the wheel. I too have added my mark, though it wasn't really my fault, a lady from school was helping me back out of the crowded school parking lot, and she says, your in the clear, NOT! I backed into the fire hydrant, so that dent is mine, but that's the only one from me!
Plus having boy drivers on the policy is just about killing us, $$$$$$! I have not turned in anything because I have been fearful of our rates going thru the roof! Or being cancelled on! Plus we still have 1 more year to pay on it! Hang in there car! We really need you!
Lord, please watch over my boys when they borrow my car and watch over all the other drivers that pass them on the road! Amen!
Night friends!
DaisyGirl

My Jar of Stitchy Goodness!

I met a new friend on Saturday at The Stitch Store, and while we were talking about our love of Blackbird Designs, I told her how I like to store my pinkeeps and stockings. I do not have a little tree yet to display my stitched goodies, I use this big jar I purchased from Wal-Mart. It helps keep the dust off of them and I don't have to worry about a kitty tasting my treasures! lol

Well, concerning the fleas, I only found 7 so far since we bombed the cats and the house! That is still alot in my mind, but they were slow moving, so maybe the stuff is working.

I'm having a wonderful day and I'm hoping you are too!

Hugs,

DaisyGirl

I think I've won....

We are in a battle against the hated flea! They are driving my pets crazy. I triple whammied them yesterday. Capstar first, then Program tablet, then Liberty 50(new topical flea treatment since Frontline and Advantage are not doing the job!) We sprayed the yard plus the carpets in the bedrooms. Plus we bathed all 4 critters. That was a job in itself! This morning the animals seemed quiet, no digging or scratching, so I hope we got control over them. Having hardwood floors has probably helped keep them down, I just hope this stuff lasts longer than a week. I spent over $130 to prep the house and animals. Whew! Crossing my fingers!

It's my Saturday to work at the shop, hope you can stop by to see me!

Have a blessed weekend friends!

DaisyGirl

ps:Blogger put Daisy's picture in sideways.

I'm Preparing for a Battle......

A little bit more on Daisy, Daisy....

I tell you what, I so love those Belle Soie threads. MMmmmm, silk threads! Stitches like butter, so soft and glides thru my linen. I've been stitching on this piece, plus a special design that I have designed myself. I'm hoping that it will be for this upcoming Camp I Wanna Stitch. Cross your fingers friends! Stitching is finished, now tomorrow will be spent putting everything together!

We are gearing up for SOAR at the end of the month. John, Jacob and I will travel up to Rome to visit the college and Jacob will get registered. He gets to sleep on campus while we will get a hotel room for the night. 1 mini vacation! lol

Last night was a Mary Kay spa type night. I got a mini neck massage, had my eyebrows threaded. (I was surprised that it didn't really hurt, just felt funny!) It was fun and I got to see the newest upcoming colors for summer. I love the new green eye shadow!

Well, here we are again, after midnight once again! I've got to get out of this habit, but it's so nice getting to sleep in everyday and pretty much doing what I want for a change! YES!

Have a great night friends!

DaisyGirl

New Starts

I picked up Hares Christmas and all the goodys to start on this project. I'm wanting to have this finished in time for Christmas. Plus I've got all the stuff to start Merry Skater! Ah, Christmas is in the air.

Who has seen the newest preview of JCS? I like the LHN and CCN designs. I can't wait till the Halloween issue. I love Halloween stuff too. Having the summer off will give me time to stitch, for which I'm grateful. I haven't been able to stitch much since all of the graduation hoopla. Thankfully graduation is over and I can get back to normal again!

We are gonna grill out steaks tonight! So I'm heading into the kitchen to start homemade mac & cheese!

See ya later!

DaisyGirl

ps: I met a fellow blogger at work yesterday! A big shout out to the striped rose! This is Jacob's friend, she's moving and we will miss her!