Appomattox Railroad Festival

The festival is over. I can't believe it came and went so fast. I am so tired. My hubby retired the week before I was tired before we even left! lol I did better this year at the festival than last year. I got tart burners this year to sell and I think that really sold the tarts. Last year, I hardly sold any tarts. This year I had a display rack to make them easier to look at also. I sold only one Annie. I am a little disappointed in that. I wanted to move away from candles and focus on other things like Annies, but I guess that isn't a good idea. Everybody loves candles, especially me! It was good to see my family that I don't see much. Now I am trying to get back into the swing of things! I need to get busy making some Christmas ornaments. I would like to do some small local shows, but I am sharing a vehicle with my son and he works Saturdays. That stinks. Hopefully, he will get a car soon. Well, off to catch up on some tv!

Where is the Sun??

It has rained all week. Finally it is cooler weather. Not cool enough though. I love cool, crisp days. I have been working like crazy to finish my things for the Railroad Festival. It is next weekend. I can't believe it is time already! I finished my Annies finally. Got some scarecrows done. The candles have been done for a few weeks. I am going to make some quick crib quilts and some small Annies and I will be done. The baby is going to stay with his dad for a week. He is leaving tonight. I am going to miss him so bad but next week is a busy week with my hubby retiring so I won't be able to watch him, then we will be gone the weekend. I am sure the week will go by fast. I will be able to get the house cleaned before I go. I love to come home to a clean house. My oldest two will be home but they better keep it clean! I have been watching the Real Housewives of Orange County during the afternoons, and everytime they leave their kids throw a party. I am paranoid now. lol

Mamarrazi's Guilty Pleasures Swap

I joined another one of Mamarrazi's fun swaps. This time was guilty pleasures. My partner was Cheryl. She sent so many wonderful things. We have alot in common. She sent some of my favorite candies. US magazine, which I love to read. scrapbooking supplies, Hunger games (a book I have heard so many wonderful things about). She also sent a old movie that looks really good. I hope to watch it this weekend. Thanks so much Cheryl for a wonderful package!

It's that time of the year

The Railroad Festival in Appomattox is weeks away and I am going crazy trying to get things done. I am making my candles this weekend. I have quite a few already made by have to replace the most popular ones and wanted to try some new ones. My cat and I have been fighting over the table. She is determined to put her big butt on my candles. lol I have Annies to finish. The baby is gone this weekend with his father so I can finally get something done. It is so hard to do anything with him hanging on me. It is impossible to clean until his mother gets home from work. It has been a long time since my kids were babies!

Cherry Annie Swap

I am behind on posting some swaps I have done. My daughter keeps running off with my camera. I joined a Cherry Annie Swap from Down Hidden Farm Lane. I sent to Tara and I received one from Sandy. Sandy and I have been partners several times and I love her Annies always! Below is a pic of the Annie I sent to Tara.

You can go to Sandy's blog and see the one she sent me and all of the wonderful things she has created.

Mamarazzi Guilty Pleasures Swap

It is time for another Mamarazzi swap. She hosts such fun swaps. I have tried to join everyone that she has and they are fantastic. Her latest one is Guilty Pleasures Swap. Click the picture above to learn all about it!

Mamarazzis Game Swap

Mamarazzi has another great swap. This was a fun game swap. My family loves to play games and this was perfect! My partner was Sara. She sent a great game. We have had alot of fun playing it. The M&M's didn't last long!