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I'm working so hard!  I could cry- I'm so tired!  Deadlines are approaching fast!  I start teaching Monday.  Prepped?  I'll sweat that out this weekend.  Art Prize....


The sculpture will be "installed" Sept 19th.  Less than a month.  Now factor in school starting up for the youngins', the whole college bit, a bathroom re-model that had to happen..... and...all the things I have to get done....school bus schedules...daycare changes... hot lunch forms....
and you'll see why there have been no posts from me!  Please hang in there....I don't mean to neglect you.....


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  1. ACreativeDreamerAugust 23, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I thought I was the only one who had that much madness in my life... just pour a glass of wine and keep repeating... "this too shall pass, this too shall pass, this too..."

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    It will be ok....Ditto ACreativeDreamer...It will pass....your girl is looking gorgeous... :)

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  3. MelanieAugust 24, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I wondered if you were just drinking a lot or if you were just as busy as me. I now know it's both. I do miss you, but that dress is beee-uuutiful!

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  4. KimAugust 24, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I think a lot of us had a really crazy summer this year- and June is totally right---it can't last forever so you just gotta hang on and ride it out. I am sooooooo in love with how the dress is turning out-she is so beautiful Chris ♥ Sending you energy vibes!!!

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  5. chinamommyAugust 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    she looks AMAZING! See you at artprize!!!!!
    xoxox

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  6. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    how is she going to wear a hat with all that "hair"? LOL She is absolutely exquisite. Can't wait to see her in person - again. Are we going to have a girls' day and do ArtPrize?

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  7. LuLuAugust 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Oh my she is so incredible! That draping is perfection! and I can completely sympathize on the crazy schedule. With my youngest in cheer I feel like pulling my hair out. yikes!!

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  8. Jane Lazenby ~ ArtistSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I had to come check out yours and my first thought is WOW!! What talent you have! Love all your beautiful dolls! I have joined your followers and look forward to keeping up with all you are doing!
    Jane
    www.gracieandco.blogspot.com

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  9. Kerry_Kid GiddySeptember 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I cried everyday getting ready for CHA - and then cried everyday designing patterns for Anna Griffin - It was so amazing and so hard...and then totally worth it in the end! Looks awesome! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! -kg

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