I got done all the things I needed to today!
1-My partner in faux finishing and I worked on the bid for the HUGE job that starts after my trip.
2-I painted this baby shirt for my niece’s baby shower, since I will miss the party while on my trip. The tiny shirt is painted with an "N" for Nebraska, but with flowers added since she is expecting a girl.
3- I painted this "simplify" sign for a reader, Kathy, who saw another one I had done and asked me to paint one for her.
Notice, the sock on the table? I didn’t have a rag handy and had to pull a sock off my foot real quick for a wipe up. It happens in art sometimes.
4- I wrote a submission for an article with the photos we worked on this week. 
5- I made a cute package to send the submission in to the editor.
6- I got all the water sprinklers in place for my son to water our new plantings while we are out of town.
7- I bought a bunch of groceries for my son to eat while we’re gone. But he doesn’t eat much, he has lost 100 pounds in the last year. The guy lives on turkey sandwiches.
8- I had a BBQ with Sugarwings and her parents, and got lots of good cuddles, even though she was making green snot bubbles most of the time. I think I might be guaranteed to have a runny nose about half way through my vacation.
9-I worked on my art journal to take with me so I would have pictures of Sugarwings that I could stare at while I was missing her. This photo uses a tag I bought from Beth’s Etsy shop.http://bethleintz.typepad.com/
10- I mailed my May Bucket prizes and took care of some Ebay stuff.
11- I planted all my veggies and got my garden ready for the season.
The sun was going down as I finished in the garden, and the wild flowers I planted earlier at the edge of the woods were looking so pretty against the darkness of the trees behind them.
Wild roses grow up the trees and the air was filled with their scent. Geez, now I am homesick again. It is hard to leave my flowers behind for ten days.
Tomorrow I pack, mail Ebay stuff, rent a ton of books on tape, suds up the 3 dogs and throw them all in the car once they are clean. Even the puppy who gets carsick. Nothing makes a trip go faster than a good book on tape and the smell of dog barf coming from the back seat. I think I’ll need a few rolls of paper towels for the trip too.
Wow, you have been busy.
Have a nice trip.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Rosemary
Have a wonderful vacation!
Will miss your wonderful posts while you are away, but hope you will have a wonderful vacation!
Stephanie
Why is it we always save the big jobs to the last minute….. 🙂
You have been really busy. Good work!
Thank you for visiting me blog and the very nice words about me.
Eating pea soup and drinking hot punch is a tradition in Sweden. In winter, I should say. But last Tuesday was very cold so that’s why we were having it in Spring…..
Have a nice trip Karla.
Hugs Eva Agnes
Well I’m tired just reading the list you mangaed to get through!
LOVE the ‘simplify’ sign.
Good luck on your trip – hope the doggy isn’t sick!
Can you give me a little of your energy? I got a runny nose and cold from my little sugarwings granddaughter when she was here visiting me, but it was all worth it. Love those little “snotty” kisses!!!
Have a good trip.
Cheryl Sims
I’m packing this evening for my girlfriend weekend trip but my “to do” list is not as big as yours thank goodness. When you get back home you should tell your blogger friends about “The Pet Cemetery”.
Lots of accomplishments!
Bon Voyage!!!!!!! Don’t forget the Febreeze. For the car.
Whoa! You got a lot done!
Your garden looks so pretty and those shots of the flowers in the evening are gorgeous. The article submission you created is sure to catch their eye. So pretty.
You’re good to go! Have fun!
Jody
Have a great trip and do some junkin for me. Wish I could be with you! Your garden looks great, as well as your blog.
Ele
(I am in your e-bay group)
What a list…you must’ve been working around the clock to get all that done! Hope you have a wonderful trip.
Wow, what a checklist, I’m impressed! LOL about your sock/art comment, too funny! I’ve decided that paint/glue/stain/whatever stains on clothes are the new ultimate in fashion chic…that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it, har!
you crack me up – lol! i’m sure you are going to have an absolutely wonderful time and then you’ll be back to “home sweet home”… have lots of FUN!!! debbie
WOW! you are organized! I wish I had just a small bit organization..but no. Have fun on your trip!