Y'all are Officially the Best.

Really, truly, you are.

When I ask for help you give me help, and opinions (some of them blunt), and i LOVE that. 

So here's what I have decided. I ordered this one:

Which was overwhelmingly your favorite. 

So i knew i HAD to order this one.

What else I will get is to be decided. I'm making a day trip to Austin at the end of March, and I will be hitting up Anthropologie and other assorted stores. Thanks for the tip on White House/Black Market, KP. Forgot about that one.

I'll get whatever else I need at that point...I think I need to be trying on things before I order them.

BIG NEWS:

looks like the dc trip is for sure at this point! j has gotten the go ahead from his commander. he thinks he will come here for a few days before the  trip (all of his uniforms,etc. are here) and then we will fly to DC together. he will go back to afghan. from there.

i never expected this extra time together in a million years, and i'm so thrilled.

For those of you that asked about the leaks..

this was us all last week:

How gross is that? Plus the water was super stinky and just disgusting overall.

Now on top of everything else, we have to have our carpet cleaned. Vom.

But it's sunny and happy this week,

and the leaks have been fixed (i pray). 

Many of you were concerned about me finding the source of the leak, damage caused etc....our playroom/scraproom is actually a porch that was enclosed at some point. so it's a flat roof, no insulation, etc. it's built well, but it's not like a leak in the house, through the attic. And luckily my dad and brother are in the house business, so i knew just who to call.

Sunshine is so good for the soul. Last week was HARD.

It was Harper's spring break, so no school, ballet, etc.

PLUS jimmy left

PLUS the leaks

PLUS it rained all week with no sunshine.

But the good news about bad weeks is that the following week is bound to be good. And this one is beautiful.

I hope you all are having a beautiful Monday, as well.

And thank you all again for your opinions and thoughts...I appreciate each and one of you so very much!

I'm going to leave you with a layout from the latest Simple Scrapbooks special issue. Look at my little rock star!!

xo

s

 made using Studio Calico fountain square kit.

pp- sassafras (floral), october afternoon (gingham)

tag- vintage

ribbon- michaels

punch- martha stewart/ek success

distress tool- heidi swapp

label sticker- scenic route

Comments

[Karen]

I think that dress is the best choice. Classically elegant. Glad the leak is fixed. Back to scrapping!

hugs

[kristen]

love that dress too! it's very you i think so great choice! Black house White Market is awesome. I just bought a dress there for a wedding two days ago. It's the pink and red floral, srapless dress they have right now...they have started having one colored item in the store lately..cool idea against all the black and white! LOVE IT!

:)

Have a blast in DC. You guys deserve it!

[ropergirl3@gmail.com]

oh that dress is delightful!!! You will look ever-so-Audrey in it!!!! Cannot wait to see some pictures! That is so cool about the extra time with J---enojy!

[diane reeves]

Yeah for more time with your hubby!

I am so glad the sun is out, dance is in session and mdo is back on. Here's to the normal routine.

[Carrie]

That's fantastic DC is a sure thing! It'll make the next 4 months go faster. You can totally snaz up that dress with shoes/handbag/jewelry if you want. A great choice! Glad that you're having a better week. Hope it continues!

[april foster]

you are awesome! have a great week!

[Amber Zimmerman]

So glad you found your perfect dress. You will look stunning in it. Yay for you for getting some extra time with hubs! So happy for you! =)

[angie/craftscrapr]

GREAT choice!!!..i loved that one..i know it will look great on you, now onto the shoes...hehehe....

glad that things are back to its routine this week and you got that yucky leak fixed!...

[Steph H]

YAY for the Audrey dress.
and sunshine.
and trips to DC.
and no more leaky roofs.
and scrapping.

[tammy kay]

ewwww!!! Stinky water. I know how that smells.
Glad to see that you bought the capri dress. Capri color? no?
anywho.
well, i love that dress. very Audrey!
Plus I could so see it with a skinny black belt.
I am sure you will look lovely in it.
I scrapbooked today. I know, shocker.
Don't tell my hubby. I am supposed to be resting.
Oh, and I updated my blog.
Sorry to write you an email.
okay, I'll shut up now.
I have been inside way too long.

[Ally005]

Love the dress. One of the ones I picked.
Think we are getting your rain. It rained all day here wishing for some sunshine.

[Amy Coose]

That dress will be gorgeous! So glad the leaks are fixed, and that it's sunny and not spring break this week. (: I know you are thrilled to be able to spend more time with Jimmy, but really, don't you want to fit in some time to visit with me??? LOL I'll fill you in on all the places to see while you're here, because I'm sure you'll have tons of sightseeing time. (;

[Lynn]

That was my favourite dress, I'm sure you'll look stunning in it :) Love the LO, the movement of the hair makes it really look like you have caught Harper on the red carpet in the main photo

[Kami]

That is EXACTLY the dress that I was thinking of! You will be a stunner for sure!!! When is the dc trip? How exciting!

[Stephanie Jedlicka]

Ooohh love that dress! :)

And I'm about 15 minutes outside of DC! You'll be so close to me! hehe :) Glad you get to see J again!

[Rebecca]

I love the dress! Conservative yet very flattering and elegant. It will be perfect I am sure.
Glad to hear you are finally getting some sun! Next time just send those rain clouds my way. We don't get enough rainy days here in Arizona.

[MandyK]

So happy for you!! Love the dress, love the fact that you are getting more time with J, love that this week is better for you, and I love that layout of Miss Harper she is for sure a rock star!!Glad the leaks have stopped too.

[andreeann]

I'm happy for you and I love the dress you choose... This was my first choice ! You gonna be so beautiful. Its sunny here too and it gives me energy ! The snow is melting and my son take his first ride with his bike !
Love the layout.
have a good day ...

[Houston]

She is just too darn cute in those glasses! That Martha punch is my current fave so I love to see how other people use it.
I am so glad to hear the leaks are fixed, it sounds like it was just nasty and awful... what a blessing that you knew just who to call and they are people you can trust to do the job right!

[Rosemary]

I never got to express an opinion but the dress I liked is the one you ordered. It is so timeless and feminine. You will look lovely in it.

[Kirsten]

Well, I'm late to the party, but that dress looks gorgeous! And...stay away from Seattle, because the drizzle is overwhelming me right now....

[kim Strother]

You may have to remake that layout you posted a little while ago about you being the anti audrey. In that dress I think you may be very much audrey!! Enjoy the sunshine!!

[vanessa]

wow...what a dress...and great LO! :)

[Brenda Hurd]

she is a rock star - love those pictures. I missed the dress poll ;) - but i have to say you made a great choice and yay that you get to spend a few extra days with him. So happy for you! Good luck with those leaks - i hope they don't come back!

[Stacey]

Hi Stephanie! I didn't get to post yesterday, but I loved the dresses! You should be my personal shopper! You have a great sense of style. I agree about the rain. Unfortunately, in Pgh., PA we only get 59 sunny days a year. It rained or was gloomy EVERY SINGLE day in Nov. and Dec. We get two months every year with no sunshine. Talk about depressing! I always perk up on a sunny day, that's why I want to go from Oct. to Jan. sometimes!! Have fun in DC! That's where I am from (actually grew up in MD).

[Jody]

That dress screams you :)
Love that page of Harper!

[Marty]

a little behind the times, but I love the dress you picked! I love White House/Black Market too. You might want to check out this dress from there - http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=237&pageId=1&viewAll=true&productId=300112155&prd=Burnout+Floral+Tank+Dress&subCatId=&color=&inSeam=&posId=232&catId=&cat=&onSale=true&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size= - it's on sale for $60 and it is gorgeous. The pictures completely do not do it justice. I brought it home and DH saw it on the hangar and said,"ewwww - what's that?" and then when I tried it on for him he LOVED it. FWIW, I also am tall, pale and slim with dark hair. You really might want to check it out.

Happy shopping!

[Erin]

Yay!
I was happy to see that was one of your picks--so lovely.
And great news about J too!

[Jonnelle]

I love that dress, it's PERFECT for you!!
SO exciting that you're going to get an extra visit with your man!
Gorgeous layout of your lil rock star!

[Kimber-Leigh]

gorgeous choice! i am so so excited that you get to see jimmy! what a special blessing :)

[Christina O]

Love that dress! Happy to hear the the leaks have been fixed and excited for you & J's little get together to DC....how fun!!! And love the layout of your little Rock Star...just gorgeous!

[monica gonzalez]

love the dress! i think the color is perfect :)
glad to hear the leakage is taken care of!

[erin]

your daughter is so photogenic!
pretty layout!

[Davinie]

That dress is gorgeous.
So glad you are having an unexpected "vacay" with Jimmy! May will be here before you know it! Congrats again to him.

I'm glad you have sunshine!

[Lisa]

So glad you picked that dress...you will look beautiful!!! Love the layout and glad the leaks are stopped....Sunshine ALWAYS helps!!

[melita]

that dress was definitely my favorite! the layout rocks and glad to hear that the house has stopped leaking and the sun has come out. have a great time in Austin *sigh* wish i could visit there too ;)

[lisa d]

the dress is YUM and SO you.

and I am so tempted to pull out my Fountain Square kit and lift that page...

smooches!

[Barb]

Excellent dress choice!
And, congrats on the honor (and the extra time with your man).

[Layle Koncar]

Yah for the dress and DC. Boo for the water!

[jenney]

That pink dress was my fave so I'm glad you ordered it. =) How exciting about going to DC with J. Yay!!!!

[kylie]

Oh wow that is such a stunning dress, I guess I can only dream lol....

Fantastic LO BTW!

[lori]

I am so excited to be a new follower...just as your sweetie arrived and departed. I hope you find some sense of comfort that even though many of us don't know you your family is in our prayers.....the dress...to die for....the leak...well lets just say perfect to end with such an awesome layout...you rock girl....

[Suz]

What a diva little H is! Fantastic layout!

[jules p]

I am so happy that you will have some extra time with J. That is so cool.

And you picked the dress I liked. Hope you love it.

[Stefani]

Fantastic news about DC...bonus time with hubby! :)

[Angela W]

Awesome dress! It's so cool that you get that extra time with J! Enjoy it all!