My son, my finger, my first show

It has been 3 weeks since the dreaded "finger incident" 

things have not slowed down

not one bit

My finger has healed better than I ever imagined

so much better

oh so much better

and

things are just clicking along

just two days before we head to LaBahia for

Antiques Week in Warrenton/Round Top

this will be my first show with my very own booth

so excited, so nervous

My hard working man has the trailer 3/4 packed...

just a few boxes and misc windows, doors, chairs etc to put in

and because we are in no rush :}

we headed to Nacogdoches to see our son in the

Lumberjack Marching Band this past weekend

Yep, that is him in all his handsomeness...

he hates hats...so as soon as there is a break

he frees his head

this little circle thing is something the saxophones do after the halftime performance

artsy kids

you never know what they will come up with

they are involved in some kind of special dance

they have the best time in this band!

while we were waiting for the band to enter the stadium

we relaxed under a beautiful tree

and to the left of this tree is the student tailgating section

Troy and I walked through this once

I didn't belong

oh my

let's just say

oh my

anywho....

I have had tons of help before and since my

"finger incident"

here we have all hands on deck to remove the thousands of nails and staples from a chair to be re-upholstered....not looking like it is going to make the cut for this show though

My sister

I looove my sister!!!

She called the week I had my 

"finger incident" 

and said...."I need to help"

I told her I was ok but she insisted

so Saturday morning a couple of weeks ago she shows up

to help

with this

big

ole

cinnamon roll

it doesn't look very big here but 

let. me. tell. you.

that plate measures 9 inches across

there you go

yes

I ate it

ok

she also came walking in with a pan of homemade burritos

did I mention that I love my sister?

we spent all day putting together weathered boards to make some signs for the show

she was such a huge help

since my finger was wrapped like this

is that not hilarious?

I mentioned to the nurse at the orthopedic surgeons office

that it is amazing how often you hit your middle finger

she said "oh, ok, I'll give you a little extra padding"

really? talk about hard to work with....

ok...time to get busy...

I will take pics as things progress in a few days

at least it is cooler

down to 90

woohoo!!!

sometimes....things just happen

and we do not know why....they just happen...

i am pressing forward anyway

hoping to get things finished

ready

for Round Top Antiques Week

I am super excited, nervous and exhausted already

but pressing forward

and then

i have great respect for power tools

i know they are bigger and stronger than me

i am VERY careful and mindful when i use them

but

sometimes

things.just.happen.

the table saw won this one

but i am not defeated

just set back a little

i am instructed to....

 take a break from my job

no cleaning teeth for a week....

to take my pain meds and antibiotics...

and to see a hand specialist....

so

because i am a rule follower

i will do all of the above

and 

i will press forward

and

i am thankful for 18 year old sons

that bust into gear and hold their mom's other hand

even though she is squeezing it beyond anything he has felt before

and never leaving a treatment room 

even though he felt a little nauseous and light headed

and calling his dad with a calm voice

even though he knew his dad would freak out a little

yes i am so thankful for my son

who kept me calm even though i knew he wasn't on the inside

this saga

to be continued.....