It's Starting To Come Together......

Ok, this is my logo so far.  She is taking a break from this hot weather.  Poor Pam has been doing this in that heat!  She has to complete the lettering of the logo and some minor touch ups.

Kim decided to paint the windows black.  I like it.

This is how detailed my friend Marti got with the inside of my cabinets.  Isn't that cool!

All of the cabinets are different colors and they all have different knobs on them to give them more character.

See all the different knobs......

I finished the cushions...yeah!!!! I must admit, I have had a complete melt-down now and I am almost at the point of giving up hope of my camping trip but my friend Marti came over again this morning and started helping Kim paint the outside (she loves to paint) while it was cool outside (at 6:30 a.m.) What a friend! 

Then not only did she help do that...but she was so anxious to see the inside come together so she went inside and started finishing my kitchen floor so that we could put the cushions on the table! 

But that wasn't enough....I totally gave up on making my curtains at this point because I am completely exhausted and anyone who knows me knows that I am not a morning person (Marti woke us up to paint at 6:00 a.m.) and she helped me drape some lace curtains for privacy and they look great!  Although I am completely out of energy and I just want to cry, I am so glad that Marti pushed me through this process because it really is coming together now. I really owe her big time!!!! Thank You Marti!!!

Notice the new floor?

I painted the bathroom floor because I wasn't about to go around that toilet with tile. 

And look how beautiful my clothes closet looks!  Thank you Ms. Marti!!!!!

The range hood was painted pink and I wallpapered and antiqued the paper.

Needless to say, I have a very colorful trailer now!  I can't wait to go camping! I NEED A VACATION!!!!!

The outside is still a work in progress.....To be continued.....

Another Trailer Update......

Ok, since my last melt-down....my friend Marti Williams came to my rescue.  AND DO I MEAN RESCUE!!!  She has completely painted my cabinets inside and lined them (which is totally a Marti thing and a job I am just too lazy to do) but they look absolutely beautiful inside and they look brand new!  You should see the closet.  It was dark brown paneling and looked actually scarey to put your clothes in.  But now it looks just fresh and clean!  She has renewed my zeal for my trailer!  I THINK I'M GETTING A SECOND WIND NOW! So now I am going to make the cushions!

My friend Pam McKee has made a drawing of my "Damsel In De-Stress" logo and she came by to sketch it onto the trailer during the evening.

She came back during the day to start filling the logo in with color.  Isn't it Cute!

I'm Having A Melt Down!!!!!!

Ok, it feels like its at least 100 degrees outside and for the last week and a half I've been working non-stop on this travel trailer that I know will eventually look just too cute but right now I just want to break it to pieces!!!!!   I am sooo HOT!!!! And TIRED!!!! And I've also been fighting a cold for the last week which is why I have not stamina at all!!!  I really want to put it away and just give up!!!Where are all of my girlfriends when I need them!!!!!!

This is exactly how I feel!  I have made some progress even though the list seems never-ending!  I have just one door left to paint and that's the bathroom door.  Kim promised me that he would finish up the painting on the outside but of course, he has somewhere to go this  evening, leaving just Thursday after work and Friday if he is willing to work on it.  If not I will be taking it the way it is (with primer) down to the beach in two weeks.

I sure could use a hug about now!!!!!

I Love the Clouds......

As I left my house today to run a few errands I couldn't help but look up!  The formation of the clouds were just too pretty to pass up a picture to share with you.  I am always so amazed with them.  They are beautiful and they have often made me stop in my steps and just appreciate that I was able to see them that day. 

Just think about it.....these clouds will never form like this EVER AGAIN.  This is a one-of-a-kind look at this formation!  Just another one of Jehovah's amazing creations!  I love it!

My mom's first gathering at her home....

This past weekend we enjoyed time with some friends from our congregation.  We wanted to have a barbeque and since my mom has the largest and most perfect yard for a gathering.....She hosted it at her house!!!!  There were approx. 21 friends who came and there was plenty of food and goodies!  Everybody seemed to have had a great time.  Most of the friends stayed til long after dark as we played a mind boggling game that was introduced to us by my Uncle Tony many many years ago.

Richard Torres was in his element right behind the barbeque.  And boy was it great!  Ribs, chicken, tri-tip, and swordfish.  And also grilled vegetables. Yummmmy!!!! Richard is the one in the apron and his son is watching on while he cook's.  There's Sharon, Richards wife walking toward them on the left.

Mom actually sat a took a break to enjoy the wonderful food prepared by everyone.

Victor Besancon and one of the Luna boys are in deep conversation while they enjoy their meal.

Chad and Pam are enjoying their meal while visiting.

This is my friend Pam's daughter Emma. Kim loves to tease her and call her Gemma.

My new friend Sarah is visiting from the French congregation.  She is here for her circuit assembly.  She now has a new game to play with the french speaking friends that will drive them crazy!

Here is Dave Camacho and Bro. Wiems relaxing and having a great time.  It's always good to get together with our friends.  We live in such stressful times so I think that we need to do this more often and really get to know one another better.  I really enjoyed the time we had to spend with just a hand full of our friends and I look forward to doing this again real soon.

New Update on the Trailer....

Well Kim worked very hard on our roof!   Especially since it was over a 100 degrees these past few weeks.  But it really looks great!  WHAT A MAN!!!!!

He is so happy to be done with that roof!!!!

I painted my refrigerator front to match my paint and then put chalkboard paint on it.  I still have to put the final details on it in gold out line.

The textured wallpaper was soooo hard to put in.  It tore very easily but I finally got the hang of it.  I antiqued it with an olive green to give it an aged look.  The vent hood is painted to match the refrigerator.

Now I have to get to painting the bathroom.  And did I mention that I still have to register the trailer and reinforce the bed frame and get gas tanks for it and get a battery for it and make my cushions for the bed and the table area!!!!! I hope I'll be ready for my trip at the end of this month!  Oh, and in between I've been working with the RBC on a kingdom hall in San Bernardino and also service during the week not to mention I'm fighting not to get a cold (but I think it's winning).  I THINK I NEED A VACATION!!!!

I so hope I can get it done by my deadline!!!!!!