can you have too many pillows?

I went to the Salvation Army today, and someone must have been redecorating their home, i found a huge assortment of pillows, in great condition. I ended up buying 16 pillows. I cleared my baskets off the brick area in front of the fireplace, and put the 4 large seat cushions that coordinate. I put 2 new pillows on my windsor chair, i bought 2 for Ashleys bed, i put 3 on the couch, 1 on my dining room chair, 1 on my bed, and 3 khaki tie cushions i put up until i find new bar stools. We could barely fit all of them in Andrews' trunk.

I bought a plate rack, a cd/dvd rack, a large basket for the stairs, 3 bathroom light fixtures for 1.00 each for my bathroom remodel, they aren't brushed nickel, but i am going to spray paint them, and make them work. I bought an ancient samsonite vanity suitcase, and i am going to decorate it with old pictures, cards, ribbon,and lace and put my make-up in it.

They had a clothing sale, and i got 2 full bags for 5.00, which included 7 new skirts for me. I feel like i did great. The light fixtures i was going to order, would have cost for all 3 168.00. I spent 38.00 total at the store. yeah for mommy...

I may have to go back while things are still on sale.....

Easter outfits

I began my yearly hunt for new Easter outfits for everyone about a month ago. New being a somewhat relative term. Jonathan, Sean, & Connor got new dress shoes from my favorite store at the whopping price of .33 cents a pair. I found Connor slacks for .25 and then a dress shirt and tie on clearance at Walmart for 3.00. I have done closet shopping for Jon, Sean and Christian. I would like khaki colored slacks for Sean instead of black so I hope to find some.



I found an express brand dress for Nicole with the tags on it for 2.50, but no shoes yet. I bought Alexandra a darling pink smocked dress with roses embroidered on it for 2.00. She has dark pink glitter shoes that match the roses, but will need ruffle tights and a pretty sweater as it is likely to be very cold on Bald Hill on Easter morning.

I am planning to recylcle my green Easter Suit from a few years ago. I still fill out the top really well, but thanks to my belly dancing the skirt is too large, but I don't anyone will notice.

I haven't found anything for Ashley yet, she is always the most difficult to find outfits for. I also have to find her and Nicole white cotton dressy shirts for choir by Sunday no less.

I have been praying that we find Ashley a beautiful prom dress tomorrow that fits into my always tight budget, that the dress fit our standard of modesty or will be easily altered by our dear Mrs. Jones who has come to our rescue everytime we needed straps or extra covering added to dresses. She totally agrees with me, and doesn't want our Ashley "nekkid" like the rest of them girls. Who would have thought it costs so much to go out with so little on.