So far, the jewelry box has yet to show up.  I have asked the house.  I have asked the fae.  I have asked my guardians to please bring it back to me.  I know it will show up, and I have a pretty good idea why it isn't here now.  I think by the time I get back from my trip, it will be back.  Thank you all for your help! 

So this time tomorrow, I will be on a jet plane.  I am so excited and nervous all wrapped up.  I haven't got my bag packed yet.  My grandma will be here this afternoon.  She is coming to help out with the kids.  I do have to say that it is a bit of an ego boost to know that it will take 3 adults to take care of the kids like I do.  I even cancelled the kids' appointments for the time I am gone. 

Mike did something fantastic for me this past weekend.  I have had 55 gallon drums sitting around my yard for at least 3 months now.  They have been waiting to be turned into rain collection barrels for garden watering.  He found the plumbing needed in my Grandpa's old things and built them and installed them Sunday.  Up until this point we have had rain every other day at least this summer.  Now the forecast is sunny for the rest of the week.

I finally found the complementary material for my grey and red dragon skirt this weekend.  I made it on Sunday and hemmed it on Monday.  I think I have a few adjustments to make but otherwise it is ready to go!

This will probably be my last blog till next week, but when I get back I should have some great stories to share.