Winter Break

I have to not-so-secretly admit that I am enjoying my Bootsie Marie downtime. I have enjoyed my kids, after Christmas shopping, and even dinner and a musical downtown with my husband. (If you were thinking The Addams Family sounds like a stupid show, much like myself, you are SOOOOO WRONG! IT IS FANTASTIC!!!)

I am also enjoying the break because my 1st trimester fatigue is in full swing and I got a nice Christmas gift of morning sickness from our unborn child. If you call our house after 7:30 p.m., I will most likely be sleeping, if you call before 7:30 a.m., I am most likely barfing. :o)

Thank you all for your encouragement and especially your support during a very difficult 2009. Here is to better days in 2010!

My next show will be in March at Minooka High School. More details to follow as the show gets closer.

A new addition to Bootsie Marie Boutique.

Nope, it is not a bow or a clip. It is a BABY! Yes, I will "officially" be insane next July as we add to our family yet again.

I am sad to say that my website is once again on hold, but for a pretty darn good reason this time. :o)

I am due in the middle of July, perfect for me as I always take this time off from shows to gear up for my big August event!

For once, some good news. :o)

Desperately seeking...

...the customer who paid for her 3 cupcake bows but still hasn't emailed me her address to send them! :o)

Please email me at bootsiemarie@ymail.com

Thanks!
Jill

P.S. Come see me in Elwood this weekend! Last show of 2009!

It is official, I AM the kiss of death!

Not long after I had mentioned one of my goals was to be one of Oprah's favorite things, she decides to retire AND discontinue her favorite things THIS YEAR.

Really people, stay away!

OK, not really because I will be at:

12/5
Gingerbread Junction
Hill Middle School
1836 Brookdale Road
Naperville, IL 60563
9AM - 3PM

12/12
Elwood PTO
409 N. Chicago Avenue
Elwood, IL
9AM - 3PM

In Memory of Roeni Tice, 11/1996-11/2009

Yeah, I'm the kiss of death. Yesterday, we had to say good-bye to the greatest Golden Retriever and friend a family could ever want. He was my hubby's bestie for 13 years and I had the privilege of being his Momma for the past 8. In honor of his memory, I present:

Roeni (Pronounced Row-knee) the Reindeer!

My crazy life.

Will my life ever get back to "normal?" Whatever "normal" was. :o(

I have had to cancel this weekend in Oswego because I am just not ready. Not ready, product wise, not ready mentally. Pretty pathetic, huh? :o)

I tried to get into the Minooka High School show on the 14th but it is full. BAH!

So, my next show is December 5th in Naperville.

Gingerbread Junction
Hill Middle School
1836 Brookdale Road
Naperville, IL 60563
9AM - 3PM

Showing off Bootsie...um, I mean a Fab Fall Feltie!

OK, so I think our daughter happens to be the cutest little girl on the planet...I am biased. :o) Here she is at a local Pumpkin Farm showing off her Fab Fall Feltie on a baby snap. P.S. Click the pictures to enlarge.