Your bag looks great. My first thought when I saw the bag was that Donald will be in the way when you want to find things in your bag. If you decide that Donald has to go I'm sure you will be able to use him on another bag. So I think that all the work with the applique isn't wasted even if you choose to take Donald off the bag because you can use him on some other item.
I hope you and V have a great day at the mall today and that you find the things you are looking for.
Safe travels for Allison.
I can see where you might think that, due to the way the photo looks... I took some additional pictures this morning, and I'll explain my thought process better below.
Thanks - we had a great day!
Thank you - that means a lot!
I was thinking the same thing. Donald may get in the way when you're using it or trying to get something out of it. It is really cute, though.pair of snada
I hope you find a pair of Birkenstocks for V. One of my friends had a pair that she wore for years until they finally fell apart.
Work has been interesting. Yesterday it seemed like every customer had a weird problem. Also, our big photo printer decided to over heat and almost melt. The heater sensor quit working. Then one of the instant printers decided to have a breakdown. The Fuji tech came in and fixed everything for, now.
Today it is finally cool enough to open windows in my house. It should be a good day for hiking in the park.
Have a good day.
Liz
I can see where you may think that from the photos I took... So, I took more this morning and hopefully that helps a little with the visual.
I'll post them and explain better below.
We did - she has been looking for them for a while, because she knew I was planning to get a pair for her... So, she had put them on hold the day before (like I'd asked her to if she found them), and we went yesterday to pick them up. It was an easy shopping trip.
YIKES!!! That si a crazy day - hopefully the rest of your week is much more enjoyable.
Yes - it's wonderful - I love the crispness of this weather, we threw our windows open the other day too... It's perfect sleeping weather.
Thanks, same to you.
Ultimate Park Bag!! Thank you!
Love your new bag but it does look like Donald may get in the way, is there a way to make him a bit smaller maybe? In any case, the bag is super cute. Love those chipmunks!
Senior pictures!! I need to make an appointment for my senior to get his picture taken. It's so boring!! All of the boys have to wear a shirt and tie. How original and unique is that?! Ugh.
I hope A has made it to her next destination safe and sound!
Enjoy your Sunday!
Thanks! As I said above, I took extra pictures this morning, I will post them below and explain better. I can totally see where you all would think that with the photos I posted.
So, hopefully these new pictures clarify a bit better.
Senior pictures are soooo expensive... Thankfully we have Allison to do them for us... She is experienced and she was Yearbook Editor last year - so she knows exactly what she is doing... We just have to be ready when she gets here. LOL
She did arrive safely... It was a bit scary for us - but as usual, it was a non-issue.
Thanks - I hope you did too!
I love your haircut! That length suits you. I really enjoyed the pics of Allison and Myrthe as well. What an adventure she is having! And she always looks so happy and stylish- I have to say that I am in awe of her eyebrows, Lol. I'm glad you got to skype with her before the next leg of her journey. I'll keep her in my prayers for continued safe travels.
It looks like you have had quite a productive weekend! The bag is awesome! I think when you are wearing it, with the Donald facing away from you, it won't be in the way. However, when you are putting things in and out of it while not wearing it, then it might get in the way. You are right, though, you probably won't know until you try it out. I like the Donald though!
Yay for your shorts fitting! I think clothes are a much better gauge than a scale for weightloss. I have found so many pairs of shorts while unpacking that I had forgotten about because last summer I had just had a baby and couldn't wear any of my usual clothes. It stinks, though, because sometimes when you gain and lose (esp. after pregnancy) you can weigh the same, but your body shape and composition is different. I hope you are able to keep up this streak you are on and continue to feel better and better! Lookin good on your run!
Good luck shopping with V. Hopefully you will find some stuff she is happy with for her Senior Pictures. I imagine it is a lot of pressure trying to find something that is just right. I remember shopping for my senior pics and driving my Mom nuts trying to find something I liked. Of course, looking back now, my outfits look ridiculous but back then they were "like totally cool"! Lol
We had a great weekend! We went to Otake falls and had a swim and a picnic. It was a little bit of a hike from the car to the falls but once we got there it was so lovely and secluded. Yesterday, we did some more unpacking and hung some pictures on the wall. Also, we found a table for our kitchen! It is 2nd hand and the chairs need to be recovered, but we only paid $80 for the table and 4 chairs, so I am thrilled! I hope you have a great Monday!
Thank you, I am very much enjoying it being shorter again... For a while there - I just couldn't even stand to wash it, because it was annoying... LOL I will be sure to tell Allison that - she takes a lot of pride in her make up - she is quite talented at it, and I do hope that she chooses to go into some sort of cosmetology, as that is where her passion is.
I took more pictures of the Chip-Dale bag for you guys... I can see where you all may think that he would be in the way by the pictures I posted... I'll explain better and post more pictures below.
Tell me about it - LOL... My composition is soooo much different this year compared to last summer even... It's terrible. I am working on it though - and I am hoping that by the time our trip rolls around, I am feeling a little bit better about how I look and carry my weight. Yay to you for finding more shorts - or the same ones you had, but you'd forgotten about... Sadly - I do that a lot too.... I'd forgotten that I'd won a lot of denim capris on Ebay last spring, because when they got here, I'd just tucked them away... I ran into them the other night, and I was super excited... I am a little afraid to try them on though - as I am nervous that they won't fit... I plan to give myself a few weeks here yet.
We got her Birkenstocks - that was the main reason for the trip... I need her to have time to break them in before Disney... And when a person is not used to Birks - they definitely need the time to break them in.
Her's are super cute though - and we wear the same size - so I may have to steal them occasionally.
Still on the hunt for Senior picture outfits though...
I saw your pictures on FB... It looks like you all had a wonderful time!
And yay for finding a table/chair set for such a good price! That is awesome! Glad to hear you are getting a little more settled as the days go on.
I hope you had a good day today!
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OK - so first things first... I am posting more pictures of my bag... Please trust me, when I put added features like this on a bag - I put a lot of thought into their positioning and how they are going to lay, so as not to be in the way. My concern with Donald being annoying - wasn't that he would be in the way, it was more that I was concerned that he would fall forward and not stay upright, as then a person wouldn't be able to see him... The way he is attached to the bag, and his location - he would be no more in the way than a park map - as this particular pocket was designed for. Me personally - the only thing I carry in this pocket, is sometimes my phone...
As you can see from the top picture - he is completely attached to the front of the slip-in pocket - so the entire pocket is usable. Also, from the second picture, you can see the he doesn't interfere with the main compartment at all... So, I don't think he will get in the way?
Like I said, my concern is of him falling forward - he is pretty stiff and stabilized - so I don't think that will be an issue?
I hope these pictures explain a little better....
So... Anyways - on to the rest of my day...
I did go for a run yesterday morning... No tracking devices used, just me and the road... It was a great run and it felt good. I wish I could squeeze it into my schedule more often, but the last several weeks - it seems like I can only manage twice per week...
Then V and I went shopping... We were able to get a lot accomplished in a short time yesterday... Josh pulled the parts I needed to fix the back tail light on my Edge (I've been driving Josh's dad's car this summer - not because of my tail lights, but because he needed someone to drive his extra car as it wasn't getting driven enough) - so I've been lazy about fixing my tail light, as I haven't been driving my Edge much. Anyways... We went to Chipotle for lunch... Then we got the parts for the Edge - a whopping $12!
Then we went to buy V's Birkenstocks - at the same time, I got my bi-yearly new black Vionic Tide flip-flops... So, at the moment we are set for park shoes.
We stopped at Target for Starbucks, and while we were there, Allison skyped me... Yes - I was THAT person in Target... Not only on the phone, but video chatting for the world to hear... But it was my baby girl! She looked soooo good... For several weeks now - I've not been seeing the smile in her eyes... You know, a person can smile, but it's totally different when your eyes light up too... That was there again and it was wonderful to see it. She is staying in Italy for several days, with family friends of Myrthe's... And I think she had a connection with the "mom" - and I think this is really good... As much as she loves her aunt and uncle - I am a very "hands on" mom - and I truly believe that hugs can heal the soul... I am not sure that she has had a genuine hug since she left home? That may sound strange, but I have been wondering about that lately... Anyways - from what it appeared on Skype yesterday - she was able to have a "mom" connection... And I think that was just what she needed.
She looked genuinely happy, and it was so good to see it.
After Target we came home, my tail light now works in the Edge - which is a relief - I wanted that done before Allison came home and it became a daily driver again. We had a nice dinner on the grill, and then V and I started to watch the entire Harry Potter series - we needed a refresher course before our trip.
A couple of pictures from Allison yesterday...
That's about all... Today, I will be working out this morning and work in my sewing room all day.
I hope you all have a wonderful day - sending Pixie Dust out to all of you!
D~
That is such a nice area though - close to almost everything. 
So the event lasted 40 minutes long than announced. I had a great time as well and I didn't have to be anywhere after the event so I didn't mind staying after the official end time of the event. 
