The Dog Days of Summer!

That's right, the Dog Days of Summer are here and I just couldn't pass up these 2 pictures. I think if I had a fan that sat on the floor, Bailey would be in front of it too! The heat index is supposed to reach over 100 today and tomorrow! Can you believe it?!? Last night I ran upstairs to straighten up a few scrapbooking things and Bailey placed herself right in front of the a/c. I was so cold I had to turn it down and I think it almost offended her. I think I saw her raise her middle claw at me! I don't know where she would ever get attitude like that, certainly not from me. :)

I was upstairs straightening things up because I'm getting ready to start making Christmas gifts. I know, it's early, but it will be here before you know it! I'm making cookbooks for my mom and sister that have family favorite recipes from my 2 grandmothers. I'm going to make copies of the original recipe cards on photo paper and somehow paste them in the books for them. I hope they like them. I'm also going to make a small altered clipboard for my mom to use at school and hope to get that done today. I'll try and remember to post pictures on here of them.

I'm also looking for great ideas to store ribbons in my craft room. I'm thinking about using quart Mason jars and lining them up by color. What do you think? I would love to hear from you guys with any ideas on the ribbons, the cookbooks or even the clipboard. I know, I know, I need to post pictures of my scrapbooking room...I will try to remember to take some tonight, it's actually looking pretty clean! Anyways, I suppose I should hop in the shower and finally start my day. I have lots to get done and should probably start on it. Have a great day, stay cool and stay inside! Katie