Bibs, Books, and Being an "Awesome Librarian"

Hi Everyone,

How are you?

I have been so busy since I have returned from Vermont.

I posted new shirts and items on my CafePress site (www.cafepress.com/awesomelibrary.) Aunt Mary was my 3rd customer. She bought three journals from me. Oh, and dad (Grandfather) was my 4th customer. He wanted a shirt with his friend's picture on it, so I did that. Oh, maybe I shouldn't call him a customer yet, he hasn't paid me for the shirt yet. Of course, I had to order for both of them, and personally deliver the items. I was so happy with how the three journals turned out for Mary. But, besides that NO SUMMER SALES! I made a lot of cool designs in Vermont though. I also ordered some postcards to send out about my site. The thing with CafePress is you really have to do your own advertising. But, the best news is that I am getting a free listing in the 2009 Librarian's Yellow Pages. Don't laugh. Yes, librarians have a yellow pages. It lists stores, suppliers, etc. It is nationwide, but it doesn't come to every librarian, you have to order it, but it will get my name out there. I am assuming that my website will be on it. Here are a few of my new summer designs.

Picture directly below is a journal!

Also, Evelyn and I have been very busy with our bib business - The Bib Shoppe. (bibshoppe.blogspot.com) - you have to type this one in mom and dad! We have two sewers now. No money, but a lot of hope. Anyone want to invest in our business? G&G are on a brochure wearing their bibs. And Aunt Mary has her photo in a frame at Christus Hospital in Katy wearing her bib. Today, we met with one of our new sewers, went to the hospital gift shop, and an Alzheimer's clinic. The best thing about this business right now is that in the fall, we can give all our pictures and information to students at the University of Houston, and for a class project, they will be creating a website for us. Isn't that cool? Then, we can change things out from whatever they come up with. Oh, and cool - today I got my 5 mannequin heads in the mail - two men and three women to put our bibs on if we go to craft fairs. I am also in touch with this guy in China who says he can make bibs for us at the factory. I may wait on that one, but he is in the back of my mind.




Phew, who wants to be a librarian? I am having too much fun doing this stuff.

Dad (John) is off for two weeks starting today. We might try to go somewhere on vacation. We haven't had a vacation for just us two in about 5 years.

Jen and Coby's baby will probably be born sometime between October 7th and October 14th. The doctor told her he was going to take the little guy 3 weeks early. She starts her steroid treatment next week to get the baby's lungs ready. Jen is having a shower on Sunday, August 24th if you girls would like to go. Actually, it means mom and Danielle! We would love for you to come. Johnny, you could bring Danielle and see your 'ol mom at the same time!

I don't hear from Johnny much. So, no news must be good news.

I haven't heard from Jimmy much at all this week. He started his new job. I am assuming he likes it. I think he likes the idea that JLL lets you "work from home" one day a week. That will start once he gets situated. He still hasn't sent me the pics from his apt., but that is probably because he doesn't have the Internet or cable yet. I think he is getting that tomorrow.

Well, take care.

I love you all.

Mom and/or Patti