I just did another round of closet purging this weekend! And who knows what the first half of July will bring? This is THE event of the summer, if you ask me.

Amen to that! Can't wait!!

Not only did I do some closet purging and cleaning, I even got out "the iron" to neaten things up! Is your mother still coming Rae? Hope so.

(OMG I wish I could goooooo!!)

I have to follow up with her, Vicki. She just moved apartments and we haven't had a good amount of time to talk.

Aida, I wish you could come, too - it will feel odd without you there after all the fun from October!

Woot! I have been shopping like crazy, so I was able to do a pretty good closet clean out. I even bought a few things things just for the swap. This is going to be so much fun! I can't believe my suitcase is already full.....but I'll cram more stuff in there between here and the swap I'm sure! I hope we get to meet your Mother, Rae. How cool would that be? Thank you so much for organizing this, Vicki!

Oh, Aida, I WISH you could be here with us, too! We need another cute drinking shot of you and Rae, and, of course, more posing techniques. If you can't make it for this one, we'll have to strongly consider putting our October cornucopia into place! Rae, hope you Mom's move went smoothly and Claire, I like the way you pack!

Check your personal emails as I just sent directions for our clothing swap. If you have any questions, just let me know!

See you soon! ^_^

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited that our YLF clothing swap is right around the corner...like tomorrow! How spectacular that we'll have Denise and Natalie coming in from quite a distance. The Southern California group welcomes you with open arms!

Note to Claire: Your SWEET package arrived today, so all is well, and I wish you were in the package! Thank you for your kindness and generosity, which is immeasurable.

We have about 10 of us which is a good number, but, if you have a friend or family member you'd like to bring at the last minute, please do! The more, the merrier!

If you find too many wonderful treasures from the swap, I don't want you to worry. If you're flying or traveling by car and can't take the load, don't stress about having too much stuff, as the post office is nearby and I will mail it off to you on Monday.

I've sent you directions and my mobile # by email, so if you didn't receive it, please let me know. We will miss you, Claire, but I hope we'll see her here in O.C. this autumn for our YLF Octoberfest, which we plan to make an annual event! Lina and Sveta, as you've expressed, I hope you can join us then, too. I know Aida and AJ are on board.

See you soon! Can't wait!

^_^

Thanks so much Vicki for hosting! Can't wait to meet you all! I'm so excited! I'm bummed that Claire can't join us though...so sweet of her to send the package. Claire, I really hope I can meet you someday!