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Maggie Whitley

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{A visit to the Denver Botanic Garden.}

July 29, 2013 · 11 Comments
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Last week, Maxwell + I hopped on an airplane and flew to Denver where we met up with my mom for a wedding I was standing in :) My Maid of Honor got married and I was soooooo excited to be a part of her special day. Jessica, you are a gorgeous bride!

Max was an angel baby the entire time, we were gone for 5 days so that was a real highlight ;) We had a super successful flight there [and home] — whew!, and I’m so grateful for all the travel tips you shared with me!

A few other things I’m thankful for…

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…a husband who writes amazing, encouraging blog posts!

…this same husband picked me up [literally] yesterday at the airport and gave me the biggest smooch ever! I loved it :) Zack makes me feel so special.

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…an afternoon strolling around Denver with my mom. We visited the Denver Botanic Gardens on Saturday — it was a gorgeous day to be outside. By the way, we had the tastiest brunch at Syrup prior to visiting the gardens :) I highly recommend eating there if you’re going to be visiting the area!

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…I’m thankful for a happy puppy that greeted me at the door yesterday…

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…and a quick cat nap in the afternoon! It felt sooooo good to lay on my bed after four nights in a hotel.

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…I’m thankful for all of the positive comments over the new Market Totes we added to the shop last week — y’all definitely blessed me with your feedback/sales. Thank you!!!

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…confidence! It is HARD traveling with a baby, and to travel via airplane alone? Oh my goodness. I’m super thankful for the confidence I carried as Max and I traveled from California to Colorado. We make a good team ;) And I’m also thankful for my mom… she was amazingly helpful and is so good at helping me feel confident.

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…I’m thankful for how hard Zack works for our family.

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…for all the new challenges God is sending Gussy Sews. We are hiring a couple new positions, perhaps you know someone who would be a good addition to our team? [I’d love your prayers on this.]

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…for the cutest botanic garden tour guide I know! Maxwell looks darling in his blue hat, dontcha think? :D

 

Now, where can I hide all of the dirty laundry I brought home? ha, ha!

Happy Monday!

 

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  1. Lu says

    July 29, 2013 at 5:13 am

    Hey Gussy!
    So glad to hear about your successful trip, what beautiful pics you have to share!

    I wanted to know where you are purchasing your v-necks, like the peach one in the final photo. As random as it sounds… I have been buying mine from Old Navy FOREVER. They are a staple in my wardrobe since they are so easy! Sadly, they are now see-through and I am not really diggin’ it. They call them ‘vintage’…hmm?! I am not a fan of wearing a tank under my tee… just too bulky for me.

    Thanks for any info!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      July 29, 2013 at 8:23 am

      @Lu, Oh I know, that bothers me too! I’ve been buying v-necks from Gap or Target lately. The Target ones [orange in last photo] are by Mossimo, I think they’re called a “dressy tee”? :)

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  2. Melissa says

    July 29, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Are you looking to hire just locally? I’m not local to you, but thinking I may need to start working part-time. Best of luck!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:08 am

      @Melissa, Some positions are local, others are not :)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      July 29, 2013 at 9:24 am

      @Melissa, you can see the available positions at http://www.gussysews.com/hiring

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      • Melissa says

        July 31, 2013 at 9:51 am

        @Gussy Sews, thanks! :)

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  3. Sarah says

    July 29, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Thanks for the great pictures and the expressions of thankfulness! It’s a great start to the week :)

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  4. Neely says

    July 29, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I might be interested in a position!!! What are they??

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  5. Jessica says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:16 am

    What a lovely garden! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip :) I’m so glad Max was such a great baby the whole time. You are truly lucky! I think my little girl would have traveled well as a baby, too, but now that she’s walking I’m not so sure :P I think she might just want to rip up and down the aisle the entire flight, lol.

    And yes! Your new tote is C.U.T.E!! I hope I can purchase one soon!

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  6. Jessica says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:20 am

    OH!! I forgot to ask! Do you have any plans to make the tote in green in the near future?

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  7. Erin Lauray says

    July 30, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    So pretty! I can’t wait for the weather here in Arizona to cool down so we can start strolling the gardens and zoo here too! :) So glad you were encouraged and have so many things to be thankful for! :)

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