Rain, Rain, Go Away

They say this has been one of the rainiest and most overcast Aprils in the Chicago area. I believe it. I have not been able to do any biking outside, every time I think maybe today, it rains some more or it is cold and windy.
I have been spending time trying to get the basement back together. Monday night after our exercise classes, John and I moved the essentials back into the sewing studio. Because it is so much smaller, I am going to have to rethink where everything is going to fit. I plan on doing a lot of purging to hopefully reduce what all needs to fit in there. I have chosen a split complimentary color scheme for the room based on the floor color. I used the Color with No Regrets system which made it very easy. Now to get the painter in and find fabric for a faux Roman shade for the window.
Lauren continues to work on her purse. She is making good progress. Katie finished her sewing bag and will do her belt next week plus start on her first project, she is thinking about doing a blouse. Meaghan had to miss because she had an orchestra concert and Julia finished her belt and started pinning her nightshirt.
The Christening gown is coming along nicely. I met with a local realtor yesterday for coffee and we talked about our respective businesses. Have a client dropping off fabric this morning for some bathroom curtains she wants made. Signed up to have a table at a women's event coming up on May 14th. Need to get together a door prize and figure out a pleasing table arrangement.
One last speed workout this afternoon and then off to Nashville for the race. I am excited and very nervous. I have been working really hard to get this under two hours and I'm worried that something will happen. I have also been really watching my diet this week, no candy (I miss my chocolate), no veggies or whole grains (to prevent GI issues) and extra water and salt plus good carb, fat and protein ratios.
We had a lovely Easter. Our son came in from Iowa for the weekend and our daughter and her new hubby came for Easter breakfast.

Afterwards we took an hour long walk through the neighborhood to work off the meal before heading out to my sister-in-law's house for Easter dinner.