In the Islands

If you are wondering where I have been and why I have not posted (for a LONG LONG time) that is because I am on the island of Saipan (an Island in Micronesia - where I am from). I wish I could say I am here for vacation but Juan Diaz who is so much like a father for me, passed away. So I am here for a funeral.

I haven't had the chance to tour the island like I normally would (it's been 3 years since I have been here). The picture below is the most sought out place to take pictures of - I really don't know why. Perhaps I may get a chance to go take a shot myself but the chances are so slim. I have been busy with family and rosary (everyone here is Catholic and so the funerals are done quite differently than in the States).



For starters, it's a full dinner with tons and tons of local food (yum yum) every night of the rosary. 9 days before the funeral and 9 days after. Quite expensive BUT the islanders all help out by donating money or food to the cause. So I have been enjoying alot of food. Remember those 20 lbs. I lost? Well looks like I have gained 5 - darn!

Where Did Last Week Go?

Quickly that's for sure. I have been swamped with gazillion things! So sorry I have not posted.

For starters, my son Enoch got burnt (left hand and arm) from the campfire the Friday we went camping. All is well, and he is recovering very quickly. My son John got baptized last Saturday. And with all the baseball and soccer games, I have been one busy mother.

I did wear this top when we went to a dinner party a couple days ago.



And I received nice compliments. There are so many friends that knew I was starting this business and every time I wore printed clothing they would ask if that was from my line. It was nice to finally say, "Yes, this is a JonCar design."

I'm LIVE!!!

I am totally breathless. I am LIVE!!! I have a real business now. Wow, this feels like graduation or something. Wow!

And to think I told you we will be up and running by Sept. 2nd at the earliest, huh. Well, it is so nice to beat the deadline. If only I could do that in other areas of my life. Special thanks to my wonderful web designer Rachelle!

So browse my site and SHOP. :) I can't wait to show you my little girls line called "Scraps from Home". Why? Well, the prints are all mix matched and just funky. And I have hired seamstresses that do work for me out of their home here in Utah.





This Matilda Jane line is such an inspiration! One day...

We're Almost There...

Okay, so I know I have said this many, many, many, and many times before. But really we are going live SOON. VERY VERY SOON!!!

I want to tell you a date, but what if it doesn't happen, huh. Aw, what the heck Sept. 3rd - there how's that? Okay, let me give myself a few more days, let's change that to Sept. 5th. That way if we launch on Sept. 2nd, then I would have surprised you all.

My family and I are going camping tomorrow and won't be back until Sept. 1st. I figure I better relax this weekend (although, who am I kidding...camping with kids is anything but relaxing, huh) anyway, I better get away because once the site goes up, I will be busy, busy, busy. Not that I am not but... I will be busy with a new busy... MARKETING my line.

By the way, the new stuff on production is so, so cool! I already cannot wait to show you the new stuff.

So here's a picture of me... doesn't look like I have lost that much weight from my profile picture but this morning I weighed myself and if the scale is correct then I only have 5 more pounds to go! Yipee!! Maybe, if I cut off all that hair of mine, then I will be at my desired weight. Hhmmmm, that's a thought.

Thank you models and photographers...

Wow this has been a journey. Thank you... Gabby, Tiffany, Shannon, Steve, Sasha, Tifny, and Emily! I see the light at the end of the tunnel and we are close to opening shop.

This is Gabby...



She is such a beauty! She has modeled before (wedding attire) and I loved having her be a part of JCD. My boys always see her at Lifetime Fitness and would tell me..."Mom, I saw your model at the gym." My model, eh? I do share :), so if you are needing some work done let me know and I can get you connected to Gabby, the Draper beauty.

And then theres Tiffany... (I know she is sideways and I have no clue how to fix that but hey my kids think its cool - kind of like a spiderman move, well sort of)



She is Steve's assistant but was willing to model. She is so natural. I was amazed at her confidence with the camera. She's great in front or behind the camera! Hey Tiffany.... send me an email... I need to give you that gift card to shop at JCD. Yahoo!!!

And the other 3...

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Shannon (on the far left - looking at the picture) - is PREGNANT!!! Perhaps, I need to start a maternity line so you can model for JCD. Her son and my youngest Enoch are born on the same day and year. It's fun to watch them play together.

Sasha (in the lime/blue) has modeled before for ModBod BUT she looks better in JCD. Okay, I am being bias but really now... she does look good.

Tifny (in the red)is the thinnest gal I have ever seen. For my next photo shoot I need to stock up on XS just for her! I do love her cute flirtatious smile. Her wedding was only a few days after the photo shoot and did she ever glow.

And there's me in the purple. Still trying to lose the weight. I have 8.5 more pounds to go and it has been tough. I slacked on the swimming but I still eat less than 1500 calories a day. Now that the boys are back in school, I need to visit the gym more often.

Steve and Emily...you are great photographers! Thanks for being so patient with me.

The Fortune

A month or two ago we had take out Chinese food (from Panda Express, I think) and I got this lucky fortune cookie....



I saved it to post on my blog (weird, I know) but it doesn't beat a friend of mine who is pregnant (CONGRATS, you know who you are)and took pictures of the tester that states she is pregnant (the picture is for her blog). I know a bunch of us re-enact the "Kodak moment" for our blogs. Funny, but entertaining!

So the cookie... (yes, it's stale - and Brian who took the picture joked that there is mold on it - GROSS). The fortune... is so, exciting! And no, I don't believe in those mass produced fortune papers, horoscopes, or fortune tellers.... but that little piece of paper... got me dreaming.

You see, when we do hit a fortune that would mean that I have donated and served many charities and organizations promoting self-sufficiency and that is what EXCITES me. Sounds like those multi-level business that teaches that you won't be a success unless you train others to be a success. Well, I don't deserve to have my fortune unless I have shared it generously with those in need, first.

And that's that.

Another Random Post

I know I need to write more on my blog since I know there are a bunch of you out there that are keeping tabs on me. Everyone, including my children keep asking WHEN IS YOUR SITE GOING UP? I had to laugh the other day when I told my boys..."SOON!" And then my husband says that he has been telling his customers weeks ago that my site will go up in about 10 days. Those 10 days are long gone. But hey... on the bright side... my husband won me a Rowenta iron.



We went to his work annual picnic and there are these gifts on the table that are for the employees. They pick a number which tells them when their turn is to choose a gift. So if you are #1 then you pick first. We were 24, bummer. So I did not even glance at the i-touch or bike or trendy electronics (things my boys wanted Dad to get) and I started looking at the more modest gifts, such as, plates, kitchen items...and the iron.

The Rowenta iron. Supposedly THE iron of irons. At least, that is what my sewing teacher says. And when my husbands number was called...he got me the iron. The kids were disgusted...buy hey, when you get into the business I am in, suddenly irons, hangers, needles, etc. are important.

And YES, I said sewing lessons. So let's see... I take Spanish 2x a week in the afternoons, sewing one night a week, and I have this business. Call me crazy...but I am loving life.

As for Spanish, my brother Brian just got called to serve a 2 year mission with our church in Paraguay! So the Spanish will come in handy because when he gets back he will be so fluent.



He is going to be humbled as he serves in this country. The green chalk board reminds me when I went to school in the islands. And the dirt, oh my goodness, I am so glad I don't have to deal with that here. I am blessed.

And as for me sewing...well, I'd just like to know the language of it all when we talk about dressmaking. And it sure makes designing easier if I can sew. I know I have got things backwards...but what the heck...now I am moving forward.

So here's a picture...



Go Phelps GO!!! What an inspiration he is. Why settle for one gold medal let's get 8!

And so for JonCar...I'm going for the gold! Lots of them!!!