Photos from the weekend

Here are some photos from the Brandi Carlile concert we went to on Monday.

These are the CD liners that we had her autograph

Joe sitting with Snoopy at the state fair

These have nothing to do with the fair, but this is the hibiscus bush I saw while out hitting garage sales on Saturday. ONe half was light pinks and the other dark pinks.

Enjoy!

What a perfect day!

Man did we luck out yesterday. What a perfect day to have off and be at the state fair! Joe and I made it to some of our usual favorite food spots (Tom Thumb mini donuts, pronto pups, cheese curds and absolute favorite- the fudge puppy), but we missed some as well (guess that means we have to go again, right? ;)). We ran info his parents and uncle there and spent some time with them. I also ran into my friend Diana and her spouse as well (small world considering there are thousands and thousands of people there each day).

As for Brandi Carlile- what a concert! I already had her most recent CD, but found her first CD for sale there, as well as a live CD, so of course we had to get those as well. Man was the place packed. Even though her show did not start until 8:30, we went to find seats at 6:00 as they fill up fast. Good thing we did as it turned out to be standing room by the time she started. Joe was totally jammin when she cranked out a classic Johnny Cash song (one of his favorite artists). I have to say though that the best part was after the show. Some of the previous shows I have been to at the Leinie stage have had the artists come out and give autographs, so I thought I would see what the chances that Brandi might do that. Well, it paid off! We only had to wait about 15 minutes before she came out to sign items. We had all 3 of the CD's signed and had a chance to chat with her for a few minutes. All I can say is she was really cool!

I did get some pictures of the concert that I will post tomorrow (as I am at the library now and have no way to post at this time).

Until tomorrow, TTFN!!

Lori

What a beautiful weekend!

Man, where is the summer going?? The Minnesota State Fair started last Thursday, the Olympics end tonight, and my friend JJ's kids start school on Monday. I just don't know where all the time goes. At least this weekend had some cool and comfortable weather!

I didn't do too much this weekend as Joe worked goofy hours again. We ran some errands after he got off work on Friday, I hit some garage sales on Saturday (and saw the most amazing Hibiscus bush I have even seen along the way), and today I spent with my parents.

Joe and I are both off tomorrow to go to the fair. We normally go around 8:00 a.m. and head home around 5:00 p.m. or so, but tomorrow will be a looooonnnngggg day. Brandi Carlile will be at the Leinie Lodge stage at 8:30 p.m. doing a free show, and I can't wait! I absolutely love her song "The Story". For those who do not know who she is, her music is a lot like the Indigo Girls (actually I think they discovered her). I fell in love with the song when it was featured on "Grey's Anatomy" last season. Check out her website at www.brandicarlile.com


I will post some pictures from the fair when I get a chance (maybe Tuesday or Wednesday).

Take care until I post again!

TTFN!

Lori

Woooohoooo for Michael!

Michael Phelps has done the unthinkable! He accomplised is eight for eight gold medal quest on Saturday. Way to go!!!!

(photo Star Tribune)

Happy Monday!

What a busy weekend! Friday a co-worker had a Stampin' Up party, and the top 2 cards were the ones we made.


Saturday, my friend Michelle and I got together for the whole day at Archivers. We go for the morning and stay for the evening scrap mania. I made a bunch of cards, and even got in about 4 pages of my scrapbook.

I had seen the idea for the first card and loved it, but it was done in a hot pink. I think the groovy guava works really well....don't you?? :)

The other card may look familiar as I made it last week, but I loved the card and decided to change up the colors a bit. I used all of the in colors from the beginning of the year.


This was a fun card I had done for a card exchange we do at work. I thought it was great as it was made with punches. I used a quote from the sassy susie set : your friendship is the most uplifiting thing in my life without underwire. Too cute!

Can you feel the thrill???

Go Team USA!!! Does Michael Phelps rock or what??? He is now the most decorated Olympian in history with 11 gold medals total (he reached his 5th of these Olympics last night!), and he is still working to get 3 more. I can't wait!! Go Michael! Go!

(photo from Star Tribune)

Threshing weekend photos

Here are some photos (finally) from the threshers weekend (Aug 1-3). The photo to the left is my dad with my sister in law Jacque, and her 4 kids (Rachel in green is 13, Hailey in gray is 11, Mitchell in blue is 9 and Bradley is 5).
This is my dad taking the kids for a ride in a friends wagon

This is my nephew Cory driving in the parade. This is the first year he got to drive by himself!

Stampin' up open house

Greetings all!! What a great weekend! We had fabulous weather here, and it was so great to let the fresh air in!

Friday was my Stampin' Up demonstrator's open house for the new catalog. We made the great cards that I have posted.

The above card was fun, and used 2 of the new in colors for 2008-09. Pretty simple 3x6 card.

This card is my absolute favorite! It is done using the large oval punch, then cutting the ends off to form a vase. Shade the matching coloor on one side with a sponge, then use the white craft ink and do the same to the other side. Too easy!

Enjoy!

Lori

Other events from this past week....

My family participates in a threshing event every August. This past weekend was spent in Jordan, MN at the Scott Carver threshers. My dad and oldest nephews (Joey & Cory) work out in the fields with the threshing or bailing. My mom & myself help out in the kitchen serving up lunch. I will add some pictures of this past weekend, as well as some previous ones in a few days.
As for this weekend, I am off work tomorrow to go and see the new Stampin' Up catalog and check out retired stuff my demonstrator will have for sale. I will post some of my new creations from this weekend on Monday!

Also, some GREAT news! A great friend of mine is back safe and sound from her tour in Iraq. It had been a long 14 months, and we are so grateful she is home again! I can't wait to see her!

Have a great weekend and see you next week!

TTFN

P.S. I have to show you a picture of a friend on mine from the other side of the world. Annu is from Bangalore, India and we have become great friends in the past year. She is one of the most positive people I have met, and reminds me a lot of myself. I hope to one day get to meet her in person :)

35 W memorial

Well, I have done it again. I have let the week slide by again without any updates. My apologies. One major event from this past week:

Friday, August 1st was the 1 year anniversary of the 35 W bridge collapse. The picture on the left (from the Star Tribune) shows the numbers of people that turned out to remember those involved in the collapse.

At 6:05 p.m., survivors, first responders, bridge workers, political leaders and everyday Minnesotans bowed their heads in silence as an American flag was slowly unfurled, and as if on cue, a bald eagle flew over.

I hope everyone remembered those who lost their lives on this day, and be thankful for the loved ones we knew that made it out ok.