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.

Where did the week go....

OMG! I have not posted in over a week! What is wrong with me :) Last week just flew by, as has this week. Joe had his 20 year class reunion this past weekend at Lord Fletchers on Friday, and a picnic at Baker Park on Saturday. We had a blast! It was so nice to meet his old friends. Later Saturdaynight, we went to see the new Indiana Jones movie. Nothing will ever compare to the original ones, but it was still pretty good.

Sunday, I got to choose what we did, so we went to brunch at Granite City, then went to see Wall-E. What a cute movie, as well as one with a great message.

This weekend is the threshing show in Jordan. My dad has a vintage tractor we show there, as well as use to give all the kids a ride. As hot as it sounds like it will be this weekend, it should still be a great time. I will post more info on this on Monday.

ONe HUGE note- I have 3 great books listed that I LOVE. Well the 4th and final book comes out on Saturday- Breaking Dawn. I am saddened to see this series come to an end, but an so anxious to see what happens at the same time.

To learn more about these books, check out the author's website: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com


Until then , have a great weekend (mine is just beginning...hehehehehe)

TTFN
Lori

Monday morning blahs

Another day, another dollar. There is just something about Monday's and the blah feeling. I was on my way to work, feeling blah, when I saw the most amazing sunrise. I have been in the habit to carry my camera with me lately, as you never know what you may see during the day. Today it paid off :). I was trying to find the perfect spot, and drove right by it off Cedar Lake Road. I made a quick detour back to the lake and snapped the picutres below. I don't know what it is about a beautiful sunrise, but it changed my mood instantly!

Enjoy!
Lori

Clean bill of health

Well I just got the good news that my mom has received a clean bill of health. She had to go in this morning for an angioplasty, and everything came back good. It appears she may have just had some severe anxiety as she hadn't felt good in a while. Whew! Happy news :)

Joe is off on Sunday again- Yeah! We have his aunt and uncle's annivesary party tomorrow, then not sure what the plans are for Sunday yet- maybe go see the Twins play.

Until next week. have a great weekend!