Oops...time got away again

Man where has the time gone? I have not posted since Aug. 27.


This past weekend, Michelle, Angie and I met at Archiver's for another craft day. This was the first time Angie has joined us, and I hope she had a good time. It was not as productive as most days have been in the past, but it was just fun spending time with good friends and to be out of the house :). I did get a few more pages done in my scrapbook, and only have 9 more pages to go (as I don't want to add anymore to the book- it is getting too fat). I plan to have this done at our next outing so I can start another scrapbook- maybe from my Memphis trip last year Aug, or the most recent Vegas trip from June. We will see.


I also made a few cards, as well as some bookmarks. Angie brought her Cuttlebug and I was having a field day with it. I will have to make a few more bookmarks for a book basket we are creating at work. Maybe I can get those done tonight. Below are pictures of the card and bookmark.






The below pictures are from the 2nd trip to the State Fair on Labor Day. To honor Minnesota's 150 year anniversay of statehood, this mural was made. Though you cannot read this, there is a list on both sides of the mural showing all of the counties in the state. The images making up the letters are things associated with the state- the Lady Slipper (state flower), Paul Bunyon, the state capitol, etc. This is a new permanent fixture at the fair.

Well, time to run. Until next time...TTFN :)

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)