Boy I had a nice weekend. It was a holiday weekend, the sun was shining, went to the Farmer's Market, Glen's brother Gary was in town, I got to see my Girgie and I got to go visit my Daddy's grave! So much good stuff!
Here's a brief run through of our weekend with pictures...
On our way to the airport on Saturday to pick up Gary, we stopped at the Farmer's Market to get some fresh produce and flowers.
We then went to the Willamette National Cemetery to visit the graves of my Dad, Glen's Mom, and Glen's Uncle Ed. It was an absolutely gorgeous day and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. We last went on Mother's Day and it was almost as crowded as Memorial Day! It was so much more enjoyable being there when it quiet. It didn't feel rushed.
After this, we went to Miranda Deedles little shop to visit her and have some lunch. We had Mimosas and dessert too...
Check out that fork made from cocoa dust. How cool is that?!
When we got home, I realized our, as Miz Smoochie Lips calls it, ginormous sunflower is opening up!
Holy Flagpole, Batman! This thing has got to be 12 feet tall! Maybe our sunflower and Stephanie's Maxine should get together! :-)
On Sunday, Gary hung out with Glen's other brother and so Glen and I had the day to ourselves. I mostly did crafting, house stuff, etc. We also went for a walk and the moon was out! I had to take a picture of that!
Gary came back over last night to spend his last night with us. We had a nice dinner of pasta with sauce made fresh from our garden tomatoes. Then we watched U.S. vs. John Lennon. Pretty powerful movie. Makes me love love love John Lennon even more, which is something I didn't think was possible.
I got a fun picture of the men in my life...
L to R: Glen, Daniel, Paul and Gary. Not a great picture of Paul but since he doesn't read my blog, I think I can get away with it. :-)
Today was back to work, which wasn't too bad. I've got lots to do so the day went by pretty quick. A bright spot of my day was definitely when I got to talk with Andrea! We confirmed our shopping excursion that she and I and Claudine are planning for this coming Sunday (yee-haw!) We also discussed how it was surprising we didn't run into each at Michael's over the weekend. We both went on Sunday and yesterday to use our special Labor Day 50% off coupons! Well, today starts a 40% coupon and since I always have things I need/want, I thought I'd pop into Michael's and lo and behond who did I find???? Andrea and her incredibly cute and charming son, Alex! How fun!
Okay so can I share with you ONE LAST THING? I know, I know...this has been a LONG post and I do thank you for your indulgence but this last item can't wait even one more day!
I know it's going to be a great week because after such a wonderful, marvelous weekend, you wanna know how it started?
Yep. I'm going to ArtFest in 2008! I mailed off my registration and deposit so it's official! I am SO thankful I get to go to this!!! More coolness...my roommate is going to be the one, the only, the incredible Lilli! This is just going to be SO incredibly fabulous!
So who else is going?!?!?
Okay, time to go...I did get a couple of fun things in the mail recently but I'll save those for my next post!
I'm gonna go round up some pop bottles so I can start saving up to pay off that ArtFest balance! :-)
You're so funny, Ms.Upbeat! I feel so lucky to go to ArtFest with you :)
Posted by: Lilli | September 04, 2007 at 10:34 PM
sounds like a perfect weekend :0)
Posted by: tricia | September 05, 2007 at 08:09 AM
Love the cocoa fork, Daddy's marker, and Gary's webpage btw.
I know your art festing is going to be the best!
Can't wait to read about it. Have funsies.
Posted by: renee | September 05, 2007 at 09:40 AM
Oh, my your blog is just filled w/beautiful things as always. Love that dessert w/that cocoa fork, that is too cool! I also love the envelope you have embellished, wow! Yay, that Lilli will be your room mate!!!
Posted by: Malou | September 05, 2007 at 09:41 AM
You had a beautiful weekend. What an artful dessert. I hope I remember to do that sometime. I too had an ARTfull weekend and I missed you.
Posted by: Sharon at Norah'S | September 05, 2007 at 10:24 AM
So many good things to be thankful for, missy! I'm totally going to remember that dusted fork thingy the next time I whip up something other than hot chocolate that uses cocoa.
So seriously, are BOTH those desserts on that ONE plate yours? Heh heh... that is so totally a Smoochie thing to do! Did you crop the Mimosa out? tsk tsk.
Posted by: Mizsmoochielips | September 05, 2007 at 01:30 PM
What a great holiday weekend! We spent ours 1/2 playing 1/2 working---all good :).
Posted by: Jana | September 05, 2007 at 03:47 PM
sounds like a fun~fun weekend! so funny that we ran into each other at Michaels the other day! it still blows my mind that i read your blog for months while probally passing you in the parking lot at Michaels on a regular basis the whole time before we figured it out. dude. 2.5 miles away. whoa...(think i watched bill&ted too much during my developmental years?)anyway, see ya sunday!
Posted by: andrea | September 05, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Artfest!! Woo hoo - here we come!
Cheryl
Posted by: fromthepines | September 06, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Your blog always makes me so happy. :) Daylight moons, cocoa forks, even a tombstone that brought a smile to my face. Totally the place to be.
Maybe I'll run into you on a shopping trip someday!
Posted by: RedMolly | September 06, 2007 at 11:06 AM