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July 26, 2010

A County Fair

I love county fairs.


the food



the people-watching



the nostalgia





the animals





the midway





it's the essence of mid-summer

July 18, 2010

I've Been Bitten

By the creative bug, that is.

My mind has been racing lately with ideas & my living room floor is a disaster as I try out some new things.

On another positive note, a new Michaels Store opened a couple of miles from my house. And a new Target is set to open next week, 2 blocks from me. I think I've died and gone to heaven! And though this is good news for me, it may not be such good news for my wallet.

Want to see what I've been working on?





Any guesses what they are?


July 16, 2010

Card-Making Class

Last night, a friend & I went to a class at the Paper Source called Girls Night Out - Sassy Personal Stationery. We had so much fun!

While making the cards, we were sipping wine & eating.
Seriously, what could be better?

Here are the adorable cards we made


















July 11, 2010

My Summer Vacation



the beach




downtown storefront


local barn


hydrangeas


rest stop


sunsets




independence day parade


lakefront bluff


stormy sky


good food


the chocolate garden



vineyards

July 2, 2010

While Visions of Sunscreen Danced in Their Heads

Today my family is leaving for our annual summer vacation.

Last summer's weather was incredibly disappointing, as we spent most of the week wearing sweatshirts & jeans because it was so cold.



Let's hope this year is a little better



If past vacations are any indication, here's what we'll do next week

Sunbathe


Grill out


Watch the boats come & go


Act silly


Play Tripoli


Wash countless dishes


Enjoy spectacular sunsets


Take naps


Explore downtown shops




Read


Eat ice cream


Watch fireworks


Get frustrated working on a difficult puzzle


Play cornhole


Say we're going to enjoy the fire pit, but never will


and

Take in the views



This year, we may also go to some
local vineyards for wine tastings




So, here's to a week of warm days, sunny beaches,
peaceful afternoons & glorious sunsets

in Pure Michigan!