Back from Boulder -

I'm back from my second trip to Boulder in 2 months. This time I was there to help put the apt. together. Ryan's girlfriend Gina selected some fabric she wanted from IKEA, so I bought it and brought it out with me in my suitcase filled with all kinds of goodies. Then started shopping for furniture they wanted/needed, making curtains (without the aid of a sewing machine, mind you - just iron on tape), hung drapery rods and curtain rods, and cooked up some meals (Brunswick stew, chili, and sausage stuffin') to freeze before heading home. Did spend a day in Denver at the Historic (and luxurious) Brown Palace Hotel - which I can highly recommend to anyone planning a visit to Denver. I'll post some pics shortly!

Okay, okay, I'm getting harassed for not posting on my blog for a month. What can I say? How am I supposed to keep up with my blog, my Facebook page and all my friends' at the same time? It's not like I'm retired and lounging around the Pennsylvania countryside! (Ha Ha, Jen, that's for you!) But, if you feel you need an update, here's what's going on:

1. Kim Keegan and I are doing the Weight Watchers things together. Just had our 14th weekly meeting last night. I am pleased to report I have lost 20#. Have quite a bit to go, but it's a start. Kim's losing too, but it's not like she has as much to lose as I do!

2. I've been taking an online Big Picture Scrapbooking class - from Jenni Bowlin. It's a 12 week class in incorporating vintage items into your scrapbooking and crafting and I am loving it!

3. I'm going back to Boulder Colorado next week for a visit with Ryan and Gina to help them finish getting their apartment in order. They moved out there last month so Ryan could go to graduate school to work on his PhD in Philosophy. Gina has a great job with the Oceanic Preservation Society helping to promote their movie (The Cove - go see it - it's GREAT!) and their good works. I'm really looking forward to that! A little shopping, a little cooking, a little decorating! What fun!

So, there's an update....I'll be sure to post some pictures when I get back from Boulder.....

'Til then - keep on scrappin'!!

I can't believe how fast the summer is flying by! I have been so preoccupied by helping my youngest Ryan, and his girlfriend Gina get ready for their move (THIS WEEK!) to Boulder, Colorado, where he will be attending graduate school and she will be working for the non-profit Ocean Preservation Society..... How exciting for them - but how sad for Mom ;-(. Between a trip out there to find them a place to rent, and finding the best way to move their stuff and 2 cars out there, it's been all consuming.....

Now, things are settling down (although I'm going to start planning my first trip out there to "help" them get set up....), so I thought I should update my blog....

So, here are a few pics from the Boulder trip.....

Dianne

Wow, I can't believe how long it has been since I posted! I have been spending much too much time on Facebook and neglecting my blog. And, after getting back from Savannah, it's been pretty busy here at home. I've done a few projects for the Doodle (that you can see on my Facebook page), and even more that I haven't posted, plus finishing up an album from a Stacey class all about my mom, trying to catch up on my Project 52, putting in a few shifts at the 'Doodle, and in general keeping very busy.

But, now that things have calmed down for a minute, I'm posting pics of the latest project I completed for the Doodle. It's a Clear Scraps acrylic/Chipboard album. I'll be delivering it to the store tomorrow to use as a sample. Thanks for looking.

OMG - the Doodlers are back from Savannah and I don't know if the city or us will ever be the same! We had a ball and I am happy to share some pics. More will come as the Doodlers upload their photos!

Goodbye - and y'all come back, y'hear!