Wednesday, November 13, 2013

California Dreamin'

I love vacation and I am so happy we had the opportunity to go to Anaheim, California, for a few days.  That said, the trip was WAY too short.  Next time we need to plan for a longer trip.  Meanwhile I'll just be doing some California dreamin' for 2014 or 2015.  We traveled there not to visit sunny California or even Disney Land.  We went to Anaheim to attend a big (more than 10 times the number of people who attend the Stampin' Up convention each year!) video game convention called BlizzCon.  Since a picture is worth 1000 words, here's what we did for vacation. 


This is the line to enter the convention center.  eeekk

Scott with the mobs of people waiting in line.

I'm ready to have fun!

Picking up the freebies from a short line!

Ohh.. I got toys.

Getting ready to play a brand new game.

I think this costume should have won more than 2nd place.

Popular with the crowd, but not a winner.

Cute costumes, but none of them won.

I love the pandas.

This man proposed to her on stage during the costume contest.

I won a prize when I beat Scott at Monopoly!

Loved the BlizzCon jeopardy game

Closing ceremony with the band, Blink-182. 


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Meet the Parents

My parents came to Oregon recently for a visit.  We had a great time visiting the Evergreen Air & Space Museum, Nehalem Bay State Park, Tillamook Cheese Factory, Blue Heron French Cheese Company, and the Albany Carousel Museum.  I thought I'd share some of the highlights of their visit. 

My Parents

Me

My husband (looks like the plane is biting him!)

Funny!

This goat was my friend.. till I ran out of food.

I got the men matching sandals.  hehe

I love this picture of my parents.

My husband buying cheeses.

Family crafting time!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Spring is here!

For the first time in my life, I planted tulips.  I wasn't sure I did it right & I wasn't sure they would ever bloom.  BUT, they did & I love them. 
Happy Spring!


Friday, March 29, 2013

It's Scrapbooking Time!

This past weekend my friend, Margaret, & I headed to Portland for the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Convention. I LOVE conventions like this & I remember how happy I was after moving to the Pacific Northwest to find that people in this part of the US were crafters too. lol We arrived on Thursday, checked into our hotel, & then headed to the convention center. We volunteered from 4-7PM at the registration desk. For about 2 hours it was s-l-o-w and then everyone showed up at once. Eeekkk! Stress!




Then we got back up early on Friday to do it all again! This time we volunteered at the Door Prize booth. Handing out prizes to folks is much more fun that dealing with registration issues. lol As a perk of this "job," we got into the exhibit hall before it was open to anyone else and we managed to plan our shopping ahead of time.



This year was particularly busy at the convention. It was crowded, but everyone was so happy to be there so most attendees were polite and friendly despite long lines.

  
We took a quick nap back at the hotel before going back Friday night for the crop. I actually completed EIGHT pages! I've never finished that many in one night. In the past, I usually only get one page done because I'm too busy talking & snacking & shopping. I'm so proud of me. lol 


I had a great time & can't wait to do it all again next year!