Monday Freebie and some Retreat Pix

Here's your Monday freebie (and it's even on the correct day this week):

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This past weekend some of the gals from the Front Range Stampers group went on a retreat for the day to a wonderful spot in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  Our fearless leader Jayne Fuller put it all together for us and we had a wonderful time, crafting, sharing, eating and generally having tons of fun.  Here are a couple of pix from that day:

Cathy Hansen can always be counted on for fun times and lots of laughter:

This is the cozy lodge we used for our day of crafting and sharing:

This is my favorite pix of the day of Ann enjoying a little sun and solitude on the deck of the lodge:

Lots of fun activities coming up and I will be sharing some pix of the projects for those soon.

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Pumpkin Patch and a Freebie!

We have been taking annual visits to the local Pumpkin Patch with Julian, Isabella and Justice (and their parents too).  Here's some pix from this year's visit:

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Isabella

Justice

Picking Pumpkins is back breaking work!

Can't we agree?

I also have a Monday Freebie for you - on Wednesday!

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I am slowly but surely getting back into a normal routine after a few tumultuous months.  Thanks so much for being patient with me.

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Stamp Camp North - November 9, 2013

Stamp Camp North on Nov. 9 should prove to be tons of fun.  We'll be making holiday cards and getting ourselves in the holiday spirit.  Here's the project I have planned for the campers at my table:

Stamp Camp North is held at the Westminster Elks Lodge just off of 72nd and Federal Blvd. in Westminster, Colorado.  Cost is $25 for 10 wonderful projects and there is yummy treats and great door prizes too!  If you want more information about this camp, just comment below or shoot me an email (link in the sidebar) and I will get the info right out to you.

We went to the pumpkin patch again this year with Justice and the twins and I'll have some pix of that to share with you tomorrow along with a Monday freebie - on Wednesday!

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25% off of 25 Sets to Celebrate Stampin' Up's 25th Anniversary

Click HERE for a list of stamps on sale.  Click HERE to order from my Stampin' Up! website.

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I'm Back!

Well, I've had a little over a month to get my ducks back in a row and I think it may be time to get back to blogging!  Thanks for being patient with me.  I have been busy and have tons to share with you all.

The Sassy Chic gals are having their annual Christmas Luncheon Stamp Camp on November 2.  This event is so much fun!  12 projects, full luncheon and tons of door prizes.  This is also the only time you can pick up your 2014 Sassy Chic coupon book!  If you want more information, please feel free to comment below or shoot me an email (link in the sidebar) and I will be sure to get it to you.  Cost is $35 and a great time will be had by all.  Here is the project that you will be making at my station:

This event always proves to be a wonderful time for all who attend.  It is held at the Life Bridge Church on Hwy. 66 in Longmont, Colorado from 10:00 till 2:00. 

I'll be back tomorrow with some more fun cards to share with you.  I'm also making progress on the book shawl and starting on a couple of fun knitted Christmas gifts for my granddaughters that I will share as they progress.

Today is the first anniversary of my dad's passing.  Doesn't seem like it could be that long ago.  Miss you dad!

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Safe and Sound

I am back home in Colorado, safe and sound albeit a bit wet.  Taking a bit of a break from blogging till life gets back to some semblance of normal.  Some flooding in the basement, but very little by comparison so I am grateful.

I'll be back soon.  Please be patient with me as I get my life a bit more under control.

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Monday Freebie - August 26, 2013

Here's your freebie for today, hope you have some fun with it!

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Things have been a bit crazy so I haven't posted much.  Lots going on and lots to share, just no time to write it up and post it.  I'll catch up - promise!  Got a bit beat up on the water this weekend, but learned some things about one of our sails - it doesn't work!  It's very pretty, but dangerous!  We're fine, the boat is fine, the sail is pretty beat up though.

Heading out to the Cape today for some Wellfleet oysters!  It was one of the things I really wanted to do while I was here and since it's going to be rainy and yucky, we figured we do some "land sailing" today.  

Red Sox game at Fenway on Saturday and then home on Sunday. 

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Monday Freebie - August 19, 2013

Some food for thought this fine Monday morning:

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I'll have more convention swap pix for you this week and maybe even a few sailing pix as well. We are hoping the weather cooperates and we get a chance to get out on the water.

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Clam Boil with Lobster!!!!!

Jordan and Chris invited us over for a clam boil today and we brought along some lobsters to add to the pot!  WOW what a feast!  Here's some pix:

The Lobsters

The Clams

Pot full of  Goodness

Our marvelous hosts Jordan and Chris

Jordan pulling clams out to get the goodies below

My plate

Some of the other goodies from the pot

Check out that wonderful broth!!!

All that was left when we were done

And there was desert too!!!!

Our gracious and gorgeous hostess - Shadow!

The food and the company were extraordinary and we came back to Belmira full and happy campers.  Thanks so much to Jordan, Chris and Shadow for the wonderful meal and outstanding company.

Believe it or not, we are going to another clam boil on Tuesday (have I mentioned that I am totally clam crazy?) with another of John's brothers and his family.  I don't think I can ever get enough clams or seafood, but I'm sure going to try and find out!  Last night we had dinner at a great restaurant in Fall River, MA and I had some of the tastiest mussels I think I've ever had and an unbelievably delicious pork and littlenecks!  I've been taking pictures, but I won't bore you with those too!  Tuesday I will get to meet my two grand nieces for the first time (Ella is 2 and Autymn is almost 1) and the camera will be working overtime then for sure!

I've got a fun freebie for you tomorrow so be sure to come back and visit!

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Convention Swaps - Part 2

Here are a few more of the wonderful swaps I got at the SU Convention this year:

I'll have a new freebie for you on Monday and maybe some yummy clam boil pictures for you tomorrow!  We've been invited for a clam boil by one of DH's brothers (they all know my intense addiction to fondness for clams) and I am soooooooo looking forward to it!

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Wednesday Night Jam at Westport Harbor Fishing Pier

I thought I would share a few photos with you of the weekly bluegrass jam that DH and his brother participate in:

There was lots of music and merriment and even some dancing!  I posted a pix of some of the children dancing on my FB page and I even took a short video.  I haven't figured out yet how to post that though.  They were so cute!  There was quite a crowd there enjoying the mild summer evening and good music.

I've got some more convention swaps to share with you tomorrow so be sure to stop back and visit.

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