Girls Weekend 2008

Every fall the girls in our family go away for the weekend. My mom, my sister Misty, and my sister-in-law Lee Ann, and I all met up at my sister's house early one Friday for a fun filled fall girls' time. We spent a few hours shopping at this awesome thrift store and then went out for a yummy dinner. Then it was my sister's Ward Fabulous Friday.

We're having fun crafting!

Spencer before he has his meltdown! Misty is still happy!

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Lee Ann and I had a wonderful time! We made these cute blocks and a star picture (I'll post pictures of them later), but Misty and Mom had the challenge of my newest nephew, cute little Spencer! He was tired and crying most of the time. Lee Ann and I shared a moment of relief that our kids are all getting bigger--the one blessing of being old! After a good nights sleep, we were off the next morning to the new IKEA store.

IKEA! The Swedish are amazing!

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Wow! What a neat place! We had lunch there and bought several neat things we just had to have! I even almost finished my Christmas shopping. Finally, we finished out the day shopping, again, at the Gap Outlet! Phew! I can say I was truly shopped out! I didn't get home until 11:45 pm, but I had a great time. Girls Weekend rocks!

The shopping continues.......

The only boy allowed--Spencer Thomas!

Saint James Court Art Fair

For the past five years, I have wanted to go to the Saint James Art Fair in downtown Louisville. Finally this year I was able to go with my neighbor buddy, Kristin. Thankfully, saint Erin L. volunteered to watch Jackson, although I was planning on taking him. (Advice: Do NOT take your children with you!) It was really fun! We just kept saying, "There are so many creative and gifted people out there!" I especially love this booth where the took old, ornate silverware and turned it into gorgeous jewelry, picture holders, wind chimes, money clips, everything! Another booth made bracelets and earrings out of old typewriter keys. So cute! Still another had those sweet pillowcase and old handkerchief dresses. Do you notice a pattern? I love "OLD" stuff! (Don't make any comments on my age here! And I know you are Jennifer S.!) We only went through half of the booths, and we were there for over three hours! Above is one of the few things I did buy, along with some homemade molasses cookies (to die for!), and a foam sword for Jack-Jack. Anyways, if you've never been, you are invited to go along with me next year! Let's go!