I have so many exciting things to share! It's been a crazy few weeks as we come into the home stretch for A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA and also my family's annual summer trip to our cottage.
I am super-excited to visit Stephanie and her wonderful store, The Paper Garden Boutique in Sacramento, CA later this week. I will be there to celebrate A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA with some fun make & take projects. Here's a sneak peak at one of the projects we're going to do - wine tags. So, if you live in the area, I do hope you will stop by to stamp with me!
As promised, here is a photo of Annabelle's birthday cake. She wanted a Hawaiian island cake and this is my interpretation. I used Graham crackers for the sand and it was so much fun to play with... kinda like one of those tabletop sand gardens that were all the rage a few years ago! Hailey suggested the party-drink umbrella which I love. We also found some teeny tiny gecko's and a treasure box (for teeth!) too. The Hawaiian girl is from Annabelle's eco-system school project. It was a family effort!
Here is another picture from Annabelle's special day. These are two of our favorite peeps - Jenae (former Nanny and A Muse manager - she's on the right) and Megan (former babysitter on the left). We are so lucky for our girls to have such a special relationship with these two amazing young women! Just look how happy Annabelle is!!
One of our vehicles is at the "doctor" having some repair work done (new transmission - yikes!) My father-in-law has been and loaned us one of his cars. Now this is not your average car... check it out! You must remember that I drive a VW Van most days so this was quite a change for me! Sadly, we get our Trooper back tomorrow. Sigh!
It is super late - in fact the sun will be up soon! Many emails to answer in the morning. We rec'd a fun shipment at the shop yesterday. I will post more on that tomorrow. Good night!
6 more days to A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA!
Sounds like you are soooo busy Linda. I wish I lived a little closer to Sacramento, I would love to attend some classes with you. I like the idea of those wine tags, I may have to try that. I also would love to see the The Paper Garden Boutique. It sounds like a fabulous store. I hope you will take some photos to post while you are there. I'm glad you remembered to post the picture of Annabelle's birthday cake. It turned out adorable. I'm so happy A-muse-a-palooza is almost here, but I've had so much fun with all of the excitement leading up to it. I hope you plan to do that again next year. Take care & have a beautiful week!!
Posted by: N.Yvette P. | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 07:25 AM
Love everything about this post Linda. How sweet the photo is of the birthday girl and friends. Cool car and love the cake. I can't wait to make those bottle toppers. What a great idea Linda!!! Please take photos at the Sacramento event for all your A Muse lovers. I'm super excited about AP!! Tick tock!! The best part of AP was meeting all these talented stampers online. A lot of wonderful friendships have been formed in blogland and many swaps!!! It has been a fun experience for me!! I will be sad when its all over so please do it again next year.
Posted by: tami wood | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 11:00 AM
great cake linda! i've been checking back to see it--i'm always on the lookout for great ideas!
Posted by: lexi | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Wow you are super busy!! I can't wait until A*Muse*a*palooza. I wished I lived closer so I could take a class with you. Hope you have a wonderful 4th!! I absolutely love that cake...so cute.
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 05:31 PM
WOW! I don't remember "Dad" driving such a stylish car when I was visiting! You must be the hit of the neighborhood. Is Makenna asking for you to pick up Aidan!?!
Posted by: Michelle M White | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 10:33 PM