"Staycation 2011" is underway and wow is it nice so far!!! I have to say that this was by far the best decision so far. I went up to the vineyards this weekend with my friends Kayla and Cora and thoroughly enjoyed going to my favorite wineries, staying in the nicest Tuscan cottage in Montaluce, and simply enjoying the company and laughter of good friends. It was nice to just get away and feel like we were 100s of miles away from home:) Callie went to camp (as always) and loved it. Her favorite staffer Jenn was there. I highly recommend Camp Bow Wow in duluth!!!
Today after I got home this morning I decided to watch a quick movie (sad to say but I choose Twilight) and ended up getting a nap during the movie:) Then went to Duluth Fall Festival. I always enjoy going to this festival. Today I got my first "real" piece of art and I am soooo excited about it! Imagine a big blue sky with a small red barn in the middle to the side...yes simple but oh does it remind me of my grandparents farm so I had to buy it. It is a local man named Matthew Lee. I am looking forward to putting that up this week along with many other house chores to do during my "staycation" this week.
Update on things since last post (yes it has been almost a year again...really not good at keeping up with blogs)....Grandfather went to Texas for alternative treatment earlier this year for his lung cancer and went into congestive heart failure. He has stopped chemo a few months ago and scans will be done soon to see where things stand. My sister got married to Brian Brown last month on August 20th. I now have 4 nieces and 2 nephews now:) My bestie, Kristen, had her first baby boy on July 27th. Hayden Lucas Buck is sooo sweet and addictive! Love at first sight:) He is so good and already a good little shopping buddy. Poor guy just doesn't know how his momma and I love to shop for bargains...aka all day of finding deals!
Nothing new really happening lately in my life. My side job that I do in the fall is almost over and so grateful to have that extra money for the holidays!!! Christmas is only 3 months away. I saw a sign today at the fall festival that said only 81 shopping days left....so you better hurry!!! haha! I have already started and proud of it...for those of you that know me well I LOVE the holidays and find so much joy in finding the best and unique gifts for everyone.
Well time to get busy on my "to -do" list (making it that is) so I will be productive this week. Until next time...hopefully it won't be almost a year again. Cheers:)
