Thank You # 30: Grandpa

I started searching for photos of my grandpa and I after writing the letter above. I don't have any. Not even one.

I did find this lovely picture - taken in his living room on Christmas morning. I am showing off freshly showered hair and a brand new leather jacket. I'm guess this was my Christmas gift in about 1994.

A little further investigation helped me find this picture - my grandpa and his five children at my uncle's wedding in 1989. As far as I know, it's the last family photo, although my grandpa didn't die until 1998.

I guess I should talk to my mom sometime soon about finding more pictures of my grandpa.

Thank you # 29: Nikki

 Prom 1997

 My graduation, 1998

My wedding, 2004 (just one month after Nikki's wedding)

ETA. You're kidding me. I can't believe I didn't post this on the actual 29th. I thought I had it schedule.

Thank you # 28: Nicky

Tree Hunt 2010

Thank you # 27: Mom

(Another belated thank you post - this one due to last night's double date for my birthday)

The proud Mama Sue with all three of her kids, September 2010. It's rare that we're all together. She was glowing.

Inspiration

I usually am not inspired by design in magazines or ads, but lately I have been collecting a little pile of designs that I really like.

For your viewing pleasure. . . a little holiday inspiration. First, a few things left-over from Thanksgiving flyers.

 This cover was the inspiration for my own Thanksgiving place cards. Thank you for bringing some fun to our table, Paper Source.

Just love the way this cover is set up - love all the different types of pies in similar colors, too. Once again, Martha is totally brilliant.

 Boden catalog cover from about a month ago. Love the different sized and patterned buttons.

 Garnet Hill catalog cover from a few weeks ago. Love the different shaped boxes.

I'm always intrigued by the back cover of Cook's Illustrated. This month was no exception.

Thank You # 26: Mike, Angie, Luke, & Dottie

 Place cards lifted from something I saw in a Papersource catalog.

 The photo doesn't really do it justice. 

Our table scape was something even Sandra Lee would have been jealous of.

 Sweet potatoes - a recipe so delicious that will be at every Thanksgiving from now until the end of time.

 Cranberry relish - a blend of Angie's family recipe and a little something from the Pioneer Woman

 Stuffing (that Brad HATED due to the mushrooms) from Pioneer Woman

 Luke and Cooper

 The side dish buffet

The Turkey Princess (a name coined by Angie), Dottie ate more food than anyone else at the Thanksgiving table. (Before and after photos for your viewing pleasure)

Luke and Cooper were also serious eaters. 

My plate. Note the lack of gravy.

 

 I (of course) could not make or eat just one dessert.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thank You # 25: Grandpa

Christmas 2009. Oldest granddaughter and youngest granddaughter

Thank You # 24: Natalie

The very first time we met Natalie

(And, I cannot believe I forgot to post this yesterday! I didn't write it until late because there was lots of cooking and crafting going on around here, and I totally got distracted by Bejeweled Blitz and forgot to take the time to post it. Darn!)

Thank You # 23: Dad

Christmas 2009 - typical Dad

Thank You # 22: High School Forensics Team

Thank You # 21: Mrs. Davis

May 1998 - Mrs. Davis and I at a banquet where I got to invite my favorite teacher

Meal Plan

Sunday:
Truffle Mac and Cheese with Chicken
Skillet Carrots with Onion and Thyme
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Monday:
Work late = Eat out


Tuesday:
Just Barb =  Spaghetti (add meat)
Salad


Wednesday:
Beef with Snow Peas
Brown Rice



Thursday: THANKSGIVING!
Cranberry Relish
Sweet Potatoes
Stuffing
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Pie


Friday:
Vegetable Pot Pie


Saturday:
Out to dinner for my birthday

Thank You # 20: Laura

Christmas 2008

Pretty paper.

 Now seems like as good a time as any to think about summer. And, I just happened to have a few unshared layouts with summer-type things on them for today. . .

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Studio Calico March 2010 Kit (Quilting Bee) and Add-ons
Total lift of Laura Kurz
Embellishments: American Crafts (letters, rub-on), Jenni Bowlin (label), Maya Road (pin), Studio Calico (Wood Veneer)
Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Cosmo Cricket, Jenni Bowlin, Sassafras, Studio Calico

Memorial Day Weekend 2010
Studio Calico July 2010 Kit (Continental) and Add-ons
Inspired by Kelly Purkey Sketch # 7 

Cardstock: Bazzill Paper Basics
Embellishments: Girls Paperie (Stickers), Hambly Screenprints (rub-ons), My Minds Eye (gems), October Afternoon (card), Tim Holtz (receipt holder)
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, Girls Paperie, Making Memories, My Minds Eye, Studio Calico
Letters: Basic Grey
Other: American Crafts (pen), EK Success (punch), Martha Stewart (punches), Maya Road (mist)

Thank You # 19: Erin and Anna

Totally embarrassing pictures from - I think - 1992.