I can't believe it's almost time to head out to the city under the sun in ARiZoNa! Seems like we set this up so long ago and now it's finally here! I was just looking at the weather there....oh my...oh no you didunt say 112. The gals on the Sparkle Bella Message Board told me Scrapbooks, Etc. has a pool! "Oh, cabana boy, more salt on the rim, please and a shot of glitter on the side."
For me anticipation is half the fun. The gals I'll be teaching with Marilyn Healey, Kimberly Kwan and Carolyn Peeler are top shelf! Looking forward to meeting and working with Marilyn. We've worked together often on Autumn Leaves books and such. It'll be an honor to teach with each of them on Saturday. Kim has done such a great job planning all of this for the BELLA invasion . And she promises a special day out and about. So looking forward to that!!!
I've promised some of the Sparkle Bellians that I'd show the class project I'm doing so they can bring along the right kind of hardback book to alter. Here is the Bella Flora sample. The binding of this book is black and the rest of the cover is creme. Any book with complimentary colors will be fine. And, we can certainly paint them, too...so not to worry.
I've almost got my silver spoon swap stuff completed. I'll finish it up today. I shipped all my kits out last week-along with door prizes.:) Scrapbooks, Etc. will have a tall stack of the newly released Foof a Life book, too. Marilyn and I will be signing them for folks.
As of this moment, I am sippin my second cup of coffee and jammin' to Alanis Morrissette on the iPod. "And what it all comes down to, is that everything is gonna be fine, fine, fine..."
Thanks to Guitar Hero I have a revisited love of rock and roll I think. It's the funniest thing. I say it's a great stress reliever. Only took me about 8 tries but I've conquered the medium level encore: Freebird!
I realize I'm jumpin' all over the place with post...but on a more serious note, I had some news from my Mom earlier this week. My Step-Dad, Dale, goes in for surgery Monday morning. 3 day hospital stay IFall goes perfectly. Life is so hard sometimes isn't it? Very painful and risky surgery-removing that nodule from one of his lungs. ICU for a while. We will be praying our hearts out for him. I want to be there for him and my family, but my Mom let me know that they will call me if I need to be there...and to just lay low and pray. "And what it all comes down to, is that everything is gonna be fine, fine, fine..."
Found the new book yesterday, while traveling. Love it, I have already dog earred a page or two or ten....
Jerri
Posted by: jerri wood | June 20, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Oh, prayers going out to your family... The book is stunning. I love the black and white scalloped accent! :)
Posted by: Delaney Gates | June 20, 2007 at 09:38 AM
Sparkle Bella looks like it is going to be a blast! I have been praying for your step-Dad and Mom every morning during my devotion, I know God will be watching over all of you!
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Updegraff | June 20, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Just FYI: It's HOT here...you'll need the pool! Keep cool!
Posted by: Dawn | June 20, 2007 at 11:08 AM
I'll be praying for you and your family!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | June 20, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Hope all goes well for your stepdad. Can't wait to make my book Saturday. Have a safe trip here. Yes, it's hot!
Posted by: Judy in Carefree | June 20, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Safe Journey to Arizona!!!
YES we will DEFINITELY keep Bonus Dad in our Thoughts and PRAYERS!!!!
xo
Posted by: tracie Huskamp | June 20, 2007 at 01:51 PM
I will keep your step dad in my prayers...
I just got back from teaching in AZ...dang it's it hot as heck there!
Posted by: marah johnson | June 20, 2007 at 02:51 PM
packing my bags as I type, heading out tomorrow morning.
the book looks fab. can't wait to have some fun, and lot's of cold drinks ;-)
See ya,
helle
Posted by: Helle Greer | June 20, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Enjoy! Your family is in my thoughts. Have a cold drink and a dip in the pool for me!
Posted by: Jill | June 20, 2007 at 06:50 PM
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Tracie's description of your stepfather as your "Bonus Dad."
Hope that Sparkle Bella is the second best event of the year! (I'm going to Silver Bella.) Love the project though, and am excited about the TWO classes I will take with you in November.
Posted by: Leslie | June 20, 2007 at 07:19 PM
love that book - and I will hold Dale in a warm place in my heart - go - have fun - everything will be fine
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | June 20, 2007 at 09:16 PM
Just let Dale know that he has alot of Sparkle coming his way with prayers!
Posted by: Karla Smith | June 21, 2007 at 03:26 AM
Enjoy your trip to Arizona! That sounds wonderful to me. I use to fantasize about living in Flagstaff....no idea why, but it seemed a good idea at the time.
Good luck to your stepdad and his surgery. I'll say a little prayer for him. He is so blessed to have so much support. I am sure he'll come through fine.
God bless.
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | June 21, 2007 at 03:40 AM
Don't forget to have Kim take you to the Frenzy Stamper while you are here! A really fun/artsy stamp store in the heart of Old Scottsdale! All the "greats" teach there!!!! You'll love it!!! And bring your personal FAN! LOL...today is one of the hottest days yet...Heat Advisories!! And my best to your parents and to your family.
Posted by: rosieposie | June 21, 2007 at 12:29 PM
a creative trek to arizona, sounds divine. guitar hero just came into our life this week ~ lots of twangs, it's hillarious! and is there any way there is a waiting list for silver bella drop outs? please put me on the TOP!
(((hugs))) to your family. xo
Posted by: heidi | June 21, 2007 at 02:11 PM