Photo of the day . . . 2/14/2011

Valentine's Day is a sentimental anniversary for me & my sweetie.  Our very first date was February 14, 1974.  I was 17, he was 18 and he picked me up in his VW bug and took me to a very nice Asian Restaurant called "The Oriental" in Charlotte, NC.  

Every Valentine's Day since we have Chinese Food.  Some years we had take out, sometimes I made fried rice but we always try to maintain our little tradition.  

Yup, this is us in 1974 . . . 


Tonight we went out to "The Orient" here in Oakville.  It was super busy and I didn't bring my camera but I took a pic with my phone.  No it's not the 2 of us, that would have been clever but I didn't think of it.  I did however take a picture of my food.

Hope your Valentine's Day was special . . .

Photo of the day . . .2/13/2011

Today's photo "HARMONY":

Preserving the Past for April.  

Today's photos for February 12, 2011

Wow, what a gorgeous day we had here in St. Louis!  It was so nice to see some of the snow piles melting and the brilliant sunshine!  Today we took a scenic drive to celebrate not having a blizzard to Augusta, MO.

In the spring, summer and fall this little town in packed with  people using the Katy Trail, visiting all the great wineries and Bed & breakfasts in the area.

We stopped at this great shop Stone Ledge Antiques. 

 It was pretty quiet today so we continued on to Washington, MO to get a view of the river, do some shopping and to grab lunch @ Cowan's Restaurant in downtown Washington. 

What a great day to be out and about!  Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer-LET THE MELTING CONTINUE!

Photo of the day . . . 2/11/2011

What happened to yesterday's picture?  I dunno.  I forgot to take one early then I took a pic with my cell phone and it was lousy so I skipped yesterday.  Today's photos are just projects, nothing finished but works in progress . . .

Tomorrow's supposed to be a nicer day, a little warmer and maybe some of this snow will melt.  Maybe I can take an "outside" photo! 

Today photo of the day for 2/09/2011

It's snowing again here in St. Louis, yuck. . . soldier son is on his way back "over there" and I'm still feeling a little "blue" with our boy gone.  I decided a little retail therapy was in order to get me out of my bad mood.  It's been awhile since I hit the antique mall and it's been calling my name lately so I headed over and spent a couple of hours grazing.  I found a few things and took a photo of some of them:

Hazel Atlas Ovide Yellow Gold Platter $4

A pair of "Handmade in France" crocheted gloves {love the little pearl buttons} $3

Embroidered Dresser Scarf  $4

Taking my mind of my troubles . . . PRICELESS

Photo of the day for 2/08/2011

Today's photo . . . well it's been "one of those days".  So instead of sharing the boring details I'll share a card instead.  I'm busy kitting my class for tomorrow but I needed to make a "Sympathy" card for a friend.  It's made with Basic Grey Curio (one of my fav all time paper lines).  Night everyone.  Tomorrow is another day!

New Class for March

Collection of Memories

Sunday, March20

12-3PM

In this class we will transform a plain 7 Gypsies Envelope Tag Book into a Family Keepsake with this class.  Lots of room for photos, journaling and memorabilia in this 5x7 album decorated with Basic Grey Curio papers.  This class is limited to 6 people.

Call For Keeps Sake to sign up @ 314-487-8131

Bring your Basics plus:  Ranger Archival Coffee Ink, Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink,                                                                                                                        Pop Dots, Garnet Spica Glitter Pen, cropidle, Red Line Tape for Ribbon, 3in1 Glue for Embellishments

Stamp Sets Used:  Studio 490 Collectible Art, Homemade Art, It’s more Flower Art

Today's photo . . .2/6/11

Saying Goodbye again:

 A little bit of a gray and depressing day.  I didn't cry until after the picture, he started to tear up so I had to hold it together a little longer!

We got a few extra hours with him today...1st flight was canceled.  He was a little nervous about making his connecting flight out of Atlanta.  No worries though, he just called and he missed his flight overseas and will be in Atlanta for 2 days.  He's happy but I kinda wish he could have stayed here!

My Class this week. . .

Preserving the Past for February:

Preserving the Past for February
Wednesday, Feb 9 @ 6pm

This class uses gorgeous papers from Webster's Pages!  Space is limited to 12 so you will want to reserve your spot early.  Call For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Store @ 314-487-8131.

Photo of the Day for 2/5

I didn't get a photo yesterday . . . a lot going on and I just didn't do it.   Today's photos are weather related {of course}.   The weatherman predicted a dusting and of course we got 4-5inches.  I really am tired of this white stuff but it did make some pretty scenery this a.m.

I have one more photo to share . . . tomorrow we say goodbye to soldier son again.  I hate this, 15 days came and went in a heartbeat and now he's going back, over there . . . we will miss him so much!

Photo of the day . . .2/3/2011

Sorry, I cannot resist.  He has moved into a tree in our backyard and he's there just about everyday.   In fact when I get up in the morning I grab my coffee then check for my owl.   I decided I needed to find out whoooo he was, you know what kind of owl and found out He is a Barred Owl or a Hoot Owl.  That's perfect.  A hoot owl.   So far he's been quiet, no hooting but of course he's nocturnal and I am not.  Anywho, enjoy today's Owl Portrait and if you are a fan of owls, check out "a hoot a day".

New Class for February

The 2nd in the BABY MEMORIES series . . .

Thursday, February 24 @ 6PM
$18
There will be limited space available in this class.  If you are interested in at girl version of this kit, please let us know @ sign up time.
Bring your basics plus:  cropidile, paper piercer, Broken China distress Ink, pop dots, corner rounder

I have several kits available from January's class.  Photo and instructions are included, call For Keeps Sake for details 314-487-8131 .

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Photo of the day for 2/1/11

Today's photo says it all . . .

It's the kind of day you just want to get under the warm blankets and snuggle . . .

Today's photo for 1/31/11

Well the storm of significant proportions is upon us {I guess, that's what they keep saying anyway}.  It's entirely possible that tomorrow will be a snow day.  That's fine with me, I have a lot of projects I want to finish up on this week.  It's RAK time again for my PAWS group and that's my photo of the day.  Here's a sneak peek of my little RAK going postal this week:

Watch your mailboxes girls, it may just be coming your way!

Photo of the day for 1/30/11

Today I was supposed to work but my good friend Missy volunteered to take my hours this afternoon so that I could spend the afternoon with my boys.  Thanks so much Missy!   We had a nice family dinner and we watched photos and videos that he brought back with him.  A great afternoon!

I get one more week with my boy until he goes back to Iraq. 

Yesterday's photo . . . 1/29

I'm working on a new Baby Memories Class, not finished but I think it's pretty cute, here is a little peek:

 I've decided to go ahead and get this one on the calendar in February if I can get a date.  I'm thinking 2/24.  If you would like a girlie option, let me know and I'll work up a kit for you. 

Photo of the day 1/28/2011

I took a few photos with my camera today but I had to charge my battery so today's photo taken with my phone {again}.  I just love the Retro Cam app maybe because I'm a little Retro myself, I don't know.  This photo is of my new book:  "Scraps" an inspirational field guide to collage by Elsebeth Gynther & Christine Clemmenson. I loved the cover so much I just had to buy it . . .

Today's photo for 1/27/11

Had a nice lunch @ Chevy's today with soldier son . . . taken with Droid phone using the Retro Cam app.

 To my Baby Memories class ladies!  Thanks for a fun class.  I'm working on my next one, I'll keep you posted!

Photo of the Day!

A new class for March.  This is a 2 page layout for my Heritage Class {Preserving the Past}.  This layout features great papers from Making Memories.  Lots of layers and patterns in this one!  Call For Keeps Sake to reserve a space in this class @ 314-487-8131.

 Preserving the Past with Sue
Wednesday, March 9 @ 6PM

Photo of the day!

This is Puddin' taken with my Retro cam app on my Android phone.  Pretty cute.  That's all I've got today.  Time for popcorn, jammies and an episode of  "CHOPPED".

Photo of the day. . .

Soldier son says, "DAD, you need a bigger TV!"  A few hours later.  55" Sony.  That's pretty much all I have to say about that.

My Class this week. . .

Baby Memories is a 2-page layout just for Baby in a shabby chic style!  

We will create a pamphlet style mini book that can be attached to the layout or enjoyed separately . . . call For Keeps Sake {314-487-8131} to reserve your spot, specify boy or girl!

Thursday, January 27 @ 6PM 

$18

Photo of the Day

Soldier son is the subject of my photos this weekend.  I can't stop looking at him, touching his arm, hugging him.  I don't even want to think of him leaving again.  It's just funny that having him here is kind of like he's never left.  Lights left on, clothes on the floor, wet towel on the bathroom floor.  He is always hungry, so I took him grocery shopping.  Feels good to just be his Mom . . .

His little dog sticks to him like glue too.  

Poor guy, he was excited for Dad's birthday dinner . . . Steak, baked potatoes & deviled eggs (his favorites), he fell asleep just before it was finished and I couldn't wake him up.  I guess those 4 different time zones finally caught up to him tonight . . .

Photo of Yesterday . . .

I didn't post my photo of the day yesterday.  The day just wasn't what I expected.   I took plenty of photos, it was my sweetie's birthday, we both had the day off coincidentally and the plan was to have a nice late lunch at Houlihans and go to the movies. 

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We did and it was fun.   About as much fun as you can have on freakish cold day in January on a Friday afternoon.   I should say this before I tell you how the day ended though, it's been one of those weeks, the phone calls from soldier son have been short and few lately.  He tells me he's super busy on missions, very tired and just didn't sound right to me.  Plus he unfriended me on Facebook.  Wow did not see that coming.  Anyway, I've had the "winter I miss my boy blues all week long". Which brings me to this photo, which I didn't take, the boys, all 3 of them have been planning this surprise for weeks.  

He wasn't supposed to get his R&R until March and 8 last night the boys rang the door bell and there he was in his ACU's that he put on Tuesday in Iraq.   I can't believe they pulled this off without me finding out!  {PS he unfriended me so he could tell everyone else that he was coming home!}

Photo of the Day!

Today's photo. . . it snowed again . . .really. . . I'm over it.  I like a little white stuff as much as the next person but we just didn't need another 6 inches around here, oh and the 2 degree lows we're having tonight are completely unnecessary.

Just in case you are as bored as I am of this particular view, here's a Boston Cream Pie I made today for my honey's birthday tomorrow!  It's not the prettiest cake I've ever made but still looks good.

In the words of Rachael Ray "YUMMO".

Photo of the Day!

It's only 1 day since I watched this story on the local news:

Chihuahua Survives Owl Attack

Wow in the suburbs of Chicago, a man was walking his little dog & the predator owl came out of nowhere to try to scoop up the little guy. Thought to self, "sure am glad there's no owls around here", my little 10 lb Wauzer wouldn't stand a chance!

Whaaat-I'm washing my breakfast dishes looking out my window @ all the brown.  Brown trees, brown grass (soon to be white) brown bird.  Okay, that's a really BIG bird, not black crow, a big Brown OWL.  Holy cow, camera is always ready to shoot but I'm going to need a telephoto, I took a chance & ran to get the other lens.  I got these OWL portraits before he flew away:

Okay, gotta go check on the Dog, he needed to go outside . . .