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 . . .

Photos of the day.

I'm a member of a special Facebook Group called Army Moms.  It's a group just for mother's of soldiers and really has become a support group.  There is no question that can't be answered, the Moms are from all walks of life with a son or daughter in the Army.  Some of the soldiers are on their way to Basic Training, others are on their 2nd or 3rd deployment.  

One of the Moms organized a Christmas card swap.  We all sent Christmas cards to our soldiers and we sent cards to each other.  Almost everyday from Thanksgiving to Christmas we received cards from all over the country!  It was so fun to go to the mailbox everyday to find these cards from Moms with the same kind of worries, thoughts & fears!  Our kids received over 40 cards from these Moms!

Anyway, here is a simple project I finished today.  I made an album to save all my special cards together in one book! 

See you tomorrow and HOOAH!

Today's photo!

Today's photo . . . well I went to work today @ For Keeps Sake and the very talented Renae C. came in 2 crafty projects.   She and best friend Jeanne R. created this sweet Victorian Valentine Cone.

This second project is a class they took with artist Candy Colwell.  Her Valentine Trinket Box is just adorable.  Hope she doesn't mind being my photo of the day!

It's Sunday, January 16, 2011

Today's photo of the day is several photos.   We often drive up to St. Charles, Mo to see our son on Sundays because it's his day off and  lately we've been taking him pieces of furniture for his newly decorated living room!   Anyway, one of our fav places to eat while in St. Charles is MARIO'S Donuts & Cafe.  Don't let the name fool you.  It's not just about the donuts @ this little gem of a place to eat.  Mario's has a great menu including breakfast, sandwiches, salads etc but our favorite menu item is their GYRO.  

Okay, so we were pulling up to our fav place & Adam (#1 Son) points out that it's not the only place to eat in this shopping plaza.  2 Doors down is SAULLO'S Italian Restaurant.  So today's photo is also a restaurant review.  Great handmade personal pan pizza. Very reasonably priced and great service.  Next time you're in St. Charles, check them out.  You'll have a hard time choosing but you can't go wrong either way!

Bon Appetit!

Oops, forgot yesterday's photo!

So today is a 2 fer.  I have a new laptop and it has a built in camera.  Even though I have had my laptop since November, this is the first time I've actually played with the camera feature.  Not very exciting but it is what it is!  Photo for 1/15/2011.

Now onto today's photo . . .