Back from Minnesota

So I got back from Minnesota last week and I had a great time! Even though I was in Meetings all day it was such a great experience. I was so surprised by the way the meeting was set up and how it was conducted. It was facilitated by a professional facilitator so the meeting was completely all on fair ground. (if that makes any sense) But anyway, I met Dawn Oldham there, who has been with the company as a consultant for 20 years and leads the field with unit sales. But she was so personable and fun to be around. We were up both nights until 1 am talking. It was so awesome getting to know her and be inspired by her. I am really excited for the future of this company and what opportunities that might come along just by being there at those meetings. So I decided to sign up for their showcase convention which is held in Minnesota at the first of August. So it will be great to go back there again.

School Field Trip to the Zoo

Maddie's Class went to the zoo today and she begged me to go. I promptly agreed thinking this would be fun. And it was. I haven't ridden a school bus in a really long time. The last time was probably going to a H.S. Soccer game. Even then the bus wasn't full of 1st graders. But it was quite the event. Even through the weather was cold and rainy it actually was perfect. The animals were very active and it didn't even rain on us. Here are some pics of our adventure

Sam's One Year Old Pictures

So I finally got Sams Pictures done, and they were just done in the yard. But here is one of my favorites, and I will post more a little later.

Stat Counter

I am always curious about haw many hits this blog gets so I added a stat counter to the bottom of the page. So lets experiment.... (oh ya the first 3 were me while setting up the counter)

Girls Only....

What a great weekend! Its like group therepy when I get to go out with my friends. They are so fun and crazy that I embody a whole side of me that doesn't get out much. No cares, a bit of crazy, impaired jugdement, and a lot of fun! Sara says it the best! We did so much talking I didn't catch all the conversations going on. And me the photographer forgot my camera! But I know how to "steal" pictures too. These I snagged from Sara and Destini. Thanks girls! Can't wait til next time.

oh and one more thing for today

I finished some Digital Layouts for Sam. Here they are:

Going to Minnesota!

I get to go to Minnesota at the end of May! yay (all by myself) Creative Memories is treating me to a trip to their Main Offices in Minnesota to brainstorm with their team for their future in Digital Scrapbooking. I am so honored to be invited. Me and one other consultant will sit in the meetings and contribute. And she is the #1 in the Nation. WOW! For a moment when I think of it I start to get intimidated and then I get excited again. And they are paying for everything and making all the arrangements. Who doesn't love that!