A Few of My Favorite Things

As I sit down to write today - I am wondering where June went and shocked that I am looking at a date of July 24th.  Where has the time gone.  It has been a busy summer and I keep thinking life will slow down - but it never does.  So, I will embrace the running and make the most of it.  (I head back to work on August 22nd - I'm excited to get back into a routine, but will miss the spontaneous events that come about each day when I am not working.)

This past week I had a chance to do a few of my favorite things...I love animals and I enjoy making things.  

First up - THE PUPPIES.  I may have a small obsession for animals and especially little ones - courtesy of my mother.  My good friend from college just happened to have puppies at her house.  So - I loaded myself up in the car...  camera - check  ...  rachel - check  ...  a lot of love for the sweet bundles of joy - check  ...and I was on my way.  Here's how the trip went -

I showed true strength and left without one.  I may be trying to work on a few people to get one though :)  (Mr. Biggerstaff...Andrew...)  They were the sweetest and so cuddly.  Now this is how everyone should start out there week.

So - just when you think your week can't get much better ... another great adventure came my way.  I love making things and being creative - but lately I've been in a little rut and haven't made much.  Well - Tuesday afternoon - my puppy friend, Beth, came to town.  We were planning to go camping, but with the heat we changed our minds and decided to create Craft Camp 2011 at my sister's house (I was house sitting and watching her dog).  

Beth loaded her car with fabric, sewing machine, table...you name it.  I loaded my car with a sewing machine, iron, fabric and lots of other useful materials and we set up camp.  We sewed and created all hours of the day and night (We did take a few breaks to enjoy local eating establishments in Winona).  It was a blast and refreshing to work on things I had been putting off and be inspired by another great craft/art person.  Craft Camp 2011...

Once my sister's kitchen - now a crafting paradise! (I promise we cleaned up sis :) )

Beth's products...She was a purse making machine.

Hard at work!

A new creation - skirts made out of t-shirts.

Break Time - Trying to get a photo with the dogs...This is the best one captured:).

For all of you out there that are thinking Craft Camp looks like a blast - you are welcome to join us next year.  We plan to have Craft Camp 2012 in mid-July.  We are not sure of the location yet - need to wait and see who is on vacation and needs us to housesit :).  We plan to work for a week in one location and then have a sale the final day for friends and family.

The week ended with a family gathering in Wells for my cousin's graduation party.  It was wonderful to see family, catch up with cousins, and get a nice nap in the car - thanks Dad for driving.  (Sleeping in the car is the most amazing thing for me - I once asked my mom if she would just drive me around for a few hours - she politely declined).

Well before I sign off here - I would like to wish Miss Kirsten another Happy Birthday - I can't believe you are already 13.  I remember when you were born like it was yesterday.  You are an amazing young lady and I am so proud to be your aunt.  

That's all for this week and I can't wait to see what next week brings :)  A big wedding...some adventures in the cities...one may never know.

Love and Hugs - 
Rach