Jun 20 2007
A Little Tired!
The first thing I need to say is — WOW I’m tired, but what fun we are having!
Well, we finally made it to Orlando. I was late arriving by 45 minutes. Darn weather in Detroit grounded the flight, caused a back-up in Chicago, so of course, Louisville was next. Kim and her daughter, Emma, met me at the gate after I almost walked by her. Jeanne’s flight was early, but we couldn’t find her. After an hour of waiting and looking for Jeanne, I finally decided to go find my luggage. I scampered off to the claim area, Kim was having Jeanne paged, and my cell phone rang. Jeanne was somewhere near me, and finally as we were chatting on the phone I looked up and there she was. WOO HOO! After another long wait in the rental car line, we were on our way.
Our first stop – the MFT Stamping Room! OMG I was in heaven. We finally settled in and decided to check in with SCS, have a few snacks and just chat. We were all three gathered around the kitchen table, laptops out, chatting away both in person and on line.
Here we have Jeanne as she checking out the action on Splitcoast.
I can’t remember what Kim got so tickled about now, but I think there might have been a little spew going on!
We called it an early evening and headed off to bed sometime around 1:30 a.m.
As I’m writing this, we are wrapping up on Wednesday and what a day we’ve had. We arose early, and gathered out on the deck with coffee and our laptops. Once again, all three of us around a table with laptops in front of us, chatting to each other in person and online.
We headed out and went to Kim’s LSS, Stamping Station. What a great little store and Jeanne and I went totally nuts. Our baskets were full of punches, stamps and embellishments. Oh my word – heaven, just heaven! We walked around town, had a great lunch and did a little more shopping. The best was yet to come and we were on our way! We went to visit Kittie747! We had called Kittie early this morning, she skipped out of work early and we couldn’t wait to meet her. Before we left the house this morning, Jeanne and I headed up to the MFT stamp room, and took a look around for some cute little things to take to Kittie. Kim quite graciously let us pick some sets and made Kittie the most adorable little gift bag for Kittie.
Doesn’t she just look so surprised here in her stamp room with her goodies?
Oh and I must tell you. I did it! I stood in Kittie’s living room, and had Kittie touch my right shoulder and Jeanne touch my left shoulder! I am hoping that their watercolor talent traveled through to me by osmosis!
We enjoyed a great dinner with Kittie and then headed back to Kim’s house for a coloring lesson from Jeanne. Kittie received her first lesson using Copic markers and I finally got to see Jeanne’s secret to shading! All four of us had every intent of doing the sketch challenge this evening - but quite frankly, we got too carried away chatting. Roxie we promise we’ll get it done!
Before Kittie left, I was able to get everyone lined up for a group photo. Here we have myself, Kim, Jeanne and Kittie!
What a great day we’ve had and one to remember for a long time!
Oh my GOSH!!! You girls all look so FUN!! I love it!! You’re going to have a WONDERFUL time!!! SO JEALOUS! =)
SHERRY!!! You guys are having way too much fun!! Give each of those girls a big squeeze for me and can’t wait to see more and hear more about the fun you are having!
Hugs
Jen
wow… you all looked like you had so much fun!
love the last foto off all off you. i almost did not recognize jeannie cause at scs on her pic there she has short hair.
now… i am curious what you guys had in your shopping baskets? hope you have time soon to play with your new toys.
Oh how fun this looks!!! Ok.. Now I’m having Cleveland Stampfest in my backyard.. will ya’ll come and visit me!!??!! Oh.. and I’ll look surprised if you bring me goodies too!!
I am sooooooooo jealous!!! What fun!
You guys will never know how much fun we had. These three girls just ROCK!!! That is all I can say. And yes…..Sherry is as bad as you think…wink..wink and Jeanne lets no dust settle on her either. Truthfully, Kim, Sherry and Jeanne are the most wonderful, gracious women and I felt so darn lucky to spend time with them. I can tell you that there is talent pouring out of them all. Whew!!!!! And we get to reap the benefit every day!!!!!
Ok, I am officially jealous of all of the fun you’re having. Give those ladies a hug from me too.
I need a green eyed monster stamp!!! I’m soooooo jealous of all the fun that you girls are sharing!!
HOKEY FREAKIN’ DINAH - I am so jealous over here!! Ding Dang it, it is so hard to get someone to take my kids for awhile so I can go on a stamping road trip…LOL
What a wonderful time you sound like you’re having! Sharing time and laughs with fellow stampers has got to be one of the all time greatest pleasures! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
what a fun & ‘colorful’ update on your trip! Wow - it’s been a while since I’ve seen my friend Jeanne - her hair is longer than mine! Make sure you tell her, I think it’s the first time since we’ve known one another *wink* Can’t wait to hear MORE?!
oh yes, I am most definitely jealous!!! You all look like you are having a fabulous time! Great pics btw!
You all look like you’re having a blast!! I’m so jealous…all that talent in one room. Wow!
wow, I am so envious! Looks like so much fun, and to be able to learn off of each other would be fantastic! Looks like you picked up lots of goodies and your display board is fantastic! Love popping in here!