5 Fun Things Friday

1. The Confetti Cake Blizzard at Dairy Queen.

Tastes just like birthday cake!!! And I am TOTALLY addicted.

2. SMASH Books. Tilly introduced me to these and I am TOTALLY addicted. Check out this cool video for more details on this SUPER COOL style of scrapbooking:

There's even a blog (click HERE) and an entire SMASH collection (click HERE).

3. My new favorite place to shop: Ruche.

Love the swimsuit pictured above and the Home & Office gear HERE... especially this pencil case:

Oh and THIS super cute vintage metal sign. THIS cute little dress and THIS. And this gorgeous cardigan:

Told you I loved this place.

4. Idle Hand Bars.

Need I say more?

5. Thirty-One. Tilly had a catalog. She sucked me in.

Love this hardcase wallet.

Happy Friday!!!

Bethany | Minnesota Senior Portrait Session

Bethany is the daughter of a friend I met in bible study long, long ago. To see her as a young woman through my lens, was...

well...

enough to make me want to cry. (And I'm not even her mother!!) Bethany has a sweet, graceful presence - one I was hoping would shine through her images.

And shine it did :) Here are a few more of my favorites:

A beautiful young woman inside and out.

straight out of the camera [sunday]

One of the kids' favorite summer activities...

Lunch on the front porch (along with dinner and hanging out with the gang there). The teen and his Buffalo Wild Wings sauce, the tween and his ketchup. Love it.

basement remodel :: week 6

In case you've missed my previous postings, it is technically only week 5 of actual work being done. (Work began Monday, May 9, 2011.)

Which is utterly amazing.

AMAZING.

We have a finished basement!!!!!!!!! Both Tony and I highly recommend New Creations and plan to retain their services again for another fun project down the road.

Aside from a few minor punch list items, we are ready to furnish the new space. (I'll continue to post images until we are absolutely done with everything, which includes decorating.) Until next time...

5 Fun Things Friday

1. Halle Bands... created by my high school BFF, Jan. You can check out her Etsy shop by clicking HERE and her personal blog by clicking HERE.

2. These ADORABLE booster seats.

You can check out the SweetSeat website by clicking HERE.

3. This glorious popcorn cake:

That we will be sampling at the faithbooking crop tomorrow (at least those who plan to attend will be!); the recipe is HERE. While you're at it, you might also want to check out Shelly's Samoa Popcorn recipe HERE and her White Chocolate Popcorn recipe HERE.

4. Got a garden? Check out THIS LINK for 23 Garden-Fresh Salads from Better Homes and Gardens.

5. Shakes and Sinless Smoothies (i.e. made with Splenda) from Cold Stone Creamery. Shake flavors wooing me are: Cake 'n Shake and Cherry Cheeseshake (you'll find all flavors HERE). As for the Sinless Smoothies, I'd like to sample them ALL! Click HERE to see why.

Happy Friday!!!

looking for a little escape?

Why not start summer vacation off right...

By taking a day for yourself :)

Join us at the June Faithbooking Crop for a fun day of scrapbooking as you receive inspiration and encouragement to help you make your albums even more meaningful through journaling. The crop is FREE and will take place from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Hosanna! on Saturday, June 11, 2011. There will be prizes and snacks along with HOURS of uninterrupted time to work on your albums.

If you'd like to reserve a spot, just let me know by comment here, on Facebook, or via email (acvega at frontiernet dot net) anytime before the crop.

straight out of the camera [sunday]

A shot from our day at the pool yesterday:

It was a gorgeous day for it, warm enough for even ME to get in this time. Hope you had a great weekend!