antique fair!

Twice a year, two little towns about 20 minutes north of me, explode with people and junk and great finds. I figured I should probably go check it out one of these times, so of course on the hottest day in the last 2 weeks, I decide to go walk around in the sun. Oh but it was worth it. Too bad Megan couldn't join me because I know she appreciates all the ... "junk" more than I do, but I had fun and even found few cool things.

A couple of days/weeks/months ago, all of my mixing bowls disappeared. All three of them disappeared at the same time. I still have their lids, but I don't have the bowls. I really don't know what happened to them. Right now I think someone has GOT to be playing a practical joke on me, but it's been going on long enough that I need some mixing bowls. So I found some really cute ones that match my kitchen at the antique fair today!

And I also found some AWESOME salt and pepper shakers. Yeah, yeah I know I'm a dork. There, I said it first so you can't make fun of me for buying these now :)

I also found Rachel a great birthday present, but I already sent her present to her, so she's just going to have to wait until I see her in October to give it to her. It's not old, it's new...just so you know.

Oh, and I bought kettle corn...the REAL kind and it's delicious. Come visit me and you can have some!

a few more pictures from Colorado... the 3 roommates back together again! (that's a perfect Malea pose right there!)

the cutest dog (almost) ever - meet Tank.

and yes, we have the same purse. I totally copied Malea, but since she lives in Colorado and I don't, it'll be fine :)

more pictures!

I finally have internet!! I don't know what's been wrong the last few days, but the internet didn't work, at all. It was awful...but I got a lot of other things done!

The theme was "Smores and Champagne" - so here's our fancy smore!

Here's a locally made ring for the silent auction.

And here's the lovely Lutherhill Office Staff.
and there will be more to come.

another preview

my internet is suboptimal tonight, so you just get one picture from the whole gala...although I think I like it the best.

ok, one more

one more preview....

46 glorious hours

here's a preview of my 46 glorious hours in colorado...

4 day weekend!

Imagine that, 4 days off IN A ROW! I feel a little spoiled.

Day 0. Went to the youth ministry network meeting in Houston then rode with Chris to pick up Noel to go camping. Here was a picture of the view from our camp site.

Noel grilled some delicious food. Day 1: The next morning, after our lovely neighbors shared their music with us until 3:30 am and then our campsite got torn apart by racoons and skunks, Mark and Ashley made us some pancakes.
That day we floated the river in New Braunfels. That activity wasn't really conducive to cameras, so you'll just have to imagine it. It was the first time I felt not hot in a few months. The water was pretty chilly, and then the sun never showed it's face. However, it was still 90 degrees outside, but it didn't feel hot - amazing!

That night we went to the Fayette County Fair and met some other friends there, including MiLisa and her boys Justin....

and Trevor who rode the mechanical bull.
and then we went to the petting zoo. Trevor really enjoyed this furry creature. and Ashley, Chris, and Mark enjoyed this goat, who had a crooked face. I should have gotten a picture of that!
And of course it wouldn't be a fair without all the junk food and ferris wheel. Or the spinning rides!
Day 2: On Saturday we went to the Fayette County Parade. It was not nearly as exciting as the Round Top Parade for the 4th of July, but it had some pretty great floats.

Sorry, I can't figure out how to get this one to go the right way...but I thought it was worth showing it anyways :)Day 3: After church on Sunday, we went out to Latium Falls (latch-um...I know, another weird Texas word) and hung out with some friends.
I think this poor cow gives a whole new meaning to "boney butt."
And here's cute little Lilly.
Day 4: And now it's Monday, and I don't feel like doing anything. I'm trying to do something productive today, but so far this blog is the only thing getting any attention!