Second Annual Scrappin' Retreat 2011

We had a great time at Orange Beach!! The weather was beautiful this time, couldn't be beat. 

Of course we went to our favorite watering hole and seafood place, Bahama Bobs. Got tee shirts again, this time all different colors. Had the Orange blossum special, or something. All I know is it was tasty!!

We went to Gigi's everyday. We even brought our pages for them to see. 

We got some extremely fresh seafood at Billy's Seafood. Pam wore her swimsuit to woo Billy into giving us a discount!! Turns out Billy was Gigi's husband!! We had some delicious Talipia Pam and Gay cooked for us at dinner!! Awesome!

Special Bubbly Gay bought!!

Hot babes on the beach!!


Yes, we did shop.

Some of our pages. Of course Helen was a top scrapper

 this time, but Edith and Gay gave have a close  race. 

Good bye Orange Beach, see you again next year!

Second Annual Scrappin' Retreat

 We are headed out today for Gulf Shores!! The weather will be much nicer this time but we plan to get lots of scrappin' done. This time I remembered to put the Cricut cords in the bags so we will be busy. Gay, Pam's sister will be joining us this time!! Edith, Pam, Helen and Scrappy are all set to have a great time! Watch for further posts!!

Check out all the projects we made this week!!

 We had a great class Wednesday and tonight!! Check out all the things we made!

We made over 50 gift tags!!

Donna made these ornaments with the Cricut!! Aren't they just, too cute!

Judy made the dedication page for her travel album! It is awesome!!

We plan to do some similar projects next week at our Christmas Party!! Hope to see you!!

Absolutely Andalusia.......Homecoming 2010

Bob and I had a wonderful time at the Absolutely Andalusia Homecoming. The town was awesome! It was obvious that many, many people worked long days to pull off all the events, activities and celebrations. It began Thursday with a Veteran's Day parade. Pictured above are the Andy High Majorettes with the Andalusia City Hall in the background. This building was Bob's elementary school.  

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The parade ended at the Memorial monument honoring all Covington County Veterans.

 We took the tour of the J.W. Shreve Addition. This was the neighborhood where Bob grew up. His childhood home was part of the tour!! People were out on their front porches and invited us over for lemonade and cookies. Several people even took us inside to tour their homes. 

 This is such a gorgeous home. Don't you just want to sit on this porch?

 This was Bob's childhood home. 413 College street. It was also the home of his Mother's 
kindergarten for more than 25 years.

 Mom and I looking at her paintings on display at the Then and Now Art Show.

Bet you didn't know that Hank and Audrey were married in Andalusia!

One of our favorite spots, the DQ. It has been here since 1950!! 

Below is just one of the beautiful quilts on display at the Quilt Show. There were over

 a hundred and we had to choose our favorite one! They were all gorgeous!

On Thursday night there was a presentation of the History of Andalusia. It was told using songs, skits and sing-a-longs. I was so proud that I could stand and sing "The Alma Mater" without looking at the program! There were lots of participants from children/ Indians, high school chorus members and locals. It was a great program and a very educational evening!

I have no picture but on Friday night there was a street dance with a 

great band playing 60's motown songs! While there, Bob and I ran in to the woman who had convinced Bob to ask me out! She was our maid of honor. We met her twin sons who had been the hit of the program on Thursday night!!

 Bob with Mr. Ward at the local writer's book signing and

 sale. Mr. Ward has researched the genealogy

 of the Mock family, so Bob had to buy his book!!

 We had fun at The Gala on Saturday night. They had transformed a huge arena into an elegant
dinner theater. We had a wonderful dinner and were entertained by some singers, and speakers. The emcee was a former Miss Alabama, Alexa Jones, the daughter of one of my high school classmates.

After we left the Gala we visited with classmates from the Class of '68 and '69!
 Saw some folks I had not seen since I graduated. 

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 On Sunday morning, Bob and I attended the Homecoming at First United Methodist. This was Bob's church growing up. He just lived around the corner and he and his mom could walk there.
 It is also where we were married, 29 years ago :)

As you can see we had a wonderful time Coming Home! 

November and December Schedule

Pam made this beautiful Thank You card last week.She used several papers,
 inking and Heat Embossing. Someone will recieve a wonderful Thank you!



The class changes are all set.
November
Class is cancelled on the 10th : I am going to my mom's
Class the 17th will be for: Julie, Donna, Pam and Judy
There will be no class the week of Thanksgiving.


Y'all have a wonderful holiday!


December Class Schedule:
Dec 1: Pam, Judy, Helen and Edith


Dec 8: Pam, Judy, Donna and Julie


Dec 15: Everyone is invited. We could have a small
 Christmas gathering or just make some fun projects.