Scrapbook Expo!

Hi,
I just returned from scrapbook expo in Anahiem, CA.
It was a new venue for us, but it was a nice place. The convention center in Anahiem. Our hotel was right next door but it was still a long walk with all our scrapbook stuff!
We had a good time, and bought lots of cool stuff!
I will post more later..I need to get laundry done and my stuff orginized as I am off for a day at Green Valley ranch to go to Art and Soul!
More later, stay tuned...
jackie

Patience.....

I have a lot of patience, and that is a good thing.
Whenever I have a big ticket item I want, I usually wait it out and when I come into some money, I go buy what is on my wish list.
It is how I got my camera, my ipod, etc.
I did not buy my kitchenaid mixer at christmas, I hated to put out 300.00. So I waited and waited...
Then last night while playing 20.00 in keno I get this:

Which in turn, got me this! Patience is a good thing!

Oh by the way, they are on sale at http://www.everythingkitchens.com/  for 255.00 plus a 30.00 rebate plus a free flex edge beater, and FREE shipping!

Bingo, Salsa and Bonnie?

Friday I snuck out of work and played bingo with Colleen McGraw. We went over to Boulder station and proceeded to win, we rock the bingo world. She got 150 and I got 50! Then we had a fabulous breakfast off the fit and lively menu at coco's, who thought scrambled egg whites and mushrooms and tomatoes could taste that good but they did! Yum! I love eating healthy, my body feels so much better!

Saturday found me and Charlie over at Lowe's for our consultation, 4800.00 for everything! Yeah! We are under budget!! So a couple more meetings to get the measurements right and finalize everything and soon I will be cooking in the cutest little kitchen you ever laid eyes on!

Oh, you want to know where the salsa comes in to the picture, after our lowe's meeting, we went to mimi's to have breakfast, I order the santa fe omelette, it comes with a little cup of salsa..when the waiter put my plate down he tilted it and the little bowl of salsa went sliding off right into my lap!! They gave me a wet towel to clean up but it was most embarrasing to walk out of there! My meal was free but what a price to pay!

Bonnie who?
Bonnie Raitt of course, Tanya and I took turns waiting for our secret source to post her tickets, Tanya snagged them up as soon as she saw them, I was only minutes behind her, but that girl is fast!

Saturday night Charlie drove us to Primm. We had a great dinner at Tony Roma's, then walked to the outlet mall, sat down for a drink, A jack and coke, then a crown and coke...you can sure tell the difference in the whiskey's, yes, I was conducting an experiment all in the name of science. You have to do what you have to do!
Then the concert started, Wow, that woman is amazing! At 62, she still has the voice and she looked great, no washed up, has been singer here, in fact I think she sang better and smoother then her early days! It was a wonderful concert!! The crowd loved it! Charlie actually wanted to see this one, he loves the bluesy women, Winona, Melissa, Bonnie.
I am so glad I have friends that love all kinds of music, I get to see it all, from musicals to lounge acts to big stars!! Here is one of her songs that really showcases the type of singer she is:
Enjoy!

A Kitchen...

There was an article on aol today about kitchen makeovers and this photo was there, just thought I would share, how cute is that:

Oh this is killing me!

Oh, now what do I do!! This picture melts my heart and makes me feel so happy!

I think I may have to go with this color mixer!

Now, normally I hate the color red, but I have read many, many articles on decorating and they all say red needs to go in the kitchen, so I was willing to throw some red in my aqua and white kitchen. Hmmm. I am so confused, I love the little red toaster and I think it needs to having a matching mixer. So only time will tell on which one I decide upon!!

But in the meantime my clock showed up, is this not the most amazing clock ever, perfect colors for the new kitchen!! I already have it up on the wall!! I am still working on getting the old wallpaper border off, boy, is that ever a pain!! Only 10 more feet to go!!

Valentine's Gift!

Well, I hope you all had fun on Valentine's day. After being married for 21 years I don't go for trying to go out to eat or gifts, I can't eat chocolate anyway!
But we do give each other cards, one funny and one mushy!
I get to eat out in restaurants all the time so I am happy with that, and I consider this kitchen window the best gift I could ever get!

Sunday I had a jewelry class and when I came home he had this side all filled in, we still need to sand and fill in any low spots, but WOW, I love it!!

I hung up my apron holder, it is perfect inside the pantry door!!

Ok I am getting the call today to set up a time to go in and get my estimate for the cabinets and counters, I have all my plans drawn up and my wishlist ready! I hope they can get it all in under budget!!

Stay tuned!

Progress!

I went antiquing today with my friend, Tanya,  and found a couple items for my kitchen..I know it is premature, but I am so excited to get things going! Here are the cute little things I found, an apron holder, a little aqua dish and Tanya could not resist buying me a pastry blender and these cute little shakers with red tops! Perfect!

I came home to find my hubby working on the wall...we wanted to open up the kitchen by putting in a window so I would not be left all alone while I am cooking. All we have left to do is drywall it up and paint!

Nice job honey! 

I will be measuring the kitchen tomorrow and then hopefully I will go to Lowe's and get an estimate this week for cabinets and counters!