So here is a summary, though I will still back track and break out a few of my favorite experience.
Saturday January 8th – Weekend at Tiffany’s
Saturday Tiffany and I met up to do some party planning for the upcoming showers (Karly & Sierra). I walked through the swatches and we agreed upon the design elements we liked the most, then set out to Micheal’s to execute on the design. We found some decorations and wood grain paper for the banner and ideas for the shower. As we set out on our mission, we had the guys gluing the critters (that I had cut earlier in the week).
After our day of running around we enjoyed some delicious Papa’s Pizza (to celebrate Jacob’s 14th – my how he has grown). If you are not familiar, Papa’s is out of Eugene, Oregon and offers a uniquely delicious nacho pizza that though strange – yet pretty awesome. After dinner Tiffany & I ran to Kinko’s to run the invitations printing, then went home to assemble the invitations.
After a while we chose to take a break and Tiffany made the most delicious sundaes! Nom!!! I had to share the South Park Woodland Critter Christmas episode, which had been stuck in my mind since starting the planning for Sierra’s shower. It never fails to bring a laugh and a smile (though somehow the most disturbing episode of South Park).
Sunday January 9th – Weekend at Tiffany’s Continued
Before leaving town we finished the invitations for Sierra and if I do say so myself they are adorable:
After invitations we complete, we set out on an epic adventure of making chocolate (as I had picked up a kit at Micheal’s the day before). I won’t entirely call it an epic fail, but it is a memory that will live in emphamy in mine and Tiffany’s memories together. I will savor the sweet details of uni-browed butterflies and bubbly ladybugs. Delicious!
Our weekend would not be complete without a trip to Ben Franklin – a land of wonderful creativity in Eugene. I picked up a new quilling book and a quilling comb to try out some new designs and Tiffany found that they had quilling classes at the store!
To top of the weekend off Tiffany and I sat to quill. I surprised Tiffany by giving her my extra quilling set (because I thought she would truly enjoy it). We spent the last few hours of our weekend as I taught tiffany how to quill and I knew I found a fan when I got a text on Tuesday and she shared a number of other cute critters she had been working on. So glad to introduce some creativity and inspire a friend to create. That is the best part of life!
Monday January 10th – Baby Burke Banner
A banner for baby Burke! Tonight I unleashed the awesome powers of the cricket on Skye to help with a banner for a shower she was throwing in California (the following weekend). Paper, glue, ribbon and about an hour or so later we came out with a super cute banner. Wish I had caught a few pics…but I am sure Skye will have some to share soon.
Friday January 14th – The Coast Weekend
I spent the evening teaching Roxana, Marcus, and Jen how to quill. I felt creative in the process of sharing the techniques with them and seeing the excitement they had when finishing their quilled designs. Roxana did a super cute butterfly, Marcus chose a balloon, and Jen was very decided in wanting a blue duck with orange accents.
Saturday January 15th – Sticky Buns
In the morning I made Tiffany’s delicious sticky buns recipe– though I think I over did it with the rolls because they were overflowing after rising. Lesson learned for next time though. Though overall I think the results were a hit.
I had ordered a knit set from Amy Gaines on Etsy (check her stuff out she rocks!). But I didn’t realize the kit I had gotten was crochet, not knit! So I had Roxana sit down and show me a few stitches. I will have to work on this one to figure out how to construct the super cute owls that I want to give Benny for his 1st B-Day!
Sunday January 16th – Creativity Fail, Why Not Help Out?
At this point the drama in the cabin house had pretty much ensued and I felt less than creative, rather exhausted and ready to get home. The drive home was pretty and we stopped by the Glennon’s home in Salem to assess the situation and plan for their upcoming move to Portland. Though I did not feel creative, it did feel good to help some friends in need.
Saturday January 22nd – Soap and Fizzy Adventure
Soap and Bath Fizzies Adventure with with Sarah – more to come on this as I think the experience entails a posting all unto itself.
Sunday January 23rd – The Imaginary Invalid
It had been a while since I had some mom and me time. So I took her with me to see The Imaginary Invalid at Portland Center Stage.
We started the day with a quick bite to eat a Lucca Table in NE (pretty yummy with a super neat ambiance), then proceed to arrive at the play just on time. The play was really funny (and a little different than I had expected – surpassing my expectations), but we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Context of the play was so very prevalent being based on a hypochondriac trying to find a way to ensure through the marriage of his daughter that he will always be taken care of. There is an evil stepmother and over the top plot twists that come baring quick wit and a punch of humor. Of particular note was the faux Latin used in several of the songs which was hilarious (but moves so quickly that it keeps you on your toes).
Okay folks…and now my lunch is over and I feel like I had a bit of time to catch up!
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