We’re very tired tonight. We’ve shopped, swapped, walked, and photographed our way through the day. We received our convention bags this morning. Love it!
Memento Mall was crowded and a bit difficult to photograph inside, but needless to say we managed to fill a few shopping bags.
Bobbie bought most of this:
This is what I came home with – just a few things!
Alisha Linn, one of the demonstrators in our group, found out this morning that she made Founder’s Circle, which is a HUGE achievement. Ultimately, it means that Alisha is one of the top 100 demonstrators during this past year. (And that she gets a very cool, special bag to take on her exclusive vacation.) We are so incredibly, over-the-moon happy for her!
We photographed the product showcase, ummmm garden. Flowers, flowers everywhere. I wish I only had the time and space to create some of these pretties. At the very least, I wouldn’t kill them by overwatering.
Before this evening’s kick-off party, Bobbie and I sat down to relax for awhile. Bobbie didn’t stay sitting for long. She was out like a light! If I hadn’t shaken her, I’m sure she’d still be sleeping on this bench.
The kick-off party was fun. Lots of demonstrators decorated garden hats. Bobbie dressed a couple up for the two of us. She can be a great sister when she’s not busy sleeping on benches. Michelle won stamps and accessories - she's having a terrific time at her first convention!
More pillow gifts tonight. This is what I made for Bobbie:
How stinkin' cute is that? This backpack pattern is available through Becky Roberts’ blog.
And Bobbie made this for me – a cozy for John’s beer bottles! (It's OK, John. Real men like pink!)
I've gotta hit the hay or I will have bags under my eyes as well. More tomorrow . . .
Keith says he wants the cozy!
Posted by: John Bolender | July 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM