Day Three Hundred and Twenty-One: Stop and Smell the Mums

As previously mentioned (in so many words), I had a bridal shower this weekend. My dear friend Megan came all the way from Mason City, Iowa, to host the shower, and had no desire to travel back nearly to the Minnesota border with all leftovers. So, I ended up with lots of meat and cheese (which the people at work enjoyed), the balloons you saw in Saturday's post (which everyone in my house enjoyed), and these pretty flowers (mums, I think) which Lucy enjoyed.

Megan also left me with a significant amount of cake. Lucy enjoyed that, too.

Day Three Hundred and Twenty: Baby, it's cold outside!

Lawrence received its first bit of snow tonight. Although there was absolutely NO accumulation (something I can't decide if I'm happy or disgruntled about), the snow falling fast in the wind created some memorable winter scenes. When the snow does hit (and it's allowed to do so any time now, except around February 6 when the snow must have already fallen and streets cleared and safe for travelers) rest assured my camera and trigger finger will be ready!

Day Three Hundred and Nineteen: Fields of Glue

What happens when you use a hot glue gun to secure ribbon to other ribbon and then to paper? You get a field of glue on the sheet of paper where I continually set the gun down in between pumps of tackyness. Shine a little light on the subject and you're suddenly transported from Lawrence, Kansas, to the dark side of the moon (or something like that...).

Day Three Hundred and Eighteen: Do doot do do

The first of my bridal events occurred between last night and this afternoon. I was blessed to be graced by friends and family from five different states to help me celebrate the impending nuptial event. Thank you, all, for a wonderful weekend.

And in case you're wondering, the balloons are NOT in any way, shape, or form powercat purple....they are "european eggplant", the color of my bridesmaid's dresses. :)

Day Three Hundred and Seventeen: Something's coming...

Something exciting will soon be gracing the walls of the Sconelady's Coffee Shop (a personal favorite) at 15th and Kasold. Keep your eyes open and your ears to the ground for more information. :)

Day Three Hundred and Sixteen: Little Fish in a Big Sea

I've walked past this tree almost every day for a year now; it stands on the edge of my parking lot. Each time I walk to my car (or to meet the carpool), this tree reminds me of the tree on the cover of the movie "Big Fish." Truthfully, I don't remember much about that movie, and more specifically, the symbolism of the tree, so I can't really develop any conversation based on that. But, I do know this it sure is picturesque, especially at sunset.

Day Three Hundred and Fifteen: Trinkets and Togs

The items on people's dressers can say a lot about them. What do I think the items on my dresser say about me? Hmm...Well, I like to wear pearl earrings, play games, I straighten my hair, and have a dog who sheds. My iPod shuffle keeps me occupied on runs, and my hair is thin enough that I wear those clear thin hair ties. I'm messy, but organized. Flighty, but grounded. Fun, but professional. At least I hope that's what my dresser (or at least this portion of it) says about me. What does your dresser say about you??