Author: Andi

* Gift certificates (Michael's, JoAnn Fabric, Target)
* Puzzles (1000 piece)
* Books
* Candles (There are some yummy fig candles at Pottery Barn and I love the smell of anything apple.)
* Vases (unique or interesting ones)
* American Beauty DVD
* Laptop Carrying Case
* Subscription to Crafts 'N Things Magazine
* Subscription to Paper Made Easy Magazine
* Hooded Sweater from Old Navy in S in red, black, or gray.
* Velour Outfit from Old Navy in gray in XS.
* Cowl-Neck Sweater from Old Navy in any color in S.
* American Eagle Sweatshirt in Medium – they are sized funny.
* Sweet Pea or Country Apple scented anything from Bath & Body Works

*Cookbooks*
– Rachael Ray: Comfort Food
– Rachael Ray: 2, 4, 6, 8 – Great Meals for Couples or Crowds
– Rachael Ray: Cooking 'Round the Clock
– Rachael Ray: 30 Minute Get Real Meals
– Rachael Ray: 30 Minute Meals – Get Togethers
– Sandra Lee: Semi-Homemade Cooking
– Sandra Lee: Semi-Homemade Cooking 2
– Sandra Lee: Semi-Homemade Desserts
– Sandra Lee: Semi-Homemade 20 Minute Meals

*From Pampered Chef*
– Drainer
– Handy Scraper
– Microfiber Towels (in Cranberry…maybe two)
– Twix-it Set
– i-Slice
– Entertaining Set with Striped Platter
– Petite Squares
– Lemon Zester
– Hold 'N Slice
– Citrus Peeler
– Garlic Press
– Rectangle Stone
– Small Bar Pan
– Pizza Party Set (Comes with round stone and “Stoneware Inspirations” Cookbook)
– Soups, Stews & Chilis Recipe Card Collection
– It's Good For You Cookbook
– Main Dishes Cookbook
– Casual Cooking Cookbook
– Delightful Desserts Cookbook

Wow! When I started this I though I was going to have a hard time finding things I wanted…that certainly wasn't the case. 🙂 I will add more things as I think of them. After my birthday I will make a Christmas list and will put things I didn't get from this list on that one.

We went to a friend's birthday party this past weekend and some how I managed to either get a bee sting or a spider bite while we were at the bar…inside….in October. Now this could only happen to me. It's just something people wouldn't really be surprised to hear. But man, did it hurt. Paige made me carry around a glass of ice water with my finger in it. Just a strange little story I thought I would share. 🙂

I just added a new card set for fall. Get them while leaves are still on the ground and falling from the trees or save them for next year!

It can be ordered at SimplyWhimsical.com under the seasonal card sets. Take a look!

I have put some purses on sale on SimplyWhimsical.com. I only have a few up there right now, but more are in the making. I am only selling one of each at the moment. So if you want one that is for sale, buy it now! I will be adding different fabrics and new purses as I get them finished!

Also, look for new card sets in the next couple days!

Last weekend we went to a wedding for our friends Ben and Trisha. It was a beautiful ceremony and lots of fun was had by all. Here are a couple pictures.

Congratulations Ben and Trisha Fisher!

I am a little behind in writing in here. A couple weekends ago we went to Bayfield to hang out on his dad's boat. Paige, her boyfriend, Brian and her friend, Paul came with.

HERE is the gallery of the pictures from the trip. We went to Sand Island and looked at the sea caves and took a mile walk to the lighthouse on the island. It was a lot of fun. The weather started getting bad, so we only made it to one lighthouse. We also went to Madeline Island one day and walked around. We had lots of fun there. And of course, we did lots of eating at great places with wonderful food. 🙂

The last day we were there, we were at the marina and this little guy showed up.

Yes, that is a porcupine. He was so cute. I never realized how funny they are. They are not very graceful, that's for sure.

We also stayed in a beautiful cabin right by the marina. We sat on the porch in the mornings and looked at the lake and had breakfast. What a great weekend!

SimplyWhimsical.com has made it's first sale yesterday! I am very excited about it! Hopefully this will be the beginning of a HUGE chain of orders. 🙂

We were busier than I had expected this weekend.

Thursday we went to the fair after taping a video for Chuck's business. It was a lot of fun.

Friday, Chuck went to the fair with Casey from ReconRobotics and was involved in a couple live news events with Channel 5. I went with and they did a really good job. It was fun to see what you do to be on tv. Chuck did a great job. 🙂

Saturday, I went to a friend's son's 1st birthday party. It was a good time and her son is so cute! That evening, Chuck and I went to get some paint and painted our master bathroom.

Here is one picture. The color is “Foggy Morn” but the pictures I took don't do this color justice. It's a light blue-gray and very pretty.

It's the same color I painted the laundry room Sunday. After cleaning the house, I went to work in the luandry room and Chuck went to a friend's house to install and new garage door and opener. Then we had dinner with my mom, Dave, Charlie, Adam and Katie (Adam's girlfriend) at St. Albans Boat House near us. It was really good. Then we went back to our place for Key Lime pie. 🙂 I love that stuff.

Monday I finished up the laundry room and then we went to Jon and Linda's for dinner with Paige and Brian. It was nice to see them. It felt like it had been a while.

Overall, we had a really good weekend. I hope everyone else had a good Holiday, too.

We went to the fair yesterday. We were only there a short time because there isn't a whole lot I feel like I want to see. I just go for the food. That's the best part of the fair. But I am more than satisfied by going and staying for a couple hours and going home. I am full of fair food until next year. 🙂

I have been reading a book about starting a small business and learning a lot. There's a lot of information in those things.

I can't believe it's already September. The summer went by way too quickly. Before we know it there will be snow….and HOCKEY!