Day 288, Saturday, October 15

We went to Rob and Cyndi's house for the annual fish fry this afternoon.  I didn't take many pictures, but this one of Stacie and me turned out pretty good.  We played hillbilly golf...I was the defending champion from last year (my partner didn't show up this year!), but I came in second place this year.  Great times with good food, family and friends! 

Day 287, Friday, October 14

While I was in Vegas, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville was setting up a large margarita.  They were celebrating the opening of the casino.  Today, was the ceremony where they made the margarita. 

I took this picture on monday in Vegas.  This is the ingredient list for the giant margarita!

Day 286, Thursday, October 13

I made a notebook for each of my friends as a gift for Spraguefest.  I altered a small notebook from Staples, by adding the Spraguefest logo, film strip ribbon, Tim Holtz' rosette, and some bling.  I added a gel pen, some beads on a ribbon as a book mark and some tabs.  The inside I added Ali Edwards photo stamp set.  I hope they liked it, because I had fun making them for everyone!  I also took dish cloths to share with them.

Day 285, Wednesday, October 12

Oh no!  A note from Nate!  Guess we weren't doing a very good job taking care of Winston.  Thanks for the reminder Nate!

Day 284, Tuesday, October 11

Today I flew home!  I was sad to leave Vegas, but excited to be going home.  I was nervous about changing planes, but I had plenty of time and found my "gate" and just planted myself there!  I got home around 8:45 p.m., and was happy to sleep in my own bed again!

Day 283, Monday, October 10

 Today was the prize give away.  We went to the suite and had a wonderful time watching everyone receive a gift from Jessica.  Me, Kelly, Jessica, Pam, Bridget and Barbara!  It has been a wonderful 3 days and I have made some new friends.  I learned alot and learned that I have alot to learn! lol

Bridget loaded us into her car and we were off to the famous Las Vegas sign!

We went to the MGM hotel to see the lions.  I got my picture taken with Coco the 7 week old lion cub.  She was sooooo soft and friendly (well to the trainer!).

Next stop...M&M World.  We had so much fun taking pictures with all of the M&M statues.  We each took turns posing with all of the different colors.  We watched the movie...I lost my M in Vegas!  It was 3D and cute.  When we finished our shopping (and picture taking!), we went to Bridget's house were we got to meet her boys.  They are even cuter in person!  She made us lunch...which was awesome pasta!  Thanks for sharing your home and family with us for the day!

 This is the Cleveland Clinic where they do research for Alzheimer's.  This building has a facade that resembles what happens to the brain when you develop Alzheimer's.



Day 282, Sunday, October 9

Bridget and I are working on a digital template...trying to get a few pictures added to a photo album that Jessica Sprague designed for us.  There is a lot more to digital scrapbooking than I ever imagined!

 A little refreshment after class and before dinner.  But what happened to lunch...we just shared a volcano nachos! 

We ate dinner at the Bellagio Buffet and walked to the Conservatory.  All of the flowers were just beautiful.  They change the displays for the different seasons.

We walked outside and watched the fountains!  I could stand there and watch them all night long.

At 8 p.m., we had a night photography class, taught by Candice Stringham.  I finally understand how to change the shutter speed and how to get night pictures with my Rebel!  There was a group of about 8 who walked together sharing our settings.  We walked down to the Mirage and watched the volcano erupt...using our newly learned knowledge to capture the lights on the strip!

We stopped at a little ice cream shop and shared this wonderful brownie sundae!  It was a great way to end an awesome day spent with my digital scrapbooking friends!