My Nieces gave me a wonderful fashion show of the clothes I bought them.  They are modeling their matching PJ's while dancing to music.  They are so much fun.  Nicholas didn't feel a need to model his.  I will get some pics of him up soon.

TRAVERSE CITY!

I thought this was a cute idea.

They were asking $18 for these hand made buttons!  I could totally make these.

Mom and I found a couple of interesting shops that sold handmade and antique items kind of like a co-op.  It was so much fun.  I picked up some items for The Bag Lady booth I am going to do at Little Balkans.

Patti-R2 felt we should give you a sneak peek at your gift.  So he is standing on it.  Any guesses?

We ate at the Traverse City Pie Company.  R2 says there is nothing like a good marble Rye.

 Then we ate Cherry Pie that was beyond delicious.

 Hot sand at the beach!

So, I am taking off my shoes and I look up and my mom is about halfway to the water and she is doing a bit of a dance, the sand was too hot.  She is hopping on one foot trying to get her other shoe on and I am laughing.  We decided to sit in the chair not to far from the concrete.  I still about burnt my feet walking over there.




 









It took some convincing but I finally got R2 onto the sand.

 Then I buried him.  HA HA HA!

It was a good day full of lots of laughter. 

Is this the Mary Kay headquarters? 

Watch out for the Tusken Raiders!

I will do the ordering.......We will have the Special Turkey plate, please.

Where is my stuffing?........under the turkey and gravy? Why is it buried there?

R2 would like to report that the Turkey Special was absolutely delicious.  He now insists on coming with me every chance possible.  It brought back many childhood memories.  My grandfather thought it was the best.


Mom and I went shopping at Birch Run today.  It is a gigantic outlet mall.  She bought me these two small stands to display jewelry.  I bought a super cool watch, shoes and some clothes for my nieces.

Chewbacca?

Nope, this is my moms dog Rocket.  He is a tiny, furry fuzzball.  

R2 has been traveling everywhere with mom and I.  It has been doing nothing but raining the last two days and it has been cold.  We have kept ourselves busy shopping.

We went to JOANN fabrics and it was gigantic! I found a plethora of Star Wars fabrics.  Here is one that I bought and........

 



..........this amazing fabric that I even paid full price for.  I could have lived in that store.  We were in there shopping for like 2 hours. 

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..........

It is a period of rest and relaxation. My Honda civic, zooming from my parents home, is embarking on a 14 hour journey. During the drive, I will listen to thrilling and suspenseful stories, enjoy great worship music, and eat delicious snacks . Pursued by a yearning desire to sleep , I will race to Michigan along with my trusty sidekick R2-D2 aboard my Honda starship, custodian of plans for many purses that can save her budget and restore freedom to her finances….I hope that all of you will enjoy my vacation posts that will include my trusty sidekick R2.

:( Family time is over........

My family will be departing at 6:00a.m. Sunday morning to go back to their home in Michigan.  This summer has been some of the best time I have spent with them and I will miss them dearly.  They won't be coming for the holidays this year so that means it will be next summer before I lay my eyes upon them again.  Although I think Nicole and I will be better about keeping in touch.  I really had the best time with her.  God is so amazing, He is in every situation and puts the exact right people in our lives.  I absolutely loved spending this time with my nieces, Lauren and Katie.  They are to precious for words.  I am going to have to skype with them so I can see their smiling faces throughout the year.  Maybe I will even send some snail mail, I still think it is the best way to communicate.  There is nothing like getting a card or letter from someone in the mail.  I still get excited :)

Vandalia, Illinois

Well I drove half way home today.  Stopped in Vandalia....not much here but a good nights sleep :)  I miss my family.  I miss home.  You know what I don't miss?  This humidity!  I got out of the car at the hotel and started to sweat immediately.  Yuck!  I miss my nice Michigan summer :(  Good night all.  Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow :)