My Favorite William & Kate Photos

"God our Father, we thank you for our families; for the love that we share and for the joy of our marriage. In the busyness of each day keep our eyes fixed on what is real and important in life and help us to be generous with our time and love and energy. Strengthened by our union help us to serve and comfort those who suffer. We ask this in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen."

What did Prince William whisper to Kate? According to some lip readers, he told her that she looked "beautiful”and then looked at his father-in-law-to-be and quipped, "We were supposed to have just a small family affair."

Ryan Round Barn

The sorority visited Ryan Round Barn near Kewanee after our annual summer picnic.

An Article from The Onion

Obama To Create 17 New Jobs By Resigning And Finally Opening That Restaurant
MAY 21, 2010 | ISSUE 46•20
• WASHINGTON—In an effort to counter the highest unemployment rate the nation has faced in a quarter century, Barack Obama announced Monday that he will create 17 new jobs by resigning from the presidency to pursue his lifelong dream of opening a cozy little down-home restaurant just off the Galesburg, IL exit on Interstate 74. "Now is the time for drastic measures, and the several line-cook and serving positions that will be generated by Barry's Place are imperative to getting the economy back on track," said Obama, donning a white apron over rolled-up shirtsleeves. "The hope is that this bold initiative will demonstrate to other American business owners that it is possible to break the cycle after they somehow get sucked into politics and things snowball so fast that they lose sight of what's really important, like serving people the best slice of pecan pie they've ever tasted at a price that can't be beat." Vice President Joe Biden has reportedly followed Obama's entrepreneurial lead by purchasing a secondhand cologne and condom vending machine that will be installed in the men's bathroom of a Wilmington, DE offtrack betting parlor.

Stacked Books - very cool...

"Good books don't give up all their secrets at once."
- Stephen King

Election Day

Several precinct representatives wait to check in Tuesday night at City Hall following poll closings. Yep I'm in the photo with my fellow judges. GRM 2.3.10

Christmas Update

Here's Henry enjoying one of his Christmas presents. Thanks Patty!

This is a Chia Lemongrass for Charly Anne and Henry from Patty. I planted it 3 days ago, and Oh! does it ever grow fast! The kitties cannot wait for thier own salad buffet!

Christmas 2009 with Henry Kinne

OH, he's a great little helper elf!

Glamourpusses

If you like to laugh, if you like to smile, if you like hair and you like it on a kitty cat, you'll love Glamourpuss: The Enchanting World of Kitty Wigs.

What a hoot! I don't think my Charly Anne would sit still for this...

The Beatles Abbey Road - August 8, 1969

Happy Anniversay! It's been 40 years since that photo was taken for The Beatles Abbey Road album. Photographer Iain Macmillan was hired to capture McCartney’s vision on film. Macmillan climbed a ladder that perched him about ten feet above the fabled street. A police officer held the traffic back while Macmillan squeezed off a few shots of the Beatles crossing the street in one direction. Some traffic was allowed to pass for a short time, and then Macmillan photographed the group crossing the street in the opposite direction. He took a total of six photographs during the shoot, and it was number five – which featured all the band members’ legs in a perfect “V” formation- that was ultimately chosen for the cover.

Innkeepers Anyone?

Paper Castle

Beautiful...and it's made of paper! It took the artist four years to create this masterpiece. The castle is currently being shown in a Japanese museum.

My New Signature

I created this signature at a website called "mylivesignature.com" You can create from several different fonts, colors and slants. You can even fax them your personal signature and they'll create a HTML code for you. Kinda cool, huh?

StampAttics Mission Impossible #8

Here's my entry for the next challenge. I used SU! Fifth Avenue Florals, SU!Manhattan Designer Series Paper, SU! Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss and Basic Grey cardstock along with black grosgrain ribbon, black hemp and Basic Black Classic Ink Pad. The 3-D butterflies were die cut using the Sizzix Big Shot. I also used SU! scallop and circle punches.

David Cook on American Idol

Wow! I'll be loading up on this new cd at itunes. Love it! It was so cool seeing David on American Idol last night. His mom and grandma were in the audience too. This guy is so humble and it's easy to see he cherishes his family. I hope he doesn't forget where he came from. Another Midwestern guy.

New Photo of AI Adam Lambert!

New Moon

Oh my, I'm counting down the days before "New Moon" is released in theaters. Tonight I'm going to Walmart at midnight to get my very own copy of "Twilight" on DVD!

Twilight DVD release date 3.21.09

I'm planning on being at Walmart at midnight Friday. Rumors are some of the cast members are going to be making surprise appearances at unspecified locations. Could Galesburg be one of them? Could Edward/Rob come to my hometown?

American Idol: Yep, I'm voting for Adam!

Next on my Reading List

Every scrapbook tells a story. Memories of friends, family . . .and murder?
Mousy housewife Kiki Lowenstein has two great loves: scrapbooking and her young daughter, Anya. But her happy family album is ruined when her husband, George, is found naked and dead in a hotel room. As Kiki tracks down George's murderer, she discovers his sordid secret life.
Cruel taunts by George's former flame compel Kiki to spout an unwise threat. When the woman is murdered, Kiki's scissor-sharp words make her the prime suspect. She could be creating scrapbook keepsakes for the rest of her life-behind bars. Supported by her loyal friends, along with a little help (and a lot of stomach flutters) from the dashing Detective Detweiler, can Kiki cut the true killer out of the picture and design a new life for herself and Anya?

Hello Kitty! Look Lara!

Wow, what do you think of this, Lara? Very cool, huh? Heck, this could match your toaster.