Sips-N-Strokes #2

Well... we did it again. Betsy and I loaded up once again and headed for Sip-N-Strokes for another fun night of painting. We got caught in some heavy traffic on the way over there so we were about 15 minutes late. But the class was so large (75 people) that we didn't miss anything. They were still checking people in when we arrived.

This is my painting. It is titled "Funky Flowers".Here is a picture of Betsy and I after we had gotten our pictures "puffed". Our instructor, Stacy, used fabric puff paint to highlight everyones paintings. It really made the designs pop!

This is where my "Funky Flowers" ended up. I hung them on the wall in my foyer. I love the way this painting turned out.

We had such a great time painting and sipping and eating and socializing. Can't wait to do it again. We have already registered for another class in October. Our next painting will be of a rooster. Stay tuned for pictures from our next visit.

First Footbal Game of the Season

Nicholas, my youngest son has taken on a new sport this season. He decided he wanted to play football. So I signed him up for flag football through Upward. This will be our first experience with this sport and hopefully not the last. We have played Upward basketball for the past 2 years and are familiar with how the program works. It's a wonderful organization that really aims to boost each kids self esteem and teaches them a Bible lesson each week to boot. Gotta love it! Enjoy the pictures.

Sips-N-Strokes

I am so excited to share with you all how much fun I had painting at Sips-N-Strokes.

I was introduced to this awesome place by my friend and fellow crafting junkie, Betsy. She had been once before and asked me to go this time around. And... I must tell you I can't wait to go back again. I got my frequent painters card punched and I'm ready to fill it up!!
There is an instructor that stands up front and guides you through your painting, step by step. You are free to make any changes you see fit, like the color scheme, if you have a particular room you want the painting to coordinate with you may want to alter your painting from her suggested colors to match your room.

During the "drying breaks" you are allowed to sign the walls. The walls are just about filled so it was a little hard to find a place to sign. If you look in the very center of the photo above you will see my signature. "Angie"We had such a great time painting and sipping and eating and painting some more. You are allowed to bring anything you would like to eat or drink so we brought some chicken salad, crackers, fruit, drinks and a few other miscellaneous food items.

These are our finished "Funky Tulips" paintings. I think they turned out great. Can't wait until we can go again. Painting is like therapy for me. So I need lots of it!!!

Good Times!!

Photo Contest

Who can resist a "cute baby" photo contest. The winner of this one will get the chance to be on the cover of Parents magazine. Check out the entries. They are adorable. Here is the link... photo contest.

Water Balloons

Today the kids had a blast building up their arsenal full of water balloons in anticipation of the battle that was scheduled to commence later. They had so much fun goofing off and picking at each other. I on the other hand have very sore fingers because of the whole ordeal. I was chosen to be the official balloon tier. After about 30 balloons my fingers were begging for mercy. Here are some pictures of the fun.