Home...Again...Gratefully

Well, I cannot even begin to share the incredible time I had with my new Creative Escape sisters this past week. Arizona was wonderful...so want to move there.

Flew into Arizona via Portland Oregon Wednesday morning. I know I went WAY out of my way but my airline miles expire October 1st and I could not see them go to waste.

Checked into a beautiful room at the Wild Horse Pass Resort. Off to Shannon's room so we could get all of the festivities of the Yahoo! Board going. We heard that there was a Tim Holtz sighting at the bar so off we went to check him out. It was quite humorous to see all these women gawk over him...I sat on the couch and relaxed.

Did the Bazzill shopping trip on Thursday morning follwoing the Sprinkles Cupcake exchange. Picked up my favorite cookies at the Bread Basket Bakery and shopped some more at Scrapbooks Etc. (the nirvana for scrapbookers) Went to lunch with some fabulous women at Tia Rosa's. They were all from New York and we had a blast.

Creative Escape had officially started and we were off to see the Trunk Show, where the teachers showcase their work, and to Technique Boutique were we all had make and takes to complete.

The Yahoo! Party followed and that is where Secret Sisters, Candy Swapps, Page Swapps and alcohol were all mixed together. Off to Margartia Margie's room for some, well, margaritas. Her husband was literally on call to those caring for a libation.

We were in class all day Friday and Saturday. The food was awesome, even for someone picky. Still cannot believe that I was lucky enough to go back again this year. Have already started putting in my prayers for next year. It is absolutely the most incredible come together of incredible women from all over the world!

Flew home Sunday night via Seattle...airline miles. Made it back to Fall Brook Court around midnight. So sad that it all came to an end.

Went to see Dr. Carter today, nose is doing well, back in 30 days.

I know it sounds silly, but stop and be grateful today. Find something that ticked you off and put a little spin on it...trust me, you will smile.

Until next time, have a super fabulous day and be grateful because life is a journey. There are wrong turns and there are speed bumps. Of course there is always "Mapquest and On Star" to help along the way but only you can make the most of it because at the end of the day be grateful for what you have and the path that it took to get there.

Peace