February 18, 2010

East Meets West


Bloggy world has been good to me this week. First of all, I finally got to meet IN REAL LIFE Gretchen of the West. We've been blog fwends for a few months and what a blessing to finally get to give her neck a hug.
She's just as wise, adorable, and funny as I thought she would be. And she has a talent for making you feel special when she calls you "honey." Love her.

CPQ hosted a brunch, complete with her amazing orzo, for us bloggy friends to get togetha. The conversation flowed so easily, you would think we've known each other forever. Laughter, encouragement and conversation about real life spilled out onto the page of life that day.

I placed my first etsy order this week, yes I did. It's about time, huh? I'm a little slow sometimes. Anyways, I was so pleased with how quickly it arrived. Can you believe the price? Hopefully I'll have pictures when we do the big room reveal.

I felt all grown up and faincy-like with 2 ladies lunches this week. My mom treated me to an amazing new French restaurant in town. Ooh-lala! Even the menu was written in French. Oui!
While my dad treated the grands to a lunch of their own, we feasted on crepes.

On Valentines Day I received this beauty from the uber-talented Heather. She was having a giveaway and I WON!!! Thanks, Heather! Love, love, love it!

14 comments:

Mich said...

How fun! Love Gretchen too...

Love the "be mine."

Sherri said...

You blogger ladies look so adorable! Glad you had such a great time.

Shayla said...

It's so fun to feal fancy!!!

that banner is WAY cute!!! what a sweet vday surprise!!!

Carpool Queen said...

LOVE this pic!!! Shoot me a copy, will you? You're the best -

Trisha said...

I love the new blog background! Very cute!!

Amber said...

Love your new header.
Love that faincy picture.
Love both you Gretchens.

Tiffani said...

oh how I would've loved to have been there too! Y'all are all so adorable!! Gosh, bloggy world is so good, isn't it?!

ADORE your Etsy purchase..thinking I'll be taking a closer look! Too cute!

The Buntens said...

I'm going to that Etsy shop now - great prices!!

Love the new bloggy look and so glad you enjoyed time with friends this week AND your mom - what a treat.

O Mom said...

How Fun! You all (Y'all) have such cute hair!

Unknown said...

Sounds like a splendid week! Have a nice weekend too!

Gretchen said...

LURVE the picture. Lurved meeting Gretchen of the East and her sweet daughters. And what was not to lurve about the orzo. :)

Please come visit WA so that we can continue our conversation. It was great, but too short. We also need to craft together. xxxooo

Anonymous said...

Love that picture and every single girl in it! So glad to have all of you in my life.

Anonymous said...

love the new look~Tara

Anonymous said...

love the new look~Tara