SE Retreat
has been and gone - Im exhausted, fulfilled and a little sad now that Im on the other side. I worked out that from Thursday to Monday morning I had a total of 17 and a half hours sleep, its no wonder I slept most of the flights home. What can I say about the retreat. I shared a room with Alison Shearer and have not laughed so much since John died (sorry a personal joke) she is such an incredible woman not only a talented scrapper but very wise counsel. Thanks Al for keeping me sane. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet up with many of the women I chat to online and a chance to totally be immersed in room full of creative energy. Its not often I get to meet up with so many women that really 'get it', being able to connect totally and be immersed in it. For someone like me who is somewhat removed from these experiences having to rely on internet etc - I have come away totally happy and fulfilled. I loved seeing all the different personality types and how ppl interacted - was a great mix and good fun all round and I truely believe I have made more wonderful friends from this amazing craft. I cant wait for next year. BIG thanks to the very gorgeous Jen Hall (man I love this girl) for loaning me her collage of the weekend. More fun pics to follow - cant wait to show you the LO that Janine Kaye has already put together using pics from the retreat, will share on Thursday.
and below are my LO's from the retreat - boys all the way. I had so much fun teaching these projects and the ladies were so encouraging as well.
Well thats it - need to sort dinner, children and get organised for a softball meeting.
Be safe and happy.
It was so great to meet you at the CE Jaimie!!..loved doing your class...it was a fantastic weekend and I had a great time!...love all those shots Jen took...they capture the fun perfectly!
Glad to hear you had a safe but sleepy journey home. :)
Posted by:Julie Takacs | April 01, 2008 at 07:38 PM
well, you look like you guys had a blast! love the collage, it does capture all that energy you are talking about. love the boys pages! you rocked them!
Posted by:michelle | April 02, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Home safe and sound :-)......... love your photo's and so glad you had a great time...
Posted by:Natalie Briney | April 02, 2008 at 10:46 AM
gorgeous layouts
maybe i should book onto next years retreat.. looks like it was an ablolute hoot!!
Posted by:jode | April 02, 2008 at 09:07 PM
wow sounds like an awesome time! I can't wait to get to do something like that.
Posted by:Mandi | April 03, 2008 at 05:05 AM
Great to look at these photos again and reminise (is that how u spell it!!!) - what a fab weekend- I too loved being around gals who 'get it'- loved meeting you too. See u again next year- unless I get to Tom Price some time soon- thanks again too for the boy LO- ABSOLUTELY loved them..
love Sue .... (weren't there lots of us there!!!!) what was in the water way back when.... athough I think I must have been one of the younger Sue's around.... Too much rambling here must go and do some work...
Sue Mahaffie xxx
Posted by:Sue Mahaffie | April 03, 2008 at 07:57 AM