my brand new laptop! After mine officially broke down, my amazing parents said they would buy me my Christmas gift early! Hello to the pink Dell! I LOVE it! Thank you mom and dad!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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my brand new laptop! After mine officially broke down, my amazing parents said they would buy me my Christmas gift early! Hello to the pink Dell! I LOVE it! Thank you mom and dad!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Farewell Samantha Parkington
Ok...I must preface this by saying, don't make fun of me...I can't take it right now.
Now...American Girl is retiring the Samantha Parkington doll. To some of you this may make you say, "Uh...who cares?" For others, you will understand my sadness. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for what the American Girl company tries to do. I think they are wonderful. When I was about 8, I was introduced to Samantha Parkington (the original American Girl doll). I hoped and hoped that I would get her for Christmas. I did get her as a gift from my grandma Velma. I think that is another reason that the retirement of this doll makes me extra sad.
This is going to be the last Christmas for Samantha and all of her "accessories" and that makes me sad. I always thought I would have a daughter and get her her own Samantha.
I don't know...maybe it is stupid, but it's one of those pieces of childhood that is sad to say goodbye to.
Now, here's where I need your feedback. Over Thanksgiving we are going to Chicago. I have always wanted to go to American Girl Place, but it didn't exist when I was at the age to play with the dolls. Now that Samantha is being retired, I really want to go and just see what it's all about. Is that too stupid for words? Or, should I just go, enjoy myself, and not worry if people think I'm an idiot??? Help.
Now...American Girl is retiring the Samantha Parkington doll. To some of you this may make you say, "Uh...who cares?" For others, you will understand my sadness. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for what the American Girl company tries to do. I think they are wonderful. When I was about 8, I was introduced to Samantha Parkington (the original American Girl doll). I hoped and hoped that I would get her for Christmas. I did get her as a gift from my grandma Velma. I think that is another reason that the retirement of this doll makes me extra sad.
This is going to be the last Christmas for Samantha and all of her "accessories" and that makes me sad. I always thought I would have a daughter and get her her own Samantha.
I don't know...maybe it is stupid, but it's one of those pieces of childhood that is sad to say goodbye to.
Now, here's where I need your feedback. Over Thanksgiving we are going to Chicago. I have always wanted to go to American Girl Place, but it didn't exist when I was at the age to play with the dolls. Now that Samantha is being retired, I really want to go and just see what it's all about. Is that too stupid for words? Or, should I just go, enjoy myself, and not worry if people think I'm an idiot??? Help.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Life as I've Lived It, Part Four (24-1)
Well, since I was called out on Jamye's blog, I decided to finish this list. Actually, I have thought about finishing it many times, and I don't know what is stopping me. I decided though, that I was not going to look back at my other posts, so if something is repeated, sorry!
These are in NO particular order:
24. The night when, at 2 am, Lexie heard a rooster, Rick went outside to "fix it" by throwing a firework in the street (which sounded like a gun) and us laughing hysterically in bed for like, 30 minutes after because the whole thing was so absurd.
23. The time I had with Dr. Denby while studying at SIUE. He was such an inspiration to me, and although I told him, I don't think he every truly knew what he meant to me.
22. My first "success" selling cupcakes!
21. The day when I went to get iced tea at Starbucks, and upon pulling up to pay, the guy told me that the woman in front of me had paid for my drink! She said someone did it for her once, and she wanted to "pass it on." Honestly, it made my day, restored my faith in humanity, and then I did the same thing about a week later. It was a small thing, but it had such a huge ripple effect.
20. When mom brought Ginger our dog home to us when I was 6 and Katie was 2. I remember dad saying, "We're not keeping her...she can stay overnight and that's all." Yeah...14 years later... :-)
19. Our first JV Dance performance this year. It was so exciting the see the girls on the field and it was great to see how excited they were.
18. Having Cuba Gooding Jr. "notice" me in a bar in L.A. Yeah, it didn't mean anything, but it made me feel pretty darn good. :-)
17. My dad reading "Santa Mouse" to us every single Christmas Eve regardless of how old we got, or how tired he was. Again, a small thing. Will I ever forget it??? NO!
16. Going with Rachel to see Sex and the City the movie. It was SO much fun! Even running through a downpour was fun...
15. Hearing Katie tell me that her college advisor sees "big things" for her and how proud he is of her. I am so proud of everything Katie has already done. She's awesome! I loving hearing from her.
14. Along that same line...hearing that Uncle Danny is teaching some classes at a private high school in LA (Harvard Westlake). I have always said he would be an amazing teacher and I am so excited that he gets this opportunity.
13. Making practice cupcakes with my dad. It was a big deal to me that he wanted to help me with this endeavor and that he was confident in my skills.
12. Getting chosen to go to Young Authors in elementary school. I remember thinking that I was basically amazing, and on my way to writing a bestseller. Granted, that didn't happen, but that really boosted my writing ability.
11. Yeah, it's materialistic...getting my first real Louis Vuitton. Say what you will, but it was pretty darn memorable.
10. Going to a haunted house with Corey and being chased to our car by the chainsaw guy. That was so freakin' scary...
9. J-A-M-Y-E: Here's the thing...she put this nice stuff about me before I posted so now it just looks like I am copying. I really am not. I love this girl...and if I had to pick one memorable moment, I couldn't. We have grand times together and we will continue to have more. No matter where we end up, we will always be "buddies." She is the best anyone could ask for...
8. Decorating our house for Christmas for the first time. I felt really grown up and it was really fun. I can't wait to do it again.
7. Going to dance camp with Cara and the girls...it was super fun!
6. Going to the farm...everytime we did. It is so much fun going to Uncle Ray and Aunt Doris's farm, going to the barn, getting tractor rides, etc. Love it!
5. Doing "St. Louis things" with Rick. We set this goal and have been trying to do things, and it is actually really fun!
4. TGIF + sleepover's + rootbeer floats + pigs in a blanket + grandma Bette's house=amazing.
3. Every moment with Grandma Velma...I only wish I had gotten more of them...
2. Sitting on my Papa's lap. Unfortunately, this is the only thing I remember about him, but it's a good thing if you only have one.
1. Grandpa Art telling me about family history stuff...it was really cool and I have never forgotten it.
0. Mom coming up to Eastern after a scummy boy broke up with me. I was in college and just needed my mom.
Yeah, I know that "zero" isn't allowed...tough cookies. I had too many. Hope you enjoyed it!
These are in NO particular order:
24. The night when, at 2 am, Lexie heard a rooster, Rick went outside to "fix it" by throwing a firework in the street (which sounded like a gun) and us laughing hysterically in bed for like, 30 minutes after because the whole thing was so absurd.
23. The time I had with Dr. Denby while studying at SIUE. He was such an inspiration to me, and although I told him, I don't think he every truly knew what he meant to me.
22. My first "success" selling cupcakes!
21. The day when I went to get iced tea at Starbucks, and upon pulling up to pay, the guy told me that the woman in front of me had paid for my drink! She said someone did it for her once, and she wanted to "pass it on." Honestly, it made my day, restored my faith in humanity, and then I did the same thing about a week later. It was a small thing, but it had such a huge ripple effect.
20. When mom brought Ginger our dog home to us when I was 6 and Katie was 2. I remember dad saying, "We're not keeping her...she can stay overnight and that's all." Yeah...14 years later... :-)
19. Our first JV Dance performance this year. It was so exciting the see the girls on the field and it was great to see how excited they were.
18. Having Cuba Gooding Jr. "notice" me in a bar in L.A. Yeah, it didn't mean anything, but it made me feel pretty darn good. :-)
17. My dad reading "Santa Mouse" to us every single Christmas Eve regardless of how old we got, or how tired he was. Again, a small thing. Will I ever forget it??? NO!
16. Going with Rachel to see Sex and the City the movie. It was SO much fun! Even running through a downpour was fun...
15. Hearing Katie tell me that her college advisor sees "big things" for her and how proud he is of her. I am so proud of everything Katie has already done. She's awesome! I loving hearing from her.
14. Along that same line...hearing that Uncle Danny is teaching some classes at a private high school in LA (Harvard Westlake). I have always said he would be an amazing teacher and I am so excited that he gets this opportunity.
13. Making practice cupcakes with my dad. It was a big deal to me that he wanted to help me with this endeavor and that he was confident in my skills.
12. Getting chosen to go to Young Authors in elementary school. I remember thinking that I was basically amazing, and on my way to writing a bestseller. Granted, that didn't happen, but that really boosted my writing ability.
11. Yeah, it's materialistic...getting my first real Louis Vuitton. Say what you will, but it was pretty darn memorable.
10. Going to a haunted house with Corey and being chased to our car by the chainsaw guy. That was so freakin' scary...
9. J-A-M-Y-E: Here's the thing...she put this nice stuff about me before I posted so now it just looks like I am copying. I really am not. I love this girl...and if I had to pick one memorable moment, I couldn't. We have grand times together and we will continue to have more. No matter where we end up, we will always be "buddies." She is the best anyone could ask for...
8. Decorating our house for Christmas for the first time. I felt really grown up and it was really fun. I can't wait to do it again.
7. Going to dance camp with Cara and the girls...it was super fun!
6. Going to the farm...everytime we did. It is so much fun going to Uncle Ray and Aunt Doris's farm, going to the barn, getting tractor rides, etc. Love it!
5. Doing "St. Louis things" with Rick. We set this goal and have been trying to do things, and it is actually really fun!
4. TGIF + sleepover's + rootbeer floats + pigs in a blanket + grandma Bette's house=amazing.
3. Every moment with Grandma Velma...I only wish I had gotten more of them...
2. Sitting on my Papa's lap. Unfortunately, this is the only thing I remember about him, but it's a good thing if you only have one.
1. Grandpa Art telling me about family history stuff...it was really cool and I have never forgotten it.
0. Mom coming up to Eastern after a scummy boy broke up with me. I was in college and just needed my mom.
Yeah, I know that "zero" isn't allowed...tough cookies. I had too many. Hope you enjoyed it!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Here's to Pink!
October is, of course, breast cancer awareness month. I love it because A: it raises lots of money for a great cause, and B: EVERYTHING is pink!
Salon De Christie in St. Charles and St. Peters, MO is raising money by offering a PINK hair extension for 10 dollars and 100% goes to breast cancer! I am getting one tomorrow. I will post a picture!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Announcing...
Libbi's Cupcakes!
Hello there, blog friends. Well, I have not announced this yet because I was still "working it all out," but I think I am ready. I have started a little side business making gourmet filled, designed cupcakes. I have already done two showers and this weekend I sold them at the Belleville Chili Cook Off. They were a big hit! I am working on building up business, so if you need cupcakes for anything, I can do any theme or design. Here are some pictures:
This is one of the styles I did for a bridal shower. These were filled with raspberry filling.
Obviously, this is carrot cake! They are SO GOOD!
This was a design I did for the Chili Cook Off. People loved them! They were filled with either chocolate creme or lemon filling.
These were the "Kid Cupcakes" I took to the Chili Cook Off. We had "Cupcake Monster," "Princess," and "Superman." They loved them!
This was just one box of what I sold at the Chili Cook Off.
Hello there, blog friends. Well, I have not announced this yet because I was still "working it all out," but I think I am ready. I have started a little side business making gourmet filled, designed cupcakes. I have already done two showers and this weekend I sold them at the Belleville Chili Cook Off. They were a big hit! I am working on building up business, so if you need cupcakes for anything, I can do any theme or design. Here are some pictures:
This is one of the styles I did for a bridal shower. These were filled with raspberry filling.
Obviously, this is carrot cake! They are SO GOOD! 
This was a design I did for the Chili Cook Off. People loved them! They were filled with either chocolate creme or lemon filling.
These were the "Kid Cupcakes" I took to the Chili Cook Off. We had "Cupcake Monster," "Princess," and "Superman." They loved them!
This was just one box of what I sold at the Chili Cook Off.
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