Erica

WIU

11 - November

Andy and I headed to Western Illinois University for a quick getaway.

We attended the WIU versus SEMO football game. Originally, we had hoped that Laura and a few of her friends would be able to come up, but they had Show Band for a basketball game. Andy and I still made the most of it!

As we tend to do, we found our “people” for the game. We found some SEMO football parents that were tailgating in the parking lot, so we ended up hanging out with them all day. It ended up being a great game even though WIU did not win.

The weather was beautiful, the drinks were great, and we had fun. W-E-S-T-E-R-N!

Erica

Crafty

11 - November

I was busy this evening as I am experimenting with a new type of soap colorant from a place called Bramble Berry. They have special colorants for melt and pour soap base that should not bleed into the other colors as the soap sits over time.

I also found these great boxes on Amazon. I plan to give these bars of soaps to the Blumes at Thanksgiving.

Then, I worked on wooden bead ornaments for Christmas presents for my staff. They will also get homemade soap, but I will make that in December.

Erica

Scenes from SEMO

11 - November

Laura and her friends went to Olive Garden for dinner for their never-ending pasta bowl promotion this evening.

She said that they had a great time before their book club meeting and ate some great food.

She only has just over four weeks left in the fall semester. It seems like she just left for school yesterday.

Erica

Marching Band Photos

11 - November

I finally got around to looking through all the Hickman Marching Band photo albums. I came across this, which was taken at the MU Homecoming Parade. I was not able to get a picture of the entire trumpet section during the season, so this made me happy.

Then, I clicked the advance button, and I saw this.

I love it!