Monday, June 21, 2010

Sisters' Weekend 2010

We had a marvelous time a week ago for our annual Sisters' Weekend! The highlights were the food, the shows, the gifts, and the projects.

The Food
California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad - made by us
Artisan bread - demonstrated by Debby and made by us
Blue Lemon Cafe in Highland - best tastes (in my opinion) were the lemon grilled chicken BLT and the artichoke spinach cheese dip
Dear Lizzie cupcakes: cherry chip and chocolate


The Shows
Little Women
North and South
So You Think You Can Dance



The Gifts
from Mom Newberry and Caldecott Award books and aprons
from me {never forget another} birthday calendar and necklaces
from Debby a LARGE red mug
from Beth fabulous small spatula with all kinds of uses


The Projects
Debby's quilt - finished!
Beth worked on flower clips for HOURS for me and made a few herself
Beth made an apron for her daughter, Rachel, to match the ones my mom gave us for our gifts
Yearly Sisters' Weekend picture, from left to right: Beth, Mom, Debby, me

Let it be noted that although I am usually a huge project advocate, I mostly sat around and relaxed that weekend and was excited to get quite a few Hand and Foot games in. I did work on a few things, but looking back I can't recall what they were. It felt good just to spend time together. I'm already anticipating next year's get-together!

3 comments:

Diane said...

I love the picture collages. You are amazing.

Wasn't it fun?

Kristin said...

That looks like SUCH a fun tradition, I need to rally my sisters!

brandy said...

I love this tradition! I wish my family would do something like this. You look beautiful all the time, and especially in the group shot! I like the gift giving idea. Anytime I can give or receive a gift..I'm there!