Michael's Blog

Memphis and Tunica Trip. . .

Just sharing a few pictures here from last weekend.  Bryan and I took his Mother, Brenda on a short weekend get-away.  We went to Graceland in Memphis, and on to Tunica Mississippi.  Here are a few pictures and highlights from the weekend.  I can not wait to use my Cricut, and the "Nifty 50's" cartridge to capture these memories. 

These shots come from Graceland: 

 

I was (pleasantly) surprised to find this guy along my journey, look, he is actually taller than me!  I came across "Big John" on my way to Popeye's Fried Chicken. . . their spicy, cajun chicken ranks high on my list of favorite things!  Oh, and do not forget the biscuits and honey! 

Hollywood Casino in Tunica.  Tunica seems so small when you have just been to Vegas! 

 Finally, this project, which may seem a little out of place in this post.  This picture comes from Eclectica Scrapbooks and Stamps in Memphis; it is made from one of the Tim Holtz, "Configurations" boxes.  This store has to be one of my favorite scrapbook stores to date.  Rhonda and her team do an amazing job, and the samples are breathtaking!  I can not wait to go back! 

 

Michelle's New Job. . .

So, Michelle is in Murray, and loving it!  Here are a few pictures of her.  She is training Clydesdales for a lady that lives near Murray State University. 

Domino is 8 years old, 17.2 hands, and about 2000 pounds.  Here are a few picture: 

 

Applebees Fun!

Me and Tracey, along with Kelly Clark's, not Clarkson's iphone app!

Hello Projects!

Spray painting summer trees from Earthbound Trading Company in February to make them Halloween trees!

Did you catch all that? Lol.

Valentines Day Bulletin Board

Church. just a few changes from last year. It went up in under an hour. Gotta love that!

Cricut Storage Binders!

Working on these now! Gotta love organization!

Just Remeber

Just remember. It all cleans up in the end!

Vegas Baby!

Just getting around to blogging about this, but I went to Vegas. . .and had a blast!  It was one of those trips, that in classic me style, took a multitude of planning and time to pull off. . . work schedules, flights, caretakers for my Grandparents, etc, but the important thing is that we pulled it off! 

Dad and Michelle and I flew out from St. Louis on January 2nd, they then flew back January 5th as Bryan was flying in.  The two of us stayed through the 7th, so all in all, I think I was in Vegas for 5 days.  We stayed at the Stratosphere and at Treasure Island, I would recommend either hotel. 

Here are a few highlights from our trip: 

This first one may not a be a super-terrific memory, but a memory nonetheless!  I have a habit of being able to sleep anywhere, cars, planes, buses, office floors (yes!), you name it.  So, I had been up all night driving to St. Louis, and on and off planes, so I was napping after breakfast when my smart ass Father (who I love!!!) left this note, and took this picture of me! 

 The note read "Dear Michael, you were sleeping so soundly that Michelle and I decided to head to the gate without you.  However, we did leave you a trail of torn-up napkins to let you find us."  Love, Dad and Michelle. 

Treasure Island, one of our hotels, I would highly reccomend it! 

Composed salads at the Wynn Buffet, I highly reccomend lunch or dinner there. 

The atrium at the Wynn. 

At Hoover Dam. 

At the Grand Canyon. 

Vegas at night on the strip. 

I love this picture; the Ventian Hotel. 

Can we say classic pic. 

One of the best shows ever, I would highly reccomend the Beatles! 

Together in "Paris." 

On the streets with Bert and Ernie!

Finally, a good picture to end on. . .Freemont Street, the Old Vegas! 

 

Velveeta!

Making my (famous) cheese dip for a party tonight. Just thought that I hope everyone knows Velveeta cuts betterbid its been chilled. And if its been frozen for a few hours you can even shred it with your food processor.

Hope this helps!

-Chef Mike!

Maggie is 2 Today. . .

This little bundle of fur, I mean joy, no, I mean fur it celebrating a Birthday today, but she has no idea!