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Stay Tuned

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Stay tuned for more news concerning Warped Tour!  We are in Denver resting up for tomorrow’s concerts!  Scott was kind enough to drive after I got a bit misplaced.  He got us to the hotel, but we had almost three hours to kill before check in.  Scott (and Siri) managed to chauffeur us to Hot Topic at the Pavillion Mall…where I proceeded to spend way too much money.  In my defense, it was Bela’s first trip to that store, and there are so many cool things to buy!  Some of the T-shirts were on clearance, and the deal was buy one, get one for $1.  What else could I do?

After Hot Topic, Scott was able to navigate to Myxed Up Creations.  It was quite interesting, but I made no purchases there.  There were a lot of skull items on display.  After that, we hit Starbucks for some energy and motivation.  Our last stop before returning to La Quinta to check in was Hobby Lobby.

Examples of merchandise in Myxed Up Creations....

Examples of merchandise in Myxed Up Creations….

Chillaxing in the hotel....

Chillaxing in the hotel….

 

 

The Faces of Laziness

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Our pets spend a lot of time lounging around the house.  I have to admit that I spend as much time as possible doing the same, but these little furkids have me beat.

Lil Devil is a master at taking up desk space.

Lil Devil is a master at taking up desk space.

Jinx holds down the couch while she keeps an eye on me.

Jinx holds down the couch while she keeps an eye on me.

Purrful can take up a lot of space.

Purrful can take up a lot of space.

Birthday Surprise

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Lisa, our friend (of many years) in Virginia sent Bela a birthday package.  The box was taped well for protection, so Bela had to work to unveil her prize.  I already knew what was in there, but I didn’t tell!

The outside was really pretty.

The outside was really pretty.

Bela had to work at opening her gift.

Bela had to work at opening her gift.

Ooooh!

Ooooh!

 

Lisa put a lot of time and love into this autograph book!

Lisa put a lot of time and love into this autograph book!

Bela is counting the days until she can pack up and get this autograph book filled at Warped Tour.  I can’t wait to take some pictures of her being a fan girl!

 

 

Jamie Preciado Picture

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Bela is working on a drawing of Jaime Preciado of Pierce the Veil.  She is gearing up for Warped Tour in Denver next weekend…the picture may or may not be a gift.  She has to finish it, and then she can decide.

You can see the original picture on top of the artist's work.

You can see the original picture on top of the artist’s work.

All Bela needs to do is finish shading.

All Bela needs to do is finish shading.

 

LootCrate!

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Bela got her first LootCrate this week.  I got her the April crate as part of her birthday present(s).  She was thrilled with the contents.  I was happy because she was happy.  The LootCrate was smaller than I expected, but it was definitely mighty!  A lot of good stuff was packed inside.  I was surprised to see how economical the monthly subscription is for LootCrate.  I may have to make this a regular thing for her.

Bela couldn't wait to open it!

Bela couldn’t wait to open it!

She loved the Game of Thrones T...

She loved the Game of Thrones T…

...and the flash drive...

…and the flash drive…

...and the Harry Potter luggage tag! She will use that very soon, I suspect.

…and the Harry Potter luggage tag! She will use that very soon, I suspect.

I want the magnets on the fridge.

I want the magnets on the fridge.

We haven't tried the playing cards yet, but we will.

We haven’t tried the playing cards yet, but we will.

Her favorite items were the crown and the bowtie.

Her favorite items were the crown and the bowtie.

If you look closely, you can see the pin that was included.

If you look closely, you can see the pin that was included.

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New Favorite

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A week or so ago, I received a care package from my friend, Martha.  I couldn’t wait to open the box!  I was thrilled to see a little bear with an Annandale flag.  I also couldn’t wait to tear into the reading material Martha sent.  I think my favorite item—surprisingly—was the Annandale camo hat.  Let me explain.  I never wear hats.  Ever.

My bear now sits on my desk at school along with the flag.

My bear now sits on my desk at school along with the flag.

This hat, however, fits my head just right.  It feels natural.  Never had that happen before!  Thank you, Martha!

My only hat is uber cool.

My only hat is uber cool.