About 2 weeks ago I sent my hubby an email hinting to him that I would very much like the
Farm Chicks new cookbook "The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen". Well a funny thing happened the next day; someone that I know from my company asked me to help out with a situation involving a reservation that he had made for a family friend. I was happy to help - not a big deal, he was now in another state and he needed a voucher for this friend. I asked him to email me the details and I would take care of it. He sent me the details and I did not pay too much attention or make a connection with the name of the guest...I confirmed back to him that all was taken care of - end of story? No...the following day I came into the office and had an email from Serena Thompson thanking me for helping out with the arrangements...as I scrolled down in disbelief it was indeed from Serena of The Farm Chicks! I sat and stared at the screen for a few minutes - I have followed them for a long time and have purchased goodies for myself and friends from their wonderful web-site. I emailed her back letting her know that the day before I had asked my husband for their book (I even emailed her a copy of the emails he and I exchanged). Well I had the pleasure of meeting Serena earlier this week and she brought me this!!! YIPPEEE!
She even signed it for me :)
Have you ever looked forward to meeting someone that you admire only to be disappointed by the expectation that you had of them? This was NOT the case - Serena is the most gracious and sweet lady you will ever meet, really lovely in every way and I only wished we could have spent more time with each other. I won't be able to get up their way for the show in a few weeks but I am definitely planning to visit Serena and Teri next year! If you don't have this book already (maybe I'm the only one that didn't) run don't walk to pick up a copy - it's lovely! The recipes are wonderful, the photographs are gorgeous and the stories of how they started their dream are inspiring to say the least! Thank you Serena for the wonderful gift!
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our little take away gift was yummy popcorn packaged so perfectly!
More talented vendors and all of their fabulous merchandise...
Lisa Johnson...
lot's of vintage suitecases
what a great display!
Love the vintage hanky banner...
I need to copy the idea below of planting flowers in the coal bucket
I bought the most charming set of glasses from the dealer below.
I'll get my photos of my purchases together and post them shortly, I have been so inspired by the very talented ladies that helped to make the show all that it is!
The Mission Viejo Relay for Life at Saddleback College. Over 1,000 people, over 100 Cancer Survivors, 24 hours of non-stop activity, over $160,000 raised for the American Cancer Society. I partnered with wonderful ladies; Pat, Kathy, Jill and her Girl Scout Troop to serve our Cancer Survivors a fabulous brunch. Until next year…
6 miles, mud, swamps and lot’s of laughs! He ran with two of his cross country coaches and two Trabuco alumni in the 6 mile race. 
You need to meet your teammates prior to crossing the finish line and cross together. Out of all the teams Nick finished 3rd with two of his mates. 
His time was 47 minutes. They waited for the others to finish and then all crossed together. 
They are already planning for next year’s race. 
I hope that next year’s Farm Chick’s Show does not conflict with either of these events and if they don’t I’ll be in Spokane!
