Let's Motor

My dad gave me some pictures from the MINI racing rally held at Nelson Ledges race track on July 26, 2006.
This is not me, but it shows what we looked like.


Here's me before my turn. I was actually very nervous!


Here's a pic Dad took while I was driving.


Another one from the passenger seat


Here's Mike driving and me holding on for dear life!

picnic on the lake

This weekend Mike and I went for a little picnic by the shores of Lake Erie. We went to a little place called Wendy's Park which is at Whiskey Island in Cleveland. I'd heard it was a little gem, but it wasn't that spectacular. But we grabbed a table right on the beach and had cheese, fruits, and french bread. Ooh la la.

After the picnic we walked around the park, then down to Edgewater Park where we took this picture.


You'll notice that I moved another goal to the accomplished list. I finally managed to watch all of the movies Woody Allen directed, (and a few that he just starred in). Of course he has a new one that just opened Friday, but I still consider the goal met! It's my blog, I'll do what I want! :)

Got to love MINI USA

Last week in the mail I received a black package with the following label on it:

Of course I cannot reveal the contents of the box, but you've got to love a car company that sends you goodies three years after you bought your car.

And speaking of MINI's, wait until I get some pictures developed and show you how I spent my Sunday afternoon!!!!

another goal completed, update store logo

I finally bit the bullet and figured out how to make the design I wanted for my new etsy logo.

You can see it below and here at my shop.

But looking at my shop I can see it desperately needs some help. I'm almost embarassed to send anyone over there. The things I'm selling are certainly not my best work and why put more mediocre out into the world? 2006 is my year of quality, after all.

good news, they want me!

One of the magazines I submitted a craft design to wants to publish my project! I just got the email today, and I don't have all the details, but it is so exciting!

I know there's a chance it won't publish, I know how the magazine biz is, but still, I'm really excited! I won't tell what the design is, but if you happen to be a friend of mine, one of "the girls," I made this for each of you last christmas. :)

strawberry buckle cake

strawberry buckle cake
Originally uploaded by vreitz.

Even though it was 90 degrees all weekend, I decided to bake a strawberry buckle cake. The recipe is actually for blueberry buckle cake and I got it as part of my membership to the Mail order club from Amy of Angry Chicken fame.

It was pretty good but it is all gone now. :)