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To market, to market, to giggle all night!

That's what I feel like singing right now! Dawn and I have been on the phone about fifteen times a day for the last week just counting down the days (and starting today, the hours!) until we leave! We are really going to Quilt Market! And believe it or not, I'm almost ready to walk out the door and I don't leave until Thursday morning. Yep, my bags are packed, my stuff is all laid out, and my "right before I leave" list is made. I'M READY!!!

Now I just need to pray that I don't get lost. Ben is worried. LOL! And he probably has several good reasons too, bless his heart. I'm a bit of a free spirit like that. I never know my way, and I do tend to stop and look at the flowers (maybe a little to much), and I get lost, A LOT. Then there's the fact that I've only flown on a plane one other time in my whole life when I was 18. I flew home from Chicago once with a friend. I still remember vividly calling my Dad at 2am from a pay phone in down town Chicago saying "Daddy...I missed the train. I'm stuck in a creepy train station with two other girls. And a homeless guy. Don't tell Mom because I know she will freak, but I wanted you to know where I was just in case." Wanna know how I missed the train? We lost track of time, and then got lost and went to the wrong station. I told Dawn that she would have to keep up with me like a toddler and she said that she would bring her leash! LOL! I didn't tell her about the Chicago thing. I thought I would sneak that one in on her when it was too late to back out.

I wish I could take all of you with me!  But since I can't I plan to post on Facebook a good bit. I also plan to take lots of pictures. The whole time I'm there I will be collecting little stories to tell you when I get back! xo, Sam

Comments

Renata said…
Oh what fun! I hope you have a wonderful & safe trip! - & do get to giggle all night:)
Wishing I could be with you...
Renata:)
Kathya said…
Sending some prayers so you don't get lost this time.
i have been blessed as well to see one friend that i met long ago (Leslie) and i didn't even know she was coming. it was the best surprise i have ever had!
Have a great time, and take lots of pictures! (we didnt, we had a newborn constantly and not much time to remember to photograph every thing else.)
<3
kathleen said…
oh i wish I could come too. I'm such a nut cause I have been thinking about all you cool girls all week! Thinking about what yall might be doing to get ready...so have fun, I will be praying for your safe travel. I can't wait to see all your pictures and hear all about it when you get back!! Take care!
Debbie said…
Have a fabulous trip. I look forward to reading about it here and on facebook.
Dawn said…
Great!!! Now you tell me!!! Not to worry i will keep you safe and out of trouble and tell Ben "He's got nothing to worry about!" I'm so stinkin' excited! I can't believe today is the day and we are really going to Quilt market! But more than anything I can't wait to hug you!!!! See you soon in Minneapolis!!!!
ciciolina said…
veryy good .
it's vinteresting for me.. thank you .

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