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Roadtrip 2009

July 11, 2009 on 12:12 am | In Travel | 60 Comments

Hmmm. Vegemite — apparently, you either love it or you hate it. Thanks for all the advice — I’m very anxious to test it out. I’ll give you a full report when it happens. ;-)

In the meantime, remember these pillowcases?

It’s time, once again to bring them out. The kids and I are leaving in the morning to head “out west”. WooHoo! Ah Loves Me A Roadtrip! SweetiePie has never been west of Colorado Springs and I’m really excited to be able to go out there with her. We’ll be visiting family, hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park, and visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. (Not to mention the quilt shops and a few other things.)

So, I’m leaving you with pictures of our coneflowers this year. We had a gorgeous bumper crop (which prompted a banner change, in case you hadn’t noticed).

I want to remember them and I’m hoping they’ll still be here when we get back.

Behave yourselves while I’m gone and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! ;-)

XOXO,
Anna

60 Comments

have great trip – pity we couldn’t have co-ordinated the grand canyon at the same time! Take lots of photos!

Comment by Cathy — July 11, 2009 #
I have to add that a lot of kids have vegemite and cheese sandwiches and now they are trialing a vegemite with cheese added and want people to come up with a name like cheesymite. Yuk.
Wonderful photos, have a great trip away.

Comment by Janet — July 11, 2009 #
I just found out that all the comments that I’ve been making through my google reader list aren’t posting. No wonder no one ever comments back.

Have a great trip. The weather is warm…OK hot here, so be prepared. Take lots of pictures to share too please.

Comment by kim — July 11, 2009 #
Have a wonderful trip. We love it out west but have never been to the places you are planning on going to. Yes, take LOTS of pictures.

Comment by Judy — July 11, 2009 #
Have a wonderful trip xoxoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — July 11, 2009 #
Ah, coneflowers in the summer in Indiana! What a site!

I help take a group of teens to Wy. last year. It was so much fun seeing the mountains and summer snow with them. Most had not ever been west of the Mississippi.

Have fun and take some great pixs!

Comment by Cynthiaanna — July 11, 2009 #
Have a fabulous trip! And I did notice your banner! How very clever of you! My coneflowers are doing really well this year too. ;o) ooxx`jod

Comment by Jodi — July 11, 2009 #
What a darling and clever idea to put your thimbles on top of your coneflowers. I love it! I can’t wait to see you and I’m counting the days. Enjoy your trip to the narrow’s. It’s gorgeous down there. My husband and son have both been there and the pictures they brought back are amazingly beautiful! Enjoy your time together exploring!! See you soon!

Comment by Kimberly — July 11, 2009 #
I love marmite, but not vegemite. Hope you have a great trip. I can’t promise to be good but I will try and be careful!

Comment by Alison — July 11, 2009 #
Road- TRip! That sounds like adventure and freedom,
and with that pillows, the adventure will be cosy and pleasant.
Have a good trip
Janine

Comment by Janine — July 11, 2009 #
Those pillowcases are awesome! Have a fun and safe roadtrip.

Those coneflowers are very pretty! I love the pink. Great new header, too! Okay, this is going to sound like a dumb question, but did you photo shop those thimbles on there or actually put them on there? If you photoshopped them on you did such a good job that it’s hard to tell! If you set ‘em on there I’m impressed with your raw photography skills! Awesome pic!

Comment by tattingchic — July 11, 2009 #
Have a safe and fun trip! I love the banner change! :)

Comment by jkhenson — July 11, 2009 #
You are going to have a fantastic time!! I just love those kind of trips. The Grand Canyon one of my faves, just completely awesome. What would a trip be without stopping at some quilt shops? Not really sure. The banner is just wonderful!! See you when you return.

Comment by Jackie — July 11, 2009 #
Oh you know I’m loving those pillowcases – a blast from the past. Your flowers are beautiful and the header is a nice touch. Have a safe and wonderful trip with the fam. Looking forward to hearing about it.

Hugs – Mrs. Farmhouse

Comment by Karen — July 11, 2009 #
Ah Anna….behaving’s no fun ;) Love the pillowcases….hope you have a safe and sassy trip.

Love,
Amy

Comment by Amy — July 11, 2009 #
I noticed the banner right away… lovely! Have a great trip and find a few awesome shops when you are out there.

Comment by Anne — July 11, 2009 #
Have a safe roadtrip Anna! We will be anxiously waiting for your return and blog updates! xoxoxo Junie

Comment by Junie — July 11, 2009 #
Have a wonderful trip, take lots of photos, have tons of fun, eat a lot, sleep a little and do a massive shopping!!

Comment by May Kristin — July 11, 2009 #
Have a fabulous trip! I love a good road trip, too.

Comment by MichelleB — July 11, 2009 #
okay…. my banner has cupcakes on.
have fun on your trip.
we’ll miss you like crazy.
we’ll do tons of things you wouldn’t do so that we can fill you in when you get back!!
as always, love those stinkin’ pillowcases.
your coneflowers are beautiful. i have a crush on bees, so that photo is just perfect.
have a safe trip.
make sure no one lets you drive. i heard you have *issues*.
we want to see the new fabric when you get back and the pics from the parks.
:waves madly
b.

Comment by brigita — July 11, 2009 #
NOW The banner loaded….

Comment by brigita — July 11, 2009 #
Have a wonderful trip! We’re off to the village barcbecue tonight but it’s looking like we might have a thunderstorm …

Comment by dottycookie — July 11, 2009 #
Have a great time, Anna!!! :-)

Comment by Mary Jane Smith — July 11, 2009 #
Have a great trip Anna!! And please show some pictures of the Grand Canyon after your return. It’s a piece of nature that intrigues me so much!

Comment by nicolette — July 11, 2009 #
OMGosh I think that the last statement on your post leaves the field wide open for all of us!! Have a great time. Take lots of pictures!!

Comment by Pat — July 11, 2009 #
Have a fab trip Anna! Shame it’s not over here! Lucy xxx ;o)

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — July 11, 2009 #
I am so jealous Anna, I love Zion. I made that trip many years ago and wanted to go last year but things didn’t work out. This year I am paying for tooth implants so no vacation for me, maybe next year. Honk when you go through Denver.

Comment by Judy — July 11, 2009 #
Drive safely, have fun and we’ll see ya when you get back home!

Comment by Teresa — July 11, 2009 #
I just know you will have a wonderful trip!!

Comment by meggie — July 11, 2009 #
love the pillowcases!! enjoy your trip!

Comment by jaybird — July 11, 2009 #
Woo hoo, who doesn’t love a road trip!! (especially with those great pillows) Have a wonderful time!!

Comment by rohanknitter — July 11, 2009 #
Have fun! Will you be up north at all!!?? just checking :)

Comment by Amy - parkcitygirl — July 11, 2009 #
Hope you have a fun and safe trip!

Comment by Amandajean — July 12, 2009 #
Wow, I’m never your first commenter! I hope you have a wonderful trip! I like your new banner, and I love your pillowcases!

Comment by Karen — July 12, 2009 #
Have a great trip Anna! I noticed your new Banner, I love it and your cone flowers, they are such a nice plant. Your photography is wonderful too.

Comment by Shawn ; ) — July 12, 2009 #
Have a wonderful, wonderful trip…ENJOY! Your coneflowers are just beautiful.

Comment by Carol — July 12, 2009 #
Happy trip to you and yours…sweet pillowcases!

Comment by Cheryl — July 12, 2009 #
Have a great time! Love the new banner too!

Comment by Jen — July 12, 2009 #
you are so funny with your special pillowcases for travel Anna! Have a great trip!

Comment by Penny — July 12, 2009 #
Have a WONDERFUL trip Anna. I’m with your son on the vegemite – give me Marmite any day. As Mr P and MissP1 say ‘It’s made from BEER!’ He does teach her terrible things!

Gorgeous coneflowers – I think it’s Echinacea – is that right? I’ve just remembered how good it is at fending off colds xx

Comment by Emma — July 13, 2009 #
have a great trip! Hope you have a nice relaxing time. I am wondering about the Vegemite though, you have had it a few days now and still haven’t tried it. :)

Comment by rachel — July 13, 2009 #
Oh I still love the pillowcases. Have a wonderful time, we loved Our trip out West and would love to go again. See Ya when you get back. xoxo

Comment by Jewels — July 13, 2009 #
Sounds like fun. Safe-travel wishes are sent.
Connie
xo

Comment by Connie W — July 13, 2009 #
Be safe and have fun Ms Anna…and take lots of pictures to share with us.
Always, Robin

Comment by Robin Brown — July 13, 2009 #
Have a great trip! It sounds wonderful. And those pictures of your flowers are beautiful.

Comment by Karin — July 13, 2009 #
The pillowcases are awesome and I definitely want to know more about them. We hiked the Narrows, too, as well as visited the North Rim. You’re going to have a totally grand time and I look forward to hearing about your adventures upon your return.

Comment by Junie Moon — July 13, 2009 #
Have a wonderful time. I can’t wait to see the pictures. My daughter will be at the Grand Canyon early next week. Who knows? You may pass one another on a hike. :)

Comment by Pam — July 13, 2009 #
My cone flowers are in bloom right now too and I love them!!! Purple and White…who could ask for anything more.

Comment by pamela — July 15, 2009 #
Hope you’re having a blast! BTW, love the way your flowers are growing their own thimbles. Must be hybrids.

:)

Comment by cathy — July 16, 2009 #
Have a wonderful trip!! Enjoy it!!

Comment by Silvia — July 16, 2009 #
Hi friend! I know you are busy with your road trip! I wanted to let you know that I’m having a giveaway! Be sure to come on over and join in!

Comment by tattingchic — July 16, 2009 #
Come on just another 1,000 miles or so. Drop by, I’ll make food.

Comment by Vallen — July 18, 2009 #
Hope you’re having a wonderful time. I love those flowers. they’re beautiful.
Vegemite – (marmite). sometime I love it, sometimes I hate it …
KImx

Comment by kim — July 20, 2009 #
Hi Anna, hope you’re having a great holiday. We’re just back and I’m catching up with blogs – that frozen t-shirt game sounds sadistic! But maybe I’m just looking at it from a Scottish point of view. Cosy t-shirts is what you usually need in a Scottish summer…

Comment by Isabelle — July 20, 2009 #
I hope you’re having a fabulous time. I wish I could have stowed away in your suitcase to see the North Rim!

Comment by Andrea Q — July 20, 2009 #
Hope you have a wonderful trip :)

Comment by Felicia — July 20, 2009 #
I LOVE those pillow cases. I wanna be in your family. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! I didnt have a road trip pillow case on my roadtrip.
I hope your having a good time. You should be home though, the weather is just P E R F E C T.

Comment by Sharon — July 20, 2009 #
Ohhhhh love the new banner. Your flowers are beautiful. And…….since the weather is perfect there probably still alive waiting for you.
Ohhhh and I’m here too and your not!!

Comment by Sharon — July 20, 2009 #
Hope you have a wonderful trip Anna :)

xxx

Comment by Lesley — July 21, 2009 #
Have fun Anna. I know you will. I am anguished over not having a day with you and Kim today. So much going on here. Please know that there is nothing I would rather do. Nothing.

Comment by nanette — July 21, 2009 #