Flying...

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Can you tell what's on my mind today?
Yep: Bird Song
I'll be "flying away" to Kansas later this week to hang out with some of my artsy friends!
I'm getting my swaps and supplies packed up this weekend.
Even while I take time out to celebrate my son, who turned 17 today!
That's him, this week, on the right -- and over the years on the left --those swiftly flying years!
I even got some new color to celebrate summer, and fun, and friends.
I'm planning to schedule some posts through the weekend and of course when I get back, there'll be many photos and details.
I hope you have a lovely week!

Comments

Marrianna said…
I look forward to all the posts and photos from Birdsong. I always enjoy your blog posts and your artsy travels. Thank you for allowing me, one of your many followers, to live vicariously through your travels. And congrats on that beautiful son and his 17th birthday.
Hugs, Marrianna
June 2, 2014 at 6:54 AM
Kathy said…
Love the new hair!
June 2, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Kathy said…
Love the new hair!
June 2, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Maggie said…
Oh Laurie, what fun you'll have! Please do write about every little detail. Can't wait to someday attend with you! Your hair is adorable...love the fun burst of color! Happy B'day to your son (he looked so cute in his prom pics a couple of posts ago...)

Have a safe trip and HAVE FUN!!!
June 2, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Something Special said…
I am green with envy once again, you very lucky girl! Well I do get to go hang out with my artsy friends in the beautiful Fairview Utah in July, and it is wonderful! We craft, quilt or scrapbook for 4 days solid!
June 3, 2014 at 9:08 PM
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