So much to say so little time

South Africa
Hello friends! How's everyone doing? I got back from South Africa last week. I had the most amazing time! I spent the first 3 days there on safari! It was unbelievable, beautiful and breath taking. After that, Aubrey and I traveled to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Jeffrey's Bay as part of a scrapbook roadshow.

The safari, the road show, everything was organized by one of the most wonderful and generous persons I've ever met, Michelle De Souza (right), and she had an excellent team: Sindy (left) & Lynn. It's nice to know that we have dear friends on the other side of the world.

I swiped this picture collage from Michelle's blog (thanks Michelle!); these are pictures taken at the first event in Johannesburg. Everyone we met was so nice. Aubrey and I had such a great time teaching at all the events. For lots of pictures of us in South Africa, check out Aubrey's blog.

Michelle, Sindy, Lynn, Anton (Michelle's husband), thank you all so much for giving Aubrey and I the time of our lives!

Girlfriends Scrapbooking Weekend
We're just one week away from our Girlfriends Scrapbooking Weekend at Ever After Scrapbooks! There's still room, so call today and sign up: (760) 433-9313. For hotel accommodations, the closest hotel is Holiday Inn Express: 3170 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056, (760) 757-2200.

Here are a few sneak peaks:

There will be 5 classes, a photography workshop (bring your camera), goodie bags, make-n-takes, cropping, prizes, a page contest, plus breakfasts, lunches and snacks are all included.

Here are the sponsors of this event (thank you sponsors!):

• Making Memories
• Prima Marketing
• Around the Block
• Epson
• Queen and Company
• France Meyer/Chart Pack
• Creative Imaginations
• Pinecone Press
• Avery
• Software Cinema
• C&T Publishing

The tools, supplies and photos to bring with you are listed below. If you don't have some of these and you want to buy them, you can get them at Ever After Scrapbooks when you arrive.

• 12" Paper trimmer
• Fine tip scissors
• 1/8" hole punch
• Stapler
• Crop-a-dile if you have one
• Eyelet setting tools if you don't have a Crop-a-dile
• Double sided adhesive or tape runner
• Liquid glue (Art Glitter-Designer Dries Clear or Zip Dry suggested)
• Pop Dots
• Paper piercer (or something to poke holes for brads)
• Corner rounder
• Diamond Glaze or Fabri-Tac glue
• Exacto knife
• Dark brown or distressing ink (preferably a smaller pad for tight spaces)
• Black pen (or whatever your favorite pen is to write with)
• Photos for Wendy's project: great family times photos: one 2 3/4"x 2" for cover, can be horizontal or vertical, four 3 1/2"x2 3/4"
• Photos for Leah's project: at least 2 photos (friend or relative) which will be cropped to 1 3/4"W x 2 1/4"H, plus one 3 1/2" square photo
• Photos for Donna's project: a 4Wx6H or 5"Wx7"H photo
• Optional: edge distresser, brads, sand paper/file

Videos & Etsy
Johanna, Donna and I will continue to do videos but it may be a few weeks before we do. Thanks for your patience; we're all just super busy right now. As far as the etsy shop, Johanna and I will post a couple new kits in a week.

Just me
On a personal note, I'm doing well. It took awhile for me to get over the jet lag but I'm back to normal now. I'm spending most of my time enjoying being with my family. I'm also working in the lab 3 days a week. The diabetes research is going well, and all is well with Scrapbooks etc.

Okay, I gotta run. Have a fun and relaxing weekend! God bless!

Comments

[Lea Sanders]

Glad you have a great time and made it home safely! Hope to see more Leah and Johanna vids soon. =)

[Lea Sanders]

Glad you had a great time and made it home safely! Hope to see more Leah and Johanna vids soon. =)

[Shelly McCabe]

I'm glad to hear you are back home safe and sound and that things are going well. I can't wait to see what you, Johanna, and Donna come up with next on the v-blog. I've really missed them.

[Crystal Matushek]

It's fabulous to hear you are working in the lab again and working with diabetes research.

[NanaBeth]

Glad to have you back-we sure missed you. But, I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time. I've always wanted to go on a photo safari-can't wait to see your pictures.

[Rose]

Leah,
So glad you are back we all missed you. Looks like you had an awesome time.
So how is being back in the lab feeling?
Can't wait for the videos!
Peace~
Rose

[Carolyn Mcavoy]

I'm glad your back and that you had tons of fun...you were well missed....I'm glad you do diabetes research. My husband has type2 and is very Ill. Hope ya'll have a brake through soon. As he is my soul mate....

[Lovebug Kat]

So glad you and Aubrey had a safe and fun trip!
Can't wait to see the layouts you are both sure to create about it too!
Don't forget to find some relaxing time girl, you are making me tired just reading what you are up to.
That being said, you go fight that nasty diabetes girl, our family is plagued with this horrible disease and I know that someone brilliant like you will be able to make headway in the fight.
Luv ya!

[Pam]

Welcome Home!

[Louise vd Merwe]

Hi Leah,

Thanks for the wonderful classes that you gave in South Africa. I had lots of fun. I am glad that you enjoyed it as well. Hope to see you soon (back in SA). Can I please ask for the rolex class notes, if you maybe can forward it to me. I will really appreciate it.