A little busy around here.........that's a good thing right? Except, that finding the time to update my blog can become a little challenging.
Somehow, it seems like I have lost my voice. My voice here on Labellamaison. How has this happened..... I am not sure? But, the good new is that I am loving my new life here in St. Louis.
Somehow the upheaval with my moving from Seattle-Phoenix & Phoenix-St. Louis my life has been tossed upside down. I haven't been able to find the time to read like I want to.......or get creative in my studio, or catch up with friends, and update Labellamaison on a regular basis. But, I'm going to find a way to get my groove back. Do I sound like Stella yet?! Well, I definitely am going to work on it. PROMISE!!!!
Anyway, just wanted to share a view glimpses of my weekend when my dear friend Karlene came to visit from Minnesota with her family. Isn't it great to catch up with old friends and create new memories? I think so.......and I will have to add this to my list of things to do more often.........
So take a peek into scenes from my life.......
Karlene and her sweet daughter Bailey.......who just made Homecoming Court at her high school!
Isn't she photogenic?
Our main activity of the weekend.........The Rams vs. Packers game.
A visit to The Arch-downtown St. Louis. The four of them were brave enough to take the ride to the top. Claustrophobiac me.........nah!
The Gray family.
We toured various parts of the city like the Central West End where we stopped for lunch........
A mixtures of shops, restaurants, and homes.
A busy corner.......people coming and going enjoying their Saturday.
A fun clothing shop where we had to take a peek.
Lots of cool architecture.
Just hangin out.......before the down pour of rain!
This is one of several great neighborhoods that you might want to check out if you visit St. Louis.
Dinner Saturday night at Charlie Gitto's on "The Hill" a neighborhood of Italian-American homes and restaurants. We had a fabulous dinner at this restaurant which is quickly becoming one of my favorites........
I had a fabulous pasta dish of beef tenderloin with tomato cream sauce.
Such a cute couple.......Karlene and Robin!
Ms. Bailey even tried veal......
And Hudson.........who obliviously didn't want this picture taken.And of course the main event......the Rams vs. Packers game which unfortunately the Rams didn't win.
Just way too many Packer fans.......This was the "ladies" line to get into the dome where we would be "frisked." Ha!
And of course the game where we desperately hoping for our first win which was not meant to be. 
But, there was fun to be had anyway.....especially since Bailey, Hudson, and Robin got to go on the field when the teams were warming up before the game. Karlene and I........we went to chapel-where we had to listen to a Packer party blasting music like "hit me with your best shot" while we were trying to pray!
Time with good friends! So happy you two got to have that.
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | October 01, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Totally enjoyed this post...HI to Karlene and CONGRATS to her sweet daughter on homecoming court :) Happy Autumn you guys!
Posted by: Tami B. | October 01, 2009 at 07:48 PM
okay, seriously..........Chapel was a lifetime moment that will NEVER happen again, I sincerely enjoyed it to, as there was an awesome message. When the cheesy music started blaring though, it just made me chuckle, several times. I also want to note that I look like a porker, not happy about that. But besides that, I am so thankful for our weekend, I truly enjoy you, Charlie, Mr. Ted, and the kids. we all do!!!! I feel blessed that you are in my life and I can't wait until Bella, and I am determined for any pictures of me from Bella to look great. :-) all my love
Posted by: karlene | October 01, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Lisa,
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog. It looks like you and Karlene had a wonderful time! I'm really looking forward to seeing you both at Silver Bella!
Kelli
Posted by: kelli | October 13, 2009 at 02:42 PM