Classes this weekend were great.
But wow, I'm in desperate need of an updated hairstyle.
I taught Friday night in Lynwood at Lasting Memories. It was the first time I taught Scrapbooking Outside the Box. We only scheduled 3 hours for the class. I normally schedule 4 hours, but for some reason, I had it in my head that this class was going to be quicker than most.
I was wrong (note to self: always schedule 4 hours for classes).
Ended up rushing everyone through the second project because the store was full with a group of people waiting to hear my photography lecture, which we scheduled right after my class (I hope I gave away enough doorprizes to make up for the rush).
I think I got back to my Sister's house after midnight (my Sister watched Annie and Coley).
Annie doesn't like sleeping in strange places, so she was up (which meant I was up too) 5 times between midnight and 6am (which is when I set my alarm because I was heading up to Bellingham to teach all day). One of those five times, she had a major diaper "blow-out" (too much information, I'm sure) and since her baby wipes were nowhere to be found...she found herself naked (and mad) under the bathtub facet at 3 a.m.
I could really get off on a tangent here on the phenomenon of diaper blow-outs...but I won't.
So I decided to get a little crazy and get a single shot of caffeinated coffee in my mocha (instead of my regular shot of decaf) to wake me up on my drive to Bellingham (crazy, I tell ya...just living life on the edge).
I was teaching at Treasury of Memories. Luckily for me, that place is just filled with energy (and I needed it), so I managed to pull off a full day of teaching on about 3 hours sleep and a single shot of caffeine.
Thanks everyone for making the weekend so much fun.
I added a photo album in the right hand column of my blog (just scroll down until you see it - it's title "classes"). I think I'll start trying to upload all of my class photos to that album (and I already added the photos from last weekend). Thanks too, to all of you who emailed me pictures - sometimes I just don't get the camera out as much as I want to.
Teaching this Thursday night in Roseburg, Oregon at Stampers Corner (this one is full, so we decided to schedule a second class for Feb. 26th) and at No Bare Pages in Phoenix, Oregon on Monday night (I think there is still some spots available).
I definitely wanted more about diaper blow-out. A fun everday experience. Have fun teaching and meeting new scrappers.
Posted by: notchincorporated | January 17, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Yeap, I totally know what you mean. Teaching scrapbooking classes is WONDERFUL! I hope I get to take one of your classes one of these days...by the way, I got the kit I ordered from you....I TOTALLY LOVE IT! It is absolutely gorgeous! And all your personal add-ons are SUPER! I think this is the BEST money ever spent in scrapbooking supplies and ideas! Thank you!
Posted by: Maria | January 17, 2007 at 10:17 AM
your hair looks gorgeous...i have no idea why you think you need an update...
does it make you feel better that I can totally relate to your 3 a.m. impromptu bath with Annie?? we finally started buying the next size up in diapers and putting our babies in the bigger diapers at night to avoid that...worked awesome....might be something to try????
you poor girl on no sleep :( even with that little energy I am sure your class totally rocked!! those pictures get me pretty excited for your class coming up here!! I cant wait!!! hope you are all caught up on your sleep now girlie :) T
Posted by: Tanya Webster | January 17, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Well you know I can hardly wait till Class on Monday! Ha ha a big surprise I am sure :)
Diaper Blow-out lol wow I have not had that experiance in many moons! But with Kaylie I am sure to have it again. Funny when you are the gramma, things just seem sweeter.....Ok maybe not at 3am with no diaper wipes!
We will be doing the salad thing again before class, LMK if you are interested this time! :)
Posted by: Brooke | January 17, 2007 at 11:48 AM
I had such a good time at your class on Sat. at TOM. Thanks so much I learned a ton. It did not even show that you were super tired. Thanks again.
Posted by: Samantha Seholm | January 17, 2007 at 02:07 PM
The class sounds like fun...wish I lived up that way so I could get in on one. Are you ever planning on coming to FL(I know it's as far as you can get in the U.S.from where you are)? And I agree that your hair looks great!
Posted by: Laura | January 17, 2007 at 02:51 PM
sounds like sooooo much fun!
Posted by: lynn | January 17, 2007 at 03:10 PM
The class was soooo much fun on Saturday. I had no idea you were running on so little sleep! Ü It was awesome. Hope Annie did ok and ate a little something while you were gone. :P Thanks again for the wonderful class.
Posted by: Julie | January 17, 2007 at 04:59 PM
Oh YAY! There you are with my sweet sweet friend Alissa! : ) Makes me want to be there, to take a class with you and be in her presence too.
And BTW, I think your hair is totally cute just the way it is! : )
xoxo,
Becca
Posted by: Becca | January 19, 2007 at 12:30 PM
LOVED your class last weekend, K! we could totally not tell you were on no sleep! can't wait til you come back, again! julie and i will not miss it!
Posted by: Alissa Fast | January 20, 2007 at 05:30 AM
Karen -
Just wanted to tell you that I LOVED your class at Lasting Memories. Both the layouts are my current favorites. You are a great teacher and your work is really inspirational.
Thanks for making the trip up and hope to see you in another class soon.
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie Young | January 24, 2007 at 08:47 AM