Diana is not only a great blog pally, but she is also the designer behind my blog layouts. While I am an idiot with such things, I turn to Diana to spiff up the joint every so often and she is chock full of patience, let me tell you. I tend to change my mind a lot apparently. Whatever.
Oh, and her creativity doesn't end there--she also makes her poor kid eat these wacky "bento" lunches that she creates everyday--like she doesn't have enough stuff to do. This week, poor Dori was forced to explain this to her friends at the lunch table. I can just see her telling the kids "And she has this orange cat that is really big....".
Anywho, Diana is also the proud mom of a Marching Illinois Sousaphone player. This is a huge treat as the MI are very entertaining and the evening ends with a knockout performance by them. It was fun to try to find him in the sousaphone line and to watch his proud mom photograph his every move. I don't blame her, I'd be doing the exact same thing.
I'm starting a new week ahead--one of no marching band, no contests, and (sigh) no colorguard breakfasts. But that's okay, it just gives me more time to catch up with all of you.
18 comments:
Enjoy a laid back week.
It is so cool that you got to meet with Diana. One of these days...
That is a very cool special lunch made just for you Lin! She is very creative...no wonder she did such a great job designing your blog! Have a good week, my friend.
What a cute lunch! Looks like you two are having a good time!
Great picture! I would like a bento box meal, please!!
Bento is awesome. The Duck and Wheel bento is cool!!! Too bad these creations are eaten up and gone forever. ;)
Gee, I wish I lived in Illinois. You guys have all the fun. New York bloggers are overall TOO stinking serious and all they talk about is politics..... :-p
That bento was hysterical!
I would so love to visit. My girlfriend sent me the ticket though....she's the bestest. She knew I needed a break
Thanks everyone...it was LOTS of FUN! I am a proud mama indeed! In fact, I watch the Marching Illini performance videos on YouTube over and over even though I was there in person. Lin is as funny in person as she is on her blog!
And yes, my daughter is spoiled with these fancy lunches everyday!
That does sound like you had a blast. Bloggie friends are the very best for sure. Glad you had such a good time. And now a nice quiet week. Take care.
Aren't blog pallies the best? I'm just so sad that I never got the chance to meet you while I was in Michigan!!!!
I know you'll miss marching season, but I also know you'll find lots of other fun adventures.
It's great that ya got to hang with your pallies and enjoy the game.'
Enjoy your 'down' week girl, their few and far between.
God bless and have yourself an extraordinary day sweetie!!! :o)
How wonderful that you got to meet another pallie. Enjoy the extra time that you'll have now.
Very depressed I couldn't make it this year. Undoubtedly one of the finest experiences of my life...that U of I contest. Fran's Dad (ehem...but Purdue beat ILLINOIS!! YaY!)
What a fun way to meet up with a fellow blogger:) Glad you had a great time!
How neat that you get to meet some blogger buds. I hope we can do that some day.
Chuck--One of these days, it's gonna be your picture up there. :)
Vanilla--You too. You are soooo gonna be up there one of these days! Look out, Vanilla! :D
Hot Rocks--Isn't she crazy?? I mean...lunch???! Sheesh. I'm lucky if I make myself a sammich. :)
Melodie--Oh we did! We met a couple of years ago and hit it off, now we plan on meeting up at U of I each year.
Betty--No kidding! I keep asking Joe to make me one, but he hasn't delivered yet. :( Party pooper.
Rebecca--Well....You'll just have to come to Chicago to meet up with us!! wouldn't that be fun???! ;)
Pricilla--Awww. Well, I can come get ya in my car....
Diana--I always enjoy our meet-ups. :) It's funny how we have band in common, isn't it?
Marg--I love meeting up with blog friends. It's always fun to see if they are like that in person too.
Violet--Well, if you are ever traveling to Chicago, you'd better call me!! I mean it!
Nezzy--Hey, new pally! No game, just bands performing. That's what people go for anyway, right? Halftime? ;) Well, we band people do anyway.
Ann--Someday, Ann. We are sooooo gonna get together!
Fran's Dad--Oh, I moved the equipment onto the field this year, Mike. It was surreal. I didn't know how cool that was for the kids. We missed ya!
Nancy--Nancy, you are another blog pally I would like to meet. When are you coming to Chicago???
Sharkey--We are. We totally are! You are on my list of pallies to meet up with. But can we please just take a short hike???? ;)
WAAAAAHHH....THAT IS ME CRYING BECAUSE I WASN'T THERE!!!! *very sad face*
How wonderful!! Hope to meet you someday, LIN!
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