It's The Most WONDERFUL Time of Year!!!

Last weekend, Judy and I went to CT for our favorite weekend of the year.... The Scrapbook Summit at the Simsbury Inn. We look so forward to this weekend starting on our drive back home from the one that just ended!

We arrived on Friday this year as there was scrapping available then but the real crop didn't officially start until Saturday.

This year we were put in a small room with 4 tables of 4 people. It was a bit strange at first but as we got to know everyone, we relaxed, had lots of laughs and thoroughly enjoyed the small room.

We got to have our meals with our CT friends that we've met through the years.

The dessert table is always so beautiful!
Judy and I always share a drink on Saturday night to celebrate us being there together.
On Sunday, besides the omelet station, carving station, chafing dishes etc, they always have a station of different antipastos and salads.
I'm so glad that they have dates for next year set already
This woman was in our scrap room. She won first prize for a craft item. She made a beautiful clock.
This is our room.
One of the first people that we met in our room was Christine. She introduced herself as the Mayor and was so helpful to EVERYONE. She was VERY funny as well!
This is Sandy. We met Sandy 3 years ago. Her daughter works for Disney also. She's very sweet. She was also in our room this year.
It's always sad to say goodbye to our friends. Until next year.........

SIMSBURY INN 2010

WHAT A WEEKEND!!!! Judy and I arrived at the Simsbury Inn on Friday night (thank you Judy) instead of our usual Saturday crack of dawn arrival time. We had all intentions of working on our first layout but we ended up just relaxing. We had wine and beer and we ordered in and got Chicken Parm heros for dinner. What a nice time!
The room was beautiful as always. Saturday morning started the crop. We're off and running. Judy and I both decided to not rush, just enjoy the time there, which we did! Our hostesses, Becky and Sandi were as charming as ever. They are just so sweet! They always manage to put on a great weekend!
DING DING DING goes the bell and everyone gets excited! That's when Becky and Sandi come to each room delivering GIFTS! Everyone gets a gift at some point during Saturday!

Judy getting her gift!


Dessert after LUNCH!
After dinner on Saturday night, everyone was treated to an ice cream sundae bar given to us all from a woman that goes to these crops that's a breast cancer survivor.
Fireplace in the lobby room where we have breakfast.

The front of the Simsbury Inn. Our room was the one above the white car (the second window).

Our favorite stairway
My Epcot Flower and Garden Festival layout that won FIRST PLACE !
Judy's BEAUTIFUL layout of her trip w/ Larry to Essex, CT.
Our table mates, Jen and Kristie. Very sweet girls. We love Conneticut girls. They're so sweet.

We had such a nice time. I can't believe it's over. Hopefully by the end of the week I will catch up on all of the sleep lost and then I'll have very happy memories!!! Until next year....