The Help

What are you reading right now?

I started reading The Help a few weeks ago when my sister, Beth, couldn't put it down. I love the characters in this book and how each woman's strength individually and collectively brings them together! My sister Brooke is reading it now. And, so is my girlfriend Tracy. What do you gals think so far? Let me hear some feedback!

I knew this would become a major motion picture. I just visited Kathryn Stockett's website and it is confirmed. I can't wait to see the movie!

Happy Earth Day!

St. Francis

On Friday, Randy and I visited a restaurant we have been wanting to try in Phoenix. We actually went twice during the weekend. St. Francis is located on E. Camelback Road. The restaurant has great atmosphere with a chamber oven as the central feature. Also, outside on the patio, they have a great fireplace and bar! I took a photo of the ladies restroom and the handle of the safe which serves as the toilet paper holder.

1st Game of the 2010 Season-GO CARDINALS!

Wednesday evening April 14th was the St. Louis Cardinals first evening game. They played the Houston Astros and won the game 2-1. Brad Penny pitched for the Cards. Beth, Alice, Leslie, and I attended on a gorgeous Spring evening. No nachos at this one!

We're in new seats this year in Section 162-3rd Base Field Boxes. Let me know if you'll be at any of the games and we'll try to connect! Let's GO CARDINALS!

Claire's Birthday & Mustache Bash at the Royale

We're Registered for Silver Bella 2010

Beth, Brooke and I have registered for Silver Bella being held in Omaha, Nebraska on November 11-14, 2010. We're so excited! Check out the blog, and register if there is still space available!
http://www.paperbellastudio.com/pages/silverbella.htm

Smeeks-Caramel PALOOZA

Smeeks is one of my favorite shopes to visit in Phoenix. Randy and I have been twice. The first visit we took Stephanie and her friend Campbell. Most recently, we took Sam and Elin for the Caramel Palooza: caramel tasting. We likely sampled 15 different variations of caramels.

Right next door, is Frances. This is the blog for Frances & Smeeks. It's great, so check it now!