food, crochet, merriment
We have quite a fair bit of Russian going on at our house these days.
Since the bald kid has less than a month before he enters the Missionary Training Center (MTC) and he wants to have as much of the language under his belt as possible.
Good idea I reckon.
Here’s my favorite little show he’s been watching and trying to translate.
You really should hear the big guy sing along with Masha. You’d never be the same again!
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Watch “Dane’s Wish”
We’ll have photos of the premiere party in a few days–but for now–
check out some of our awesome winners!!
Ahhh yes…the rumors are true. I am in love.
April and I spent the evening with Dave at Sweet Tooth Fairy in Provo, to make the final arrangements for the Harry Potter Premiere party next week. Look what he gave us.
No, no. Sharing is not an option…sorry.
This Dave fellow is one smart cookie…or should I say cupcake? Perhaps guys don’t actually like being called cupcakes so sufficeth it to say, he knows his stuff. He’s working on some amazing wizard cupcakes for our party and took us in the back to show us how they are made.
We are in soooo much trouble.
Dude.
I’ll tell you, if I wasn’t already committed to finding a cute little farmer man with a Scottish accent, well, I’m quite certain that I could really fall for a guy who is up to his elbows in chocolate all day and has the Top Secret recipe for a Key Lime frosting that could bring world peace ALL. BY. ITSELF.
Alas, I’ll have to be satisfied with being madly in love with…
the cupcakes.
Somehow—it’s enough.
PS— Gracious Rain is being featured this week on Casual Blogger Community–please, please, check it out and leave a comment. Thank my dah-lings!
At first glance, this might look like a big jumble of clutter to you. But if you look more closely…
you’d realize that these are actually the dozens, and dozens, AND dozens of prizes…
we are collecting from local vendors, handmade shops and artisans from all over the United States…
and from as far away as Canada, England, Hong Kong, and Europe. And that’s not to mention some pretty fabulous involvement from some of our local favorites like Hale Center Theater and Sweet Tooth Fairy. It’s all to celebrate the premiere of Harry Potter 7, The Deathly Hallows–on November 18-19.
People have been so good to us donating lovely gifts for our audience.
Check out this amazing “Butterbeer Gift Basket” from Chica And Jo…
and these fabulous T-shirts and Hoodies from Quantum Leaper X…
and this incredible wood burned treasure box, sent all the way from Hungary and Bacon Factory. And the best part is–there are more prizes coming in every day. {Insert squeal of delight here}
So, as much as I’d love to stay and chat–I need to run…
I’ve got to check the mail. hee hee.
P.S…
1} If you will be anywhere near Orem, Utah on November 18-19 and would like to come to our Magical Pre-Show Bash and Harry Potter midnight movie premiere, please, please let us know ASAP–as there are just a few seats left, and we’d LOVE to fill them with you–our friends.
2}If you know of any person, shop or business that would like to be part of our event giveaway promo, there is still time to join the fun.
Either way–contact me at LauniKAnderson@gmail.com for the easy info.
Hope you’ll join us–we can hardly wait!
Back in the summer, you may remember that Gracious Rain threw a huge bash for the opening night of Eclipse. It was wild, wonderful, midnight fun and truly and unforgettable experience. One of the perks of this party–for me–was getting to know some of the amazingly talented artists who provided prizes for all the giveaways that evening.
“Mockingjay” Pendant
One of those artists is Tena, a new friend who actually lives in Forks, Washington—you know, where Twilight takes place—and has her own Etsy shop called The Forks Forest. She makes incredible jewelery and has just added a few very interesting things that I really want to tell you about. Here’s the story…
Remember–in the Twilight series–all the scenes that took place at Forks High School? Now, of course, the movie was actually shot on a set replica of the real school, but still–this is what it looks like.
Anyway, this last July, 2010 the original 1925 Forks High School building was torn down to make way for a new Forks High School building project.
Tena sent me local newspaper articles showing the progress of the demolition–but here’s the good part.
She and her husband carefully sifted through the rubble…
and found some bricks and brass pipes and floor boards and then…
did some pretty dang creative things with them. Check this out–
The wood used to make this box came from the original Forks High School gymnasium floor. Can you believe it? Seriously, if you know a true-blue Twilight fan wouldn’t they just go crazy over this stuff? It’s amazing and up close–it’s really beautiful.
Forks High School Copper Tag Pendant
The Forks Forest is sponsoring a Gracious Rain giveaway for this lovely necklace made from up-cycled copper pipe from the Forks High School building. The copper tag hangs from a sparkling square Spartan Blue crystal and 20 inch copper rope chain. Tag measures 1 & 3/8 x 5/8 inch.
An absolute one of a kind treasure for any twilight fan.Good luck!!
