Convention Day 3 and 4

Our last days of convention were filled with fun, creativity, and a little sight seeing!  One of the sessions we attended included making this cute stack of cards for a birthday.   I loved it so much that I decided to have a birthday themed class in August!  Stay tuned...

I also had a blast hosting a 3D swap this year.  I am always so inspired by the creativity of the men and women around me.  One of the swaps I received made this lovely project.  Isn't it awesome?

After the Awards celebration, we had a county fair themed party.  I felt right at home with the decorations, events, and umm.... funnel cake.  We had a product "fishing hole" where you could fish for a free prize (I won ribbon!) and even a mechanical bull.  The amazing LJ took a turn on this, and became my hero for trying it out.  I have video of it, but won't embarrass her with posting it!

Our last day held some of my favorite sessions, including a product panel and watching Shelli stamp!  Her projects are always inspiring.  One of the funnest parts of main stage was that the center section of the stage rotated to reveal the presenter... here comes Bonnie!

On our final afternoon in SLC, we took an open air bus tour of the city.  I learned so much and saw so many amazing things that I wouldn't have been able to do otherwise.  I had a blast (and soaked up some vitamin D).  Here are some highlights!

Brigham Young house and the Joseph Smith Memorial building

You know SLC is a cool place to live when they turn an entire street block into a giant slip-n-slide one day.  It was upper 90s, so I was tempted to hop out and slide down myself!  This looked like so much fun!

The state capitol building, view of the mountains, and site of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics.  It was very hazy while we were there because of fires in Canada California.  It was breathtaking nonetheless!

"This is the place" site where Brigham Young and the settlers first arrived in 1847.

(Below) After our tour, we trekked back to the Joseph Smith memorial building to have dinner.  And look at that view!  Nothing better than good friends, good food, and a killer view from our table.  We watched the sunset over SLC, which was the perfect end to an amazing adventure!