Welcome Spring...

It's supposed to be the time of year where birds are chirping, tulips are blooming and warm breezes blow but alas that is NOT the case in these parts. NOPE! In Edmonton, it is STILL SNOWING and I am sooooo tired of it! UGH! Oh well... I guess it gives me something to look forward too:D

We did get a little break though...

We had a short little break this past weekend when we took our kids on a whirlwind trip to Vancouver. We took an afternoon to explore Stanley park and Gastown in Vancouver and had a fabulous time!

It was Carter's (my youngest son) birthday and he wanted to go to a Rubik's Cube competition rather than have a birthday party so off we went! We had no idea what to expect but figured that seeing he can solve it in 30 something seconds.... he stood a good chance. It was a great experience for him, one that he will remember for many years. He didn't advance to the finals (there were much older people who could do it in 10-15 seconds!!!) but we were still super proud of him and if he is still interested when the time comes around for another, we will head back for another and see how he does again!

So back to the snow thing... YUCK! There are a couple of things that have saved me from insanity with all this white stuff though. I have some pretty amazing events on the horizon that will whisk me away to much warmer climates in the coming months and if not warmer, at least I am heading south...lol! Here is a list of dates and I really hope to see you at one or more of the classes at the various stores/ events:

First up:

April 8-10

Scrapbooker's Bliss- Calgary

April 15&16

Scrapbook, eh Retailer Event and Camp Croppin'- Calgary

Where I will be teaching for Prima:D

Here are a couple of sneak peeks from the Camp Croppin' Class:D

And here are a couple of sneak peeks for the Retailers Only Portion...

These classes and events will be all be fabulous of course but there is one that is a little bit extra special really gets me excited... this one is in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico June 10-12 and is sure to be one heck of a party! The Puerto Rico Scrapbook Event has invited this crazy canuck to come and play and I am UBER thrilled to be participating... click HERE for all details!

Some of the leading teachers will be there (Tim Holtz, Margie ROmney, Heidi Swapp, Donna Downey, the Glitz Girls and me!!!) and I am looking forward to being able to share some fabulous classes with the 600+ people that will be there! It's only a short plane ride away and if there are any wanting a little fun in the sun then this is the place to be! I am adding on a day or two so that I can see some of the sights on one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean! Anyone want to come with me???

Some more exciting news? I am officially a part of the Canadian Scrapbook Magazine team as a regular contributing writer. I have written several articles for them over the past couple of years so it is such an honour for them to have made it "official"! Stay tuned on more exciting things to come in that department:D

The last one for now... and it's a BIG one! October/ November I am heading down under... YES! I do mean AUSTRALIA to be a part of the Prima Road Show and I will be teaching with a few of the other Prima girls at numerous stores all around Australia! I am so looking forward to working with Your Creative Journey on what is sure to be quite the adventure!

There are a couple more events on the horizon too but I am just finishing up those details! Can't make it to the classes but still want the kits? Feel free to email me at trisha.lado@gmail.com with any questions and I am more than happy to do what I can to help you out!

Happy Scrapping!

Trisha