hi bloggers! we just returned from a surprise birthday party for mr. stampers anonymous himself – ted… it was all organized by his wife michelle and what a wonderful surprise it was. we were so happy to be a part ted’s 50th birthday celebration (which is “officially” march 31st). it was a quick trip, flew in the night before the party and left this morning to come back to arizona. we’re actually in a hotel in phoenix for the night before catching an early morning flight to california tomorrow. we are heading to my happy place for a couple of days, followed by a few days at sizzix to work on new products as well as education, and then wrapping up the week with a weekend of demos at the carson rubber stamp show. so if you’re in southern california this weekend, stop by the carson show to check it out and say hello – it’s going to be a jam packed trip, but a fun one for sure…t!m