Saturday, March 31, 2007

I thought it would never get here!!!!!






Treadmills
AND
When it came it was a full SEVEN PAGES!!!
OMGoodness
It was sort of like waiting for your child to give birth...
on a much more shallow level:)
We looked at every airport news shop in K.C. and Vegas.
I stalked every hotel news shop.
I was sure it must be at my doorstep when we arrived home...
BUT
NO
and for the first time in our lives.....we had the mail stopped!
Considering we arrived home at 8:00 pm.
I had to settle for looking online at Somerset Studio website one more time!
There it was....
at least the cover was available for me to see!
That wasn't much...
but better then nothing:)
Next morning.....first thing.....I ran to the post office.
When the mail basket was given to me I anxiously glanced to see
if there was anything that looked like a box from Somerset!
I didn't see anything that big (in the past they have sent my five copies....yes five
in a UPS box). I ran to the car in the rain carrying the box filled with hope:)
THERE....
there among all the junk mail, bills, subscriptions etc. was a large
manila envelope:O The return address was the one I was hoping for...YEA!
I sat in the car for almost 45 minutes tearing open and magazines and pouring over
my babies in print:)
I had also received some other wonderful things that couldn't wait for the drive home. That explains the 45 minutes:):):)


25 comments:

Susan Tuttle said...

Hi Linda!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you on this precious piece and article in Memories!!!!! The spreads looks incredible and you are on the cover--so well-deserved!! An inspiration!!

I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!!

Big Hugs,
Susan

Susan Tuttle said...

Me again....I also wanted to say thank you for your comment on my blog--I do remember your granddaughter's story--what a very special little girl, and so lucky to have a grammy like you.

Hugs,
Susan

Jamie said...

Wow Linda!!
They did a wonderful job with the lay out and the cover looks grand too! I will be getting mine as soon as possible:) I bet you will be beaming for days (weeks/months:) over this. I really enjoyed your article and art in the 1oth Anniversary issue of Somerset Studios also. Magical, beautiful stuff sweetie! I've added your link and look forward to visiting often.

Love,
Jamie

SOINSPIRED said...

What an incredible honor. I can't wait to buy the magazine and see it in person. Congrats!

The Feathered Nest said...

OH MY! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this magazine! Your artwork is so beautiful ~ as are your sweet little granddaughters, very precious! :) Dawn

Vintage Papers said...

Linda
congrats to you! I am so happy to see another one of your beauties on the cover! I don't have my subsciption yet - but can't wait to see your article. I have something in there also - just not sure what page. CONGRATS!!!!

Dawn said...

Beautiful "baby", Linda! I'll be looking for it to see those fabulous pages first hand.

Vintage Papers said...

Linda
I rushed out to Barnes & Noble and picked up a copy this afternoon...your article and work is GORGEOUS! I have a soft spot in my heart for Hunter - because I have a nephew named Hunter Ford - but he is 23 ;)....anyways you must be on cloud nine....another gorgeous article and cover not to mention your divine art! Thanks for letting me know about page 58 also! :) keep on creating!!!

mary boyer said...

it's here at my house too, you must be so proud. I read your blog frequently, love your art and zest for life! Congratulations, mary

Mary Timme said...

Great for you. I remember when you said it was all going to be happening at once and you were right!

Terri said...

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you!
God bless.
Terri

Laura said...

Congratulations!!

I was searching Chicagoland this weekend and have not found it yet!! Will be checking daily as I am so anxious to see your cover and article!!!!

This is so wonderful!

Mary said...

I'll be looking for this issue tomorrow....as soon as the stores open! Looks like beautiful work Linda, you are so creative.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Linda! What a well-deserved honor! Can't wait to get my copy!!

Babsarella said...

MEGA Congrats to YOU and I am looking forward to seeing your AMAZING work in print!!!

Cat said...

Congratulations!!!! That is awesome!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm heading to Borders first thing tomorrow! I can't wait to see the layout in person....It looks so beautiful just from the pictures of the pictures!

PAT said...

Linda, I don't think I've seen your blog, before! I was so happy when I found it, this morning. It's wonderful!

Studio Stuff is going in my favorites list!

Another Missourian...
Pat
Back Porch Musings

Heather - Speckled Egg said...

Hi Linda!
Congrats! The article looks amazing! I can't wait to see it!

Thank you so much for the wonderful parcel of goodies that arrived today! The wallpapers are just gorgeous! And the collage images are fantastic! You are too thoughtful!

:) Heather

Kari said...

Congratulations!!! Your art is absolutely stunning. WOW!!!!!!

Nicole - Small Treasures said...

congrats, your work is really gorgeous!

Jeanne said...

Read the artical in Somerset Memories featuring Hunter's book and all I can say is that it is FABULOUS! I poured over every photo and I am totally in awe.

Anonymous said...

i just bought somerset moments tonight just for your article! the colors and images are so lovely. such beautiful memories and sentiments about your babies. i am determined to record more of my daily life in my work.

Boxwood Cottage said...

7 full pages wow that's great! Your getting more and more famous! I congratulate you! xox

One Crabapple said...

ohh Lin I am laughing and crying at the same time.

Congratulations....I know the pages are beautiful ! I can't wait to get my own copy....

You are such a Wonderful EXTRAORDINARY Artist...!

I love that you shared this moment .