New Albums in the Works!

I am getting ready to add a new style of Custom Album to my shop. They are Custom Team/Mascot Albums. I have one finished, but would like to get more done before I add them to my store. I thought I would let you all in on what the first one looks like. My hometown's mascot is the Trojans, so I started with it: You will be able to use your school name or mascot for the album and choose what activities you would like included. That way if the recipient isn't in baseball...it won't be in there! I love custom albums because they are so personal and these are perfect gifts for athletes, grads, coaches, teachers, fans, or anyone else involved in school. These aren't just for high school either. Want a college team? A pro team? That's the great thing about CUSTOM!!! You get exactly what you want :)

Labor Day Weekend Is Upon Us!!!

It is officially here! Labor Day Weekend! They say this is the end of summer....so I thought I would live it up this weekend :) This morning we had coworkers and friends out to our house after work...yeah, we work graveyard! We had a lot of fun chatting, playing cards, grilling out, and even having a couple of beers! Essex, the town I live in (and grew up in), is the Southwest Iowa hub for Labor Day action. Tomorrow Jesse is golfing in the annual tournament (only his second time golfing!) and I am working at the event. I'm excited to see lots of old faces back in town :) Then tomorrow night they are having 4-wheeler and dirt bike races that we will attend. The best part about local events is that you know almost everyone participating, so you can cheer every time someone races :) Sunday will be a great rest day! We will probably need it by then! There are tons of events scheduled, but we will mostly just relax. I am going to try and make the all school reunion...which is an event held for anyone ever graduating from Essex High School. I think it will be a good time to catch up with some old classmates :) I also have a wedding reception I will try and go to that afternoon as well. Monday is the BIG day in Essex. There will be a big parade full of fire trucks and marching bands :) And then in the afternoon there is the demolition derby! My cousin is entering a car for the second year and we'll all be anxious to watch! There is also a poker run, a scavenger hunt, three street dances, kids games, and much, much more to do over the weekend in Essex! If you get a chance, stop by http://essexiowa.com/ and check out all the other great events going on this weekend! In a small town, you find entertainment where you can...and you enjoy every minute of it :) I couldn't imagine it any other way!!! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend :) Edi