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{a summer vacay update, plus a vlog answering your questions!}

July 19, 2011 · 16 Comments
Filed Under: adventures, for fun, seasons, Vlog

Back in June I sent out a call for you to leave me your questions in the comments section, promising I’d answer them in the form of a vlog.

Well… the time has come to answer them! :] I have part 1 recorded and am working on parts 2, 3, and 4. Yep — there were that many questions asked! And what I think I’m the most proud of is that there were very, very few duplicate questions. So here are my answers ~

answering YOUR questions, part 1 from gussy sews on Vimeo.

♥

Maybe you’ve seen my tweets, sharing snippets from our Michigan vacation? Maybe you haven’t? So if you haven’t, I’ve got some instagram pics for ya – wink! We’re in northern MI right now, but before we head back to Minneapolis we’ll be traveling to a few other cities in our home state to visit my side of our family :]

It has been so super hot that I’m a little surprised I haven’t melted away yet… I have to admit, this heat is stealing all my energy to talk! hah!

But don’t worry, I’m staying cool by playing in the lake with my man & pup, and then sitting in the shade to rest. While eating cotton candy. And drinking lots of water. And having lunch at super yummy restaurants with our family.

yeow!
XO

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Filed Under: adventures, for fun, seasons, Vlog

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  1. thechattymommy says

    July 19, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Did Bauer like the kayak?

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    • Gussy Sees says

      July 19, 2011 at 9:16 am

      He sure did! And funny story ~ Bauer started out in Zack’s kayak but that lasted for like 2 minutes… He wanted to be with his mama ;)

      Reply
  2. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:14 am

    I love watching your vlogs – you’re always so sweet & genuine! And I like Zack’s input, too. ;)

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  3. Kristina says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Sounds like so much fun and from what I hear there’s more heat a’comin’!
    I really like the color of your swim suit. Cute!
    Hope y’all continue to have an awesome week!
    Stay cool!

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  4. danielle says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:21 am

    You have a kayaking pup! So cute! My beagle won’t go near the water… Glad you are enjoying your vacay! It’s hot here in mpls, as well. So darn sticky!

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  5. Kate Gillett says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Such a small, small world. You live about an 1 1/2 hours from me in Minneapolis and your family is about 1 1/2 hours from me in Michigan (I grew up just north of the Muskegon area). Makes me chuckle.

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    • Gussy Sews says

      July 19, 2011 at 11:50 am

      what?! that is crazy!!!!! :)

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  6. beth says

    July 19, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Your vacation looks awesome :) There’s no way our dog would ride in any kind of boat. I’m so impressed with Bauer!
    Your vlogs are great…good use of road trip time to make them :)

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  7. Kristin Bommer says

    July 19, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    ok, i do not know how you can do a video blog from the car! i’d be car sick to the *extreme*!! :)

    also, i’m really jealous of the state of MI right now, bc one of my good friends lives in petosky, and now they have you too (for a while at least!). i’m just gonna have to come up there lol.

    have a fun vacay my dear! loved the vlog ;)

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  8. teresa says

    July 19, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I SMILED all the way through that HAPPY vlog!
    I kept waiting on Bauer to bark! ;o)
    xo
    *****ENJOY!!!!*****
    Of course your bathing suit would have RUFFLES!!!!!!!! ;o)

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  9. Erin K says

    July 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    How cute are you?! Love it. Have an amazing time!!

    XOXO

    Erin

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  10. Southern Gal says

    July 19, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Yay! You answered my questions. What shade of pink – bashful or blush? I couldn’t help myself. I love Steel Magnolias. This southern gal loves your northern accent!

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  11. kendra says

    July 19, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    cute cute vlog! loved it!

    it made me come up with another question….do you usually use a video camera or your web cam on your computer for your vlogs?

    -xoxo kendra

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  12. Kate says

    August 30, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I’ve recently started reading your blog, and now I know why I like you so much! I grew up in Grand Rapids and most of my family still lives there. Listening to your Michigan accent makes me a little homesick! We had a vacation scheduled for this summer (going to Higgins Lake…heard of it?) but had to stay home in Colorado because my little guy had heart surgery. We’ll be back around Christmas, and I can’t wait! I love your blog, and look forward to getting to know you a little better! Hope you enjoyed your stay in MI! Oh, and my mom grew up in Minneapolis, so the rest of my family lives there…another place near and dear to me!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      August 30, 2011 at 10:00 pm

      oh, that is amazing :) i looooove blogging and this is a perfect example of why! :)

      Reply

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