The only sewing taking place right now is my Layer Cake Quilt Along over on Chic n Clique … so I thought I would share a few pictures of Brooke.

The past weekend she went to Naka-kon here in Overland Park and each day I couldn’t wait to see her outfit.    I missed her Saturday costume because I was at the longarm quilting class … and by the time she got home I was asleep.

The picture above was day one … the picture below was day three.

She looks like a doll in that blonde wig!!

I’m amazed at her face … I’ve had freckles since the day I was born … not really but it seems that way .. and I tried everything to remove them (as a child I tried ….. I’ve since realized they ain’t going anywhere).

Brooke has gone to these convention type things for as long as I can remember and I will never forget the first few … every step I took … my mouth was wide open … in shock!   I refused to leave her there …. so I hung out in the lobby for hours (and hours)! I should make an album one day of all the pictures I’ve taken!!   I even took my sister Kim with me once …. she and I had hours of pure laughter!!  I don’t understand the whole world of Naka-kon but I respect that it’s one of Brookes hobbies  LOL

She didn’t go as any character this year .. unlike last year when she was a Ninja Turtle  (Brooke is in the back on the right side with purple accessories).  These girls were very popular last year!!

Now to quilting for just a minute … for whatever reason my coughing returned last night and it was very difficult to sleep …. so I was on my laptop in bed … googling longarm quilting machines.  The main reason for my search is I want to know bottom dollar how much money I need  …. and in my investigation process I discovered that I can use a quilting Frame with a domesticated sewing machine.  Which would save me thousands of dollars ….but … will it create more of a headache and should I just wait?

Before I buy something … I go through a process … I google it ….. I read reviews,  I look at the competition and I ask questions from people that have one (yes I’ve sent two emails).     We shall see what I discover!!

See ya!

p.s  Dave is sick again,  Brooke woke up not feeling well, Chase was not feeling well (headache)  but he’s okay now … this sickness just will not leave our house … grrrrr

I’m not sure where to begin!!

On Saturday Dave took me to one of my favorite restaurants (J Gilberts) to celebrate my birthday (actual b day is March 11th) …. and when I walked in  … Ronda and Jenny yelled surprise.   I was speechless … holy cow … they came all the way from Michigan to be with me.   (Just typing it chokes me up!!)

I’ve been with them since Saturday evening … and yesterday our first stop was Ikea.

After Ikea we went to my favorite Mexican food restaurant  and the rest of the time was spent stamping in my office.   Wow I never stamp with anyone … and I have to say it was so nice!!  I’m thinking I’ve got to do this more often!!

I’m stopping here for today  … because I’m headed to the hotel to pick them up so that we can get started with our day.

See ya!

p.s. I am so blessed to have my family and friends!!!!

My post today is going to be quick … it’s been a heck of a day!

The picture you see above is a soup I threw in the crock pot and if it turns out I’ll share the recipe … although … I didn’t measure a thing!    I was in a hurry and figured I can taste test it ….. and add ingredients if needed.

It has Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and a whole lot of dairy that I can’t eat ….but the family can.  (Actually I’ll have a little …. the stomach ache will be worth a few bites of it … I think!)

After only four or five hours of sleep last night  … Chase woke me up sick!  Not only with cold symptoms but also throwing up (yucky).

So, off we went to the walk in clinic …..he has what I have … Bronchitis.

The rest of the day was shot after that … three sick people in the house now … grrrr!

Dave will be going to walk in clinic tomorrow … so here’s a funny story for you.

He ask me to call the doctor for him today and get an appointment for tomorrow or Friday ….. so I did and the earliest they can see him is March 24th …. I laughed and said he’d be dead by then …I was joking of course and said no problem he’ll go to the walk in clinic tomorrow.  So, then I called Dave and he says “but did you tell them who I am?”  LOL  seriously dude I love you …but this time of year it’s walk in clinic or the ER.   Chase and I laughed for a good 20 minutes… in between coughs.  You gotta find the laughter where you can!!

I hope you’re all staying safe, warm and healthy!

See ya!

p.s. I’m sad to sad the joint pain returned today (left shoulder, arm and hand)  … I was really hoping it was going to stay gone at least through the steroids!!  I cried for a good 30 minutes, took a hot bath and then a nap.  Pain is a little less right this minute …..but I feel it coming back.  I’d hate to go to the er for pain but I was pretty darn close today.