The party is over

The food was delicious, the mint juleps were interesting, the company was friendly.  Only the family is left and all the hats are off.  Baby Addison is in her pajamas and the grown ups are jealous.  Karen won $40 in the derby pool.  She is a lucky one.  I encourage her to buy lottery tickets.

Even though I took an hour and a half nap this afternoon, I am feeling pretty tired, ready to head back to the hotel.

Jackie liked her the painting I did for her.

Air travel

I left Port Washington at 7 am and did not arrive at my hotel in Atlanta until after 10pm.  Weather delays.  It wasn't raining in Milwaukee, but Chicago was backed up. It wasn't raining much in Chicago, but our 12:10 flight was canceled, we couldn't get on the 2:10 flight and the 5:10 flight did not leave until after7pm.  It only takes 14 hours to drive from Port to Atlanta, probably would take $100 worth of gas and I know we could find cheaper, better food.  Next time I am driving.

 I am hoping for a better experience on the home bound trip!  I ate lunch in the Chicago Cubs Bar and Restaurant. The food was OK, but expensive. $15 for 2 beers, $11 for a tuna melt.

American Airlines  has its own baggage claim area in Atlanta. Who knew? We walked forever and that's all I'll say about that because I am grateful my luggage actually made it to ATL at the same time I did.

Well enough travel talk. We are off to Ray and Jackie's place for some fun!

Kentucky Derby Hat 2013

A hostess gift for my sister-in-law.  We will be drinking mint juleps and wearing our best Kentucky Derby hats this weekend.  Please don't ask me about the horses, since I have no idea which horses are running or are favored although I did see that there is a female jockey named Rosie who is riding this year.  2 years ago, on our way to Key West, we stopped at Churchhill Downs and toured the museum.  The hats were very impressive! 

 

 

 

Peeping Peepers

This is for the Peep Show at the Arts Mill in Grafton.  I hope it gets in!

Angel 13

This quilt is entirely hand stitched.  Each angel done using a variety of embroidery stitches.  I am currently quilting by hand the last of the outer boarders.  Then the binding and it will be done. 

Angel #12

Long time no see

It has been almost a year since I posted anything on this blog.  What a year!  I am going to get started again.  You may not believe it but I still have not finished my quilt.  I plan on posting some more angels and maybe getting my pastels out again.  Don't give up on me yet.