LOTS OF STUFF TO SHARE, OR- TRYING TO CATCH UP- PART ONE

I admit it, we are lurkers. We go very rarely, onto FB and lurk. And are we ever glad we did! We saw a post from Cinda, got in touch and discovered we were minutes away from eachother, and decided we must 'do lunch'.

Cinda is one of Brian's cousins and this is the third time we've visited in 37 years. Oh my.

We had a wonderful visit. Hope to see you sooner next time Cinda!

March 5th, we headed to Gila River Arena to have dinner and take in a hockey game. The Canucks were playing. Brian got this beautiful panoramic pic of the area outside the mall and arena.

This guy was hanging out by the water fountains.

We had the wonderful company of these two- they are awesome!

Doug & Ellie picked us up and brought us in together for the evening.

Another obligatory 'ussie'.

Near the center of this pic you can read the shirts on the fans behind the goalie. 

Go Canucks Go!

Not enough cheering I guess. We couldn't wake those guys up at all. 

Phoenix deserved the win.

(our opinion only, others may have another view)

Now, let's completely change gears. The LaHa park had a craft show March 13th. Nothing was for sale, it was strictly a show and it was amazing! It had the work from all of us 'students' from the classes we took here.

This is Bev. She is so patient and sweet natured. A great teacher and so talented!

A sampling of beginner and advanced baskets. I love basket weaving and I'm so grateful I could get such great instruction while here.

Hey, we know that guy!

This piece had to measure 20 x 30" and it is all cross stitch. This one is for you Deana! From a distance, it looks like a photo or a painting. I got close so you could see it was stitched.

Wood carving. Another fun class but these guys are masters.

There is carving in the round, relief carving and some wood burning.

It is ALL fabulous!

These stained glass pieces feature curved glass petals that were shaped in a kiln, over a mould. It's called slumping- I call it gorgeous!

These are Ellie and my projects from two beginner classes.

I will be doing more of this, and Ellie has done tons more already!

The RC guys displayed their crafts as well.  :)

Okay, that's enough for now. I hope you liked playing catch up with us, 

and look forward to PART TWO.