Happy Birthday Olivia

Today is my youngest daughter's birthday.  She is 12 today.  I  "cooked" her a special breakfast.  Actually, this and other fantastic creations can be found at Zuckerladen (Sugar Shop).  The site is a bit eccentric like the owner, but there is a slide show available for you to get a "taste" of the place.

Olivia was thrilled!

We also gave her an I-pod touch for her birthday. 

 Usually we are not that extravagant with our children, but since she has worked hard in school, and has been a trooper about the broken wrists, we decided to spoil her a bit.   When my son Adam heard this, he immediately tried to break his own wrists by throwing himself on the floor - what a goof ball.

Well, I am flying back to the States tomorrow for a Regional EGA seminar.  I am taking two Catherine Theron classes with two of my dear friends.  These are the two projects:

My Peaceable Kingdom and

American Sewing Roll. 

 I had signed up for these before we found out we were moving to Germany, and since it was a ton of money I did not want to just pass on these.  I am looking forward to spending time with my friends and doing what I love the most - stitching.  

I am only staying one week, so it will be a quick trip, and after I get back, we are turing right around and leaving for Italy.  We rented a cottage on the Italian Riviera with fabulous views of the ocean.  I can't wait.  I hope to squeeze a post in between my travels, but I am not promising anything.  

I am wishing everyone lots of stitching time and plenty of sunshine.