Barb's Birthday Book

Yesterday was my friend Barb's 50th birthday.  She and her husband put on a blow out party for the occasion.  I took a friend with me as I am usually shy in large groups of people who I don't know, but didn't have to worry with this crowd.  It was a great time, met new people and listened to a band they had hired.  These people know how to put on a party.  The food was delicious, as usual.  There was grilled chicken and ribs..the best tasting ribs I have ever had (heard many similar comments), potato salad, beans..just down home grub.  Greg shared that the ribs were glazed with a combination of reduced cherry coke and cherry preserves, yum.  I had planned to stay an hour or so, but ended up enjoying four hours of party.  Moral of story, stretch yourself, it usually is worth it!

For Barb's gift, I made  her a birthday book, a chronicle of our friendship, along with the others who are in the same quilt group.   I think it turned out quite well.  True to form, I finished the book an hour before I had to leave for the event, lol.  Of course I  have to share pics of the book......  Happy Crafting!