Thanks so much for the well-wishes for my interview last week. It went well and I was called back for a second interview, which was yesterday. I’m still waiting to hear on that. Thursday night Eric retaught me Algebra, and Friday morning I had my test. I had to take a practice test first to see what level they needed to test me at. They ended up testing me at the advanced level and I passed the test with no problems. So, that’s done. I tell you though, by the end of last week I was SO tired. Friday night Eric told me I needed to be ready to leave the house at 8:15 Saturday morning. He surprised me by taking me to Oklahoma City for the day to see the Chihuly exhibit at the museum there. So fun! I was so excited he planned this day trip! The Oklahoma City museum has the most comprehensive collection of Chihuly’s work in the world (who knew!!), so it was wonderful to see. If you look carefully at the photo above, you can see the piece the museum commissioned in that front window. It stands 55 feet tall and made up of individual blown glass pieces.
Gorgeous, isn’t it?
In the lobby of the museum is also this gorgeous chandelier. They were having story time for some little ones underneath it, so I couldn’t get too close.
The exhibit itself was amazing, it was very dim in there so that the pieces seemed to glow from within. This is the 40-foot-long Persian Ceiling. The exhibit consisted of about 1800 pieces, and every time you turned a corner you were met with something new.
We spent some of the afternoon at the tropical conservatory and then had a wonderful dinner at a local Italian restaurant. We drove home after a full day, gave Romeo his insulin and fell into bed. What a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary!
In stitching news – though there hasn’t been time for much lately – I started a new project on the drive to OKC. I had a dream about it, and you know how that goes! This is the Peace ornament by Country Cottage Needleworks from the JCS Ornament issue. I didn’t get very far in three hours (stitching in the car is hard!), but I’m glad I started it. I pulled the thread and fabric from my stash (I LOVE being able to do that!).
I moved the L over to the left and started the next motif. I think I’m much happier with it. It visually looks centered now, even though it really isn’t.
I did stitch on Barnabee for Just Nan Sunday. I stitched the watermelon row and got started on the next row of verse. I have some little ants to stitch, then the verse itself. As you can see I am nearing the end of Part 2!
I have many more things to show you next time – including the finished wedding quilt! Stay tuned!!!
I am grateful for a husband who surprises me with a favorite artist.
What a nice surprise! And you really do have to come to camp if you’re THAT close.
I am so excited to see the quilt! I can’t wait. And yes, the L does look more centered now – I think because of the way it leans it looks centered when moved to the left even though it isn’t technically “centered.”
That is some incredible glass work! I wish I was in OK to go see it! Thanks for the pics!!
All of your WIPS are looking great!
How sweet of your hubby to surprise you with that trip. It looks like you had fun!
Best wishes on the job front!
What a lovely surprise for your anniversary! The photos are fantastic!
Keeping my fingers crossed for the job.
Love your WIPs. I don’t know how you stitch in the car! I’d be feeling sick in no time! Lol!
I’m giving your DH a standing ovation!!!
That Persian ceiling is amazing. I’d love to see that IRL. Thanks for sharing the picture of it.
And – fingers and toes crossed for the job!! 😀
Wow, what a wonderful surprise from Eric! Chihuly is an amazing artist isn’t he .. funny I would have thought his home state would have the most Chihuly collection! lol .. I’ll have to make it to OK someday 🙂
Your wips are coming along great! Initials do that all the time to me .. crazy offcenter issues lol
can’t wait to see the quilt!
I’m keeping my toes crossed for you .. that way I can still stitch! hee hee
What a fantastic anniversary trip. The exhibit is breathtaking isn’t it? Great stitching too.
Oh I’m so hopeful you will have good news to share about your new job! And the museum pictures are wonderful – thanks for sharing.
Got my fingers and toes crossed for that new job. How lovely to see such a beautiful exhibit. Have seen the two pieces in Vegas but no other – visually stunning. Congrats on a lovely anniversary day.
Wow, those Chihuly pieces are amazing! How lovely of Eric to surprise you like that. I hope that you hear back about your interview soon and that the results are positive. A second interview is always a good sign! You’re making great progress on Barnabee. Sorry if I’ve forged ahead, but I need to get it finished so I can put another WIP back on my stand! Don’t worry, I only work on it on weekends, though. 😉
Keeping my fingers crossed that you get good news about the job Michelle!
What a lovely surprise from Eric, it sounds like you had a great time 🙂
Great progress on your WIPs too; the L looks perfect now! 😉
What a wonderful day! Chihuly’s work is represented in several permanent collections where I live and I am always so fascinated ~ his work is beautiful. Can’t wait to see that quilt!
Happy Anniversary! What a great surprise! Love your WIP’s 🙂
Wow! I LOVE Chihuly!!! I am soooo jealous, but I really appreciate the heads up on the OK museum! It’s on my list of wanna-dos now.
Congrats on the interviewing (fingers crossed) and the stitching which is looking stunning!
That glass is gorgeous. And love your JN Sunday too.
Good luck for the job
Oh I just LOVE Chihuly! Isn’t that ceiling exhibit amazing?! He has come to St. Louis a few times; I didn’t realize that OK had such a large installation.
Wow that glass is just stunning!
Amazing about all the Chihuly in OK–as you said, who knew? I love how Barnabee is coming along, and you’ve been a very busy woman!