Yesterday was K’s art sale at SAIC. 
My friend Becky came with me and it was a treat to spend so much time together! 
Right after we arrived, we stopped at CVS for some Advil for K and got to see her before we headed to lunch. Don’t you just LOVE her scarf?
My online friend, Monica, met us at Bennigan’s for lunch. She brought along her friend and their 2 daughters who are buddies too. My cousin, Carolyn, and her dh, Jim, also met us for lunch! It was a terrific table full with 8 of us.
I don’t know if I’ve ever had so many friends together with ME. What a blessing it was for me. Then we headed to the art sale just up the street half a block. I introduced everyone to K and then we separated to browse at our own speed.
(K’s friend Dee took this the previous day but I just love this picture!!)
After viewing & shopping, we tried pictures in the Michigan building lobby but got ousted so arranged on the sidewalk with the Art Institute in the background. 
(L – R: Monica’s dd, Libby’s dd, Libby (Monica’s friend), me, my friend Becky, and Monica)
Joyce & Monica
Me, Jim, & Carolyn
At this point, Monica and the girls headed elsewhere to do young girl fun. Jim, Carolyn, Becky, and I headed to wander in Millennium Park. It was a lovely spring day and we were able to chat and walk! 
The tulips need another month but the Magnolia trees were beautiful and fragrant!! 
It was so special to be able to spend this little bit of time with J&C. They are so sweet & fun! 
Of course, you have to have pictures at the ‘bean’… 
By now it was starting to sprinkle. J & C headed back to their weekend activities and Becky & I walked over to see K’s building.
As the sprinkles increased, we quickly headed back to K at the ballroom on Michigan for a bit more time. I sat behind K’s table and wiggled in a bit of chat between sales while Becky headed outside for fresh air and people watching.
We headed to the car but stopped at the park again for Becky to call her dd. 
What a fun day in the city!!
K’s sales went well and had really picked up by Saturday afternoon. By the end of the weekend, she had sold out of scarves and had 2 orders for more bags. We are so happy with her.
and sew on... 
Yes!!! It was a great day. Great food, great friends and great fellowship!
It was such a pleasure to finally meet Joyce in real life.
so glad everyone came in! thanks for all your support!
Looks so fun!!!
Glad you had a good time!
Wat a wonderful day in the City and what great pictures. Sounds like lots of fun and great that K did so well. Sounds like she’s off and running in the business.
I know how much fun it is to meet up with our online friends.
Ummm . . .teaching Becky the art of friendphoto-ing, eh??? LOL
And MONICA!!!! OMGosh!!! I’m a tad envious! LOL
but YOU, girl . . .YOU are gaining ground!
If one wants a friend, one must be a friend.
Obviously, you do it well! š
friendphoto-ing! LOL Yes, K & I do that but I wanted to try it with Becky with Millennium Park in the background. The picture wasn’t so great until I did the ‘Angi crop.’ š Then it had some more flavor.
But you’ll remember my whole backwards camera with the button on the wrong side so….
Thankfully Jim stepped in and did the rest of the pictures.