KC ramblings…

So, the 8-day trip with Sofie to visit the KC clan went well.  Sofie is clearly going to be a great traveler.  Except for a few wailing outbreaks and a big spitup on the way home (nothing we haven’t all done at some point), she was cute, calm, and collected.

And she got her wings! 

It was a LOT of work, and a very exhausting trip for me… for  Sofie, too, as she seemed to sleep longer through the KC nights.  I’m glad everyone got to meet the object of their prayers and admiration the past half year.  I firmly believe it’s all of the good thoughts sent from around the country to Sofie during her fight in the NICU that got her to this strong, happy point in her life.

Mom not only COOKED, she cooked twice in two days!  And not just cooked, but grilled one day!  And E. made homemade chicken tamales that were amazing.  And coconut cake.  And pineapple upside-down cake.  E’s a very talented cook.  I’m glad she’s found her niche.  (E.: not to be confused with El.  El makes a mean bean though!)  It touched me greatly how much everyone contributed to creating nice events for Sofie and me.

Shacking up with Aunt El was good, unless you ask Cousin Kiki.  She didn’t seem to like what she perceived as cute competition from Sofie.

(Originally uploaded by El.)

El and I went to see:

It was amazing! Check out the set list below. Had fun with a couple of El’s friends, and a couple of new friends. Ozzy, a strapping friendly English bloke, saved me and my concert view from a couple of idiot dudes who stepped in front of me.  In appreciation, I bought him and his wife a pint of good cheer, and life was good.  El made her way to the front row (I was about 8 rows back).  Nothing beats going to a great concert with and surrounded by folks as equally into it.  It was flat-out fun.

It was mighty keen to hear Morrissey perform “How Soon Is Now?” and “International Playboys.”  The real surprise of the night was hearing Kristeen Young.  I wasn’t familiar with her before this show.  Now, I’m a total fan.  Sounds kinda like the love child of Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux, with a little Tori Amos thrown in.  Amazing.

Wrapped up the week with dinner at S&B’s. Got to meet little Anthony. Absolutely adorable! Pictures don’t do him justice.  Also hit El Sombrero, my late grandmother’s restaurant, now (actually, even while Grandma was still around) run by Uncle Larry and Aunt Jeannie.  Aunt J kindly treated us to lunch.  OH SO GOOD!!!  I still think about that last bite of beans I could not finish.  What I wouldn’t give to have them now! MMMMM.  And the pork/bean burrito topped with cheese spread and Mexican chili. OMG.

Although a lot of work, I’m glad I went.

I just wish I hadn’t lost all my pictures! I think I downloaded them onto El’s laptop and put them on a memory stick. But I can’t find the stick. :(  Hopefully, El will find them?

(Help, El, help!)

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Set list
The Queen Is Dead; First of the Gang to Die; The Youngest Was the Most Loved; In the Future When All’s Well; You Have Killed Me; Disappointed; Panic; Let Me Kiss You; I Just Want to See the Boy Happy; The National Front Disco; I Will See You in Far Off Places; All You Need Is Me; Girlfriend in a Coma; Every Day Is Like Sunday; The Boy With the Thorn in His Side; Irish Blood, English Heart; At Last I Am Born; I’ve Changed My Plea to Guilty; Life Is a Pigsty; How Soon Is Now? Encore: The Last of the Famous International Playboys; You’re Gonna Need Someone on Your Side.

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