The “Circus” is in town

Tonight we went to the circus in Qurum. We were joined by Laila, Noora and Abdulla and Aseya, Azzan and Terryam.

I am going to guess that it was a Russian performance but I am not sure. It was a very average performance but the kids enjoyed it and it was something different for us to do so all in all a good time was had. The kids enjoyed these two very lame clowns, it made me laugh at what they think is funny.

The knife thrower was not too bad.

I think there may have been a flame thrower to come but after 1 hour I had had enough and the kids were losing interest so we left. There were no animals just performers. I hope one day to be able to take them to a big top circus like they see on TV but I guess that will be one year when we are on holidays as that kind of circus will never come to Oman.

Earlier today I participated in the Crafty Mamas - Sew Up Wednesday (sew-a-long) and made Lujayne a nightie.

It is an Ottobre pattern from the 06/2009 issue #36 Mockingbird Nightdress. Lujayne picked out the embroidery this morning and I stitched it onto felt instead of the knit because I was a) lazy and b) worried it might pucker the knit. The nightie came together nice and easy and I will definitely make her more. I made the 110cm which is right for her height but it does swim a little on the rest of her. She loves it and as I type this post she is fast asleep with it on so mission completed! The embroidery is an applique from JuJu Designs which I machine embroidered.

This is the stitch out in process and my very hi-tech thread catcher (a sewing ham with masking tape sticky side up!).

Sorry my photos are such poor quality. I still do not seem to have mastered my new “point-and-shoot” camera which is frustrating because I keep missing shots because the auto is not right and my settings are not right either. Maybe I will take it along to the hospital with the manual and have a play.

Last night was my second last doctor’s appointment – woohoo! We are scheduled to have the c-section on Saturday 30th October all going well. My blood pressure is very low so it looks like I need more fluids and time with my big ol swollen feet up too. He is a very active bub in my tummy especially at night so I hope he kicks that habit by the time he is born and realises that night time is for sleeping

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