You will have so much fun! I went 3 time 2008, 2010, and 2012. Just got the catalog for this year so am getting the bug to go back in 2014. This year my friend and I are going to Des Moines for the first time. When we go to Houston we sign up for classes separately so we don't feel "obligated" to go to something that we may not like. Last year we did go on the bus trip to LaGrange - it was a blast! I never thought I would go one time and I've been there 3 times! It is the granddaddy of all quilt shows in my opinion.