Indian Summer

I'm not sure if the weather we are seeing is technically an indian summer, but it was 90 degrees here yesterday (a new record). Just to hot to do anything except go to the local pond and relive summer!! So, after I picked the kids up, that is just what we did.
I briefly tried to knit on the Misty garden scarf which is nearly done:

But was quickly called into service as expert castle builder. I don't design 'em, I just build 'em! Here is Abby's fortress.

And PJ's.

We spent almost 2 hours. Then we took a quick hike to check on our letterbox that is planted here. Gathered a bunch of twigs, bark, and acorns which became boats (with a bunch of hot glue). All in all a wonderful day!

Weekend Getaway!

Well, Wook and I enjoyed a weekend away in beautiful NJ (hee hee). Seriously though. We stayed at the Hilton in Hasbrouck Heights near the Meadowlands Friday and Saturday nights. It was a nice hotel, comfy, and we had a view from the room of the NYC skyline. Also got to see the Miami Dolphins who were staying at the hotel Saturday night!! It was great though because Paul had worked in NYC for a bit over two weeks last spring. He was between jobs (old company went bankrupt in spectacular fashion) and was offer this contract. Anyways, he stayed on their dime at a Hilton hotel (embassy suites) in Time Square. Which on a side note is a GREAT hotel with kids. It is right in Times Square and had two good sized rooms. We (the kids and I) spent about half the time there with him. So, long story long, we had enough Hilton points that this stay was free. Except for the $20 pot of coffee at 10:30 on Saturday night!


Then, the game on Sunday. Which we won. Phew. It was fun, though the guy next to us smelled bad. And the guy on the other side thought it was okay to be partly in my seat. Still, really fun. And here is a pic from my seat with Wook' s phone cam.


As you can imagine, LOTS O' KNITTING took place. I got 3 of PJ's 4 birthday dinosaurs knit. Just need to knit the stegasaurus and put them all together. I finished 2/3 of a Misty Gardenscarf. It is lacy and fuzzy and I like it way more than I usually like lacey or fuzzy things! Promise a pic later. And I knit myself a Black Sea hat with hematite beads. So pretty. Pics later, I swear!! Time to get Abby to school. They, in case you are wondering, had a FAB time with Grama and Grandpa. Went to the Big E, made birthday cupcakes with Auntie Connie, went to 3 tag sales, saw Aunt Tina and Uncle Dave. All good.

Some finishing..almost

Well, the tilted duster is done and I am loving it. Definitely need to block it to open up the ribbing a bit and to make the bottom settle down. I also need to buy the perfect buttons. Since the Cambridge Jacket still awaits a zipper, a trip to Joann's is in order for Monday. I'll post pictures as soon as they are all finished (hopefully Tuesday).

I'm halfway through the Backyard Leaves scarf from Scarf Style. It is designed by Annie Modesitt and is done in two bits from the back of the nexk down. I never really thought a scarf book was worthwhile, but this one really is great. I got it from the damaged book sale that Interweave had, but if it is damaged somewhere, I can't find it!!

On the homefront, I am feeling under the weather. Sore throat like fire. Wook has been trying to get me to rest. I tried to explain how setting in sleeves IS resting. He doesn't seem to agree.

This is PJ being Santa the other morning!

Abby with Merlin the Magical Cat