Sunday, September 24, 2006
An Excuse
Sorry about the lack of actual knitting content lately. I'm racing along on a super secret gifty thing for an online friend. I have no idea if she reads here, so I can't give any hints. Feeling quite the time crunch, so I'm not working on anything else until this is done. Once it gets to her, I'll have lots to post.
Fiber-y Goodness and Sling Junkies
Had a blast yesterday at Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival.
Didn't get there as early as I would have liked, and somehow only managed to find one of the two friends I was going to meet. My sweet husband took charge of The Incredible Grabby Toddler so I could browse in peace.
I was so good about not overspending that I actually had non-buyer's remorse when we left. I tried to go back at the last minute and get one more skein of Socks That Rock, but they were already packing up when I got there. (Arrgh! Even more regret now. Just checked the website, and they had sooo many more colors in person. Damn!)
The only purchase I regret is a couple back issues of Interweave Knits. They're both issues I'll use, but I thought they were discounted, and I paid cover price. Plus the line was so slow, I could have gone to at least 2 vendors in the time I spent there.
Next year, I'm going to try to go alone, or with fellow fiber junkies only. I'm gonna go early, stay late, and actually take my brochure with vendor list and map WITH me, instead of leaving it here. I also really want to go to Black Sheep.
I'll try to post pix of my goodies tomorrow.
Today was fun, too. Went to Portland NINO meeting. Got to see some people I know, and some new ones, too. And lots of great carriers. Everything from NOJO padded rings sling, to Gypsy Mama wrap, podegi to Hot Sling, Ergos, Mei Tais, and more. There were lots of little bitty babies. E played very well with N, who's only a month older. I think I need to find more opportunities for him to socialize, he just loves it. So much so that when it was time to leave, he threw a classic Two-Year-Old Tantrum. Except he's not even 2 until April. Eeek!
Didn't get there as early as I would have liked, and somehow only managed to find one of the two friends I was going to meet. My sweet husband took charge of The Incredible Grabby Toddler so I could browse in peace.
I was so good about not overspending that I actually had non-buyer's remorse when we left. I tried to go back at the last minute and get one more skein of Socks That Rock, but they were already packing up when I got there. (Arrgh! Even more regret now. Just checked the website, and they had sooo many more colors in person. Damn!)
The only purchase I regret is a couple back issues of Interweave Knits. They're both issues I'll use, but I thought they were discounted, and I paid cover price. Plus the line was so slow, I could have gone to at least 2 vendors in the time I spent there.
Next year, I'm going to try to go alone, or with fellow fiber junkies only. I'm gonna go early, stay late, and actually take my brochure with vendor list and map WITH me, instead of leaving it here. I also really want to go to Black Sheep.
I'll try to post pix of my goodies tomorrow.
Today was fun, too. Went to Portland NINO meeting. Got to see some people I know, and some new ones, too. And lots of great carriers. Everything from NOJO padded rings sling, to Gypsy Mama wrap, podegi to Hot Sling, Ergos, Mei Tais, and more. There were lots of little bitty babies. E played very well with N, who's only a month older. I think I need to find more opportunities for him to socialize, he just loves it. So much so that when it was time to leave, he threw a classic Two-Year-Old Tantrum. Except he's not even 2 until April. Eeek!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
A little late but fun none-the-less
My pirate name is:
Red Bess Flint
Passion is a big part of your life, which makes sense for a pirate. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!
Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.part of the fidius.org network
Monday, September 11, 2006
End of Summer Fun
We've been sooo busy around here. Trying to cram everything in before the sun takes off to Southern climes.
I'll add knitting content next time around. Here are just a few of the things we've been up to:
Everyday Routines
Helping big brother with his chores. Dang, look at that big kid.
Bend/Black Butte/Reunion
Our annual family reunion with my mom's side.
Cousins. 12 kids ages 12 and under!
DH, babe and I went to Bend for our 3rd anniv. while the big kids stayed with Nonna (my mom) and the rest of the clan.
First Ice Cream Cone!
Running off the ice cream at the park.
Birthday Party in the Park
How the *&^% have 10 (!!) years gone by already!?!
BoyWonder doesn't like cake, so we had root beer floats.
Quick! Look while you can. I actually came out from behind the camera.
State Fair
DH took the big 2 on rides while the babe and I roamed around the fair. The craft displays were definately inspiring. Maybe I'll enter something next year.
Braving the Super Loop!
After rides, we all did the petting zoo, had dinner and treats, and watched the juggler.
Hey! Don't eat my shirt, deer!
Mmmm! New fave. food to put the molars to good use.
Using up their game tickets.
I'll add knitting content next time around. Here are just a few of the things we've been up to:
Everyday Routines
Helping big brother with his chores. Dang, look at that big kid.
Bend/Black Butte/Reunion
Our annual family reunion with my mom's side.
Cousins. 12 kids ages 12 and under!
DH, babe and I went to Bend for our 3rd anniv. while the big kids stayed with Nonna (my mom) and the rest of the clan.
First Ice Cream Cone!
Running off the ice cream at the park.
Birthday Party in the Park
How the *&^% have 10 (!!) years gone by already!?!
BoyWonder doesn't like cake, so we had root beer floats.
Quick! Look while you can. I actually came out from behind the camera.
State Fair
DH took the big 2 on rides while the babe and I roamed around the fair. The craft displays were definately inspiring. Maybe I'll enter something next year.
Braving the Super Loop!
After rides, we all did the petting zoo, had dinner and treats, and watched the juggler.
Hey! Don't eat my shirt, deer!
Mmmm! New fave. food to put the molars to good use.
Using up their game tickets.
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