Sisterly Bonding

I went up to Manteca this weekend to see my sister. Actually, E. was helping her sister move, so we drove together, I helped them on Friday, and then met my sister when she got off work. It's the first time I've been to see her in her new place and we haven't spent any time together without our parents or someone else around. We had a great time. On Saturday we made a Target run, followed by manicures and pedicures. On Sunday, we just went out for food and spent the rest of the day on the couch. I got lots of kniting done on the ballet top from Magknits. Today is the first day of my last full week of vacation...I am so not ready for school to start yet.

An early birthday present to me

Okay, I know I am turning 36 but last week I made this for myself. I even bought her an outfit and made a birth certificate.

I finished Orangina and I'm pretty happy with the knitting, but I don't love the bind off. I still have to do the seaming, but I fully intend on wearing it when it's done.

I love sleeping in my new bed! It's even big enough for me and the cat to sleep in together.

A Grown Up Purchase

I feel like a grown up! Today I bought a new bed. I have been sleeping on the bed my mom got as a teenager since I was a teenager. It's a fifty year old mattress, which is kind of gross if you think about it, so I'm not going to. I bough a queen size tempur-pedic and it will be delivered on Friday. In other grown up news, I need to call a plumber for a leaky toilet. How nice would it be to have a landlord to complain to? The joys of home (or condo) ownership.

Weekend Update

After spending a weekend filled with people, I realize more than ever that I need some time to myself to re-energize. Saturday we spent the afternoon with my cousin and his two kids. Fortunately, the weather was nice and we were at the park most of the afternoon. My sister arrived last night and today we went to L.'s house for a baby shower. Afterwards we all went for pedicures, which was a nice treat. I'm enjoying a few minutes before my sister and mom return from picking up their cars. No plans, other than the gym tomorrow, and mom will be babysitting, so I'll have a chance for some alone time.

Pretty in Pink

My latest package from my secret pal contained a beautiful skein of yarn. It is from Malabrigo yarn and is so soft. What to make? I haven't decided yet, but something for me!
Here's a picture of the Orangina I've been working on. Can you tell how closely the color matches the skein my secret pal sent? She knows me well!

Happy 4th!

Finally home from my trip to Vegas and Arizona. I had a great time with my parents. We didn't do a whole lot of anything, but it was just good to see them. I actually won more money there than in Vegas when my mom and I went gambling at one of the Indian casinos. I haven't done much since being home (haven't even unpacked yet!). H.'s wedding was yesterday and it was lovely. Nothing to add to the "if I'm in a coma when I get married" game*, except the frosting on the wedding cupcakes was dyed so red, we all looked like vampires after eating them. N. called and her daughter had the twins (the recipients of two of the big bad baby blankets) and they are all fine. I am completing the border of the second one and then just have to weave in the ends. I'm not sure if I should block it or not, being that I used acrylic yarn and it's washable and dryable. Any advice?

* E. and I always tell each other what not to have at our weddings with the statement, "If I'm in a coma when I get married, make sure not to do---."