recent events: webs, rhinebeck and not much knitting
First up, my meager soaker progress:
It only took me, uh, two weeks to get that right cuff taken care of. I hope to finish the left cuff before the kiddo’s out of diapers altogether.
What else have I been up to? After apparently missing Fiber Twist again this year, Eve and I made it out to Webs for Ysolda Teague’s trunk show. Eve was very excited about the walls of yarn:
She was also really into Ysolda’s talk. Or at least, trying to go through everyone’s knitting bag during Ysolda’s talk. Also, she was so excited to be there she pooped right in the middle of it, so that photo above is the only one I ended up taking. Ah, well. I will tell you that I had sort of a religious knit-appreciation experience looking at the seamless set-in shoulders on the red Vivian sample. Damn, that girl can knit! So inspiring!
Last weekend the family trooped down to Rhinebeck for the NY State Sheep & Wool Festival, which is a lot closer to home than I remembered. I think the last time we went we drove down from the cabin upstate; this year we drove from home and it was only two hours, the middle of which we punctuated with a scenic cut through Stockbridge and Great Barrington on our way to the Taconic parkway from the Mass Pike.
I did a lot of yarn shopping but ended up not purchasing anything because I left my wallet in the car. I am such a dumbass. That aside, it was awesome to meet some of the Ravelry crew in person! Eve’s festival highlight was meeting Bob:
(photo via Ravelry Jess–she took the best one!)
For real, I’m pretty sure Bobsolda was the most exciting thing Eve’s ever seen. She loves doggies, she loves wool, and OMG A HUGE DOGGIE MADE OF WOOL?!! OBVIOUSLY THE MOST EXCITING THING EVER. My only regret is being unable to book Bobsolda for Eve’s 1st birthday party tomorrow. There is no way I can ever hope to top Giant Bob of Squishy Wool Love.
Speaking of Eve’s birthday, she’s turning one year old today! Her cupcake-and-pizza party is tomorrow; in the meantime we’ll be celebrating with a round of bloodwork and vaccinations at the pediatrician’s office later today. (Poor kid!) I’m hoping to make it up to her with her favorite purple ice cream. Sadly, I will have no Bob.
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
I am glad to know that Eve loves Doggies. You both look beautiful and happy in this photo.
October 24th, 2009 at 11:48 am
What a cute photo!
November 16th, 2009 at 8:07 am
I just found your blog and I have to say that you two are adorable!
My youngest (twin) daughters (I have 4!) turned 18 years old on the very day that your little pumpkin turned one!
I’m sure that someone has told you this, but it bears repeating. When your children are little, each day seems truly endless, and yet somehow, the years just fly by.
I had a ‘much older’ girlfriend who told me something which helped me to really savor each moment with my children. She said, “Everyone is always saying, “I can’t wait until she can (fill in the blank).” I just decided that every stage was the best stage and enjoyed each one without rushing her on to the next.”
My best to you and your lovely family, and congratulations on your pumpkin #2!!
Heather Karlheim woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com
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