My Trip

Here are reasons I went to visit the Bay area. Little red headed Simon and the guy in the BSJ, is Quinn. He's three weeks old in this picture, which also happened to be his due date. He is about as cute as can be. Haley had fun with them, but actually didn't pressure me at all about a little sibling. We spent a lot of time running around the house like three years old, letting the new mom sleep, eating pizza, and tickling. It was a complete blast. While visiting my sister, we didn't really see all the "sites." We did however make our way to the wharf for an ice cream. The kids had fun chasing me around the flower beds. Then we went on a walk to see the seals.
Then we spent time at the family ranch. I honestly don't know who really owns it. I just know if you are in the family, you are more then welcomed to come up for a visit. We were lucky, too! My Great-Uncle Dick was there keeping up his horses. I think I was about 11years old the last time I saw him; and the last time I was at the ranch I was around 10. Our hope is to not go as long for the next visit. Victory and Simon posed on the big tractor. We tried to get Haley to ride a horse, but she decided they weren't quite like the ponies she rides at the fairs. Simon took them up on the ride, though. Then Haley and I walked out to the o' Turkey coop. it was a very muddy walk, but totally worth it. A couple of Uncle Dick's grandkids escorted us. These are Kallan and Griffin. They are actually cousins and I have no idea how exactly they are related. (I need a family tree!!!) They set up a stage in the turkey coop and acted Mr. Bean scenes. Griffin was very polite and offered to let Kallan sit on the sturdy side of the bench, it was a good thing too, cause three seconds after this picture the bench broke. The kids couldn't stop laughing. In all, it was a very nice and fun two days on the bay area. Thanks for letting us wear you out, Vic.

So Much Yarn ... I Need Oxygen

(Warning, this post is extremely late, sorry 'bout that. I actually started writing this while still visiting my sister, but a long drive home and a busy week have delayed me from blogging.)

I wandered into San Fransisco with my sister, two nephews and daughter. Then I dragged them to ImagiKnit. That is where I found this... This is the room that is 50% or more animal fiber. Then there was the room that is 50% or less animal fiber, but mostly fur free. I couldn't hardly believe my eyes. The walls were massive. I'm 5'7" and didn't even bother trying to reach the top shelf. There was so much yarn I didn't even know where to start. That was until I say that they carried Louisa Harding yarns. I've been looking for some to start working on the patterns in her new book.
Everyone in the shop was absolutely wonderful. They helped me find everything that I was looking for, found a copy of my books so I could look up my yarn recommendations, even called another shop that carries something that they don't. They even let me charge my camera battery because I forgot to the night before. I definately recommend checking this place out if you are ever in the area.
The next day we made our way to Article Pract. I just happened to forget to take any pictures at all. It was a bit more like your usually LYS. Very cozy though. I found another Louisa Harding yarn and was set as far as my yarn budget was concerned. It was a fun drive through Berkley over to Oakland to check this place out.

All in all, I walked away with three balls of Louisa Harding Grace in cream, pink and teal. One ball skein of Joseph Galler Inca Cotton. And five balls of Louisa Harding Cinnabar in the "straw" color. Now all I need to do is finish the stuff I am already working on.

30 Days Photo Challange

My sister is doing this 30 days of photos. You are suppose to take one picture everyday and then post it. I started a couple of days late and haven't taken a picture everyday, but here is what I have so far. I warn you, I have no fancy camera, no photoshop, and I am generally not that skilled in taking pictures anyways. The things I do to support my sister.

• Feb. 3 - I figured why not start with a healthy breakfast. Eggs, Strawberries, Heart-shaped Pancakes, Hash Brown and Orange Juice. Yummy! My kid is so spoiled.
• Feb. 4 - A flower. I figured that people love to take pictures of flowers, so I'm getting it out of my system. This happens to be my favorite.
• Feb. 5 - My Kitchen Window. Just because I can.
• Feb. 7 - This one is funny. Here I am on the 405NB somewhere around Sunset Blvd. It's a Friday, 5:20ish, and all the cars are stopped. So, I took a picture of the guy going SB. He is stopped too! He actually waved, but was too quick for the picture. I don't know why he was in a hurry, not like he's going anywhere soon.
• Feb. 8 - Finally, I left LA traffic to hang out in San Francisco traffic. It really is a beautiful world we live in.
• So, that is about as far as I've gotten.