Toes Up are Belly Up

Well, Godzilla strikes again. I was doing great on my first toe-up sock, working my way towards the heel with great enthusiasm. Until I realized that I was working the pattern over the entire sock...no stockinette on the bottom of the foot. I totally forgot that I only needed to work the pattern on the instep. Duh.

I was working on these almost the whole time at knit group on Wednesday and nobody said a thing! Maybe nobody noticed. More likely, they think I don't make those kind of mistakes. Think again. I make more mistakes than they realize...experience doesn't always keep you from screwing up, you know! Donna...I did just like you did on your first pair, but from the other direction!

Toes Up

I'm attempting my first toe up sock. I did a short row toe and am going up the foot with the Twin Rib pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks. I'm going to try a short row heel, too. I just love learning new stuff in knitting land!

Having fun with the folks!

Showgirl Chicken at the Clay County Fair...ooh la la! Looks to me like someone knit her an angora sweater.
Alan in the butterfly tent at the Fair.

MaryLou and Justine play checkers on the porch of the old Commissary in Old Florida.

Deer on the walking path in Juniper Springs.

The kids in Juniper Springs.

Mike's folks are here for a visit and we're having a great time! He took them to Juniper Springs and then we all went to the Clay County Fair. Yesterday we went to the new Riverside Arts Market for some shopping and today, Easter, we're partying with friends and neighbors!

Hope your Easter is just as fun!

Easter Goodies!

New shirt for Brennee!
See's candy egg...full of goodies!

Showing off her new t-shirt and egg!

Dude...cool trunks!

There are a few things the kids look forward to in life....Birthdays, Christmas and last day of school for instance, BUT nothing puts them in to a happy tail-spin like getting a package from Aunt Barb and Uncle Mark! First off, there is always candy inside...ALWAYS! The candy is almost always from See's which we discovered after moving here that they're don't have any stores here in town. Lucky for us, Barb & Mark keep us in good supply. Yesterdays box had t-shirts for me and the kids, candy for everyone (Mike's favorites among them!) and a lovely card.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have an Aunt Barb and Uncle Mark...believe me, we're counting our blessings...box by box.

(If you're reading this guys...THANKS! AND WE LOVE YOU!)

Cold Snap!

Woke up this morning to frost on the rooftops! I thought summer was on the way and now another cold snap. Veronica helped Mike put a blanket on our new babies to keep them warm.

MaryLou and Al got here yesterday! We're planning all kinds of fun activities to do during their visit...I'll be sure to post about them!

Garden. Grows.

Flowers, still and live and well!
Grow Tomato Grow!

Sunshine in bloom.

Justine-y Wienie's green beanies!

The garden didn't seem to mind all the rain from last week (what was it...8 inches or more?) and sprouts are popping up all over!

Bad. Birthday.

Donna's pretty good at this balancing act!

Party Girls!
BadJen had a Bad Birthday...if ya know what I mean.

In celebration of Jen's, um that's BadJen to those of you on Ravelry, we when out for Mexican food and them back to Casa de Pirie for b-day cake. We had Donna along with us, husband and even all the kids, too. Ok, that's not the entire story...there were margaritas and shots of tequila involved, too.
It was a very, very fun night!