FO: Madeleine (finally!)

It has been more than a week since I showed up here in the blog. The past weeks have been eventful. We had family in-town, celebrated our daughters second birthday and Mothers Day - all the same week. The days after turned a bit dark for my family. We lost our Grandmother last Saturday. Although we already miss her a lot, we are convinced she is in a better place and not suffering anymore. Time and memories help us move forward.

As usual knitting, photography and family time have made tough times less difficult. I have finished a few projects and will be posting them here as I photograph & play with my new toys: a tripod and remote. The husband got me the gadgets (and a pair of shoes) for Mothers Day. Another reason for loving this guy so much - he knows me so well! What's for you? Well, in the ideal world, you should see better photos here in the blog. There are no guarantees but the best intentions.

Photos of the day are for my Madeleine. I have finished it sometime ago but did not manage to take pictures until now. Did I tell I'm in love with this shawl? Love the color, yarn and its drape. I can wear it as a shawl or as a scarf. Details on my raverly.

Hope that you have a wonderful weekend. If you are in US, take advantage of the holiday - remember, be thankful and knit some.

My advice? Yarn Along

This week is all about basic knitting and purling. Thank you Brandy Fortune for putting together the Basic Winter Hat. I am using cotton leftovers from a blanket I knitted two years ago. My toddler is getting a hat this time around. I know, I will not be invited to the seasonal knitting club. But, you cannot argue that I am well ahead with my 2012 holiday gifts. There are always at least two sides of the story; knitting is not the exception.

I have not mastered knitting while reading a hardcover book yet. I may be missing some tools or flexibility. While I am not knitting, I have been reading The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric. The book is a compilation of essays from famous people. Some essays are really good while others have done nothing for me. Mr. Bill Cosby – I know you are reading; I loved your essay! In my humble opinion, this is a nice book to get out of the library.

This is my first time looping in with Ginny's Yarn-Along! Now that you are done with me, why don't you check out what other yarnies have to share?

Cinco de mayo

2010

Had dinner with my family at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant (now closed).

Sipped water on the rocks as I was very pregnant.
Gave birth four days later.

2011   

Had dinner with my family at El Torero (still open).

Sipped a tasty margarita on the rocks.
Went home early as the toddler was sleepy.

2012

Will have dinner with my husband.

Craving a biggie size margarita on the rocks.
Getting ready for a 2nd birthday party.
Spending quality time with my knitting.

Hope you have the best cinco de mayo ever!