We had so much fun, we're exhausted.
I know, this isn't a face you see on my blog that often--she usually makes her appearances over at her Mom's place. But since my camera was handy, I was the one who got to snap this picture. Kat didn't want to nap with her brother, wanted to be with "the girls," and so she entertained herself with us for a while until, suddenly, she was asleep. Standing up, and leaning against the sofa pillow. Then sloooowly, she slid backwards.
I had no idea that watching Risa and me knit was quite so tiring.
That's the only picture I took all day, too. No kitty zen. No pictures of Alex (the little flirt). But I did get to meet the famous Sara, who's just as soft and fluffy as she looks. Not only that, I got to meet and actually pet Earl and the elusive Duchess--a beautiful white and black cat. I'd never even seen a picture of her before, but am flattered that she came out to meet me. And that Alex wanted to hold MY hand when we went out, instead of his Mom's. (Really. Very flattering. It made up for the fact that he clung to his Mom and wouldn't come near me for the first half hour or so.)
The reason we went out instead of stayng in and knitting? We went back to Majestic Yarns, where I exchanged the extra yarn from my Olympics sweater, and got these in their place. That's 6 skeins of Karabella Melange in a yummy blue-and-green, and three skeins of the green. I'm picturing a cardigan, with contrasting edges.
Better look at the colors (click for larger):
So, Carole? Does that count as 9 new skeins, even though I returned 6? Or only as the aggregate 3 for my anti-stashalong count?
So, that's my Saturday. I'll have some knitting to show you tomorrow--I've still got at least a few days of knitting on my shawl, but I'll show you an update.
And now, I've got to go look for some "E"s for the ABC-along. I'm really enjoying this photo-along--and can't believe we're starting the fifth fortnight of the year already!
Ooh, I love those colors! I'm making my FLAK in the green Aurora 8 you have pictured.
Posted by: Meg | February 25, 2006 at 07:17 PM
What a cute picture - I love the image of slowly sliding to the floor. :)
I have E figured out, I think. And maybe F. But there are plenty of difficult letters ahead... I agree, this is a very cool "along."
Posted by: Chris | February 25, 2006 at 09:41 PM
I'm having a tough time with E. My last name starts with E, but that's taking the, um, "E"asy way out. ;)
Posted by: Beth | February 25, 2006 at 10:00 PM
I'm thinking that's 3. What do you say?
Posted by: Carole | February 25, 2006 at 10:46 PM
That's the cutest!! :o)
I like the new yarn!
Posted by: JessaLu | February 26, 2006 at 07:26 PM
I do so love that picture and am quite amazed at how the kid fell asleep like that. I had a wonderful time Saturday, looking forward to our next playdate. Oh btw, mom can watch the short ones on the 18th if that works for you :)
I look forward to seeing what you do with that yarn. Those colors are gorgeous together.
Posted by: Risa | February 28, 2006 at 09:35 AM