Beachy

Last weekend, Jill and I took a little road trip down to Corpus Christi. We wanted a relaxing vacation, and a chance to spend some time together before she leaves (10 more days).
I knit so much in the time we were there, that I finished the back and left front of my Central Park Hoodie.
I'm knitting it in Cascade 220, which I bought in Austin earlier this summer. I love the color, and am feeling really accomplished as I zip through the rows.

I came back feeling refreshed, even after such a short time.

A brand new bag (2 FOs!)

I've been itching to sew lately. Making the placemat was just a teaser. My fabric stash is nothing when compared to my yarn stash, but I've got plenty to tide me over for several projects (and I just bought some more today *cough cough*). Sunday, I started browsing through Angry Chicken's book, which I love (it's so cute!), and found a simple tote bag. I happened to have two coordinating My Folklore fabrics, and I started pressing, cutting, and almost had the bag done after a couple of hours. I left the straps for last night, as my back was starting to hurt (shame on me-bad posture!).

Orange is really starting to grow on me

I LOVE the fabric (in fact, that is one of the patterns I bought more of today).

The inside with a pocket on each side

I'm very sloppy with my mother's machine (what I'm using right now). I'm still getting used to it. I can see myself making more of these bags, as they don't use much fabric, and they're highly customizable. Right now, my little bag is under my desk at work, and it holds the hat I'm making for Jill to match her cowl.

Progress as of last night

This weekend, I also finished up the wristwarmers for Jill's hostess (for the family she'll be staying with in Kazakhstan).

Details:
Symmetrical Braided Gauntlets (Ravelry download), by Rachel Calado
Yarn: Plymouth Galway, 0.5 skein in natural, undyed
Needles: Size 7 Knitpicks dpns
Time: About a month, but each glove only took a couple of days
These are a nice, quick gift knit. I will probably rely on this pattern during the holidays.

Newlyweds

Chocolate covered bride and groom

My mother got married last night. Bill and my Cindy have been together nearly five years, and they couldn't be happier.

Bliss

Since Jill is leaving in a month for the peace corps, the wedding was only two weeks after they announced their engagement. My mother's boss even asked if she was pregnant, or if there was some other reason for a shotgun wedding.

Neither Bill, nor Cindy wanted a big wedding, so it was a simple ceremony, in their backyard, with dinner, wine and cake afterwards.

Chocolate sin

The chocolate cake was so rich, but delicious, but my favorite was the amaretto cream white cake.

The wedding was so sweet and simple. I'm so happy for my mother, and Jill and I were glad to be a part of it.

Of course, there was plenty of silliness during the day.

Like mother, like daughters

Dean was there, as well as my new extended family.

Love