Get Your Fair On!

The Spokane County Fair is coming up! I am going to enter two things this year, just for fun (you all may remember my last fair debacle about 20 years ago: I entered a beautiful hand knit Fair Isle Pullover with steeks, and it was disqualified with a note from the judge saying it was obviously machine made. Hmph!) I'm going to enter my Mystic Light shawl (the one in Kauni Rainbow yarn) and my Pirate Mittens (which means I will have to actually make mitten #2).

Can't wait to see what the judges say this year!

I'm in LOVE

with my birthday gift -- a new bike!

Here's my blue beauty, which was manufactured by Electra. She's a lovely Townie bike, perfect for an old lady! I added a wicker basket, and I am all set to roll (of course, if anyone wants to get me streamers or a bell, I'd love it lol). Craig at Wheel Sport knew just what I wanted when Pia and I went to check out the bikes, thanks Craig! The streets of Spokane are sure to be overrun with us AARP members out on our Townies!

This is the PERFECT bike for spazzes like me, it has only THREE gears (since I never get out of 2nd it's fine), one brake lever (I tried one with coaster brakes and was sorely tempted...), a cushy fat seat for my cushy fat behind, and it's designed with handle bars that are high so I don't have to lean over (always a problem with my sense of balance) AND it's designed so that when you have to stop, you can put your feet flat on the ground! They must have had me in mind when they created this baby!

Now I know Ryan P. is rolling on the ground laughing right now, but just ask B-Z what a retarded bike rider I was as a child (and to be honest I still am). Pia and I went out for an inaugural ride and I tell ya, I enjoyed it more than any other bike ride I've ever done.

Now if I could figure out how to walk without tripping over sidewalk cracks...

Take Me Out to The Ball Game (If I Can Knit too)

Yeah, I get to go to the Mariner's Annual Stitch and Pitch! August 7th, I'll be there with my knitting (look up in the cheap seats for all the ladies plus some guys, yakking and knitting, with no idea what's going on down on the field).

We're playing Tampa Bay, so maybe it's best NOT to know what's happening on the field, cuz we are prolly going to get stomped on. But us knitters won't care, because the entire mezzanine will be filled with yarn, patterns, kits and more to buy! Woot Woot!

Off to Whit-By Island!

Steve and I are headed to Whidbey (or Whit-by as our Baba used to say) for a couple of days of camping with the boys and their mama. The Gang is already there, scoping out all the best clubhouse spots and where the really great shell and rock collecting is to be done. I am taking my super fancy air mattress with pillow top and The Taj Mahal (Cara's ginormous tent which comfortably sleeps a horde), plus my also fancy new outdoor kitchen! No sleeping under a canvas tarp for us, we are barely one step below the Winnebago people.

Passed the Test!

The boys successfully passed their belt test and are now official Yellow Belts! They will get their new belts when they return from camping. I am very proud of our little ninjas; they studied hard to memorize many Korean words, the 5 codes of Taekwondo and lots more. They were very nervous about taking the test but they persevered (code #1), practiced self-control (#2), were humbled by their master (#3), were respectful (#4), and honestly (#5) earned their belts!

Random Cuteness

Alex in his taekwondo uniform, studying up for his belt test

Mikey is ready to head outdoors; big shirt, crocs and diapers -- we are set!

Halfway Done

Here's my completed "Jule's Sweet Sundae Sock" #1, modeled by yours truly. I love pink socks!

BTW, this was taken before I tripped over a sidewalk crack yesterday, fell flat on my face. People stifled their laughter long enough to come to my aid, which I thought was nice; I personally would have been overcome with uncontrollable guffawing at the sight of the fat lady taking a tumble. I think I have a broken big toe and lots of scrapes and owies. No socks for me for a few days!