Not a cop-out post, but not a timely post, either.
Oh few and faithful readers, a bad blogger, I am.
Back in January, my secret pal (known to me only as Holybobbles), sent me a lovely package. It included hand cream, salted caramels from Trader Joe's, another list-type notepad, a keychain, and (most wonderfully), a journal with handmade paper and some delicious yarn. I thanked her profusely via email, but never quite got around to posting the pic of the goods, until today:
Then on Saturday, I received another lovely package from Holybobbles! It contained this heart tin...
...which contained this candy!
It also contained some great socks for Valentine's day, a card, and a lovely handmade dishcloth with a sheep on it! Holybobbles, those are some awesome bobbles on that sheep!
On Saturday, I got to visit some friends, and get a baby fix:
How can you not love that hair??
On Sunday, I visited the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival, for the dual purpose of buying yarn from Creatively Dyed, and seeing Amy, who was working the Bloomin' Yarns booth. Mission accomplished on both counts. I did not take pictures of the yarn (yet), but promise to do so soon. It was my first visit ever to the knit & crochet festival, and will likely be my last. I am not sure if it's because I'm spoiled by the other outdoor festivals I've been to (MSWF, Rhinebeck, Great Lakes Fiber Festival) or if it was just SO cramped and SO small and $15 was an awful lot to spend, but I think I'll be bypassing the festival from here on out. I wouldn't say it was a bad experience, really...but not one I'm willing to undergo again.
Tonight is my usual stitch & bitch group, Hurricane Knitters. I am looking forward to this, as I need to get out of the testosterone kingdom my house and away from the drama kingdom work.
Yesterday, I took the kids for their annual visit to the pediatrician. They had just moved their offices to a new medical facility. I think the new offices are lovely. There are murals on the walls; every exam room represents a different country. Here are France and Egypt:
The artist is Michele Ambrozic. (See more of the doctor's office art here).
Okay, I think that's about all I've got to say.
I'm with you on the "festival."
Posted by: sophanne | February 18, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Love the baby's hair, just like a little duckling somehow. Your secret pal is a good one!
Posted by: misa | February 18, 2009 at 07:08 PM
I'd be sad to quit the Pgh K&C fest, since Knitting Notions can't get in to Maryland, so it's my one chance to go a little nuts in her booth. I really had fun this year. The vendors near us were a lot of fun, but I understand your POV as well. Hope you guys had fun w/o me tonight!
Posted by: amy | February 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM
I'm so with you on the festival. I'm glad I didn't go this year, though I would have liked to have visited the Creatively Dyed booth. I just don't understand why they charge so much for admission and then cram everyone in such a small room. I'm sure they're making a pretty penny on it already.
Posted by: Sarah | February 19, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Lovely gifts!! I especially love the sheep washcloth. Have fun at your SNB!!
Posted by: Daniele | February 19, 2009 at 02:34 PM
What great loot from your SP! Sounds like the festival was kinda disappointing but at this time of year, I am jonesing for any sort of fiber related festivities. Before you know it it will be time to go to MDSW! I can hardly wait! That baby has the wackiest cutest baby hair!
Posted by: Kim | February 20, 2009 at 10:26 AM