Summertime Knitting

As I mention every summer, knitting doesn't slow down for me just because the weather has warmed up. Yes, a lap full of wool isn't ideal, but honestly, I don't mind. I have been working on this shawl/wrap/scarf since the spring. It's been a slow going knit that has taken me through many baseball games, nights on the couch, sitting next to campfires and more recently, a morning on the beach. Knitted with yarn that I bought at Maryland Sheep & Wool from 2015 and 2016, cormo yarn from Rhinebeck and a cotton/alpaca blend from my local LYS.

The pattern name is Riverflow by Annie Rowden.

This is the third pattern I have knitted by her and I love her way of thinking. Nothing too hard but keeps your interest. My previous knits of her patterns can be seen here and here.

On the reading front...I just finished The Girls by Emma Cline. 

I flew through it and couldn't put it down. A really crazy, good read and I recommend it.

I just started reading, All the Light You Cannot See. It's my son's high school summer reading book so I thought I would read it too.

That's it for today. Have a great Wednesday! 

Joining in with Ginny for the Yarn Along. What are you reading and knitting?

Summer's Last Blast and School Begins

School started around here late last week. And mother nature gave us a last blast of heat!

My mom went away to visit her best friend in North Carolina, so my sisters and I took care of the herd during the day and part of that job is keeping them cool.

We have two girls that are due to deliver soon so we kept a close eye on them. No babies yet.

We had a great time hosing the herd down throughout the past few days.

Here are some photos to share the fun!

That's Lily. Her baby is due very soon and not surprisingly, she was first to the hose!

 Lily gives Chase a kiss on the head. I think she was happy for the hose.

 Chase helping Aunt Lizzie

Wade liked the puddles under the new curly willow trees.

We also have shade tents set up for the herd. The little boys liked it too.

My littlest kiddo started preschool. He had his first day today. Lots of crying and tears (and I cried too) which was interesting because I am a teacher's assistant so I had to hide my face while he screamed and cried which caused me to cry. But after only a few horrible minutes of crying, he loved it. I was able to sneak a few peeks at him throughout the morning and he seemed to do great. Phew. That was a close one! The first few pictures are from orientation day.

And my big kids headed off to school too....

7th grade and 5th grade. They didn't cry. Although I think if my 5th grader could have cried, he would. He didn't want summer to end.

And a few random pictures off my phone....

Morning knitting

Pediatrician office knitting (another pair of socks...I know! I said I would NEVER knit socks again.)

 

Escaping the humidity and heat on Saturday at the library.

I babysat for my sister, Andee over the weekend. This is her sweet dog, Rudee. She's such a love!!!!

 

And a picture from a knitting book. Alpaca? I THINK NOT! It's a Llama. But whatever...I won't hold it against the author. It's a nice book otherwise. It's the Knitters Book of Socks. (yes..socks)

 

First day of school...Chase sharing his artwork with Wade. They were so happy to see each other!

It's been a long few days and I know it's just going to get busier and busier. When did life get so busy? Off to make dinner and help with homework. Good thing Mom is landed in NJ and Dad is back from NY. The alpacas will be so happy to see their Bean Queen.

Put those kids to work

I was in my car, heading out for a walk through Allaire State Park with my boys when I spotted a little three year old hosing down some alpacas.

This is Brady. He's Andee and Sean's oldest boy. MomMom aka "the bean queen" let him hose down the herd.

How cute is he?

I still think it's funny every time I see alpacas playing in water. I wonder if they could swim if they had to. That would be an interesting sight. Horses can swim. Maybe they can too.

Here's a picture of MomMom and Brady.

Looks like Awan was one happy boy in these pictures.

Hope you're finding ways to stay cool with this summer heat.
Enjoy your week!

I'll be back with a yarn along on Wednesday.

-Leanne