We are on the last leg of our trip before coming back to Paris for a few days, staying at my mom's country house. Life is rustic, sweet and a little wet! I can't complain but I do miss my computer and the ease of wifi, or WeeFee as they pronounce it here!
We are packed (mostly), burdened in suitcases like camels, and very very excited!
I can barely keep myself from jumping in place while madly cleaning the house. I can't stand to leave a dirty house behind and yet I always come back to one. The cats, in an act of revenge, make sure of it.
I am bringing lots of yarn and knitting WIPs to make up for the lack of sewing. Knitting is the perfect travel craft for me, it keeps my hands busy.
The Springtime Bandit is still in the making, going well thanks to numerous lifelines I keep threading into it. I started the edge chart yesterday and bought T-pins today to block it when it's done. I was told this article about blocking is excellent, after reading it I must agree, it could be the definite word!
I don't think that I will be gone from the blog too long, I plan on posting some pics of beautiful Brittany very soon!
picture from here.
Tomorrow, at 5 am, I will be driving the papa-prius all the way to Fabulous Las Vegas for a weekend of fun, picture taking and exploration. The real purpose of this trip is to visit the Neon Boneyard museum. If you don't know what it is, check out this Flickr Group. In fact I discovered the Boneyard from a post on Flickr blog a little while ago. I knew right away this would be my choice destination for a weekend escapade. I hope I am right! it sure is a lot of driving...
The Utah Pumpkin Growers association organizes each year several weigh offs around the state. I discovered it two years ago when they held it at Gardner's Village. The idea of having it at the South Ridge farm appealed to me for a weekend mini-trip and we where not disappointed.They grow apples, tart cherries and of course pumpkins. Santaquin is really small, more than small. We still got lost, even with GPS help. Lousy city folks. The pumpkins were pretty big this year, and the winner weighed in at 600lbs. It had lost some water according to the owner, having been picked several weeks ago. It still left the competition in the dust. The association holds classes every spring on how to grow an Atlantic giant. you can find dates and time on their web page.
We just came back from San Francisco where we visited with friends Stacey and Lars. The weather was quite remarkable, despite the strong winds on and off the beach. Highway 1 is just perfect for some nice motoring, especially when none of the cars are moving. The water was as cold as could be, but that did not stop the couple of intrepids in the picture above to 'frolic' in the waves, until we all were soaked though and through.
To dry up a bit, we climbed a small hill for a great view towards Half Moon Bay, on top of which Thomas took this nice belly picture, first of its kind.
20 weeks and already 20 pounds gained, a record surely. And yet the baby is only a mere 16 oz today.The ultrasound on our return to Salt Lake guaranteed us a boy, who is doing fine and kicking with all his might so far. I hope the pregnant brain settles down soon, because I have already misplaced my Ipod and car keys and can no longer afford to lose anything else, if this child is to have decent living quarters one day.
Birthing Quilt 
Baby Blanket Set
Infant Bibs 
Diaper Burp Cloths
Crochet Basket 
Crumb Catcher
Key Wristlets
narrow hem
Fabric Pinwheels
placemats
pocket bag
Roller Coaster
Tree Skirt
