Here we go again

Well, we are going to host another french student for the month of August. There was a last minute change and we were asked if we could host again. We thought about it and decided that "yes" we could. We pick him up on Saturday....

Hot, hot, hot

Wow, is it ever hot. Where I grew up it got hot like this but the humidity was less and it usually cooled down at night. Not so much here. I do not really mind though. You just make different choices. For the past month, we have hosted a young man (15) from France. We have had a wonderful time showing him around the Northwest. He fit into our family like a recently discovered cousin. I took him to the airport today and I will miss him enormously. As fun as it is to host an overseas student it is ever so hard to say 'good-bye'. So, I won't say 'good-bye' I will say 'a biento' (till later).

Sunny Sedona

We are currently in Sedona, AZ for a nice, quick vacation. We have hiked and today we went on an early morning jeep tour. Wow, was that ever fun and informative. Our guide had a lot to tell about the rock formations and the plant life as well as the native people. More later.....

Finished

Well, I finished the sweater I was itching to do. Now I am excited to start another one and implement my new ideas. I have done my guage swatch and now I need to calculate my cast on amount and it is off to the races. I have to get my garden going also but it has been cool and rainy. My tomatoes are ready to go out as well as one of my bean plants. I have to get after the slugs too before they eat everything. Darn slugs!

Spring Fever

Today I took some time to plant some tomato starts as well as some basil, chives, pole beans and pole peas. I'm looking forward to spring. I love the snow but I am ready to move on. I did take the plunge and cast on a cardigan sweater which will suit the cool spring days here.

Not working...

....but not bored either. I recently quit my job which seems rather foolish in this current environment. I needed to take some steps to de-stress my life. Actually, I haven't quit my job entirely, I just stepped down from a big part of it. I still get to plan the fun, monthly events. I also started teaching a beginning knitting class at our local community college. That sure is a lot of fun. My students are learning quite a bit and expanding their skills. I am enjoying getting to know new friends and spreading the love of knitting.

Winter Weather

Oh my, we are trapped at home because of the weather. Our vehicle has 4-wheel drive so we can get around when necessary. It feels very "Christmassy". I am getting a lot of knitting done but not my Christmas shopping. Wednesday will be a sad day for me so I think I will lift my spirits by getting some baking accomplished. I could also get some gift sewing done. I got my on-line shopping done for my siblings and hopefully their gifts will arrive in time. This weather is effecting many parts of the country. Because of the cold weather I am itching to cast on a nice warm sweater. I must stick to my gift knitting or I won't make it. Speaking of that, I'd better get back to it.