Planning a Vaca

We have been invited to a wedding in Vegas at the end of July. At first just hubby and I were planning to go for a few days but since we have not been on a vacation alone as a family since 2001, we have decided to bring step-son along too.

The plans have changed a bit. We will leave on a Monday for Disneyland and stay until Wed. when we will fly to Vegas for the wedding and stay until Friday. It is only really a day and a half or so at each place but all of us have been to Disneyland enough that it is ok to miss a few things and with the lack of thing for a 13 yo to do in Vegas, the time is perfect. Not to mention, I will be in Vegas for work at the end of May anyway.

So we have made hotel arrangements and will be able to fly free (thanks to hubby's airline job). Now what is the next step? Car Rental? Figuring out daily expenses? Hell no! Figuring our what to knit on the trip of course! Nevermind I have 2 pairs of ignored socks on the needles. I need to plan my knitting 4 months in advance!

Not too much to say

I don't have too much to write about. I have worn Petal twice and love it! I am working on the Dorothy bag from Black Sheep Bags in a green/brown combo and I hope once it felts it doesn't turn into something camoflague. Both pairs of socks are still WIPs and maybe collecting dust.

Oh ya- I got into Scout's Swag Sock Club. Only for 1 month but given my lack of sock knitting lately I am ok with that.

Out the Door

Petal is done! I sewed the buttons on this morning and I am wearing today to work. I really liked this pattern and I think it looks pretty cute too.

Pattern: Petal from Stefanie Japel

Yarn: Cascade 220 Quattro in Fiji

Needles: Denise size 8 and Addi size 4

Shopping under Stress

Hmm...I think organizing/hosting 4 VIP parties and 2 HUGE numbers related projects at work have taken a toll. Luckily, I had time this morning to buy another skien of yarn for Petal (thank you Ben Franklin for opening at 9am). I also bought a couple skiens of Patons for an entralac felted bag. I feel much better now!

I'm still here...

but just super busy. I have a huge project going at work and am trying to get a new assistant in as well. I have had time to knit and just separated the sleeves from the body on Petal.

Next week are our annual VIP parties so I a gearing up for those. You may hear from me before then but if not, I will be back after I recoup.