Max in the pool

Max in the pool
Originally uploaded by epursey

Yesterday we bought new pool toys. Max was excited to try out the new floaty bed thingy. Wow look how long his legs are !!!!

We Made Pickles

Both boys are really getting into pickles. During lunch a couple weeks ago Max wondered if we could make pickles at home. I happen to just see a recipe in Everyday Food for making pickled vegetables. It took a bit to gather everything we needed but finally this weekend we had all the ingredients. The boys cut all the cucumbers and I made the solution.

To inspire ourselves while making pickles we ate pickles :)

Winding Yarn

winding yarn
Originally uploaded by epursey

I've never used a swiff before. I'm not even sure if it is swiff or swift. But I now know how to use it:) I did four balls of wool/alpaca and one ball of hemp. Hemp is a huge pain in the butt. I'm not sure I will use it again. It seems at every turn the hemp has been a problem.

My first tomato

My first tomato
Originally uploaded by epursey

I had it for breakfast :) It was delicious but small. No one but me eats raw tomatoes so I'm okay with them being small. I am worried however that I will get a whole bunch at once and not be able to eat them all.

Maybe Dwight's Hat

maybe Dwight's Hat
Originally uploaded by epursey

My knitting projects are coming along. I've done more on my sweater. I'd like to take some time for more market bags. They are not hard once I get used to the lace pattern. The city no longer wants those plastic bags in the recycling bin. I have a huge pile of them in my car to take back to the store. What a pain, thus the market bags. I think on the next one I am going to try 2 strand to see if it prevents such a large amount of stretch. Or I guess maybe slightly smaller needles.

Here is the hat I just finished. I am not sure who it is for. Dwight or his son Jordan if it is to big for Dwight.

Eva's Sweater

Eva's Sweater
Originally uploaded by epursey

I'm making another sweater. So far so good. Of course I will not know if it fits until I finish it :/ I love the pattern, it will lay more flat once I block it. The bodice is solid so I will not have to wear anything under it. I hope i can have it done in a couple of weeks.