Happy Easter!

I've been cooking most the day but it was worth it ;)

I made Spiced Stuffed Roast Pork with roasted cauliflower and potatoes.


And then there was PIE!!!

More Hemp Jewelery

I've been feeling very creative lately. Late in the winter I got a notion that I could add beads to the choker I had made last summer so I bought some different colors of hemp cord from amazon. The beads I already have were to small so I went shopping and got the next size up. They worked really well. I looked on the internet for ideas and instructions for adding beads and new knots. I made myself a new choker and anklet with beads. I really like how it turned out. I think my brother might like one to. I'm trying to remember if he wares jewelry. For a bracelet I can make one in about 30 min. if there are no beads. The beads take a long time to string on but once they are on it takes about the same amount of time to do the knots.

In my searching for new knots I came across the switch knot. I love it!!!!! The knot makes a sort of lacy more delicate bracelet.

First Henna of the Season

I've been waiting for Kamala to come back from India. I was really excited for some henna. I think I will wait until June for my next session with her. She showed me a peacock she had done. It was beautiful. I am not sure about the placement though. It's meant to go across the back, corner to corner and over the shoulder a bit. Maybe a smaller version for my birthday would be nice. My mom will be here so she could drive me. I would need help getting the paste off to if it is on my back.

This is what I got about a week ago.

Hard Working Boys

Oh my gosh. We have smarties in the house!!!

Max


Derek

Been a Long Time

Goodness I can't say I have been busy just neglectful :( Well sorta busy. The boys have spring break starting Monday. We are not going out of town but we do have a sleepover planned. It's still a little early to heat the pool, we need consistent 80's for that, so no swimming. At the end of the week both boys are going to camp-o-ree, a boy scout event. While the boys are gone John and I might try and take a little weekend trip to Napa. John went a couple months ago with his parents and found a great new place to visit. He is looking forward to taking me.

I have been working on several knitting projects. Both baby blanket and sweater are going slow but they are big projects so I don't mind. I've done a few quick knits. I made my mom a scrubbie for her birthday and I made a few for myself as well.

Today I finally got to my new necklace. I've been trying to get to it for a few weeks but did not have the time. I made one last year and wore it to summer camp. I really liked it and wanted to try it again but this time with beads.