happy feet, happy mom
Monday, March 05, 2007
I finally finished the socks for the boys. They love them. I actually think that they have had them on since Saturday, and Charlie wore his to school today. I tried to convince them that I should wash them today, but when Charlie insisted that he wear them again, I figured, why not?
I promise I will wash them tonight!
I did a basic pattern, casting on 52 stitches. And because Andrews legs are a little more muscular than Charlie's, I made them both the same size. However, they are actually a little big around his leg. He doesn't seem to mind the slouchy look. The yarn is Cerrillos Mine by Scout, and it was wonderful to work with. Loved the pattern of the stripes.
I'll leave you with a picture of where I stayed Friday night. These were old horse stables built in 1912, that were converted into cottages. My friends in-laws own one, and since it is only 1 1/2 hours from our homes, we decided to make a girls trip out of it. There were four of us, and we had an amazing time. We drank delicious wine::exchanged party favors(gifts)::enjoyed take out from our favorite restaurant::danced and sang like rock stars::had conversations that solved all of the worlds problems::drank more delicious wine::laughed until our stomachs and faces hurt::drank more wine::took a midnight walk::laughed and drank more::slept in::drank lots of coffee::enjoyed fresh fruit and zucchini bread::took an amazing hike::noticed the small pleasures that usually go unnoticed::indulged in burnt almond torte from our favorite bakery::drove home chatting happily! Combined we have 13 children, so it was just what we needed to refuel our engines!
19 comments
They are great!!! I love how they striped.
ReplyDeleteAnd girl's night is so important, especially to moms!
Now that sounds like a phenomenal weekend!
ReplyDeletenice, it's good to have great frineds like that. sounds like you had a good time.
ReplyDeletelove the socks. too cute!
Sounds like a decadent weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe socks look great and are obviously a huge hit.
wow, what a great sounding weekend!! The socks look great too!
ReplyDeleteWhat great socks. I just might have to grab some of that Cerrillos.
ReplyDeletesounds like a glorious weekend! nice socks, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the colour of those socks :)
ReplyDeleteLove those socks (and apparently so do your boys!)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love old houses like that. Glad you had a great time!
Cute socks and sounds like you had a great girls' night out. Batteries all re-charged and ready to go!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great weekend! Those socks are wonderful! I love variegated yarn that doesn't pool like crazy. I can never trust myself to find/buy this kind of yarn so I'm always glad to see some in action!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful weekend! And how cute are the boys in their matching socks... that would never have flown in my family! Even though they look so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat socks!
ReplyDeletelovely socks!!
ReplyDeleteThese socks are absolutely adorable - I certainly can't blame the boys for not wanting to take them off! Very beautiful colours, and thew striping looks great!
ReplyDeleteAnd my gosh, this cottage is *so* awesome! I'd give a lot, a big lot, to be there right now, that pic really oozes the atmosphere of the whole place, and what you wrote about the time spent there sounds absolutely and perfectly relaxing!
I love the socks! and the photos of them :) They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe socks are ADORABLE! And GADS- that place you stayed...I'm soo royally jealous!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had an amazing time with your friends! Everyone needs a night like that from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThe boys socks look great! My girls are the same way with hand knit socks. I can't get them off their feet. It does make it difficult to wash them.
The socks are great!! the colors are really fun too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had an awesome little getaway with the girls!