Knitting Retreat Part III

Day three

I did not have a hang over. Thankfully! And my skin was so soft (from the facials). Breakfast was extra yummy.



And she even made us dessert.



Look at that. Vanessa is knitting after all.



One last picture before we go.



Goodbye B&B. (snooping around...)











Goodbye Max.



One last pose in Red Wing.



Down to the docks.





We took a roundabout way home and stopped in Northfield, too. Supposedly, there was a great yarn store, but I was underwhelmed. Instead, I was fascinated with the community Quaker meeting.



and the gnome home.



and that concludes my Knitting Retreat.

Oh, wait. What did I knit?

Here is the link: http://www.knitculture.com/our-blog/wise-old-owl-hats/

Knitting Retreat Part II

Day two

Heading down for breakfast. (breakfast was french toast with gouda filled sausage and fresh fruit and fresh whipped cream. YUMMMM!!!!)









Into town.



(a heart on a hill)



antique shopping.



Laura is giddy for old school glasses.



Look at that! The biggest Work Boot in the WORLD!



Yummy treats from the local Confectionary.



Time to knit!




(Max likes my knitting)



After knitting, we had another wine & cheese hour with the other guests. Then, we drove out to Shady Grove for dinner. From outside appearances, you'd keep on driving. But the food was delish. I had coconut curry cauliflower soup with papapew peppers. And, of course, a vodka tonic.

After dinner, we went to a local gas station looking for liquor. (This was in Wisconsin) But selections were slim and it just so happens there was a liquor store across the street.

Oh no. Look out Kristy, that flame truck might run you over!



We bought ingredients to make our own vodka tonics back at the B&B.

But as we were going in, Vanessa looked real shady, yo.



In our room, we gave ourselves facials.





and painted our nails. (note all of the munchies!) (We also watched Breakfast at Tiffany's)



p.s. if you say that my drinks are weak, I strengthen them while you are in the loo. And then, we all get uber buzzed. G'night....

Tie Dye Easter Eggs make kids happy

I bought the candy two weeks early this year. Big mistake. BIG mistake.

And the Easter Egg kit sitting on the counter has been torturing my lil ones. So, we dyed eggs early, too.



Have you tried the tie dye kit? It's almost like a scientific experiment.





But the traditional way is awesome, too.







Easter eggs make kids happy. We should do this all year long. (If we had chickens....)

Spring ventures...

Look! It's so lovely when it's spring. You can chill out on a lounge chair and read your happy heart away. (even if you have no idea what those printed words say ;))


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My husband, a super daddy-o, bought a spring time cookie kit for the kiddos.
Here's his (isn't he a hottie?)

The kids working on theirs:





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With Spring come the tulips:



AND! The bunnies. I despise bunnies. I know they're cute and all, but every year they are the bane of my existence. So, with the start of spring, I planted some Gladiola Bulbs And to my dismay, the bunnies have already dug them up and are eating their happy hearts out.


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Do not fret, for I have been knitting, too. I have been felting bags up the wazooo and I have 4 upcoming ventures!

1. I am donating a bag to a good cause: Power of the Purse.

2. I will be here next week:


3. I will at the Spring Boutique in April. A percentage of my profits go to 2 charities: Freedom Firm and Hope Academy.


4. I will be at the HandmadeMN Spring Market in May:


Look for sneak peeks in upcoming weeks (a spontaneous poem ;))

xxoo,
G