Mexican Heaven

We finally found a great Mexican restaurant tonight. We keep asking people since we're new to the area, and it has taken us 8 months to find a real keeper. I should have taken my camera to capture the moment.

Today was one of those days when I should not have done any lace knitting. Even though the patterns were easy, I spent as much time going backwards as forward. I'm also still busy trying to select my next project....I know I need to finish a few things, but I get so excited to start something new.

Going to finally start swimming again this week. I think my cold has finally almost left my head...maybe. I need to go buy a big terry robe to wear out to, and back in from the pool at the club. The water is warm , it's just the getting in and out part.

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.

Cooler Days

You can tell it's cooling down in the desert as I've actually been baking things lately.

The cooler weather is also making me pull out some of my old knitting projects that I really need to finish. I feel like working on long sleeved items again. I was even in the closet trying on sweaters last night.....changes in season are a good thing.

I bought a couple of new pattern books yesterday. I have been inspired to try and make something that will call for some new skills. I feel like I've come a long way with my knitting, but I sure have a long way to go yet.

I'm having fun making tiny items for soon to arrive babies. I love how quickly they go....especially sleeves.

My Furry Friends.....again

Just had to add a picture of a Javelina. They are pretty cute. Yes, it's true, these critters run around our property.

My Furry Friends

We're having someone come out to give us a price on some kind of a gate to keep the Javelina out of our front courtyard. I love those furry little critters, but they're really munching away on our nice cactus. When we have anything delivered by UPS or the Post Office, they have to cross two hurdles to get to the front door. They're really good about it, but the two ladders are getting a bit old. The Javelina are so cute, I just can't get that upset about them...afterall, we did move into their territory.

Sunset in the desert

You just can't beat Arizona sunsets. These pictures aren't the best, but I have an opportunity every night.....so I'll keep trying. It's never as dramatic as just sitting outside and watching the sun quickly sink.

Morning Walk

Since the cold I have doesn't want to leave my body I've been going for walks in the morning instead of running, swimming or working out. I decided to take my camera along today for a few pics. Kind of nice to slow down and notice things that I usually breeze by. I'm missing the swimming, especially since the water is always a nice 84 degrees. Can't wait till this pesky cold goes away.

Wild Art

Had a wonderful opportunity to meet two wild and crazy artists from the Adelaide area while in Australia. Bob and Kaylena are very active in the area as well as other parts of Australia. When Susi and I were invited over to their home, Kathy said "be sure and take your camera".

We sipped champagne as they took us on the tour of the three levels. Basement work area, main floor kitchen and catchall, 2nd level living area, complete with swing. Bob even played the wildly painted Grand Piano for us. It was a memorable visit. Two gracious and wonderful new friends.

Home again...home again

I've actually been home for a few days, but this is my first somewhat spunky day. My flights back from Australia went smoothly, but I really didn't sleep much so I think I was awake about 30 some hours.

What fun we had. I finally got to meet baby James and I hadn't seen Carly in quite a while either. We had quite a few eating fests, everything from Mexican to Italian to Indian to Thai. Lots of good Australian wine and also lots of good Australian beer.

The trip to Perth was great. We explored the beautiful wine country to the south and did some walks along the shore of the Indian Ocean. Even saw some whales in their resting area out at sea.

Managed to find some nice yarns to bring home and left quite a few knitted gifts with folks over there. Slowly getting back into the swing of things at home in Tucson. Another great sister trip!