All the Fun?

In my family, we joke that I am fun challenged, mostly because some of the things my family finds fun are just not my cup of tea. 

Like running. They all like to run, despite the fact that they are not being chased by a bear. What's that about? 

Or any sports really, which I am decidedly not good at. I don't balance well on a bike, and they are all prodigies (see last week's post); and I'm not great at any sport that uses a ball either... even though the youngest among us is totally gettin' it!

My thing is this place, and I'm a LOT of fun here! 

I've really enjoyed having my season pass these last couple summers, and I love that there are friends in my life who love it too!  

19,080 steps yesterday, 14,000 of those after work, so it's keeping me healthy, too! Still, after that many steps yesterday, I'm glad to also love knitting, because recovery is necessary...right Luigi?

Right! 

What's your "go to " for fun, friends? Drop a comment to let me know. Maybe I'd like it too! 

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Oh! I also made booties! 

Ready...Set...Photo Dump!

I know. I know. My posts have been lazy lately, but I have a good excuse. (Stop looking at me with so much judgement...I didn't even know you COULD give side-eye, Winnie-the Pooh!)

You see, even though I've already submitted my "what I did on summer vacation" essay, there was still so much summer left after I went back to work on August 3rd! Yes, yes...it IS September now, and my kitchen counter reflects that,

but I have still been busy with all the summer I can get my hands on. Like random trips to Cedar Point,

including stopping in to feed our furry friends,

panning for "treasure" (pretty rocks)

and rides on Siren's Curse with my best coaster buddy (FYI, at the end of this particular ride, we got stuck. Again, at the end, zero danger, zero stress...we just had an extra wait to get into the station and unload. Did you know that when a roller coaster like this breaks down, the first fix is to TURN IT OFF, WAIT, and RESTART? Lol...)

The bonus is that we now both have passes to skip the line one time on almost any ride in the park! So, yay for that, and it was only 25 minutes. 

While we were there, that big kid also rode Magnum with Daddy, 

and we saw some of the fun, HalloWeekends decorations that are going up...

They're probably all up now, it's almost here!

Other highlights for the end of summer have included TWO boys learning to balance bikes without training wheels,

the start of flag football season for another,

and so much knitting! The youngest has bullied me into knitting him toys, and he calls nearly every day to check on my progress...so far, we have Suzy Sheep (of Peppa Pig fame),

and whoever this guy is gonna be. Any guesses? If you're a FB friend, you probably know!

There were random rainstorms, complete with high winds, thunder, lightning and even occasional hail,

so I had to knit my own sunshine, in the form of a bright wash-/dishcloth, of course!

Now...wait, is that my phone? Gosh! It is. I gotta go, because that 4-year-old is really gonna give me the what for if I don't finish that little guy in the blue overalls! I'll catch you all on the flip-side, as we used to say!

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Oh, Pooh!

That is all. 

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"Palette" Cleansers

If you've been reading for any time at all, you know that I love all the colors! Whether in my wardrobe, on my lunch plate or in nature (check out these cool fungi we saw at one of our fave walking parks!), 

I am happiest when surrounded by bright, colorful things. As you might suspect, this preference punctuates my knitting as well, including everything from bright-pink-and-speckled-white fingerless gloves (3 pair knit this month!)

to basic staples like dish-/washcloths in all kinds of colors!

Lately, I've been doing these simple, garter stitch cloths as an in-between project while I wait for yarn in the perfect yellow and red for my next adventure. Gramma's Favorite (Grandmother's 2nd Favorite) Dishcloth is my pattern, which I have thrown to the internet freely for all, and the square cloths in these bright colors are knit from this free pattern.

The round one is based on another pattern, also freely available at a price (Link to Almost Lost Washcloth Pattern), but the more I knit it, the more I like it...and the more I tweak it! 

If you are looking for a reliable pattern for a round dishcloth with points, this pattern is a great start! If, like me, you are always looking for something new, stay tuned. I'm taking notes and seriously considering writing  up an alternative pattern very soon. I have even taken some very detailed photos in prep for the plan!

As I cleanse my knitting palate and my yarn-colors palette, I've also knit some little coasters from this pattern: Teeny-Weeny Garter Stitch Coasters

As you can see, they are the perfect size for mugs full of coffee or cocoa or cranberry tea, and they are super quick to knit up. But I've tweaked that pattern, too...and you guessed it...I may be writing it up soon! At just about 5 inches, it's a great coaster. In soft, cotton yarns, it would make a lovely makeup cloth or face scrubber, too. Need something cushy to wash baby in the bath? A tiny circle of cotton yarn might be just the ticket! (Not sponsored by anyone, but FYI: I really like Hobby Lobby's I Love This Cotton and Knit Picks' Dishie for this idea...both are super soft and absorbent, and they come in so many colors!)

So, that's where I am: Kindof in-between projects, but still knitting...as one does, when one is Pretty! Don't worry, there are still trips to America's Roller Coast pretty regularly. Check out this dusky shot of the entrance, enrobed in one side of the spectrum...so many coasters! None of them pair well with coffee, lol!

So far this season, I have 18 visits, and Cedar Point has 18 roller coasters! Yes, readers, I have ridden them all...the only ones I have not been on this season are the Camp Snoopy coasters. Anyone have a 4-year-old I can borrow? JK, I have a grandson that fits the bill in my family, and HalloWeekends run through the end of October, so there is still time!

I hope you are finding joy wherever you are, and if you see me at the park, let's ride! Until then...

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Semi-Speechless Saturday

Not many words, but lots of pictures, because it's been a busy week! Here we go...and in no particular order:

Cedar Point, and more Cedar Point!

Before the Guardian Mile last Saturday...

The boys' times are improving!

Big boat in a tight space, from the bridge,

after the race, storms moving in!

Knitting colorwork for hands,

working inside-out, so it's not too tight,

Second pair, first fingerless glove.

New car...yay!

HalloWeekends are coming...

Was your week busy? Are you looking forward to fall, getting back to the routine? I'm back to work, and it's going well, but I'm out of words today...lol! Still, it's good to see you here. 🙂

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