I'll miss the little bugger

Two days to go until she's off to camp. Everything that's not from the garage has been compiled and labeled and is just waiting for the duffel bag from the garage. I'm putting off getting the bags and camping gear. It just seems too real and near that she'll be leaving for two weeks. What a great time though, going with three friends to backpacking camp. Tonight we'll finish packing and have tomorrow together.

not quite fishtail lace

The fishtail lace pattern is eluding me. I'm following the chart, but it doesn't look like it's supposed to and I'm not sure why. I can't imagine it will change much after a light blocking. I'm thinking the chart may be too narrow. Time for a swatch test.

new swap

Just joined Shawnee's Flirty Apron Swap. The theme this time is Back To The Future. I can't wait to see what comes out of this one. It should be a blast.

time flies...

abutalon and pansy, originally uploaded by jennifer noland.

I can't believe it's almost been a whole year. A lot has happened, but then again not so much. The year has been filled with work, some trips, school, friends, family and many projects.

My daughter wants to show off her latest drawing. It's amazing. She's adding to her list of talents; sewing, knitting, gardening, baking, crocheting, jewelry making and story telling.

I've been craving cupcakes all day. Tomorrow, I think I'll make my aunt's macadamia nut cake recipe into cupcakes. That cake is so delicious. I'm salivating just thinking about it.

I'm also going to start a hat for a friend's upcoming arrival. I found a really soft bamboo and wool blend. I'm using the Summer Chills Hat pattern over at Ravelry. If I don't get distracted I should have it finished by next week.