Weekend Snapshots

After what has seemed like an eternity of vog and hazy, muggy weather, we woke up today to a gorgeously bright blue morning.  I was inspired to make blueberry muffins.  In fact, I made so many that I was able to freeze some for breakfast this week.  Our bright and clear morning lasted long enough for us to walk down to the beach for a few hours (then the stagnant, vog-filled air moved back in).  My son insisted on wearing his coonskin hat, which I guess makes for sensible beach attire.

Sorbetto and Other News

We bought a big tub of lychee sorbetto from Il Gelato, a local gelateria, and it's fair to say that I'm addicted.  So far, I've had a bowl every night.  When lychee are in season, I can't stop popping them in my mouth.  They are quite possibly the most perfect  fruit, so juicy and refreshing, and combined with a light sorbet - ooo lala!  What a pair!

As for other addictions, I've taken up crochet.  It started out as a frustrating endeavor.  When I was younger, I learned to crochet just a single line, but going beyond that was pure mystery.  My mom and sister tried to teach me how to connect rows and single stitches, but every time I attempted to make a simple square, I ended up with a shaky parallelogram.  I'd say my breaking point came when I watched a You Tube video on granny squares.  Working out from a ring makes so much sense.  This gave me the confidence to continue.  You should see me now.  I'm crankin out blankets, coasters, hot pads, and cozys.  I'm especially fond of this coffee mug cozy, which I made for my sister and have yet to ship it off to her. 

I had to share this photo of my son, who recently turned two.  Aside from the major meltdowns in places like the grocery store and the car show, it's a great age.  The things he says just melts my heart and makes me laugh.  Just the other day as I was driving home from work, I hear, "What the heck man!  People don't know how to drive!" coming from a little voice in the back seat.

A Magical Evening

Sunsets.  I really can't get enough of them. Sometimes, especially during the summer, we take our dinner down to a particular city park that overlooks the most spectacular ocean sunset.  We sit up high on the hill and simply watch the ships and sailboats cruise in and out of the harbor for what seems like hours.

On this evening, none of us wanted to leave.  Long after the sunset, the three of us laid on our backs, watched the moon, and listened to the waves crashing on the rocks below.  It was magical.

Sunday Morning Walk

This morning our little family got up early and went for a walk at a lagoon near our house.  The tide was way out, so we could walk for miles.  I think it was a wonderful start to our day.

Full Moon Over Oahu

 

What did the moon look like in your part of the world?

One Down...

It turned out a little more rustic that I thought it would, but I think it will work.  I still have the other one to sand and paint - maybe this weekend.  It's kind of a bear to sand. 

Here's my newest project.  I found the cutest socktopi socks for my new twin nephews.  What do you think?  I'll keep you updated.  Happy Friday!