Birthday wishes for my puppy

Today is Wally's birthday. We made him a muffin. He waited patiently while I sang him his happy birthday song. I also posed a candle for a festive ambiance (and for his birthday wish, of course).

As soon as I was done and gave him permission to have his cake, he ate it in one quick swoop. It was gone in a golden flurry.

Love you, puppy! Wish I could take you out for a long walk, but the heat is too much for both of us. But there were lots of cuddles and lazy naps in front of the fan today.

As for me, I had some raw gypsy peppers from my parents' garden. Yumm! Fresh & full of vitamin C.

June 2011 Knitting Projects

Hurray, more stuff got finished this month!

Belma's birthday gift

Footies

Lacery socks

Celebrating "old" and new

For my dad's birthday, the family went to a pizza place to celebrate. I only had salad. :(

Happy birhday, dad!

On Wednesday, I got a visit from my friend B and her little peanut. What a sweetie pie! We had fun jumping around for a whole hour. I was sore and exhausted afterwards. Well worth it, though.

Cute!

4th of July weekend

It was a beautiful weekend. First we got to attend the 80/35 music festival where I got to hear and catch a glimpse of my beloved Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. We also made a couple of new friends.

My girls

Alexander

On the 4th, we had everyone come over for a backyard picnic, some Scattegories, food, drink & fireworks on the roof.

Ahhh... summers. :)

Des Moines Arts Festival 2011

Friday was a perfect day for being outdoors. So my sisters and I decided to have dinner and head out to the DSM Arts Festival after work. Here are a few photos of us enjoying some Irish music.

My dear Ami and my knitting self

Adji!

Music

Little sisters

Oregon - Last Day

The last day we spent with my aunt, cousin, his wife, and their beautiful two daughters. They were so much fun. We loved every minute of it.

Oregon - Day 5

On Friday we left the coast and headed to Central Oregon - back to my cousin's house. The views on our way back where breathtaking.  Once home, we had a little party with some of my cousin's friends. We had a great time. This is such a beautiful state. I would love to return someday.