Feelin' Lucky.
I've been busy at work this week, getting myself ready for two upcoming trips...Trip #1 is to St. Simon's this weekend. My band is playing a show this Saturday night at Rafter's in St. Simon's. I think I've been to St. Simon's one other time for a Girl Scout trip, so I'm really looking forward to this. And also we haven't had a Bling show in a while, so I'm excited to get back on stage, especially after watching the Tonys this week...made me miss doing theater!
Then, on Monday, I'm leaving to go to Los Cabos, Mexico. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee. I've never been to Mexico, and Cabo looks beautiful and desertous and beachy and perfect and YAY. I'm getting a week of loveliness there, and I feel super lucky, and also excited about the relaxation. And the knitting time. And the drinking by the pool while knitting something summery. And the seeing of people who I haven't seen in a long time, including Jacob's fabulous cousins and other assorted Pants family. It's going to be crazy.
I wanted to have Picovoli done in time to wear it down there, which may still happen, but I kinda sorta started something else this weekend...
Here's a peek at Ms. Marigold:
Oops. I accidentally cast on for Ms. Marigold and knit on it. A lot.
And now that I've seen Carrie's finished one, I REALLY want to finish this sucker. Knitknitknit.
But then I tried on Picovoli again, and I really want to finish THAT too.
It fits! I love the waist shaping.
I got gauge for Ms. Marigold using Shine, so I'm alternating between my pink Shine and my gray Shine. Shineshineshine. Me likey.
Can I finish them both in time for Cabo? Perhaps. I'm gonna try, anyways.
In other exciting news, go tell Chelsea that she RAWKS - she completed her first triathlon on Sunday! Congratulations Chelsea, you are so inspiring!!
Also inspiring is my nephew. He is a Wonder Boy:
He's hungry. Like, all the time.
So. Cute. He's already grown an inch and a half - he's going be TALL. Cool.
Ahh. So many good things.
Comments (21)
hi! I am delurking (for the 2nd time ever) to tell you that I just spent the weekend in Cabo and it was great! I am getting married there in November and figured I better go once before the wedding. So if you and the Pants get inspired to do a destination wedding, let me know :)
Posted by janet | June 15, 2006 9:55 PM
Thank you for the cheering, lady!
And oh. my. gawd. I am LOVING your parade of summer knits. So inspiring! I am hoping to finish up my first one this weekend!
Posted by chelsea | June 15, 2006 2:00 PM
Lucky you in such a happy space:) Your Picovoli is fitting so great...it will be finished in now time. What a lot of talents you have!
Posted by Barb | June 15, 2006 4:14 AM
Big Head Schmoo's head is coming nicely into proportion. And he remains one of the cutest babies EVER.
Your Picovoli looks SO GOOD. You have lost weight, you look HOT! Yay!
Posted by Jenny | June 14, 2006 10:11 PM
I ran into a couple who knows your band, but I can't remember who...I *think* it may have been Walt and Rebecca Swanson.
Hope you have a great time at St. Simons and Cabos!
Posted by Charles Nicolosi | June 14, 2006 4:10 PM
You are a knitting MACHINE! I want cute summery tops too!! Guess i better get TO it then, huh? You're gonna LOVE Cabos!! Have a great time!!!! (and, omg, supercute baby nephew!!!)
Posted by Lara | June 14, 2006 2:31 PM
Cute Cute Cute! Love Marigold and Picovoli and beautiful sweet baby. Thanks for sharing! And have a fabulous time in Cabo!
Posted by courtney | June 14, 2006 1:50 PM
Boy are you gonna love Cabo! It's so gorgeous. If you get sick of the gorgeous scenery there and if you have a rental car, drive up the highway north about an hour to Todos Santos. It's a small town with deserted beaches, an artist colony (an the Hotel California) and great food...just in case you want a day trip.
Posted by Sil | June 14, 2006 12:06 PM
Awww, he IS cute.
MMMmmm...Los Caaaahhhbos.
Focus, focus...you can do it!
Posted by isel | June 14, 2006 7:43 AM
Yeah the knits are great.... but the BABY!!! Oh my gosh what a cutie pie!!!
Posted by rachel | June 13, 2006 10:03 PM
wow, thanks so much for the link and props! your picovoli looks divine so far.
and mexico -- that's going to be fantastic! i'm so so jealous.
Posted by carrie m | June 13, 2006 5:25 PM
Your knitting looks lovely :) Have a great time in Los Cabos!!! BTW, I have had baby fever and you just made it worse! LOL
Posted by Michelle | June 13, 2006 3:44 PM
The knitting pressure is on!
Posted by Gina | June 13, 2006 3:18 PM
Ohh, love St Simons. Last time I was there we saw a sea turtle laying her eggs on the beach. So freaking cool. Have a great trip!
Posted by anne | June 13, 2006 1:49 PM
Sounds like lots of fun coming up! My dad grew up on St. Simons so I know it well. Great little beach town! Rafters will be so much fun to play in! Break a leg! If you have time, go eat at either the Crab Trap or Bennie's Red Barn. They've both been around forever and have great food! Have fun on the beach! The best spot, in my opinion is by the old Coast Guard station but the parking is really tight so be prepared! Of course, Mexico sounds fun too! Can't wait to hear how both trips go!
Posted by Shannon | June 13, 2006 1:30 PM
Remember how you said that you were going to take you BIG suitcase on your trip? Well, maybe there is room for me in there.
If you don't finish both of those tops before you get there, I'm sure you'll finish them poolside. Woo-hoo!
Posted by Anne Marie | June 13, 2006 1:26 PM
oh, the cuteness! Look at that face!
Posted by Michelle | June 13, 2006 12:32 PM
Mexico? Mr Wonderful and I are going to Mexico on Sunday for a week. Totally different part of the country, but still...I will be thinking lovely frothy drink thoughts of you while I am knitting by the pool. Wonder Boy is SIMPLY GORGEOUS!
Posted by Skylar | June 13, 2006 12:29 PM
you are super lucky! You will have so much fun in Meh-ee-ko!
:)
Posted by biglug | June 13, 2006 12:29 PM
So much happy fun stuff. Love it. The knits look fabulous, and your nephew is adorable, I just wanna hug him. And Mexico? Sounds so fun. Have an extra helping of fun for me!
Posted by Sarah | June 13, 2006 11:59 AM
Wow. That is one cute boy. I think my ovaries hurt.
Perhaps I think you WILL finish both knits.
Posted by Cara | June 13, 2006 11:58 AM