December? How did that happen...

Here we are in the final month of the year 2009.  Wow, how can it be?
I've got ooodles to do before Christmas as I'm trying to make as many gifts as possible this year.

I start my morning, as always, checking my favorite blogs before rising.

And I did take time for a beach walk this morning and it was glorious!

I just love the way the waves were lapping along the shore.

This picture of the wave reminds me of one of my favorite knitting stitch patterns called 'feather & fan'.  Hope you have a great day exploring out there.

Time for thanks...

Well here it is, Thanksgiving weekend. And it just happens to be my favorite holiday.

A time to reflect about the people and things that are important in my life.

I am thankful for my sweet hubby and awesome children....
I am also thankful for my parents, siblings, extended family and wonderful friends.
I hope you all have a safe and happy Thankgiving where ever you are and what ever you do.

Textures...

Recently I started to take photographs of my knitting from a different perspective.  I had been so concerned with showing things I'd made so that I could see exactly what it was that I had made, i.e. sweater, scarf, etc. Then one day I really focused on the texture of the fabric I was creating and enjoying its beauty alone.  I think my love of photography opened this new mental eye.  Thank you camera!

Now I'm obsessed with knitting texture.  Each stitch pattern is so unique.  Stockingette, garter, entrelac, seed, the list goes on and on.  I am truly amazed at how much enjoyment I get from creating knitted fabric.

The feel of the yarn in my hands.  The clicking of the needles. The endless stream of thoughts that go thru my mind as I stitch along.  Endless learning and rewards...

Oh what a beautiful morning...

Wow, what a difference a day makes.  We went from sunny oh so hot to chilly and stormy rather quickly.

I really loved the way the ocean smelled this morning.  With the wind blowing and gusting the smell of salt air was intoxicating.  I enjoyed a relaxing beach walk and got to take in the beauty all around me.

I hope surfs up where ever you are this weekend.  Have a good one...

Day to play

Yesterday,  I spent a wonderful day with my daughter.  It isn't often I have the opportunity to spend time with her so it was a real treat. We took advantage of free Tuesday at the San Diego Museum of Art.  We toured the Photography museum and then the Botanical gardens was our focus for the morning.  I was looking for color, looking for sun flare opportunities and found both!

Happy Friday

Such a beautiful day.  Mild, sunny and crisp.  So happy we are headed into a weekend.
Knitting, and Playing around with Photoshop elements will occupy my time.

What will you do?  Have a great time...

Meandering thru the gardens

What a wonderful walk I had thru the SD Botanical gardens in Encinitas.
The morning was just perfect, blue skys, warm sunshine and greenery in every direction I looked.
This is such a special place and I had my camera at the ready at every turn.

My favorite area, as always, the Bamboo garden.  Spectacular!