Where did August go? It was great fun, but hmm. what did I do?

- finished the cream crocheted cables blanket complete with chocolate border. It looks great if I do say so myself.

 

- went to Denver for some work-related training where I met some very cool folks and learned a lot.

I tried a Bourbonzola Burger (with American rather than gorgonzola cheese) at the Rock Bottom Brewery. Now, I like to keep people's expectations reasonable so they are not disappointed, but this was one of the best burgers I've ever had......but you should keep in mind that most of my fav. burgers are the pineapple/teriyaki ones.

I also had dinner with one of my new friends at a place called Indulge. This wine and tapas bar was VERY cool and if you are in the area, you should definitely try it! I had never had tapas before, but they were delic!...and the banana split martini was great also.

 

- 80% completed my firest amigurumi animal...it is a giraffe for the SIL & BIL's baby boy...now I need to sew him together......"I HATE assembly" is my middle name.

 

- started surprise WoW blanket for the husband (TH) for Christmas

 

- celebrated 9 years with TH :)...I'd marry him all over again. :) 

side note: I notice a lot of bloggers say DH for dear husband I think? but that just isn't me, so I'll be calling him TH. :)

 

- got really frustrated with crocheted WoW blanket when I realized I need to work the blanket all from the front -UGH!!!!!!

 

- started on pink blanket for good friend little girl #2 and set aside the monstrously frustrating WoW blanket.

 

- TH ruined WoW blanket surprise when he was looking for some ribbon for a friend of ours when I was not home in the craft/gift closet......he decided that the only reason I would have a bag full of gold yarn is for an Alliance blanket. Sometimes he's too damn smart for his own good! ugh....but now I've put it aside, so who knows if I'll finish it. THAT will be a surprise. :) It is 10% done and holding for now.

side note: damn isn't a curse word b/c it is in GwtW (Gone with the Wind) :)

 

- went to the local Children's hospital for a tour and to donate my first blanket there. I left the purple flower blanket in their hands and am very excited by the prospect of making and donating more blankets. :) This new cause really speaks to me. The idea of blankies comforting sick and hurt kids just makes me feel cozy.......like drinking hot chocolate with tons of whipped cream or marshmellows, but it's calorie free! A big THANK YOU to Monica Kennedy(http://crochetbymonica.gather.com/) for sharing the flower blanket pattern. :) and thank you, K, for inspiring the connection to the Children's hospital. :)

 

- went on vacation with TH for a week. That was lovely! :) 

I enjoyed the:

  rooftop yoga at our oceanside hotel. I really enjoyed the semi-sun(there was a pergola)/ocean/great yoga teacher combo. 

  nice live jazzy type band playing just below our balcony. Their music and the ocean sound in background was amazing. sigh.

  things we saw while scuba diving too (turtles, trunk fish, and stingrays, etc.)

  beachcombing

  seafood crepes

  glassblowing shop

  relaxing with TH

 

So, now Sept. is in full swing and it is time to get moving. There are many things to be done before Christmas! ah how I love the holiday season! :) It's a marshmellow world.....