We have another knitter.

Imagine my surprise when nephew #1 told me he wanted to learn to knit.

I taught him.

He picked it right up.

And he stole my knitting-in-the-car headlamp, the bugger.

He wanted to get this washcloth done quick so his mom could use it.

I will say...he finished it.

I would also like to add it was a hair short of being as large as my sister's hand.

But I'm sure she'll treasure it.

And use it, too.

December 2011

Puerto Rico-truly rich

Hiking (and swimming) at El Yunque.

Boating in the bio bay.

Exploring Old San Juan.

Being privy to beautiful hidden beaches.

Is all best when enjoyed with fellow techno-nerds.

Even if they do have you beat on the techno part.

{December 2011}

Thanksgiving in Lena

The crew!

{Thanksgiving 2011}

Helicoptors everywhere

If you look closely, you can see the helicoptor by grandpa's leg.

My cousin got the hang of it realllly quickly

after every single male in the household

possessed themselves of a remote control

'copter at Thanksgiving time.

{November 2011}

Boys like comic books?

Who knew

that boys like comic books?

One thing these guys do well as a team...

until one gets ahead of the other.

{Thanksgiving 2011}

Kayak pact

I have a couple friends

Who have told me over and over about the delights of kayaking.

So..I challenged them to take me, a beginner.

And make me enjoy it.

Aside from having to concentrate pretty hard on

correct paddling form,

it was relaxing

delightful

quite enjoyable.

{Michigan-October 2011}

Hikers.

I actually planned something for once.

And a bunch of people came.

This here is the hiking group..minus 4, I believe.

At Starved Rock State Park.

In Illinois.

We all started out together.

It was a lot later than we'd planned.

But everyone got there.

And it was a glorious day.

After about 15 minutes

it was quite obvious that we had

different speeds in the group.

This is the faster-paced crew.

And WHAT a crew.

I've made a pact with some of these peeps.

To do this again.

When winter is ended.