Really Mixed Emotions

It began last week with a high school graduation. Wonderful speakers, watching all those kids walk across the stage, many whom I've known since preschool. A wonderful lunch with grandparents, then on to an awards dinner for my husband. Great evening!

The next morning we learn of the horrific accident that took the lives of 4 teen aged girls, two of whom had just graduated with my son. The fifth young lady who survived, also had just graduated with the class. They had chosen not to attend the all night grad party sponsored by the PTSA and had been headed to a night club in DC. They were softball players, sisters and cousins of boys in my son's scout troop, They were 18. The driver had changed lanes at the last minute, and wound up in the path of a tractor trailer truck. They had no chance. The whole community is devastated. The services and burials begin tomorrow.

There were graduation parties Friday night, tempered with the past night's events. The accident was all anyone could talk about.

Saturday, we held my son's graduation party at home. It was actually a wonderful event. We had barbequed pork and chicken and salads and sodas for the kids and my son built a huge bonfire in his firepit. There must have been 40 people at one point. He had a great time.
The next morning was Father's day.

We found that one of my daughter's friends had crept in to our house around 2 am. And had told her father she was here all evening. That started WWIII when my husband and I told her either she tell her dad where she really was, or we would. So much for a peaceful, happy Father's day.
We had to show up for a brunch - at a restaurant by 11:30 am, then to family 2's house by 4. It's times like these that I wish we were living on the other side of the country, away from all family.

The past few days have seemed like an emotional roller coaster.

My son leaves tomorrow for his two day college orientation.

I guess things really are changing.

A New Addiction!

Ravelry!

I have been sucked in! I've always been a sucker for organizing things, and this one takes first prize! I've been organizing stash, projects, planned projects, and I can see dozens of knitters projects before I cast on. Different yarns, different colors… it's amazing!
And I have spent hours!
And it's been fun!
If you haven't gotten in yet, put your name on the list! And if you are already in, please donate to Jess and Casey. This is a monumental project that they have taken on in their spare time!
You go girls!

Friday Yarn Pr0n on a Monday

This is an unidentified mohair boucle, picked up for me at a yard sale by a dear friend. She says the lady told her she got it in Amsterdam. I assume it is all mohair. It's a little scratchy, so I'm looking for something to knit with it to soften it up.

Happy Monday! It's Graduation Week, Yay!

I'm Catching Up!

At least I have Yarn Pr0n Fridays to help me keep track of the weeks. I got the announcements and invitations finished. They will be in the mail this weekend. Two things crossed off.

Here's my latest purchase. Two skeins, my FIRST two skeins of Socks that Rock. They are scrumptious! So soft and squishy! These will be the Chevron Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. I still need to get the book. Colors are "Grandma's Flower Garden" and "Fire on the Mountain"



And I said I'd take photos of the finished clapotis. Here she is:



Now that it's 90 degrees outside…