Best Vacay this year ;).

We recently returned from a very long vacation to Florida (Disney World) and a Disney Cruise.  Was it fun?  Yes, is the answer you're looking for.  In the past we have done the parks and then the cruise.  This time we switched it up and did Disney World last and realized we liked the first scenario better.  Ah well, you live you learn.  Usually.

 Will zonked on the plane.

 Lizzy wearing her sunnies.  She had to put them on when she was informed that we were over Florida.

Lizzy and I on the Magical Express.

Before the cruise we went to Disney World for one evening and Islands of Adventure to see Harry Potter World for a day.  Super fun.  The butter beer really is as good as people kept telling me. Hogsmede was unbelievably adorable.  I recommend it.  We also visited Doctor Suess Land while at Islands of Adventure.  The kids liked it...me, not so much.  It was just sort of tacky.  We also tried some mad roller coasters.  Fun yet headache inducing.

 Hagrid's Hut.  How cute is that?

Will and 80's Lizzy waiting in line for some ride.  I think it was some raft ride that we all got unbelievably wet on.

We went on a new boat this time, the Disney Fantasy, and it's amazing.  A. MA. ZING.  The thing is huge.  And beautiful.  I didn't take very many pictures of the ship.  Not sure why.  But we checked out a few things right when we got on, kids club being one of them.

 A periscope of some sort.

They had themed rooms.  They were all too cute.

 Our first port was Grand Cayman and it's everything people say it is.  I really loved it.  We took a catamaran ride out to a sandbar where stingrays gather to be fed.  What an experience.  We were able to hold them, feed them (watch out for this particular activity, we almost lost our thumbs to their crazy suction), and kiss them.  They feel like silk and are unbelievably heavy.  They look so light and elegant in the water, so I had no clue they'd have such heft.  Will loved it, Lizzy...had to be coerced.  It's fine, she only threw a medium fit over holding one ;).

 The littles on the net on the catamaran.

 Steve and I catamaraning.

 Will fixing to kiss Goldie.

 Lizzy being forced to touch a stingray.

 My mom getting ready to kiss Goldie.  This is amazing, she hates the water.

 Cute Will.

 My sister Haley kissing Goldie.

 Holding Goldie.  She was fabulous.

 My nephew Logan holding one of the males.

 Steve holding Goldie.

 Will driving the boat.  I noticed that the boat was driving all wonky and realized that the captain was really letting the kids drive.  Hilares.

 Logan driving.

 Captain Lizzy.

The whole crew on the catamaran.

Later we went snorkeling and Lizzy was like a little fish.  Will wanted nothing to do with it since the water was rough, but Lizzy had the time of her life holding Steve's hand and checking out the sea creatures.  This was my favorite day in port.  I'd really love to go back to Grand Cayman and check it out a bit more.

This is just a recap of our first few days.  I'll have to post the rest some other time because Lizzy keeps plaguing my heart out to get her stinking Jeep going.

Peace out,

Heidi

Just some fun things

I do still knit. I've been such a noblog that I've forgotten to post quite a few knitting projects. Duh. I've also been made to feel very guilty while reading many of your blogs. Not that you've made me feel that way intentionally, you're just so bloody productive! Note to self: knit more stuff.

I knit Steve and Will some matchy matchy fair isle hats. They're made from the most fab cashmere that Steve bought for me at Purl Soho. I was nervous working with it the whole time because it's so blasted expensive that mistakes just made me nuts. Ah well, they turned out great. It's Tiennie's fabulous Norwegian Star Earflap Hat pattern again. If you're wanting to try fair isle and haven't yet, or if you just want a quick and impressive knit, this is the hat you're looking for.

Just finished Steve's hat at the gym's swimming pool. Nothing like being surrounded by chlorine and heat and cashmere.

Will in his dapper hat, eating something. I believe this is the last time I ever saw him in this hat, which is why I don't knit for my kids. This first attempt was originally intended for Steve but I buggered up my gauge.

Pattern: Norwegian Star Earflap Hat by Tiennie

Yarn: Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere

Needles: US #8 circular and dpns

For: Steve and Will

I also whipped up a lovely Gaptastic Cowl. I love it so much that it has replaced my lulu lemon scarf of delight that I wear every. single. day. It's so snuggly and toasty and je t'aime the little pop of color and chunkity chunk stitch.

This is the only picture I could be bothered to take. I wanted to write a post so I snapped it in the car whilst waiting for one of the kids to be finished with some activity or other. I figured it showcased the stitch well enough.

Pattern: Gaptastic Cowl by Jen Giegley

Yarn: Some no name Michael's brand in 50/50 wool/acryclic

Needles: US #15 circular (nice and quick...ish)

For: Moi

Anyway, I'm currently knitting some Rainbow Bright socks (which will probably take me the rest of my life) and I'm DYING to knit Elijah by Ysolda Teague (my friend was knitting him the other night and he's too cute for words), so there will be other knitting posts shrotishly.

Peace out,

Heidi

Just reminiscing...

I LOVE that my kids aren't babies anymore. I've really loved (most parts of) all the stages, but to me, they're easier as they get older. That being said, I have the cutest kids on earth. Really. I'm just feeling really grateful for my family today.

Will was such a silly little guy.

And large. He liked being naked and eating.

Lizzy was dramatic from the start.

And also an elf.

Will LOVED helping with Lizzy. They've always been good buddies.

And good buddies with the dogs.

Peace out,

Heidi