This year it happened to Arielle. I crocheted this all the way to Tempe when we picked her up. I had it hidden in a Trader Joes cooler bag. She never suspected. I crocheted furiously whenever she wasn't around, but since I haven't seen my gorgeous girl for awhile, I made sure she was around most of the time.
After Christmas, I pulled it out and told her that it was hers. I just needed to "finish it up." On the way back to Tempe, I madly crocheted in the car. When we dropped her off, it still wasn't finished.
A few weeks later.....ta da. Finally done! I sent it to her and she loves it. I kept waiting for "Mom that was lame," but it never came. It's still lame that it didn't get done by Christmas.
Here it is....
Sea World
We bought Sea World tickets. They were having this wonderful sale; buy for one day and get the rest of the year for free. We are going back today because we can, but I'm not taking the camera. It's hard enough wrangling a toddler, a stroller, a purse, a camera and a cup of coffee. Better to leave the purse and camera at home. Here are a few pictures of our first trip to Sea World this year...
The artic penquins
Is it a seal or sea lion? Anyone know the difference?
Michelle at the Shark tank. I don't know why the camera couldn't capture the fish.
Isabelle at the Shamu show
These dolphins were so funny. They kept jumping up and looking over the rocks. The dolphins in the next tank were getting fed.
Please think happy thoughts for our wonderful Charlie. He ran out of the garage tonight, and has not been seen since. He's done this before, but it always makes us nervous. With any luck, he'll saunter home. It's a bit chilly outside.
