Camping - Gardening - New Baby - Knitting

We are having beautiful weather in SLC, and I am trying to make the most of it!  We are really enjoying our new little baby.  As usual, she is growing like a weed.

She is not one to pose for a picture, but she certainly has a fabulous wardrobe.

Although she is taking a nap, she is wearing the little crown I made for her, along with her little princess dress.

We have also done a little camping.  Here we're at the Cherry Campground above Mapleton, in Utah.  It was beautiful weather, but the water in the river was freezing!

Even though the water was cold, it didn't keep the kids away.

"Tweedle Bug" was wearing her little "Poor Baby Sweater", out by the campfire.

We even had a little birthday party for my daughter and "Angel Baby".  This cake was yummy, and came with a fresh strawberry pie.

Camping is always so relaxing, with lots of good food and a few bike rides around the campground.

Our garden has a good start too.  The strawberries I have planted in two large strawberry pots are really producing this year.  Not enough for jam, but plenty to top ice cream.

The peas are all blossoming, and we should have fresh peas to pick in the next few weeks.  Fresh from the garden is the only way I like peas, so they rarely make it to the cooked stage, or the freezer.

There are even a few green tomatoes.  We don't usually get many tomatoes in Utah, until late August.  Perhaps this will be an exceptional year.

The beets are coming up nicely too.  We've planted a lot this year, because we really love pickled beets on salads and such.  In addition, we've planted zuchinni, eggplant, bell peppers, spaghetti squash, green beans and lots of herbs.  We should have some good, healthy food to eat this season, and plenty to pass on to friends.

I'm sure you have wondered if I would even finish my "Trompe l'Oeil".  Well here it is!  I've finally sewn the sleeves in.

It is knit from a Melissa Leapman pattern, which can be found in her book:  "Knitting the Perfect Fit".  Traveling rib stitches make this sweater hug all the curves, and create some optical illusions where actual curves aren't present.

I just love this concept, and I'm using this traveling rib concept for my next design.  It is knit of Cascade Yarns, Venezia Sport, a blend of silk and merino in the color, Ginger.

I just love it.  I did add a few inches to the length of the body and sleeves, to cover a few flaws I need to hide.  Melissa's book is fabulous, and I can't wait to knit every design in it.

 This color goes beautifully with the fringed scarf and mirano glass beads my daughter brought me from Italy a few years ago.  I can't wait to wear them!

Well I'll get back to test knitting my newest design.  I hope to give you a little peak soon.  Happy Knitting . . . .