Wool, Wheels and Balls

We've had a busy few days. So long in fact that I'm ready to zone out in front of the tube. But before I do...here is what we did!

Black Sheep Gathering:

On Saturday a few friends and I traveled to Eugene to attend a fiber festival.


I bought raw fiber and a spindle. We saw sheep, touched yarn and wool and overall had a great time.


You wouldn't think it, but knitters can get wild!

Sunday Parkways:
On Sunday miles of roads were closed in North Portland to promote bike riding in the city. We made a day out of the event. Chris volunteered to set up booths then later we rode from park to park checking out the activities. There was a cool bike obstacle course that ranen couldn't get enough of.


Awesome food. And even a circus area set up. Ranen was killer at the hulu hoop and chris wowed us with his juggling skills.


But the true star was Blake. On Wednesday night she asked if we could take her training wheels off. By Thursday night she was balancing while striding. By Sunday she could ride. She did relatively well considering. She did ride into a parked truck...but besides that! LOL. She was okay. She just needs more confidence that the brakes will work!



Last but not least...Trailer Trash:

I joined the softball team at work and tonight was the first game. I really don't know what I was thinking. They put me in the catchers spot. Luckily I didn't hit any batters. I did made contact with the ball so overall the blister and the jammed finger were worth it. It was fun, but man...do I need more practice!