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The kiddos arrived and we were looking forward to our wagon train trip. But there were a few highlights before it began. The Wisconsin Brother called to say when they'd be in Big Sky so off the three of us went for a little roadtrip! By the end of the week we were traveling east to our wagon train destination. The kiddos happily cooled of in the backyard pool...   It's hard to believe that my oldest granddaughter is almost as tall as her auntie!

Hubby's holding down the fort while we are away... I'm sure there will be MANY stories to tell!

Hubby was out mowing the North Forty when I got a call, "There are bunnies hopping all over around here! They are flying from one high spot to another and heading your way!" Intrigued I grabbed the camera and headed outside. I imagine they were feeling a bit like the students who just finished the school year, totally carefree! They were running, jumping, and dodging each other through the tall grass. I tried to get a photo but was spotted. Thinking I could sneak around the vehicle and capture a great picture off I went. Only to be brought up short by a little bunny headed full steam in my direction. He screeched to a halt three feet in front of me and we both froze playing a little game of "chicken."   He was the first to run off. What do bunnies act like? Chicken!

I ordered this yarn from Knit Picks because of its name, Watermelon. Their idea of watermelon is not quite as “fresh” as mine, just wish it was a little bit brighter! The yarn is 80% wool and 20% nylon so they should be durable a pair of socks, time will tell. I do like the Vanilla Latte pattern, it allows for color but is not straight stockinette. Pattern: Vanilla Latte Yarn: Knit Picks, Stroll Fingering Colorway: Watermelon Amount: 1 skein Needle sizeUS 1

While I was in Big Sky visiting the brothers, Hubby was able to capture the first official photo of fawn 2013! Momma and babe were next door for these photos. When Hubby tried to get a little too close Momma gave a snorted through her nose. Babe went one way and she went another!

The irregular zigzags were hard for me to knit, I love symmetry! But went with “Relax and go with the flow!” My new mantra in retirement! This sock will be for someone with a “fat” foot - just a little bit to much positive ease for me! Pattern: Irregular Striped Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades Colorway:Blue Striped Ragg Amount: 2 skeins Needles: Size 2 US

We had a great time at the retreat, lots of food and fun! We were pretty laid back, Linda gave English knitting a try and did her best to get the hang of knitting backwards. The rest of us happily knit on projects we had brought from home. Cindy was the only one to complete a project while we were there, she "Knit, knit like the wind!" Her granddaughter will  be so happy to receive her Wonderful Wallaby!  The definite hit was dying yarn:  Once the yarn was dry we couldn't wait to get it wound...  even when one skein turned into a bit of a disaster! Everyone was impressed with the bags DD The California Dreamin' Gal made for us! We are all looking forward to next year!