Like Sands Through the Hour Glass...

I am in major avoidance/denial mode. I am down to only hours of summer left. If I seem like I have dropped off the face of the electronic earth, that's why.

There has been quite a bit happening despite my attempts to stop time.

We hosted a rainy day BB-Q that Shelly mentioned on her blog.

The Bud and I went on a Sippers trip to K's cabin in Wisconsin.
It was a drizzly and gray, but we had a good time anyhow.

The Bud took his first boat ride on a paddle boat.

He seemed paralyzed during the ride (perhaps because we told him he had to be still on the boat). But after he was back on dry land he kept talking about the "boat" and "water", so I think he had a good time.
We didn't take the speed boat out (the water was too low), but the Bud did enjoy pretending to drive it.

(There are more "Sippers at the Cabin" photos on my flickr page.)


I also dyed another skein of yarn. I have had a tough time getting the colors right on my photos - they all turned out a little electric looking.

I played with this photo a bit, and it's closer to actual now. I layered reds with copper colors for a semi-solid look. I am thinking Marigold, but I am still trying to finish the Road Trip socks first. They are at about 70% right now.


Movie Night Update:
We the chose the date for "Movie Night" a while ago, but never officially announced it...
The 7th annual Back Yard, Big Screen Movie Night is on Saturday, September 29th.
If you have not been to one of the previous shindigs, we set up a 10X15 foot screen in our back yard for a double feature. Last year was rainy and ended up in the garage... we have booked better weather this year. Movie Night is constantly evolving, and this year the first feature will be a family friendly movie, so bring the kids.
Movies start at dusk, but arrive early for good conversation and a chance to stake out some seats. I'm sure Davin will be giving tours of the new deck progress as well.
The invite is open to anyone you would like to bring along, please let me know if you need directions.

Are we related?

...I just can't tell.

(Left: Me around age 2 / Right: The Bud last week at the park)

Today was the second meeting of the summer for the "Sippers" group (the name is still open for discussion). I was the host, and the Bud was the Ham. :)
I always look forward to our meetings - the time seems to fly once we get sipping and talking.
It was decided that we should take pictures at our meetings. Both times this summer we have forgotten until the end and have taken a "timer" group shot, so they look a little alike. :)

We should have plenty of photos to flood JT's back to school slideshow!

Sippers: click here for a copy of the photo.
Em: I still have your bowl!