weekend update: trick or treat

we had 3x this much candy and gave it all away

I can't believe that Halloween is over already. I feel like I look forward to it so much each year and then it goes by so fast. I had a really fun timing hanging with my friends and their baby while handing out candy. Then we watched Shaun of the Dead and Halloween while eating copious amounts of candy. I really can't think of a better way to spend the evening.

iris as a gnome

she is walking now so always in motion

I also went to a taping of Ellen this week, which was a lot of fun. They don't make you wait too long and the show goes by quickly. Ellen is always so positive and funny as well. I don't have any huge plans this week except for a knit night on Friday and a book signing on Saturday. The signing is for Jon Klassen at Gallery Nuceleus and that's on Saturday evening. I am a big fan of his so it should be really fun.

I am hoping to start a new book this weekend, too. I haven't decided which book just yet. I love it when I can start a new book though. There are always so many possibilities.  I hope you all had a great Halloween. Does anyone else have any good plans this weekend?

I'll leave you with the book trailer for Jon Klassen's newest book, This Is Not My Hat. Happy weekend!

weekend update

Hi, everyone. I can't believe the weekend is practically over. I don't know where it went but it really flew by. I spent most of the weekend wedding dress shopping with a friend (her wedding, not mine). Shopping for wedding dresses is a very interesting experience. That took up a lot of my time so I didn't get to do much for myself. I did pick up an old knitting project again, which I hope to be able to finish soon. I'll post an update on it in the next week or so.  

Even though I am sad the weekend is over, I am very excited for Halloween this week. I'll definitely take some pics of my baby friend all dolled up for her first trick or treating outing.  I am going to leave you now with a few pics from the weekend. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

ryan gosling greeted us at a bridal shop

pretty paper decor

creepy cute animal display at a gift shop

loved this masked doll

beat the heat

It is stupid hot here in Southern California. It's been going on for about a week now. If it lasts much longer I think I really am going to go crazy. Fortunately I think it's supposed to get better by next week. Until then though, I am hiding out in spaces with really strong AC.

Last weekend my parents came for a visit. It was a bit last minute and they haven't been down here to visit in a long time. Of course they always choose the hottest weekend of the year to come. In order not to kill them with the weather, I decided to take them up to Santa Barbara last Saturday. Here are a few pics from our day. Enjoy!

at the sb botanic garden - look at the mountains!

not sure what this is but it looks cool.

i love the way cactus looks.

my favorite part - the redwoods

mission santa barbara

cool chalk drawing on the ground by the mission

weekend update

This is what my weekend looks like so far. Yup, couch potato island. Actually I do have plans with people that include a steak dinner and possibly seeing The Dark Knight. But I got some fun, romantic flicks to keep me busy in the meantime. I plan on doing lots of reading and knitting and hopefully a lot of sleeping as well. I was sick yesterday and I still don't feel 100%. My friend is also letting me borrow her sewing machine for a bit and I hope to play with that this week as well. Maybe I'll get to use some of those fabrics that I bought a few weeks ago.

What are your weekend plans?

may the odds be ever in your favor

yes, it's finally the release day for the hunger games. no, i did not go to a midnight screening. i decided to save my sleep and just go on sunday with friends. i am really looking forward to it, though, and hope that it's a good movie.

my only other plans for this weekend are to read, sleep and make some oroeo stuffed chocolate chip cookies. it might sound gross but they are awesome.

are you going to see the hunger games or have you already? :) have a wonderful weekend, everyone!