Breakfast Surprise

Justus made me breakfast last week. It was a hard-boiled egg with a sweet message written on it: "Justus heart Kate." Such a nice gesture needed to be documented. I liked how I had the fork in the background, but overall I needed to improve on the lighting.

Camera Strap Cover Tutorial Review

Ignore the person behind the camera... last week I found an easy tutorial (click here if you're interested) for a padded camera strap cover. Choosing which fabric to use was the hardest step of the project. Truth be told, the handy pocket for the lens cap is what drew me in. Highly recommended.

The Misadventures of Lake Powell?

This year was an irregular year for the Hickman Family reunion at Lake Powell. We hit a few major speed bumps (houseboat repairs) and were unable to leave Antelope Point Marina. However, we did our best to have the "come what may" attitude. We still enjoyed riding the "hot-dog" (formerly the banana), knee-boarding, and wake-boarding the channel. Since we were at the marina, we also enjoyed exploring Upper Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Great locations for photographs, but not so good if you're claustrophobic or afraid of heights (there's no railing at Horseshoe Bend, you have to be careful with how far out you go).

We also more clearly defined the term "wiva" (wiva = wake-board diva), a term that is completely gender neutral. I'll have another post later that will list some of the characteristics of a wiva. Feel free to comment with any suggestions.

Sadly, I would always forget to bring my camera on our ski boats and so I don't have as many pictures as I would like to have. Maybe next year?

Also, hopefully Justus' schedule will allow him to come with my next year. It was hard to be apart for a few days, but it helps me appreciate what others go through who have to be separated from their spouse for much longer periods of time.

I love Lake Powell and always will.

Lobster

Justus and I often go to our local grocery store together. A few weeks ago we went on a Saturday night and ran into a bunch of different people we knew. One couple caught us doing one of our favorite things: lobster fighting. No, we don't dare put our hands in the container to grab our contenders. The container is pretty small and so lobsters have to either be on top of each other, or fight for their territory. Typically two lobsters are fighting for one corner of the container. I like to jokingly whisper "fight, fight, fight!" or "get 'em, hit 'em where it hurts!"

As a person who does not like seafood, I've decided that if I ever want to try lobster I would pick a fighter. And yes, I know this is silly, but it gives you a glimpse into our lives.

Work in Progress - NYC Subway Quilt

A few months ago I wrote about my plans to design a quilt inspired by the NYC subway. Here is a quick look at the work in progress. Hopefully I will have it finished by Christmas!