Well, Pete and Katie took their 20 mile bike ride on Saturday. I forgot to take the camera when I went to pick them up (weather wasn't nice enough for a picnic) so here is a photo from a trek through the famed Pinelands of NJ. They are standing on Quaker Bridge and looking out at this. This is one of the most beautiful areas in the state (and country in my humble opinion). When my girls were small, we would celebrate Earth Day (april22) by picking up trash along one of our favorite trails. I used to tell them it was the price we paid for using a public park. They believed me and we would bring home 3 or 4 large bags of trash.

One of my clients gave me a gift today. She gave me 4 balls (100g each) of wool/alpaca blend yarn in a lovely light grey color. She just said "here, this is for you. I know you knit." I was floored and grateful for the gesture. She is an avid thrift store shopper and found a bargain and thought of me. I know that it probably isn't "therapeutic" but I accepted the gift in the spirit in which it was meant.

Oh, and I won a contest! I am so excited because I never win. Michele at knitsane is sending me some beautiful denim blue yarn. Maybe it will work well with my new grey yarn and become a Christmas gift for someone.