birthday WEEK

i didn't expect to have birthday goodies everyday this week but it is turning out that way. who am i to complain?



on sunday, my dear friend jan took me on a little journey up to snoqualmie falls for an early birthday celebration. it was a surprise! i love surprises. we had lunch at a lovely place called the salish lodge. by luck we got a window seat looking out over the falls. it was really amazing. (look at the dessert they served me above! a chocolate pyramid filled with carmelized bananas!) afterwards we went into the library and sat on leather couches while knitting by the crackling fire. because it was a slightly drizzly day it was the perfect way to end our little adventure. thanks jan! that was sooo sweet of you!



my first day at work was on monday (i will recap that when i have some more time). it was a tough day (just getting used to having an actual schedule) so i was a bit down. a cheery yellow birthday balloon was tied to my door when i got home! it made me smile! even though it wasn't from anyone special (just my apartment hospitality couple, i know it is strange).

so then comes tuesday. i received a great little goodie box from leah at knittin pretty. technically it was a blogiversary gift, but that is close enough to a birthday gift. i was bummed, because she sent it UPS and if you read this blog a lot you probably know that my UPS guy is cute. well, now that i am a working girl, i missed him. however, the treats that awaited me more than made up for it. i now have my very own chibi!



oh yeah, and leah, you are just so cool for sending me yarn while i am on a self imposed yarn diet. it really helps cut the cravings to hit the lys when someone just sends you yarn out of the blue. and pink yarn! below is a picture of the yarn ( i actually received 2 skeins) in the nifty little ice cream dishes jan got me for my birthday.



i had never seen this yarn. i really love it. and the yardage is excellent. my head is already spinning with pattern ideas. thanks again leah. it was very touching for you to put that together for me, down to the last detail of the bright green tissue! it was a HUGE bright spot in my week!

ok kids, i gotta say good night. this girl has a bedtime now and she stayed up late just to post for you! tomorrow the birthday continues with a cake in my honor at work. remember the cake scene in office space? too funny. have a great thursday all! and check back soon for some actual knitting content ;)