By now, the dust from Valentine's Day 2009 has settled, and I'm still enjoying the lovely pink rose bush Stuart brought home for me. Although I love flowers, I hate how quickly they fade, and Stuart has found the perfect solution. He brings me little potted plants or bulbs, that can eventually find a home in our garden. They last much longer than cut flowers, so I can enjoy the blooms for many days. We had a peaceful, family Valentine's - we watched a movie together, ate at the coffee table in the living room, and each child had a little present to open from their Grandma & Grandpa. Stuart & I celebrated in bits and pieces all weekend long - we snuck out for coffee on Friday night, and I made him a romantic breakfast, including heart-shaped toast for Sunday morning.
Love has been everywhere the past week or so, and here's something else I'm loving! I call it brain candy:
What you see in the picture is actually a double whammy - I love to read, and my favourite way to relax and recharge with a book is a good murder mystery. I have recently discovered the author Laurie R. King, and am slowly working my way through her books, rationing them out like a special bit of chocolate. I also came across Death by Cashmere, which was pretty cute.
As you can see, the books above are all library books. About once every week or so, I take off to the library as soon as Stuart comes home from work. I love to wander around the adult section all by myself, no small child in tow to keep track of or shush as I delve into new subjects and authors. Our local library has been excellent in the last year or so at building the DVD collection, so I often come home with a good movie, as well. Naturally, this form of entertainment is a big budget helper, as well. During the weekdays, Gwenyth, Liam & I like to head down for Story Time, which is a fun outing for all of us - educational, lots of singing, other little people to visit with... all good things.
Things are feeling pretty good on the knitting front this week! I finished my U-Neck Vest last night (which I will show off once it's finished blocking), and am almost done the first Almeara Glove. Currently, I'm debating either casting on for the Aleita Shell vest from Interweave Knits, or the February Lady Sweater... What to do next? What new project are you dreaming of?
I love to read too... my fav are historical romance (sshh don't tell) and have been getting tons of books from the library. I go online and reserve them, then just pick up when they come in. That way I get the benifits of ALL the local libraries. Its pretty nice.
Definately doing the Feburary Lady sweater.. um, soon?
Posted by: colleen | February 17, 2009 at 05:21 PM
add me to the list of those who intend to knit a February Lady Sweater...someday.
Posted by: marti | February 17, 2009 at 06:48 PM
I totally agree!
It's so peacefully to walk among books in a quiet library :)
Posted by: Hege | February 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM
I'm excited to see your knitting and thanks for the book tips - I love a good murder mystery too
Posted by: Sarah | February 18, 2009 at 06:04 AM
I loves me a good mystery too although I do lean towards the forensics. YES, the library, it's rare they don't have what I'm looking for and I do the online thing also but oh how I love to just wander the stacks at a leisurely pace.
Sweet weekend you all had!
Posted by: marianne | February 18, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I love Laurie King - especially her Mary Russell series. I really must get back to the library to see if they have any I haven't read - I owned them all up until 3 years ago, but don't really have room to keep accumulating!
Posted by: Ruth | February 18, 2009 at 07:14 AM
That rose is so beautiful , that is an idea I shall pass on to my M.O.T.H !
Posted by: angie Cox | February 20, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Hi - Hope you are well. I'm going to make a list of those books. I have the paperback version of Death by Cashmere on order but in the meanwhile, I've started several books but can't quite get drawn into any of them.
Posted by: Tammy | February 26, 2009 at 07:18 PM