Weekending - in Marysville!

I'm writing this on Monday, because we took the day off so we could have a long weekend in Marysville. That's right, three nights away. We went with my parents, which was lovely. The impetus for going (other than that the border between Metro and region re-opened last weekend) was the Marysville marathon, a run I have participated in ten times. This year I did the ten kilometre and Leon did the the half marathon. It was amazing being out on the trails with so many friendly faces. (Traditional mid-race selfie with waterfall!)

I took my embroidery. I've put aside my sampler and am now working on a semi secret project. Which I will probably tell you about quite soon. I also got into a good reading groove, but more about that on Wednesday.

Since it was my mother's birthday, I gave her the Yorlin cardigan I knit for her. it fits, it suits and she's very happy with it.

My father wore the felted slippers I made for him all weekend, and seemed to really like them. They also fit, which was good, because I thought they might be too small.

There has been a lot of rain, so the falls were very enthusiastic!

Sitting outside with a craft project, coffee cake, and a good book is always one of my favourite ways to relax. And then A king parrot came to the deck while I was sitting out there and tried to eat my cake. When I moved it away it came to sit on my leg!

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