Nothing Much, Especially Sad News

In about 2 Fridays ago, (July 1st), we found out that our friend- Ellen O'Hara was killed in a car accident in West Jordan. She was attempted to make a U-Turn. Maybe she didn't see that one coming at her. We and also her parents are confusing why did she do that? We went to Deaf Center for her memories service. We will go again tomorrow here in Logan. She was 31 years old. Her cemetery will be in Missouri. We also found out that she is cremated due to badly damaged body. 

Her crash site was just simple accident that caused killed her. She drove a Subaru outback (2000ish). A pickup white truck hits her car by her driver side. I am hoping she is not in suffering while in crash before her death. I was saying that I am hoping that she died instantly without suffer the fatal injury.

Lately, here in Utah- there are so many in millions car accidents. It's scares me. I am glad that we live in small city far away from the freeway I-15. I will so much rather to take a bus, streetcar, train (frontrunner), and taxi(not here, but you know). 

I am so relieved that we are home safety from long drive trip for our vacation in Disneyland. I prefer to ride a plane than car.

Ellen was divorced. She was a teacher in JMS(deaf school in SLC). She did do things a lot going on in her life. She is very energized person. We are totally opposite! She is fifth of 7th in her family. You can watch her memories service here. Also it was good to see the old friends too. 

We did had fun time of our July 4th. We didn't go to the tradition for firework in Logan by USU stadium. We usually sit on grass by Lee's Marketplace. Because Derek's parents had to work. But we did, indeed, went to Lewiston firework. I love Lewiston firework: less crowd, few people, small town,  not too loud, quiet place, so few of the kids, and had a portable of toilet.

Yes, I know, I know. We had to. Yes, we had to use our credit card. The old ones won't start when I needed to start to wash the dishes. But it did wash really well. So I saw the opportunity of the July 4th sales in Lowes. So I ordered online. I want silver this time. Microwave is next, because it makes funny noise (my parents told me).  I want all of them brand: Whirlpool. I had Maytag, KitchenAid, & Frigidaire. I want all match brand of appliances. 

When I first saw this shoes from Clara Parkes in her Instagram. I had to have it. It is AllBirds. Hey! You know that I am knitter! I love this shoes so much. You don't necessary to wear the socks. It's sooooooooo comfortable than the other runner shoes EVER! I didn't get blisters. My ankle heel is not sores. You can throw it in washer machine to clean it. I am planning to buy one for Derek. Go on and read the story of this shoes. It is worth my money. I ordered while I was in Disneyland.

Anyway, about my knitting- the shawl is still in processing (now it is over 500 stitches). I am now on the second of sock for my mum for christmas present. Only two more socks to go (for dad and jake).

I registered the kids for swimming lesson class for two weeks. They started last week. It will be end this Friday. Then next week, we are going to Bear Lake. It is not summer without it! We need to set tent in our backyard. I love tent. We can't go to campsite due to Derek's work. He can't get it day off instant. So we will plan on this. We also have a fire pit too.

That's all, folks.

Wow, What A Long Week!

Surprised! We went to Disneyland again. Now, I am having enough of California now. I want to visit different places. No more California for next 15 years. We drove all the way from Salt Lake City to Anaheim in 9 hours. Derek wanted to drive. I wanted plane. I was surprisedly that the kids are doing well in the rental SUV for a long road trip. I didn't want to use our minivan. I precious my minivan. Derek was only driving both ways. I didn't drive, I don't like this SUV that we rented. It is 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV. The pedals are too far and my feet can't reach to them. I hate to being closer to the wheel to my stomach. 

We picked our rental SUV up on Tuesday. We left our house to Bountiful on Tuesday night. We left my parents' house in very early bird. 

The gas in the southern to California is little more expensive than up here. I thought I will be knitting a lot. Nope, I didn't. I only knit for a few rows. I never been seeing the Las Vegas to Anaheim road trip. So I explored the trip. 

Once we arrived to Los Angeles, we, indeed, got lost. The reason why I want to go to LA for Georgetown Cupcakes that was aired in TLC on TV. 

We are very lucky due to the shop closed at 7PM. We got there before 6:30PM. I thought it will be closed at 9PM. Nope. 

Anyway, the cupcakes were okay. I prefer my Logan cupcakes: Temptation Cupcakes. 

Then we got lost again. We were trying to get to our hotel. We were staying ALO hotel. So I told Derek to stopped by at the gas station and asked for the direction. The first ones wasn't helpful due to india guy. So we went to the different gas station, and successfully. We got there at 9PM. We were so tired. It was long day. 

The next day, we went to Disneyland. The excited begun.   

I asked Derek, I didn't remember that the mickey mouse flowers are purple color. He doesn't remember too. That me and Emma in the right. 

Once we entered, there were the characters welcomed us and everyone. 

We missed Mickey's Towntoon last year. So we went this year. It was fun but it's good for toddlers families. 

While Emma and I went for restroom break, Wyatt did do something that we don't know about it. 

While we were standing in the line in big thunder mountain railroad, we saw the living lizard. It was so cute. Also, it is not normal to see that living animals in the parks. By the way, the big thunder mountain railroad was shutting down. They kicked everyone, included us out. We couldn't figured out. 

Oh yes, we, indeed, went on the newest member of the ride: Star Wars season of the force. It was like ride in the Han's spaceship and went in the fast mode with the star moving like the heavy snow in the night time. Then, we were in the war mode with the explodes.

After the long lines, we went for the lunch. We decided to eat in Galactic Grill of Star Wars. It was, oh my, pricy food. The food are similar to the fast food. It was more than $70 for that stupid restaurant! 

While we were eating, there were the play of Star Wars. It was bored for me due to deafness. So I forced us to left. 

The Buzz ride.

We went to Rainforest Cafe. I had medium rare steak, yum! Derek had salmon. The kids have kids meals. 

By the end of the day, I have 2 blisters on both of my feet. Owie. (I popped out in the car back to home)

Emma is still obsessing the Frozen toy. 

Wyatt wanted the remote car. This shit is &%@# expensive! It is $120.00! The very first expensive toy we bought for our son. 

I had head sunburn. It's hurt!

We had okay day, the kids were had bad tantrum. Especially Wyatt. He cried in multiple times. It was difficult day for us as a parents. The next day, we went to California Adventure. It was better day than day one. 

After we returned to Bountiful, the kids went with my parents for hike. Derek and I were eating at Chuck-A-Rama. We much needed a break from the kids. 

The next day, I went on the planes for the day. By myself! It was good experience for me. I love the plane very much. I don't want to wait for the next vacation to be on the plane. Everyday is special occasion. So why not go on the plane for no reason. 

Take off in SLC.

Mt. St. Helena. It was very high mountain than my home mountain. But it's pretty. I landed in Seattle.

Of course, you know it's very poplar PDX carpet photos. I landed in Portland, Oregon.

Before I landed in SLC, I was shocked to see the pink lakes. I never knew there is. 

Just right before I landed, there is so beautiful sunset in SLC.

Whoo-Too! Left turn. Hello SLC 

I went for Seattle-Portland-SLC. I wanted to see the WA and OR. I saw the Seattle city and space tower. I also saw the Portland city too. The weather in there were nice and cooler than SLC. Once I exited the SLC airport, it was blast heat on my face when I entered outdoor. I wanted to go back there for the cool weather. 

Of course, I was nervous wreck but I did it! I wanted to experience alone traveler. It was pretty simple. I kept tell myself to remain calm and followed the signs. I read the maps. I took UTA and Frontrunner to Ogden to get home. I didn't wanted Derek to drive again to airport to get me. Derek had to go back to Logan to drop the rental car back or it will be charge us. I was very very very exhausted. The look out, aware around of me due to deafness was so exhausted. 

I got multiple mails! It was good mail day. I have another two orders on the way here. The blue cocktail was from Los Angeles. 

Phew! 

Knitting: I did knit a few rows of socks. I thought it will be all day knitting. 

Anyway, have a good day. 

Sore, Pain, Tiredness, & Sick

I had a sugary last Monday. Why did I had a surgery? I wanted my uterus to fixed and tie knot. No more pregnancy. I should have this done while Emma was born. Everyone did said why not Derek get one? I said, yea but I want my uterus to be permeant fixed. In my opinion, the men has some of chance of healed and back normal. Women's uterus are more sensitive. So I want both of us to have it fixed. He is next. 

My parents came and helped with us. They stayed in Comfort Inn. We went for a swimming. Derek got his 3 days off from work. My parents helped me to get into hospital at 6AM. Derek was taking care of the kids to school. 

I love one thing about surgery is anesthesia. I love the feeling of restart body like a computer. I had a tube in my mouth to lung for breathing. That was first for me. I had a hard time to wake up after anesthesia. We stayed in the hospital from 6AM to 10AM. I was released for home in the same day. Now I am taking two medicines: Norco and Ibuprofen. I hate Norco, due to side effects. I can't wait for this medicine to be gone. 

I was staying in my bed for 48 hours. Of course, I did walk for a little bit. And yes, I did, indeed, knitting. Monday night, we watched a movie: Goosebumps (2015 film). We like it better than the old ones. Derek loves Jack Black. 

This is how I looking like after surgery. 

An IV into my hand for anesthesia. No, not hurt to put it in. I was surprised. Because the nurse put a hot blanket wrapped on my arm for IV prepared. 

This is come from my bedroom room window. Pretty sunset. 

Just because! New yarn and 3 cupcakes from Temptation Cupcakes

This is what I am working on. I am knitting the shawl, Catkin. 

I finished this in a few day ago before I started Catkin shawl. It's little bit small for me, so I gave it to the kids. 

She's looking great! Haha, her face. Oh boy. 

I finished this before I started Baa-ble Hat. I am selling this cowl on my shop Etsy. 

Wee Envelope sweater. So cute! I love this.

Yay! I got this from my mail last Monday. This will be for this shawl. 

It Was Sunny and Then Raining...

It was bright shine sunny outdoor on Tuesday and Wednesday. I give up and went to clean my patio desk in my backyard, so I can sit to be with the sun. I got a mild sunburn that I am happy. I know, I know that sunburn is unhealthy.

Emma found a butterfly. She was trying to saved and fed a butterfly with weed flower. She is pretty good of decoration and tried to helped a butterfly. I think that a butterfly was hit something and injured. 

Yup, she even touches a insect. She loves butterfly than the insects. I was surprised to see when I saw her to do that. She was happy and loved. She is keeping said, it is cute butterfly. She asked me if I ever saw a pink butterfly. No, I don't think so, I said. When we went to Great Harvest Bread Co., next to it was a gardener store. I gasped and yelled to Emma, we saw solar dance pink butterfly beside by the tree. She kneeled down and watched. It was just toy. But it was pretty. 

So I sat down outside and knitting. I am knitting Wee Envelope. I couldn't put it down. I am working on the body part now. I am using magic loop instead double points needles. I just want to knit a baby sweater for fun. I am thinking to put up for my etsy shop. I love the yarn: 50% merino wool and 50% silky. It's perfect yarn. 

Emma wanted to play outside to play with the water on the trampoline with the sprinkle hose. It was so warm outside that day. Of course, after school Wyatt wanted to play for a bit with Emma. I couldn't let them to play any more of water, it's expensive for our utility bill. 

Ta-Da, you can see what I am working on the Wee Envelope. I knit last night, and right now it's longer than this rounds. I love Ysolda's creative of knitting this. I am not that good with math for knitting. I am good with reading, so I am good. 

I made homemade lavender soap with coco butter. It smells amazing! Now we have enough of soaps for a few months. 

This morning, I went to the Starbucks for teas. I had Matcha latte and Youthberry White Tea. Yummy drinks. I like matcha the mostly. I wasn't in the mood for strong coffee today. I wanted tea. I also read the book, Knitlandia by Clara Parkes. It's about knitting life. Also, I knit too. A few people were stared at me while I was knitting. Not that many people here are knitting in Logan. I never go to the cafe by myself for a long time. Since I get up early everyday now, so I decided and went. Before I left for Starbucks, it was heavy thundering and raining. I was startled that I thought it was my fire alarm, nope it was thundering. Derek thought I have a problem with our van to get out of our garage. He got out of bed to checked on me. I said, it was thundering. We felt it. The horses were scared and running around. They don't have the shed. Poor them. I asked Emma about it while she was in school. She said yes, she indeed felt it.  

What is this photo all about? Yes, there is a plane. I purchased the tickets to Seattle and Portland, OR for my trip in one day. I love plane. I have been wanting to go to the airport. But we were not planning on any vacation anytime soon. So I am going for a ride on June 20th by myself. I am studying the Seattle and Portland airport map. I will be riding in Delta. I am excited. My parents think that I am nut. My dad said, we live once and have fun. My mom said go for it. It's same cost of Lagoon Park price for 2-4 people. I purchased for multi stop planes. I hate non-stop. I love takeoff and landing. I want to see Seattle and Portland in the air. 

Happy knitting and Happy May. 

 I have to do a laundry.