Beads! I have found a pattern for a lace crochet bowl cover that had beads to finish, so I decided to make the beads for mine. I made these polymer beads yesterday, and they turned out to be beautiful. I don't know if I will use all of them for my own projects, or sell them, but I am very happy the finished product. Making beads out of polymer clay is fairly simple, you just have to be willing to make some really ugly beads before you figure out what techniques work.
When Michael returned from school and discovered all of my clay was out, he enthusiastically joined in and made a wonderful Bane pendent and I made a batman pendent for him.
I have also been knitting away, and have finished Neil's fingerless gloves, Jack's sweater, and have started on a new short sleeve pullover for myself.
The garden in town centre is absolutely beautiful right now, and we couldn't resist getting a picture of Mike in front of these gorgeous blooms. Mike wasn't so enthused about posing...I suppose he is getting too old to be my model ....not quite so easy as the old days....
..oh, mom.....
...3 year old Mike in the garden
On 6 June, Michael drew this fabulous picture on his bedroom whiteboard to send to his Grandmother for her birthday! Happy Birthday Gradma!
In the beginning of the month we went to London so that I could meet with a recruiter who specializes in placements in my field (Intellectual Property). We decided to get a little bit more out of the day by visiting the musuem, comic shop, and game store, plus a nice quick lunch at Slug and Lettuce.
...at the British Museum
....in front of the Gherkin
...on the tube
We took another day trip on 4 June to Legoland. We packed a picnic lunch of sandwiches and fruit salad, and after eating we did the balloon ride, train, and boat ride. Sally, our new family member (and Satnav), accompanied us, and she did a wonderful job navigating the drive to Lego land.
...controlling the balloon height
...ready for takeoff
...enjoying the balloon ride captained by Mike
...Captain Mike on the water
...finally our turn! Getting ready to drive the boat.
This week we dusted off a game that I bought ages ago when I was working for SimplyFun games. This game, OOGA, is the perfect game for a seven year old. You get a menu card showing 5 different dinosaurs and then you have to "spear" one that type of dinosaur before you opponent does. The first one to collect all five wins the round. Mike loved playing this. He won.
We have also started an herb garden, and we have been putting it to good use in some new recipes I have been trying out, such as mushroom salad with penne. We have basil, parsley, thyme, mint, and coriander.
Neil has been busy. Spending more and more time in London, and loads of time working at home, but he has still managed to do lots of stuff with us as you can see above and has a nightly ritual of bike riding with Mike before taking a ride for himself after Mike lays down for reading time in the evening. We sure do appreciate all he does with us!
Til next time...
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