Riverdance and Tennis

The week before last was a fun one.  We were able to spend a lot of time at a local professional tennis tournament here in Memphis.  We were able to see James Blake and Andy Roddick play.  They didn't play each other, but did play right after each other.  We were able to watch several matches leading up to the finals and I even got to watch the final men's and women's matches.  I think I'm all caught up on my tennis watching.  Hubbie loved watching all the matches.  I loved going as well, but while he was paying attention to what kind of a backhand the players were using I would be watching the ball boys/girls.  They are so fun to watch.  Some of them are nervous and aren't really sure what to do.  The towel the players used was an issue for many of them.  Where to put it after the player was finished using it, catching balls while handing the towel to players was a fun interchange.  They were entertaining for me.  

The other really exciting thing we did was went to see the Riverdance at a theatre downtown.  If you have not seen this, you must!!  So entertaining and well done.  I just love all the Irish dancing and the musicians were amazing!!!  I really enjoyed it.  Hubbie wasn't too excited about going, but after the performance was glad he went.  He even enjoyed it!!   

This week we had a friend from New York come and visit.  That's a quick update.

Little Hats

In November, I went to Colorado to help my sister while her husband was in Germany for business.  She has two little boys.  Since I was only able to come for part of the week, her mother-in-law, Mrs. L., came to help as well.   Mrs. L is a fellow knitter and crocheter.  Little did I know what was in store for me during my visit.  

While I was there, we made several outings into town.  I learned of tons of little restaurants and other great shops.  It was like having my own personal tour guide.  One day, Mrs. L took me to 2 different knitting shops.  The shops were so cute and very inspirational.  Since it was right before Christmas, you can only imagine all the cute displays.  The second place we went, the owner had great big mittens and stockings hanging from her trees.  Very cute and festive!!  Anyway, Mrs L. bought me this crochet kit for a hat.  I haven't done a whole lot of crocheting...I pretty much am a knitter, but thought I would venture out.  Mrs. L thought I could get the hang of it pretty quickly.  So, with many of my friends here in Memphis having babies, I thought I would make little hats for the newborns.  I think they turned out pretty well.  My second one was better than my first.  I think I did a better job on the flowers.  Here is a picture of the first one.  

Thanks Mrs. L for inspiring me to crochet.  I might even like it better than knitting, but don't tell anyone.