A little shy...

A new (felted) hedgehog was born today... he is still a bit damp, though, and VERY shy. Hopefully in the next few days I can persuade him to smile for the camera!

Knitting, hiking, and photographic evidence...

First, the beginning of a Fiber Trends huggable hedgehog (prior to felting):

What an easy to follow pattern!!! I can't wait to finish and felt!

Next, a satisfying hike up West Tiger #3... There was a temperature inversion today, so it was about 65 degrees at the top (and 34 at the bottom when we started)!


There were some very aggressive birds at the summit... after they tried to steal someone's lunch, we discovered that they are easily bribed into a photo op!


Finally, proof that my cantankerous christmas cactus actually bloomed: