Catching Up - A Photo Essay

October 11th - Playing on the fat bike at Hartley Park after a trail race on one of the warmest days of the year.

Finished Wild Duluth 50K - my only ultra of 2015.
I ran this on minimal training and spent a lot of time visiting with volunteers and Hams

Tomten Jacket - knit for friends expecting their first child 

My "granddog" made an announcement

Crewed and paced Ron at a the Ozark100 mile.
In between driving to aid stations I got to hang out with Adam's wonderful crew.

Annual trip to Boulder Lake to go tree hunting

Baby booties to go along with a blanket for another friend who was expecting

Black ice + steep downhill + darkness + fat bike = sudden, and unprepared for, meeting with the ground.
A month later the scabs are finally gone and my knee cap is no longer tender to touch.

Checking out a dam on the St. Louis River during a long run

Socks for Sam! Hawk Ridge color way (Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock Yarn)

Merry Christmas from the Piedmont Trails!

Post-ride on fresh snow at Mission Creek

9th Annual Barely Organized New Years Day Run (we even had press coverage!)

Post-run potluck

One sock done!

How I custom knit socks

January 3rd - view from the newest section of the Duluth Traverse Trail overlooking Lake Superior and the Harbor

Start of the Tuscobia 150(160) bike race in Rice Lake, WI

The bathroom renovation continues with the removal of the old tub/shower unit
 and some interior walls and installation of a new tub

Ready to use! (note: this is our only bathroom so things need to be done in steps that allow for ongoing use)

Knitting Origami, otherwise known as the Baby Surprise Jacket

Fold A to A and B to B...

.... and seam the shoulders. I added a bit of applied I-cord after this photo was taken.
Once buttons have been sewn on it will be ready for the newest addition to our family. 

My fascination with lichen continues