Finally Finished

Yesterday was a good mail day; I got TWO packages and no bills!

The first package was a traveling scarf, which I have already added to and sent on its way. It's hard for me (impossible?) to knit on anything else when I have a scarf that needs to be taken care of, so I'm usually pretty good about having a short turnaround. I think my scarf group probably appreciates that.

The second package was my buttons from an Etsy seller! I quickly sewed the buttons onto the Brea Bag as soon as I got them and took a few pictures before the sun went down. It's very funny to me that I finished the knitting of this purse in three days back in November, but it has taken me almost three months to do the finishing, which consisted only of lining the bag and attaching a handle and buttons. I love having finished objects, but I really, really hate doing the finishing. The knitting part is so much more fun.

Also, I want to give a special shout-out to my little brother, who turns THIRTEEN today!!! People are always amazed that I have such a young brother when I tell them about you, but I am amazed that you are already a teenager. You are officially caught up to being more than half my age. You will be able to drive in three years. You will go to college in five years. Wow, that doesn't seem like very long, does it? I love you and I'll see you in a few days!