I took a journey this past weekend and of course it involved yarn shops! But that was not my main purpose although it was a delightful part of the weekend! I ventured on my own........yes ......did I say I was by myself? No children......not a single one and let me tell you that I can not remember being alone for more then a day in a very long time. And it was odd and yes.....I talked to myself and  missed home and all my little ones but it was also lovely and I was not always alone because I had headed north to visit with my oldest daughter who is on an internship in Canada.

I left Thursday for the 7 hour drive and got through a good part of the second book in the Outlander series. It made the time fly by and I enjoyed the ride. Thanks to Holley at English Girl Canadian Man who I found a few weeks ago right here on the Yarn Along I had some yarn shops to visit and a few sites I wanted to see.  Hand knit Yarn Studio was a cute little shop with beautiful yarns in Hamilton where I picked up a skein of indigo dragonfly yarn in the colorway Tickle Fog......sooo fun!

 I hiked Bruce trail and saw Albion water fall in Hamilton

 I also walked along the Water trail in Burlington which was lovely


 We headed into Toronto on Saturday and visited the Toronto Textile Museum which had an education room filled with all types of looms and drop spindles. Then we also visited the ROM. My daughter Emily and I also visited Spun Fibre in Burlington and we really enjoyed their selection of yarns and fiber. I picked up some Malabrigo nube fiber in the colorway poison and also some Regia sock yarn.


 While in Canada I finished my simple toe up SKYP socks and I was happy to get them off the needles. I immediately cast on for a pair of tube socks for Hannah Grace who is growing so fast I think that is all I will be making her for a while so they fit longer. We have been reading nothing but this adorable book I picked up at the Textile Museum. It's called Feeding the Sheep by Leda Schubert and is about a little girl following her mom and learning all about wool from the sheep to the sweater. So sweet and the illustrations are lovely. Perfect for us moms that love fiber!! 


And of course a few photos from this proud Mom of my girl doing what she loves! She has been in Canada for over a year now but only has 2 more months and then she will be home. For a time before she heads off again.  Here she is riding the horse she has been training.




Well my post had a lot more then yarn and reading but

It's been 5 months since my oldest left to follow her dreams and further her skills in the dressage arena. Brian and I headed North with just Hannah Grace for a 3 day visit and what a great time we all had!

That first hug after 5 long months felt so good for this Momma! It has really been an adjustment for me to get used to her being gone! Tthe only thing that kept me happy was knowing how happy she is and what a great place she is in with such amazing people surrounding her! We are all truly blessed!

We were able to watch her ride one of the horses she is helping to train. And then we were treated to a great cart ride by Bandit the pony. Hannah Grace also was able to ride Bandit with the help of Emily and she did not want that to ever end!

Emily made us a great dinner and we hung out spinning on our drop spindles a little and talking about knitting!

We spent another day in Toronto yarn store hopping! My wonderful hubby escorted us around town as we checked out all the great shops......we went to 3 in all and yes we did make a few purchases!! Such a great day!

The 3 days went by way too fast and then we were leaving again......hoping she can come home at Christmas for a visit!

Here are just a few photos of our visit........