Carnival Miracle Cruise, Beads, Family and Flowers

I haven't been very good about posting pictures this year at all. We have had a good year. Went on a Carnival cruise in March to the Southern Caribbean. What a beautiful place. I want to definitely go there again. We went to Grand Turk, La Romana, Aruba and Curacao. Wow! Snorkeled off a Catamaran in Aruba and the beaches were awesome. The ship was great as well. Spent time with friends and relaxed! Next cruise is on the Carnival Magic - can't wait for that but I guess I have to. Sad.
Anyway. Haven't done a whole lot in the lampworking area this year. I have been knitting a lot and actually making things for me. I am knitting my first sweater as we speak. It will be interesting to see if it turns out. I have been knitting lace scarves and shawls etc. Love it! Oh and as you can see mittens. Those were fun. We spend a lot of time on the weekends doing yard work. Ugh! The irises were really pretty this year. These are specially grown by Cory - a friend of ours. They are waaaayyyyyyyy prettier than what you get at the store. I have more pics I need to send to him as well. Never enough time. So that is all for now.... Have a great June!