Kidnapped and forced to enjoy Yarn!

9 a.m. yesterday morning started with Parker and I getting into a car with Yael and her son, Eitan, having no idea where we were headed and wondering if I should have brought a camera. Well I should have brought that camera. We ended up having a wonderful day with friends and enjoying not being in Colorado Springs!

Yael, with David's permission, kidnapped us and we drove to Ft. Collins, Co. Our first stop was "The Loopy Ewe". This place is huge and the yarn they carry is all upscale and pricey. But if you ever need Malabrigo, Madeline Tosh, Fiberphile, Spud and Chloe, etc. They have a tremendous selection. This was a fun store to look through. My only complaint would be that it is set up kind of like a warehouse, except for their 2 activity areas, which are warm and inviting.

Next we were off for lunch at the Swetsville Zoo park. Someone has spent a lot of time welding all of the artwork and naming the pieces. The boys had fun walking through examining the pieces and then skipping rocks in the stream that backs up to the park. Yael packed a delightful lunch of salad with baked chicken strips, fruit and water for all of us. Ever on top of the situation she had it all covered. None of us left hungry!

Next we were off to "LambSpun". What a delight! The ambiance is wonderful! This shop is attached to, "Back Porch Restaurant". Yael encouraged me to get a coffee, which they are apparently known for, but I passed this time in favor of purchasing a little bit of roving for spinning. I could have stayed at this shop for hours.

Next stop, Dairy Queen, for a much needed sweet to end the perfect play day. Everyone got something to please the palate and then we were off for home.

Thank you Yael for a wonderful day away...