It Was A "Hit"

This past weekend we celebrated my Grandma Schulz's 90th birthday with a family get-together. We had such a wonderful time, it was so good to see everyone. For the occasion, I made a pinata. I know, it needs a squiggle over the "n," but I don't know how to do that. Just know that I know that it goes there. Anyway, I spend a couple days making it and it only took mere moments to destroy, but it was totally worth it. Knitting or sewing, it isn't, but I still put it together and it's my blog, so really, I can post whatever I want. ;)

Making a pinata is relatively easy, but a bit time-consuming. It really isn't bad at all if you can watch some TV or a movie while you work. They really don't require too much intense concentration. I made this one with a jumbo balloon, newspaper, homemade paste (flour/water), tissue paper, Tacky Glue and twine. If you'd like more specific instructions, just ask! Otherwise there are directions all over the internet on the basic pinata.

Here is my work of "art" being smashed with a baseball bat by my niece. It made it through most of the kids before being ripped wide open. Overall, I would say it was a success.

A picture taken at the party of (left to right) me, my Grandma and my sister.

I also have one completed sock. It is waiting patiently to be blocked, but it is done! I'll post pictures when that part is done, because let's face it, there may never be another one.

Next on the agenda is Zeke's Halloween costume. I thought I had until October 31st, but then remembered about the school party almost a week earlier. ACK! So, guess what I'll be doing tonight...and the next few nights. I hope it turns out as nice in real life as it looks in my head! I'll get pictures up as soon as I can, regardless. Ok, maybe not regardless, because if it's really horrible, it'll be hidden away and Zekey will be a ghost with a sheet thrown over his head with holes cut out so he can see. I don't think we even have any white sheets, so let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Time to get busy!