From A to Z
My trip to Arizona to visit my father was great. I was gone for 5 days, but it felt more like 2 weeks. Time moves soooo much slower down there. I'm back to work and it is busy.
1. Yarny goodness: Purchased the rest of the yarn I needed for the upcoming wedding/christmas gifts. I spent just under $50.00 which was my budget. Noro, All Hemp 6, Lamb's Pride & Paintbox were some of the lovelies I got.
2. Current Knitting Projects: I made a purse for my friend Kel while in AZ. It needs a pocket made, sew the strap on & a second run through the wash for a bit more felting. I am working on the 4th of 6 purses that need to be made for the wedding day. I also made half of a lace scarf (Knitty's Branching Out) and am stuck on it, so lace is put aside until after all the bags are made. I will cast on August's hemp belt probably tonight or tomorrow.
3. The wedding-related apparel: I purchased two pairs of shoes. One for the wedding, just a nice slide with a kitten heel in a nude-ish color from Dillards. One for the reception, those bohemian slip ons with the cool sequins from Sheikh (I'm sure some people have seen those around.) I purchased my strapless bra & tummy cincher at JcPennys as well as a pretty nightgown. I went to Tubac (an artist community, basically) with my dad & purchased a pair of earrings for the Big Day. They are set in silver with mexican fire opals, made by Native Americans. I found a skirt & top for the rehearsal - may be too light to wear in October, so I may wear it for the bachelorette party.
6. The Mother-In-Law: I talked to my father & his wife quite a bit about this subject. They gave me some good advice. Last night, I took her out for dinner & we went to her sister's house to work on my wedding veil. She was pretty happy about the outing & I am going to try hard to play nice. My mom always told me to kill people with kindness & my father always told me to never put up with bad adult behavior, so I'm making due, I guess. (It'd be one thing if she wasn't so super obese and actually took care of herself & didn't have to struggle to walk or do anything; ugh, it bothers me so.)
7. Wedding Planning: I have 3 invites to send, have gotten about 90 people responding so far that they are coming. I need to make a floral appointment this week to finalize my flowers. Tonight, I pay for Ken's ring & order it.
8. Housework: With how busy I've been, things have been put off. I attacked my bathroom yesterday & my sink is clear of dishes. Tonight, I want to reclaim the rest of my kitchen & clean up my knitting corner. Everyday, I have a list of things to do now. I'm surprised at how well I do when I stick to lists.
9. Mom: I thought so much about her on my trip. It's the first time I've been away and taken more than 1 day off since she passed away. I miss her everyday; tears can creep up on me at anytime. For the most part, I'm doing better with it; so glad for all of the support I have.
10. Ken: That boy missed me while I was gone! I don't think I've ever had a bigger/better hug than the night he picked me up from the airport!
Season Finale of Rescue Me was awesome. I missed Weeds this week. :( I didn't watch the Emmys; would have been great to see Conan host.
Well, that's it for me. Let me know if I missed anything with all of you!
1. Yarny goodness: Purchased the rest of the yarn I needed for the upcoming wedding/christmas gifts. I spent just under $50.00 which was my budget. Noro, All Hemp 6, Lamb's Pride & Paintbox were some of the lovelies I got.
2. Current Knitting Projects: I made a purse for my friend Kel while in AZ. It needs a pocket made, sew the strap on & a second run through the wash for a bit more felting. I am working on the 4th of 6 purses that need to be made for the wedding day. I also made half of a lace scarf (Knitty's Branching Out) and am stuck on it, so lace is put aside until after all the bags are made. I will cast on August's hemp belt probably tonight or tomorrow.
3. The wedding-related apparel: I purchased two pairs of shoes. One for the wedding, just a nice slide with a kitten heel in a nude-ish color from Dillards. One for the reception, those bohemian slip ons with the cool sequins from Sheikh (I'm sure some people have seen those around.) I purchased my strapless bra & tummy cincher at JcPennys as well as a pretty nightgown. I went to Tubac (an artist community, basically) with my dad & purchased a pair of earrings for the Big Day. They are set in silver with mexican fire opals, made by Native Americans. I found a skirt & top for the rehearsal - may be too light to wear in October, so I may wear it for the bachelorette party.
6. The Mother-In-Law: I talked to my father & his wife quite a bit about this subject. They gave me some good advice. Last night, I took her out for dinner & we went to her sister's house to work on my wedding veil. She was pretty happy about the outing & I am going to try hard to play nice. My mom always told me to kill people with kindness & my father always told me to never put up with bad adult behavior, so I'm making due, I guess. (It'd be one thing if she wasn't so super obese and actually took care of herself & didn't have to struggle to walk or do anything; ugh, it bothers me so.)
7. Wedding Planning: I have 3 invites to send, have gotten about 90 people responding so far that they are coming. I need to make a floral appointment this week to finalize my flowers. Tonight, I pay for Ken's ring & order it.
8. Housework: With how busy I've been, things have been put off. I attacked my bathroom yesterday & my sink is clear of dishes. Tonight, I want to reclaim the rest of my kitchen & clean up my knitting corner. Everyday, I have a list of things to do now. I'm surprised at how well I do when I stick to lists.
9. Mom: I thought so much about her on my trip. It's the first time I've been away and taken more than 1 day off since she passed away. I miss her everyday; tears can creep up on me at anytime. For the most part, I'm doing better with it; so glad for all of the support I have.
10. Ken: That boy missed me while I was gone! I don't think I've ever had a bigger/better hug than the night he picked me up from the airport!
Season Finale of Rescue Me was awesome. I missed Weeds this week. :( I didn't watch the Emmys; would have been great to see Conan host.
Well, that's it for me. Let me know if I missed anything with all of you!