So we did Christmas with the Wharton girls today. Adrienne,Trish and Shane, all the nieces and nephews. It was nice. I was more stressed before I left here than I was there. It was nice. The girls were in a nap when we got there so the boys opened presents and were all excited ( Read more... )

So I am knitting a beautiful shawl.  I knew it would be.  Seeing the shop model I thought it looked like waves so I bought a variegated ribbon yarn called Ocean and a mohair/silk blend in Aqua.  At repeat 2 Dominic said it was beautiful, just because he saw me knitting it, I didn't ask for his opinion.  As I knit farther and farther along I can see ( Read more... )

Wow.  I hadn't realized that I have only posted 3 other times this month!  And so much as happened.  Day ( Read more... )

( Tuesday 10/26/10 )

Maybe I am just too much of a perfectionist for my hobby. I am so frustrated with my knitting right now I can't stand it! I keep trying to get things right. I messed up the Throw I was making for soon to be niece and I still can't figure which side I messed up on. I messed up the scarf for my father-in-law , and now I have messed up the market ( Read more... )

I am so happy.  last night I went to The Yarn Haven to knit- got to spend about 3 hours- and pick up some yarn for Christmas gifts while I still had a 25% coupon (only good through Tuesday).  I had birthday money so I went shopping.  I managed to get yarn, patterns, needles (and ideas) for 9 different projects for Christmas!  For around $70.!!!

I ( Read more... )

So I knit a bunny and a bunny hat for my sisters soon to be born baby.  I have just finished posting pics of them on my Ravelry page if anyone wants to see them.

So we are going to Myrtle Beach on Saturday for a week.  I have never been so I am hoping to have fun.  The boys have never seen the ocean so I know they will enjoy it.

We only get to go because my sisters blew it off, but hey, beggars can't be choosers.  My mom and dad have a timeshare there and use it every summer for them and my sisters.  Ade ( Read more... )

( The little bit of yucky stuff )