All Moved In!

I think we are almost done moving! We are super heroes in disguise because we managed to do it in just one day! Our backs and legs might have hurt yesterday, but we did it! And then today we survived a Sunday trip to Ikea, and managed to get everything assembled tonight! YAY! I have a dining room table again!!! and I now have a beautiful work station since our leaf for our desk got damaged in the move.

I wish I had some awesome knitting pictures to share, but I don't, so I leave you with two of my favorite things, Harry Potter and chocolate chip pancakes. Yes we are dorks, and found these awesome HP magnets while in New York at the Lego Store. And yes, I can cook, my daddy taught me well on how to properly make pancakes! These were made with Ghiaradelli (sp?) chocolate chips!!!

Me? Published???

I was approached last week about having one of my images used in a publication about open source design... Can't wait to see my stuff in print!!! Will let you all know more details as they come...

Anyways, went over to see Grandma today. Had a lovely visit as always! And finally got a picture of the scarf I made her! The up close picture did not come out very well. Its always hard to capture the detail in such a dark colored scarf. Im so glad she likes it! Hopefully the weather will get cool again so she can get some use out of it! I think it is supposed to get chilly this weekend *fingers crossed*

Tonight, lil sis participated in the middle school variety show. She did spray paint art, it looks amazing! Cant wait to get some pictures up! (I really need a new camera by the way...)

This weekend, I will be taking care of my sick husband...poor thing! I also hope to get some knitting and sewing in as it will probably be a while before I get to do it again. We are moving a week from tomorrow! We are very excited about having a place of our own again. And I cannot wait to decorate now that I have a sewing machine! YAY for finally having the need to make curtains and pillows and cute stuff that matches! Until then, the sounds of my snoring mother and congested husband.... here's to another night of restless sleep...

Long weekend with the In Laws!!

Things around here have been insane.... So this past weekend, the husband, lil sis, and I escaped to my in-laws house in the woods in the panhandle. It was a much needed break for all of us! We had an awesome time knitting, cooking, and doing some archery. I think my lil sis had the most fun of all! Unfortunately, I discovered that I am extremely allergic to my husband's cat (he rescued Shadow Fox when he was in college, and the cat now resides at his parent's house). So here I am, unable to sleep due to the worst sinus headache I have ever experienced! I can't breathe, and therefore sleep is not an option at the moment until the meds kick in. Tomorrow I will be heading to the doctor to see if he can give me something to help.... but the kitty is too cute! I love Shadow Fox, I just can't go near him or be in the same house unless I am heavily drugged....

Anyways, before we left, and before the cold temps came back, I was able to finish Grandma's scarf, only silly me forgot to take a picture of it before I sent it to her!! AHHH!! So next time I go over I will have to get that picture... Im just glad I was able to finish it before the weather got warm again!

Over the weekend, I started the Hash Marks scarf for my MIL. I decided to use FSU colors and so far its really cool looking! I have never done slipped stitches before, or even color changes with slipped stitches. I love the effect!!! Can't wait to get some pictures of that one too!

And then of course is the Birthday Surprise scarf that still needs to be finished....maybe tomorrow while Im waiting for the doctor. Im really hoping to get some rest tomorrow too after I can breathe long enough to lay down... *sigh* and then hopefully Ill get back to work by Wednesday.

Until then, Family Guy with the hubby, and Dr. Quinn tomorrow while attempting to rest. Goodnight all!

Happy New Year!!!

Let's just say I have been extremely busy the past month!!! Holiday Vortex hit hard this year! So prepare yourself to sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and read about my past month of craziness! You all have complained that I have not written in a while, so here it is!!

December 15 (ish), Grandma was discharged from the hospital after being there for a few days. Everything is going to be okay, no cancer or anything too serious. Gave her some blood so she was weak for a little while. Thanks to my dad and aunt for taking turns with her!!! It was then my turn to stay with Grandma for a few days. I was able to pull some time away from the baby and take care of Grandma. It was great being able to spend the night (despite our little bug problem! love you grandma!!!), and to play cards and run errands in the freezing cold! Wish I could do that more often....

December 18 (ish), I found myself with a two week break, although, it wasnt much of a break because I didn't get much of anything done!!! I worked very hard on finishing up Christmas gifts and was able to knock those out and was able to get one more project in before seeing family, so at least I got that done. But as far as cleaning out my yarn supply, reorganizing and finding new clever ways to store it, none of that got done. My hopes of cleaning my closet and getting rid of clothes, none of that got done. However, I did get to spend some great time with my lil sister and hubby!! We even got to celebrate our one year anniversary early at Epcot!!!

Week of Christmas: Knitting gifts....

Christmas morning, was spent at mom's. My spa bath mitts were a great hit!!! Mom and sis loved them! And to my surprise, mom got me a sewing machine!!!!!! This means only one thing: another addictive hobby!!! YES!!! So exciting!!! But I had to wait on opening it until someone could show me how to set it up and use it..... more on that in a few

Day after Christmas, was spent with dad and his family, which includes Grandma. We had a wonderful time catching up (wish we could have played cards though!), and had some amazing mac and cheese! However, my spa bath mitts were not a hit. They thought it was some kind of cruel joke or a Michael Jackson reference....oh well. Currently taking suggestions for next year....

Week leading up to New Year's, was lots of fun! Again, more sister time and a little hubby time too as he got off of work remarkably early that week. And he had time to show me how to use my sewing machine!!! Now how cool is this: my husband not only set up my machine for me, but also threaded the bobbin, threaded the needle and showed me how to use the machine!!! How many people can say that about their husbands?!?!?!?! Thats right! I love my domestic hubby!

New Year's weekend to present: I have been sewing like crazy! I love how easy it is and how quickly you can make something! Two addictive hobbies is awesome! I can now choose how I want to make something, either knit or sew!!! And I love how reading sewing patterns are a lot like knitting patterns! Cannot wait to make some more stuff! But right now this is what I have made: a sewing machine cover with a pocket, a chair cover complete with pleats, and many many many reversible ribbon headbands for my sis and her friends!!! Soon, I hope to make an embellished shirt for my sis, along with a purse using some really cute owl fabric, and some other little odds and ends! But first, I have to finish Grandma's scarf that she asked me to make! I was so excited when she asked me to make her something! Today she joked that she wouldn't get it til summer so now the pressure is on to finish it this weekend and get it to her!!! Love you grandma!

Well, hope everyone has enjoyed the first week of the new year!!! I know I have! And can't wait til tomorrow to get some more knitting and sewing done! Taking lil sis to the fabric store tomorrow to pick out some patterns! YAY! Happy early birthday lil sis!!!