So the Ravelympics is well under way (and those other Olympics too). I've crossed the finish line with one of my projects, but I won't put a pic here because they are a Christmas gift (even though I'm pretty sure the intended recipient doesn't read my blog, but you never know!) And I'm about 3/4… Continue reading Ravelympics Progress, among other things.
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New member of the family
Well, we got the boys a hamster the other day. (I'll be doing the pet-parenting, though, since they're 4 and 2!) She's a sweet little hammy - very sociable. She's only nipped me once, and to be fair I think my fingers smelled like food. She handles being picked up and petted very well. I'm… Continue reading New member of the family
Pavo Socks
Here it is! My first major Pattern. squee!Introducing Pavo Socks:$3.50 download Socks knit with fingering weight yarn (approx. 400 yards) on 2 circular needles (size 1.5).Toe-Up construction with a traditional heel flap.Peacock Plumes lace pattern on leg and instep.(Pavo is the scientific genus of Peacocks, so I thought the name fit!)Techniques used: toe up cast… Continue reading Pavo Socks
New Zune, Socks, and Jello!
So I'm a bit of a gadget nerd. I love neat electronic gadgets. I wish I had more money to spend on little electronic gadgets. I had an mp3 player that was a few years old (I wouldn't be caught dead with an iPod, but that's just me) - and it died on me the… Continue reading New Zune, Socks, and Jello!
‘Tackling’ Circular Needles
I thought I'd share my circular needle storage/organization solution with you all. I don't remember exactly where I got the idea (on the net somewhere!), but it seemed like a unique solution - and I love, love, love it!Here's my needlecase:Do you know what it is IRL? A soft-sided Tackle-bag. That's right, for worms! (Well,… Continue reading ‘Tackling’ Circular Needles
Happy Birthday to Me!
Tuesday was my birthday - I won't say how old I am - other than to say that I'm now one year closer to the big 4-0. 🙁 I certainly don't feel like I'm in my (late!) 30's! But, man, I'm really happy with my birthday present - finally a Democratic Nominee!!!!!! Yipee!!! I'm so… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!
Swing Set! and New Shoes!
We got the DS's a new swing set a couple of weekends ago. Took us a good two weeks to get it put together (OMG - totally pay the money to have someone else put one of these together for you - I don't care how much they charge - trust me on this one!)… Continue reading Swing Set! and New Shoes!
Camping, Frog pond, and a Capelet
We took our new camper for a spin at Morrow Mountain this last weekend. Here it is: It's so much more roomy inside than our other one. We love it! (And we were so excited to find out that the park had added electric to some of their campsites, woo hoo! That means we can… Continue reading Camping, Frog pond, and a Capelet
I met The Yarn Harlot!!!
Yipee! I met her at the Charlotte book signing: What a funny gal! I had a blast! And The Charlotte Purls were out in force! I walked in the JDRF Walk for a Cure this morning. (I ended up raising $200 - yeah! Thanks to everybody who donated!) The rain held out till we were… Continue reading I met The Yarn Harlot!!!
Is there a weight on my chest?
So, we've been having trouble with Joseph staying in bed at night. He and William share a room - and since William needs access to the bathroom at night, we don't lock the door. He constantly gets out and wanders downstairs. We repremand him (aka spanking) and put him back in bed, lather rinse repeat,… Continue reading Is there a weight on my chest?