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Knitting frenzy

I have been a knitting roll lately...found this great pattern for a berte and have been making one for everyone..well Nell of course, Johnna...yes I said Johnna long story for another time..my mother and am going to start one for Vanessa.

I found this great kit to make a pair of ugg like boots for my granddaughter ...think I may start it today.

I finished this awesome shawl its it the pictures.

long time no see....and lots has happened

Hello everyone! I haven't bloged since last February...the knitting meetup has grown to over 40 members...I actually haven't been there for a few months. Work has been real busy. My son and his wife had a beautiful baby girl named Sophia Lynn. I have knitted many things for her and presently I am working on some socks.

Life has been good, the love of my life is a bit stressed but still the best partner in the world. We had Thanksgiving and Christmas eve at home this year, and I got to spend time with my daughter and it was great.

I will post some pictures and promise to stay active...more to come.

meetup

Hello everyone, its been a long while since I posted anything. I recently started a meetup group, we had (1) meetup and have another schedule for this Wednesday knitting-1394@meetup.com

I also found out a few months ago that I am going to be a grandmother in April!! So, consequently I have been knitting lots of baby stuff, I will post pictures.

Sedona the grand canyon and family

At the beginning of June my husband, daughter and stepdaughter went to Sedona Arizona. What a beautiful place!! We had such a great time, good food, beautiful scenery and great company. Here  is a picture of my daughters and I (notice my shirt "Got Yarn").

We also went to the Grand Canyon, what a magnificent place. Everyone should go there to visit, it is just breathtaking.

Just a note about knitting, I finished my daughters sweater and it was to big, so someone else is getting a present. Presently, I am working on a sleeveless blouse for myself. I will post pictures when I am done.

Mothers day and Mothers birthday

Mothers day was spent in lovey Syracuse New York at my nephews graduation. We had a wonderful time the ceremony was great the long drive not so great. Afterwards, we drove straight to my son and daughter-in-laws apartment and was treated to a delicious dinner. My daughter made the trek from Brooklyn and we had a nice evening.

I didn't see my mom on mothers day, just to much traveling. But, last evening we took her out it was her birthday, she turned 75  and looks great. I made her the attached felted roses, it was a fun project.

knitting bag

This is one of my favorite knitting projects. Its a knitting bag made of Berroco suede yarn, I made one for my daughter and myself. I am going to start another soon in bright orange for the summer.

In knitting trouble

I love knitting actually I think I have become obsessed with knitting. I dream about knitting, I am always looking for projects to begin (I have 3 going at the present time). I knit at every opportunity I have, my knitting goes everywhere with me.

OK, well I have been able to control my knitting at work (I bring it but don't actually do it) sometimes at lunch I will break it out...

But alas, it has become a problem...it seems my mother -in -law is insulted that I knit when I visit her...I remember before I started knitting that I would sit around while there, drinking wine and participating in conversations. Now, I do the exact same thing only my hands are busy knitting. Amazing, I can still hold conversations and knit at the same time. I don't see a problem with this, however I can imagine that to a non-knitter this may seem distracting and a bit obnoxious.

My mom knits, sews and creates many crafts. She doesn't have a problem with me knitting at her home. Actually, we have spent many hours just sitting in the same room knitting together. I have never felt so comfortable and at peace. My dad sometimes will comment that we are not paying attention to him and then dozes off.

I don't know how to get out of trouble with my mother-in-law. Stop knitting!! No way...stop when I go there...no way!! I have found the knitting to be a comfort when I am there....

I know...I'll make her something....thats the answer...

I'll keep you posted on this saga.

30th birthday

Last night we celebrated my sons 30th birthday...his actual birthday was February 4th. My son started celebrating his birthday a week before and has continued for 2 weeks. I think after last night he can now move on and enjoy being 30.

I remember when I turned 30, I think it was by far the hardest milestone so far. I got a tattoo (not one I am very proud of) dyed my hair purple and got a motorcycle. All the antics did not last very long, and I quickly got a grip and moved on.

40 was wonderful...felt the best I had ever felt...no exciting antics...did want a party and was disappointed (never got the party).

Turning 50 I did not want a party and got one!! Oh, well....didn't actually feel great about 50, but once again I am moving on...

new blog site

Well I decided to go with a new blog site, hopefully I will learn to manage this one better and keep it current. I will disuss life, family, work, knitting and many many other topics of interest to me...and maybe you guys out there!!