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Thursday, December 08, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Autumn!
Why is it that time flies by faster the older one gets? I swear it cannot be the end of OCTOBER already. The weather has been wonky to say the very least. We have days in the high 80's this month. It's supposed to be AUTUMN. 80's is not fall temps in my book. We have also had days in the 40's with frost at night. Again, where is my autumn weather? It seems it is one extreme to the next around here. I am stubborn and refuse to turn the heat on. I am not quite ready for those electric bills.
VLAD beginning.
VLAD complete, but not blocked.
VLAD blocking. Just look at those points! *SWOON*
The school year is whizzing by at the speed of light for the kids as well. Teen Queen has been applying to colleges and for scholarships. It seems like just yesterday she was skipping around sing the Winnie The Pooh songs and bouncing like Tigger through the house!
At the end of the day, I just hope that everything works out in the end, and that's all I can do. We have what matters in life and what makes us complete and that is love. It doesn't pay the bills, but it's worth so much more. We have each other, we have our awesome kids and we keep our little family unit tight. People have mentioned how close our kids appear and how lucky we are to have such a close little family. We have our health, and we laugh A LOT. Come on, with a life like this one you have to have a sense of humor.
Sarcastic humor and a hobby is what helps to keep me SOMEWHAT sane.
The Isabella with the huge armholes is sitting in a project bag. Until I figure out something to remedy it or just give up and rip the whole thing out; this is where it will remain. I just cannot bring myself to frogging it yet.
On a happy crafting note I did complete a scarf. It was kind of by accident. It started with wanting to make some granny squares for the fun of it. I wanted some instant gratification. I crochet pretty quickly. In a week I had over 12 squares. What to do with them? I figured I would make a scarf. Used a pattern for the squares, but found nothing I liked on how to connect them. In my mind, I wanted it to have a lattice like appearance. It really was a couple evenings of try it,, don’t like it, frog it. I did that for two nights and finally I came up with something that I liked. Curling was the biggest issue I had which is why it took a couple tries to find the perfect join/edge.
My favorite latest item is my Drop Dead Sexy Vlad Shawlette! The yarn is from the Blue Moon Rockin Sock Club 2011 latest mailing. I had started a pair of socks with the yarn. However, by the time I got to the heel flap, I decided that it was too pretty to be way down by my feet and I had to have it up by my face! Vlad was perfect!
Just the NAME of the colorway is awesome!
VLAD beginning.
VLAD complete, but not blocked.
VLAD blocking. Just look at those points! *SWOON*
Next up is a pair of socks for Rambo and a commissioned pair of fingerless mitts with a flip top.
LIVE< LOVE< LAUGH AND CARRY YARN!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Summer ...What an Ass-Kicker!
The weather and temps were INSANE! We even broke a record set back in 1901 for the most consecutive days over 90. It was over 100 more times than I care to count, so by the time the weather broke for a bit and gave us a couple days in the 80's, it felt like a dream. I despise hot humid weather, so to hear me say 80's was pleasant...you know it had to be bad!
A summer filled with ballparks, both baseball and softball. We even went to FL for softball world series again. Magic came in 3rd out of 25 teams. Not too shabby at all. I was busy crafting when not snapping off THOUSANDS of action shots.
Before we knew it, out so called summer was over and school was about to begin. One's summer flies by when end of school is late June and you are starting the next school year the second week of August.
I was crafty and in my quest for 11 projects in 2011....I have completed it! LSG11TY for me is done.
Last I updated I was at #8. Here are the items I recall making and remembering to actually take photos of. I attempted a few items, but they wound up in the frog pond. Like this little gem for instance....
That would be Isabella tank made from DIC SMOOSHY yarn. I LOVE the yarn. I followed the pattern to a T, making the measured size to ensure it would be large enough for my bodacious ta-tas. I blocked the pieces then seamed them together and hemmed the eyelet border at the bottom. I tried the damn thing on before adding the sleeves and it fits perfectly at the bust line and the hem falls right where I like my tops to be....one problem. The arm holes are SO BIG that no matter how I try when I add the cap sleeves...there is side boob viewing. NO THANK YOU! If I try to add longer sleeves, well it just looks dumb. The arm hole openings are so big that basically, I end up with sleeve seam mid boob. I have racked my brain to try to make this a doable project and with a wearable result. However, it's awaiting the frog pond. It will be a pain in the ass to frog, being that it's all seamed and basically FINISHED. *ugh*
In any case...here are the photo worthy and completed projects for my 11ty.
#9 Intrepid Socks
#10 Susan's Sunshiny Intrepid Socks
A summer filled with ballparks, both baseball and softball. We even went to FL for softball world series again. Magic came in 3rd out of 25 teams. Not too shabby at all. I was busy crafting when not snapping off THOUSANDS of action shots.
Before we knew it, out so called summer was over and school was about to begin. One's summer flies by when end of school is late June and you are starting the next school year the second week of August.
I was crafty and in my quest for 11 projects in 2011....I have completed it! LSG11TY for me is done.
Last I updated I was at #8. Here are the items I recall making and remembering to actually take photos of. I attempted a few items, but they wound up in the frog pond. Like this little gem for instance....
That would be Isabella tank made from DIC SMOOSHY yarn. I LOVE the yarn. I followed the pattern to a T, making the measured size to ensure it would be large enough for my bodacious ta-tas. I blocked the pieces then seamed them together and hemmed the eyelet border at the bottom. I tried the damn thing on before adding the sleeves and it fits perfectly at the bust line and the hem falls right where I like my tops to be....one problem. The arm holes are SO BIG that no matter how I try when I add the cap sleeves...there is side boob viewing. NO THANK YOU! If I try to add longer sleeves, well it just looks dumb. The arm hole openings are so big that basically, I end up with sleeve seam mid boob. I have racked my brain to try to make this a doable project and with a wearable result. However, it's awaiting the frog pond. It will be a pain in the ass to frog, being that it's all seamed and basically FINISHED. *ugh*
In any case...here are the photo worthy and completed projects for my 11ty.
#9 Intrepid Socks
#10 Susan's Sunshiny Intrepid Socks
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Blogging Idiot
More often that not I forget that I have this blog. I tend to get so caught up in the daily grind that I don't even think about posting what I have whipped up crafting or cooking lately or what nonsense we have been up to over here.
On the crafting front I have completed two more items in my LSG11ty project.
#7 Wicked Twisting Socks
#8 Josie's Big City Calais
On the crafting front I have completed two more items in my LSG11ty project.
#7 Wicked Twisting Socks
#8 Josie's Big City Calais
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Needles Are Clicking...Can You Hear It?
My knit 11 in 2011 (LSG11ty) has been coming right along.
4. Darkside Cowl: knit on US size 8 needles, yarn was held double strand, Naturally Caron in Country (charcoal) and Knit Picks Essential Tweed (plum). Accidentally in the end, it matched my coat pretty well. Added bonus! :)
5. Peapod Sloucher aka Blackberry Bramble as I like to call it. It's knit on US size 9 needles using carons simply soft in black. GASP! Acrylic! Whatever, I am no yarn snob. :) Equal opportunity knitter over here!
6. Forest Mr. GreenJeans Cardigan is my latest and fresh off the needles! US 8 needles and Lion Brand Wool Ease Heather yarn was used. It was knit for a friend, size medium. I hope she loves it and I REALLY hope that it fits! That's one of my stressors when knitting for others who are far away...will it fit. This is the second time I have knit this sweater and I LOVE IT. Perhaps the next one will be for me! ;) The first one was meant to be for myself, but my lovely daughter decided she liked it, so I handed it over. She is the one pictured above in my Blackberry Bramble hat...which she also swiped and now calls her own.
Only five more projects left to go to make my 11 in 2011. I don't know who I am trying to kid, it's really no stretch for me to make that many items in a year.
In other news, Teen Queen's high school team has been practicing just about 6 days a week for months now. Games begin March 21st. Could they possibly take state this year? Only time will tell. Once school is over it's Magic time! Magic Fastpitch Softball that is! Tournaments all summer long to include a World Series.
Boy Wonder has had off season training along with some speed and agility training for Phenom Baseball. He has the honor and recognition that I would guess a very few have; he caught a bullpen session of a MLB pitcher. Not too shabby for a 14 yr old!
It's a damn good thing for my kids that I enjoy sports and spending my life at the ballfields!
4. Darkside Cowl: knit on US size 8 needles, yarn was held double strand, Naturally Caron in Country (charcoal) and Knit Picks Essential Tweed (plum). Accidentally in the end, it matched my coat pretty well. Added bonus! :)
5. Peapod Sloucher aka Blackberry Bramble as I like to call it. It's knit on US size 9 needles using carons simply soft in black. GASP! Acrylic! Whatever, I am no yarn snob. :) Equal opportunity knitter over here!
6. Forest Mr. GreenJeans Cardigan is my latest and fresh off the needles! US 8 needles and Lion Brand Wool Ease Heather yarn was used. It was knit for a friend, size medium. I hope she loves it and I REALLY hope that it fits! That's one of my stressors when knitting for others who are far away...will it fit. This is the second time I have knit this sweater and I LOVE IT. Perhaps the next one will be for me! ;) The first one was meant to be for myself, but my lovely daughter decided she liked it, so I handed it over. She is the one pictured above in my Blackberry Bramble hat...which she also swiped and now calls her own.
Not blocked and still needing the edging
All blocked out and ready for it's close-up!
Only five more projects left to go to make my 11 in 2011. I don't know who I am trying to kid, it's really no stretch for me to make that many items in a year.
In other news, Teen Queen's high school team has been practicing just about 6 days a week for months now. Games begin March 21st. Could they possibly take state this year? Only time will tell. Once school is over it's Magic time! Magic Fastpitch Softball that is! Tournaments all summer long to include a World Series.
Boy Wonder has had off season training along with some speed and agility training for Phenom Baseball. He has the honor and recognition that I would guess a very few have; he caught a bullpen session of a MLB pitcher. Not too shabby for a 14 yr old!
It's a damn good thing for my kids that I enjoy sports and spending my life at the ballfields!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Castiel Hat Complete!
I do love me some Woolly Wormhead Hats! This one was different from the other designs of hers that I have done. My first thought was; "oh no, I have to learn or more like *attempt* to learn a new cast on?" I got to say her tutorial of the alternate cable cast on was so easy to follow and I had no issues getting this hat cast-on!
Knowing that I stitch tightly when I knit or crochet for that matter, I went up a needle size. Where I might have goofed is that I kept that size for the entire hat. Ideally, in hindsight, I should have went up a size for the body of the hat. Although, even with this very minor error on my part, the hat fits nicely!
#3 of my LSG11ty DONE!
Yarn used: Naturally Caron Country in charcoal colorway
Needle size: US5
Blocking
Totally Wearable
Oh and just to add cute-ness to the blog...the recipient of the Toddler Hat with matching Doll Hat!
Knowing that I stitch tightly when I knit or crochet for that matter, I went up a needle size. Where I might have goofed is that I kept that size for the entire hat. Ideally, in hindsight, I should have went up a size for the body of the hat. Although, even with this very minor error on my part, the hat fits nicely!
#3 of my LSG11ty DONE!
Yarn used: Naturally Caron Country in charcoal colorway
Needle size: US5
Blocking
Totally Wearable
Oh and just to add cute-ness to the blog...the recipient of the Toddler Hat with matching Doll Hat!
Monday, January 10, 2011
LSG11ty Tracking
My LSG11ty (knit 11 things in 2011) is tracking nicely.
1. Toddler Sock Yarn Hat (with a matching one for her baby doll)
Obviously this is NOT the intended recipient and just my very willing model! ;)
2. Rambo's Trigger Mitts
He says they fit well and he loves them!
I will be casting on for the Castiel Hat by Woolly Wormhead tonight. Swatching and checking gauge right now. It will be in a charcoal color, by Naturally Caron in Country yarn. It's so super soft and squishy. I believe it will make a lovely hat!
Off to my knitting!
1. Toddler Sock Yarn Hat (with a matching one for her baby doll)
Obviously this is NOT the intended recipient and just my very willing model! ;)
2. Rambo's Trigger Mitts
He says they fit well and he loves them!
I will be casting on for the Castiel Hat by Woolly Wormhead tonight. Swatching and checking gauge right now. It will be in a charcoal color, by Naturally Caron in Country yarn. It's so super soft and squishy. I believe it will make a lovely hat!
Off to my knitting!
Monday, January 03, 2011
New Year, New Age!
Happy New Year to all and Happy Birthday to Me!
The problem with having a birthday that falls near the wintery holiday season...it's all over at once. No birthday to look forward to in the middle of the year, nothing to break up the monotony of the year, all the presents come in at the same time.
As a child it was terrible to get the dreaded 'combo' gifts. Get the sweater for Xmas and then the rest of the ensemble for birthday. Get the necklace for one, get the earrings for the other, get the toy for one, get the batteries for the other. OK, maybe that last one was a slight exaggeration. ;)
As an adult it stinks because quite frankly, it typically just gets overlooked by most people.
"ahhh the holiday rush is over, time to relax and get back to normal..... (mid February/March it dawns on them) ahhh CRAP I forgot all about her birthday!"
Yep, it's great. Thankfully, Rambo and the kids know better than to overlook my day! Since Rambo's birthday is before xmas and mine is after and we both wanted new phones; we got each-other a BlackBerry Torch. I have been resistant since I love my BB Bold 9000 so very much, not to mention I'm not a huge fan of the touch screens. The Torch has both a touch screen as well as a BB Keyboard, which is why I decided to give it a go.
Here are my two BB's side by side. (bold on bottom/right side, torch on top/left side)
It's not a HUGE change, but still one that requires some getting used to. I am liking it well enough so far, but I also have the option of slamming that SIM card into my Bold 9000 should I start feeling all nostalgic.
On the crafty front, I aim to keep a better blog of my yarnie goodness. Including photos of course. I have a nasty habit of washing and packing up the FO right away. Before I realize it, the item has been mailed off and THEN it dawns on me that I forgot to snap a shot of it! *forehead slap*
In hopes of keeping me on track so to speak. There is the LSG11ty group, where the plan is to knit 11 things in 2011. For me this is good in 2 ways; it should help me remain more active on Ravelry in general as well as keep me from knitting aimlessly and perhaps have some purpose...or at least a vague map. ;)
One of the first items I believe will be Jared Flood's Juneberry Triangle.
Secondly, or tandemly for my OTG (on the go) project will be Woolly Wormhead's Castiel Hat.
After that, it's anyone's guess what I will knit next!
Now to search the stash to see if I have anything that fits the bill for these items. If not, it's the perfect opportunity to use the Michael's gift card I got for xmas!
The problem with having a birthday that falls near the wintery holiday season...it's all over at once. No birthday to look forward to in the middle of the year, nothing to break up the monotony of the year, all the presents come in at the same time.
As a child it was terrible to get the dreaded 'combo' gifts. Get the sweater for Xmas and then the rest of the ensemble for birthday. Get the necklace for one, get the earrings for the other, get the toy for one, get the batteries for the other. OK, maybe that last one was a slight exaggeration. ;)
As an adult it stinks because quite frankly, it typically just gets overlooked by most people.
"ahhh the holiday rush is over, time to relax and get back to normal..... (mid February/March it dawns on them) ahhh CRAP I forgot all about her birthday!"
Yep, it's great. Thankfully, Rambo and the kids know better than to overlook my day! Since Rambo's birthday is before xmas and mine is after and we both wanted new phones; we got each-other a BlackBerry Torch. I have been resistant since I love my BB Bold 9000 so very much, not to mention I'm not a huge fan of the touch screens. The Torch has both a touch screen as well as a BB Keyboard, which is why I decided to give it a go.
Here are my two BB's side by side. (bold on bottom/right side, torch on top/left side)
It's not a HUGE change, but still one that requires some getting used to. I am liking it well enough so far, but I also have the option of slamming that SIM card into my Bold 9000 should I start feeling all nostalgic.On the crafty front, I aim to keep a better blog of my yarnie goodness. Including photos of course. I have a nasty habit of washing and packing up the FO right away. Before I realize it, the item has been mailed off and THEN it dawns on me that I forgot to snap a shot of it! *forehead slap*
In hopes of keeping me on track so to speak. There is the LSG11ty group, where the plan is to knit 11 things in 2011. For me this is good in 2 ways; it should help me remain more active on Ravelry in general as well as keep me from knitting aimlessly and perhaps have some purpose...or at least a vague map. ;)
One of the first items I believe will be Jared Flood's Juneberry Triangle.
Secondly, or tandemly for my OTG (on the go) project will be Woolly Wormhead's Castiel Hat.
After that, it's anyone's guess what I will knit next!
Now to search the stash to see if I have anything that fits the bill for these items. If not, it's the perfect opportunity to use the Michael's gift card I got for xmas!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Busy, Busy, and Another Year Almost Gone
Clearly I haven't been blogging...but there is good reason for that. I have been BUSY. Busy taking Boy-Wonder fishing, to baseball training, practices and games, taking Teen-Queen to her softball trainings, games and tournaments. I have been cooking up a storm in my kitchen and knitting when I have a spare moment.
The goal is to blog more often and actually keep up with my crafty creations. Sadly, there have been a quite a few items that I forgot to photograph before giving them away.
The goal is to blog more often and actually keep up with my crafty creations. Sadly, there have been a quite a few items that I forgot to photograph before giving them away.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
A Brisk *Almost Autumn* Morning to You!
Almost Autumn! My absolute FAVORITE season and time of year!!! LOVE IT!
Technically, this year Mabon falls on September 23rd. For the non-pagan types, equinox is an astronomical point and varies slightly year to year due to the Earth's wobble on it's axis.
In any case, no matter how you look at it, it will be Fall before we know it. Time for apple picking, pumpkins on the front porch, leaves falling from the trees, warm autumn days and cool, crisp nights, the smell of a fire and the crunch of wonderfully colorful leaves underfoot.
I love a day when the leaves are falling from their branches as I drive down the winding roads with my sunroof open and they fall right into my car. I am sure that for most people, they use their sunroof during the summer. Not me! Autumn is the time of year when my sunroof gets the most use ever!
I can finally post some knitting now, since the gifties have been mailed out! Items are linked to my Ravelry Project pages if you want the deets.
Hemlock Green Azzu: a shawlette/neckerchief type item
while blocking
complete!
Seaside Morning Frost Wrap: stole/wrap/scarf item
both wraps side by side
Lilac Limolicious Baby Ghan: still to be sent. Made with baby melting acrylic of course! Super durable and ultra washable with little added effort for the new momma. Ghan has been properly 'killed' for a more natural drape. :)
The Swing Set socks from the May edition of the BMFA Rockin Sock Club are still only 50% complete. One sock wonder that I am, just have not been motivated to get the mate done. July's pattern and yarn are sitting nearby waiting to be fondled properly. Before I know it, September's shipment will arrive! Woe is me, so much yarn and so little time. *wicked grin*
Technically, this year Mabon falls on September 23rd. For the non-pagan types, equinox is an astronomical point and varies slightly year to year due to the Earth's wobble on it's axis.
In any case, no matter how you look at it, it will be Fall before we know it. Time for apple picking, pumpkins on the front porch, leaves falling from the trees, warm autumn days and cool, crisp nights, the smell of a fire and the crunch of wonderfully colorful leaves underfoot.
I love a day when the leaves are falling from their branches as I drive down the winding roads with my sunroof open and they fall right into my car. I am sure that for most people, they use their sunroof during the summer. Not me! Autumn is the time of year when my sunroof gets the most use ever!
I can finally post some knitting now, since the gifties have been mailed out! Items are linked to my Ravelry Project pages if you want the deets.
Hemlock Green Azzu: a shawlette/neckerchief type item
while blocking
complete!
Seaside Morning Frost Wrap: stole/wrap/scarf item
both wraps side by side
Lilac Limolicious Baby Ghan: still to be sent. Made with baby melting acrylic of course! Super durable and ultra washable with little added effort for the new momma. Ghan has been properly 'killed' for a more natural drape. :)
The Swing Set socks from the May edition of the BMFA Rockin Sock Club are still only 50% complete. One sock wonder that I am, just have not been motivated to get the mate done. July's pattern and yarn are sitting nearby waiting to be fondled properly. Before I know it, September's shipment will arrive! Woe is me, so much yarn and so little time. *wicked grin*
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Apparently, I Have Followers...
Apparently I have them, and apparently they would appreciate me updating my pathetic, way overlooked and forgotten little blog. Thanks for letting me know you care! :)
I have not fallen off the face of the Earth. I have not lost use of my hands. I have not gone off the grid.
I have been knitting. I have been taking loads of photos, both of crafts as well as the kids sporting events. I have been tending to said family, you know with it being summer and them being home full time and all. I even got a spiffy new digital SLR camera to take all the fun photos with!
The New
(more megapixels and more frames per second)
The Old
(still on hand and used often)
This evening I updated my WIPs and FOs for the year. It seems I have knit 3 miles less than last year. That could be due to not knitting socks for soldiers or lace shawls. Those lace shawls are quite the yardage!
Rather than listing them all one by one with photos I created a collage. For more detail I have linked the project name back to my projects page on Ravelry.
There is the Wicked Baby Hap, Gothic Rose Greenjeans, Blackbird Can-Cans, Wickedly Green Simple Things, Gothic Rose Ampersand Socks, Ampersand Crocus Edition, Secret Garden Socks, Slip Jig Socks, Lavendar Looby Loo, Test Knit Mitts, 10 Fave Dishrags, Wicked Waffle Lime Cloth, Lime Basket, and Swing Set Socks.
Here is a collage of the projects:
I *think* they are all in there.
I also updated the Blogs I Dig. Since I am no longer using bloglines, I entered them manually. Not as awful as I would have thought. The reason for the switch; my BlackBerry doesn't seem to play nice with Bloglines...so Google Reader it is! Oh how I do love my BlackBerry!!!
The school year ended *finally* June 1st. It's hard to believe that they only have about 3-4 weeks left before they go back!
Teen Queen finished out her Sophomore Year. Her High School Softball Team went 34-4 for the regular season. They kicked ass! She was awarded for Best Offensive Player and Toughest Player for the 2010 season. Her summer competitive team has been playing their asses off as well. This year we have played numerous college showcases and expos. It is a good way to get the girls seen by potential colleges and universities...ideally for scholarship offers! This being the start of her Junior year; this is the year to promote her and find a school that she not only wants to play for, but that she also wants to attend for her education.
Boy Wonder is entering his last and final year of Middle School this fall. He played for his school team, but the coaches were less than ideal. You know it is bad when a kid who has loved baseball since he could toddle says "that's it, I am done". The head coach was more concerned about how they looked taking the field than teaching the kids the fundamentals of the game. Then he had the nerve to tell the kids how he was embarrassed to be their coach and how they were the worst in the league. He also played recreation baseball. He played up a level with the big boys and never thought twice about it. Sure he was smaller in height, sure he was in middle school and the majority of them were in high school...it never mattered one bit. Boy Wonder held his own like a champ. He often batted 4-6 and was able to hit to the outfield without issue. It was a proud moment for me when I saw him catching for one of the high school pitchers. It was awesome watching my boy throw a runner out at second base at this level. Boy Wonder has aspirations to one day play in the Major League. We look forward to that!
Scary to think next year 2011-2012 I will have a Freshman and a Senior! *gasp*
Well I guess that's enough of an update; for now. Stay cool and keep your flesh from burning off ya in this hot summer season. I will be in the a/c or under my umbrelly at the ballpark!
I have not fallen off the face of the Earth. I have not lost use of my hands. I have not gone off the grid.
I have been knitting. I have been taking loads of photos, both of crafts as well as the kids sporting events. I have been tending to said family, you know with it being summer and them being home full time and all. I even got a spiffy new digital SLR camera to take all the fun photos with!
The New
(more megapixels and more frames per second)
The Old
(still on hand and used often)
This evening I updated my WIPs and FOs for the year. It seems I have knit 3 miles less than last year. That could be due to not knitting socks for soldiers or lace shawls. Those lace shawls are quite the yardage!
Rather than listing them all one by one with photos I created a collage. For more detail I have linked the project name back to my projects page on Ravelry.
There is the Wicked Baby Hap, Gothic Rose Greenjeans, Blackbird Can-Cans, Wickedly Green Simple Things, Gothic Rose Ampersand Socks, Ampersand Crocus Edition, Secret Garden Socks, Slip Jig Socks, Lavendar Looby Loo, Test Knit Mitts, 10 Fave Dishrags, Wicked Waffle Lime Cloth, Lime Basket, and Swing Set Socks.
Here is a collage of the projects:
I *think* they are all in there.I also updated the Blogs I Dig. Since I am no longer using bloglines, I entered them manually. Not as awful as I would have thought. The reason for the switch; my BlackBerry doesn't seem to play nice with Bloglines...so Google Reader it is! Oh how I do love my BlackBerry!!!
The school year ended *finally* June 1st. It's hard to believe that they only have about 3-4 weeks left before they go back!
Teen Queen finished out her Sophomore Year. Her High School Softball Team went 34-4 for the regular season. They kicked ass! She was awarded for Best Offensive Player and Toughest Player for the 2010 season. Her summer competitive team has been playing their asses off as well. This year we have played numerous college showcases and expos. It is a good way to get the girls seen by potential colleges and universities...ideally for scholarship offers! This being the start of her Junior year; this is the year to promote her and find a school that she not only wants to play for, but that she also wants to attend for her education.
Boy Wonder is entering his last and final year of Middle School this fall. He played for his school team, but the coaches were less than ideal. You know it is bad when a kid who has loved baseball since he could toddle says "that's it, I am done". The head coach was more concerned about how they looked taking the field than teaching the kids the fundamentals of the game. Then he had the nerve to tell the kids how he was embarrassed to be their coach and how they were the worst in the league. He also played recreation baseball. He played up a level with the big boys and never thought twice about it. Sure he was smaller in height, sure he was in middle school and the majority of them were in high school...it never mattered one bit. Boy Wonder held his own like a champ. He often batted 4-6 and was able to hit to the outfield without issue. It was a proud moment for me when I saw him catching for one of the high school pitchers. It was awesome watching my boy throw a runner out at second base at this level. Boy Wonder has aspirations to one day play in the Major League. We look forward to that!
Scary to think next year 2011-2012 I will have a Freshman and a Senior! *gasp*
Well I guess that's enough of an update; for now. Stay cool and keep your flesh from burning off ya in this hot summer season. I will be in the a/c or under my umbrelly at the ballpark!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Painfully Behind
No, not a pain *in* the behind...
I really need to update this thing on a more regular basis. I am so tired of trying to play catch-up. I did however finally change the colors to something a little more spring like, instead of the wintery cool blues color scheme. Hey, it's a start!
More to come, including photos of FO's!
I really need to update this thing on a more regular basis. I am so tired of trying to play catch-up. I did however finally change the colors to something a little more spring like, instead of the wintery cool blues color scheme. Hey, it's a start!
More to come, including photos of FO's!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Let it Snow and Bring on The Ravelympics!
It is mid February and so far we have had 4 snow days. At this rate, the kids will be in school well into June like last year. I do enjoy snow days, probably as much as my kids do! Sometimes we go sledding and other days we stay holed up inside the house watching movies, staying warm and consuming way too much hot chocolate. Lately, with the high school softball and middle school baseball seasons coming up sledding has been off the list. It would not be cool for either Teen Queen or Boy Wonder to be on the disabled list should they be injured in a sledding accident!
The Olympics have begun and with that brings the Ravelympics to RAVELRY! What are Ravelympics you ask?!
Your challenge should you choose to accept it, is to start and finish a project during the Olympic Games.
Well, it all began in the summer of the 2008 games!
Aerial Unwind (Frog those poor unloved projects to reclaim that yarn.
Bag Jump (Bags, totes, pouches)
Beading Biathlon (All things beaded and embellished)
Bobsled (All things pets)
Cable Cross-Country (All things cables)
Charity Curling (Projects for charity)
Designer Biathlon (From a swatch to published pattern in 17 days sample completed and pattern released on ravelry - swatching allowed before torch lit)
Designer Original Dance (Create your own design sample from scratch in 17 days {swatching allowed before torch lit}; pattern need not be written])
Designer Pattern Skeleton (Create a publishable pattern (sample can be already knit); do what you feel is necessary to produce a publishable pattern testing, editing, etc)
Downhill Dyeing (dyeing yarns - this will only create stash)
Felting Freestyle (All things felting and fulled)
Fleece to FO Long-Track (Start with fleece or roving and create a finished object)
Flying Camel Spin (Just spinning…lots and lots of spinning)
Free Dance (Don’t fit into any other event? This is for you)
Giant Slalom-ghan (Afghan, blankets, throws)
Hat Halfpipe (All things hats and heads)
Holiday Jump-Start Skiing (Projects to be gifted/given in Dec 2010 and holiday-themed items; also any gift-giving projects qualify here )
Junior Olympics (garments/accessories for kids and babies {toys have their own event})
Labyrinth Weaving (All things woven)
Lace Luge (Lace patterns and laceweight yarns)
Mitten Moguls (Mittens, gloves, anything that covers hands/wrists/arms)
Nordic Colorwork Combined (Colorwork, intarsia, fair isle)
Platter Lift (Home and décor projects)
Samalog Machine Skate (Machine knitting)
Scarf Super-G (Scarves, cowls, neckwarmers, smokerings, scarflettes…all things neck)
Short Track Shawls (Shawls, stoles, wraps, shawlettes)
Single Skein Speed Skate (Projects of just one skein/hank)
Skelegurumi (Toys and amigurumis)
SnowCross (Projects that combine knitting, crochet, needle-felting, embroidery, sewing …; minimum of 2 crafts combined together)
Sock Hockey (All things socks and slippers)
Stash Compulsory Dance (Use of long-neglected stash purchased at least 1 year ago)
Sweaterboard Cross (All forms of sweaters, vests, cardis, pullovers, boleros)
WIPs-Dancing (WIPs/UFOs and only these; Projects not touched since Jan 12th)
I enjoyed it so much in 08, that I *had* to get in on this one!
I have one sweaterboard cross event project. Which is Mr Greenjeans Cardigan from knitty.com I have been told that this would also qualify me for the cable cross country event.I will be ecstatic if I actually accomplish the cardigan! This will be my first adult size cardi.
Here is my progress so far:
Here is a close up of the Cable and Rib section:
2 other projects fall under the WIPs Dancing event.
Ishbel Shawl (also for short track shawl)
needs to have ends wove in and be blocked within an inch of it's life
Blackbird Can-Cans Fingerless Mitts (also for mitten moguls)
one is done, still have yet to make it's match
The Olympics have begun and with that brings the Ravelympics to RAVELRY! What are Ravelympics you ask?!
Your challenge should you choose to accept it, is to start and finish a project during the Olympic Games.
Well, it all began in the summer of the 2008 games!
What is it?:
The First International Ravelympics Summer 2008 are open to any knitter or crocheter on Ravelry ready to challenge themselves to complete a project (or projects) within 17 days during the Summer Olympics.
Concept:
You must cast on a project during the Opening Ceremonies and finish before the Olympic flame goes out.
“Rules”:
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The project must be a challenge for you to complete in 17 days.
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No casting on before Opening Ceremonies.
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Finish before the flame goes out.
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You may swatch before the games. (this is considered training) :)
Aerial Unwind (Frog those poor unloved projects to reclaim that yarn.
Bag Jump (Bags, totes, pouches)
Beading Biathlon (All things beaded and embellished)
Bobsled (All things pets)
Cable Cross-Country (All things cables)
Charity Curling (Projects for charity)
Designer Biathlon (From a swatch to published pattern in 17 days sample completed and pattern released on ravelry - swatching allowed before torch lit)
Designer Original Dance (Create your own design sample from scratch in 17 days {swatching allowed before torch lit}; pattern need not be written])
Designer Pattern Skeleton (Create a publishable pattern (sample can be already knit); do what you feel is necessary to produce a publishable pattern testing, editing, etc)
Downhill Dyeing (dyeing yarns - this will only create stash)
Felting Freestyle (All things felting and fulled)
Fleece to FO Long-Track (Start with fleece or roving and create a finished object)
Flying Camel Spin (Just spinning…lots and lots of spinning)
Free Dance (Don’t fit into any other event? This is for you)
Giant Slalom-ghan (Afghan, blankets, throws)
Hat Halfpipe (All things hats and heads)
Holiday Jump-Start Skiing (Projects to be gifted/given in Dec 2010 and holiday-themed items; also any gift-giving projects qualify here )
Junior Olympics (garments/accessories for kids and babies {toys have their own event})
Labyrinth Weaving (All things woven)
Lace Luge (Lace patterns and laceweight yarns)
Mitten Moguls (Mittens, gloves, anything that covers hands/wrists/arms)
Nordic Colorwork Combined (Colorwork, intarsia, fair isle)
Platter Lift (Home and décor projects)
Samalog Machine Skate (Machine knitting)
Scarf Super-G (Scarves, cowls, neckwarmers, smokerings, scarflettes…all things neck)
Short Track Shawls (Shawls, stoles, wraps, shawlettes)
Single Skein Speed Skate (Projects of just one skein/hank)
Skelegurumi (Toys and amigurumis)
SnowCross (Projects that combine knitting, crochet, needle-felting, embroidery, sewing …; minimum of 2 crafts combined together)
Sock Hockey (All things socks and slippers)
Stash Compulsory Dance (Use of long-neglected stash purchased at least 1 year ago)
Sweaterboard Cross (All forms of sweaters, vests, cardis, pullovers, boleros)
WIPs-Dancing (WIPs/UFOs and only these; Projects not touched since Jan 12th)
I enjoyed it so much in 08, that I *had* to get in on this one!
I have one sweaterboard cross event project. Which is Mr Greenjeans Cardigan from knitty.com I have been told that this would also qualify me for the cable cross country event.I will be ecstatic if I actually accomplish the cardigan! This will be my first adult size cardi.
Here is my progress so far:
Here is a close up of the Cable and Rib section:2 other projects fall under the WIPs Dancing event.
Ishbel Shawl (also for short track shawl)
needs to have ends wove in and be blocked within an inch of it's life
Blackbird Can-Cans Fingerless Mitts (also for mitten moguls)
one is done, still have yet to make it's match
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Another One Bites the Dust...
Another year put in the ground and another year older! 2009; I sure am glad to see you go.
Granted, I have endured rougher years than 09; however it just gets old having to face shitstorm after shitstorm. One of the best things to happen in 09, was Rambo coming home safe and sound from yet another deployment. I never get tired of being thankful for that!
As far as birthdays go; ever since I was 7 it seemed that it was the odd numbered years that were the roughest for me. However, over the years there have been a couple even numbered ones that snuck in there!
I must say, I have not felt any different since maybe 18 or 21. Maybe that's a good thing, or maybe that shows I haven't grown up. As the saying goes..."growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional". I firmly believe that, always have. Age is simply a number and you are only as old as you feel. I for one, most certainly do not feel like 40.
What is forty supposed to feel like anyway?
My usual New Years Wishes I post on the bloggity blog....
My Wishes for you (as well as myself) this New Year
May you tread lightly on the Earth
May you see the glass as half full
Know that others have it worse than your worst day
Commit random acts of kindness, so that you may receive them
Smile, even when you feel like crying
Scream when you feel like screaming
And know that tomorrow is yet another day, you have the power to choose how you will react to the day...choose to be happy
Last but not least...JUST BREATHE!
Namaste
Granted, I have endured rougher years than 09; however it just gets old having to face shitstorm after shitstorm. One of the best things to happen in 09, was Rambo coming home safe and sound from yet another deployment. I never get tired of being thankful for that!
As far as birthdays go; ever since I was 7 it seemed that it was the odd numbered years that were the roughest for me. However, over the years there have been a couple even numbered ones that snuck in there!
I must say, I have not felt any different since maybe 18 or 21. Maybe that's a good thing, or maybe that shows I haven't grown up. As the saying goes..."growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional". I firmly believe that, always have. Age is simply a number and you are only as old as you feel. I for one, most certainly do not feel like 40.
What is forty supposed to feel like anyway?
My usual New Years Wishes I post on the bloggity blog....
My Wishes for you (as well as myself) this New Year
May you tread lightly on the Earth
May you see the glass as half full
Know that others have it worse than your worst day
Commit random acts of kindness, so that you may receive them
Smile, even when you feel like crying
Scream when you feel like screaming
And know that tomorrow is yet another day, you have the power to choose how you will react to the day...choose to be happy
Last but not least...JUST BREATHE!
Namaste
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I have fallen......(photo heavy)
Clearly, I have fallen behind on my blog updates! These months that Rambo was deployed have been filled with insanity, softball, baseball, home disasters and so much more. I am sure I have more than likely blocked alot out, as a self defensive mechanism. :) That's my story, and I am sticking to it!
Happily, Rambo is home safe and sound. Perhaps another deployment in a couple years, that seems to be our pattern.
I have of course been crafting mad to keep what little is left of my marbles. Since I have not posted since mid July... we have some catching up to do! Just look at my FO and WIPs list for 2009 in the sidebar! Lots of photos follow. The Item titles are linked to my Ravelry project pages, if you want more detailed info.
Hopefully it won't be another 4 months til I update again!
PHOTO HEAVY!!!
Mystic Star Shawl
Helena Baby Cardi
The Happy Recipient~a youtube video that her parents made. :)
Watery River Rapids Socks
Lime Lelah Top
Bridal Bag Mock Up
John Deere Tractor Pillow
John Deere Baby Ghan
Beaded Bridal Bag
Lacy Bridal Bag
Sassy Susan Socks
Wicked Wisp Scarf
Jaywalker Socks
Rambo's Hat
Autumn Ampersand Socks
Socktober Mystery Sock 09
One Skein Charity Scarf
One Row Charity Scarf
Plain and Simple Charity Scarf
WHEW! I have been a yarn tangled mess! No photos yet of the Red Hot Socks, The Spicy Ampersands, or the Test Knit.
Happily, Rambo is home safe and sound. Perhaps another deployment in a couple years, that seems to be our pattern.
I have of course been crafting mad to keep what little is left of my marbles. Since I have not posted since mid July... we have some catching up to do! Just look at my FO and WIPs list for 2009 in the sidebar! Lots of photos follow. The Item titles are linked to my Ravelry project pages, if you want more detailed info.
Hopefully it won't be another 4 months til I update again!
PHOTO HEAVY!!!
Mystic Star Shawl
Helena Baby Cardi
The Happy Recipient~a youtube video that her parents made. :)
Watery River Rapids Socks
Lime Lelah Top
Bridal Bag Mock Up
John Deere Tractor Pillow
John Deere Baby Ghan
Beaded Bridal Bag
Lacy Bridal Bag
Sassy Susan Socks
Wicked Wisp Scarf
Jaywalker Socks
Rambo's Hat
Autumn Ampersand Socks
Socktober Mystery Sock 09
One Skein Charity Scarf
One Row Charity Scarf
Plain and Simple Charity Scarf
WHEW! I have been a yarn tangled mess! No photos yet of the Red Hot Socks, The Spicy Ampersands, or the Test Knit.
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