We have a new kitty!

I finally did it and got another kitty. I’ve wanted one for a long time and when son #2 returned to Camp Pendleton leaving his wife her with us, I thought it would be a good idea to get her something to cuddle why he’s gone. She’s got a really bad cold right now and is quarantined in DIL’s room. But the little contact she’s had with the dogs has been all positive. They don’t seem to bother her at all. The other kitty isn’t too happy, but she’ll get over it.

Here she is, her name is Tibbs.

 

She’s almost 3 months old and we got her from the local shelter. She’s also very curious and really wants to explore.

I also finished my Clapotis. I know, I’m probably the only knitter in the world that hadn’t made it. Well, now I can say I have. I had my DIL model it for me.

It was a very simple pattern and I love the looks of it.

I made it with Brook’s Farm Duet and love this yarn. It’s very soft. I have to make a mental note to buy some more.

Happy Spring

I have been so busy with no time for blogging. I’m trying to figure it into my schedule. I sure wish I was one of those people that could blog everyday.

 

First let me start with a gift I got in the mail today. One of the forums I’m on in Ravelry held a Summer Swap. The girl who got me saw that I really want to learn to knit lace without pulling my hair out. She sent me this lovely package complete with pattern, yarn, and needles to complete a lace scarf.

I can’t wait to get started. But I also joined a lace club this year to really get me going. It’s the Wool Girl lace club and this is my second package I’ve gotten from them and let me tell you I LOVE IT!

 

 

 

Here’s  a close up of the scarf, which is so pretty.

 

The first package I got from them I wasn’t crazy about. But this totally makes up for it.

I also had to get a new computer because mine finally bit the dust. I did loose a lot of pictures but the really important ones I had saved on my back up hard drive. Thank God.

I did finish one pair of socks I can show you. It’s from the Loopy Ewe sock club. I know, I’m a sucker for those clubs. But it’s so fun to get packages that are a total surprise.

They’re called Kinvara, the pattern is by Monica Jines. The yarn is Dye Dreams Luster Sox in the Shades of Ireland colorway. This yarn is soo soft. I can’t wait to wear them.

And now to show you my little guy, who is now crawling. It won’t be long and he’ll be driving me crazy trying to keep up with him. But I plan on loving every minute of it.

Knitting love

 

 

I have returned from a long weekend of knitting love. I was one of the ones lucky enough to be chosen to go to St Louis for the Loopy Ewe’s Spring Fling. What a wonderful time we had. The weather was great, not a sprinkle the whole time. And of course the company was the best in the world. I’m usually a pretty introverted person, but I got to tell you, I was talking up a storm the whole time. My poor vocal cords need a rest now. One of the knitting blogs I read, her niece was doing a flat Stanley. So I took it with me. I’m sure the kids won’t know who these super stars of knitting are but I’m betting the Aunt will.

 

Her is Wendy Johnson from Wendy knits.

And this is Cookie A

 

And then there was Anne Hanson from knitspot.

And I can’t forget Sheri from The Loopy Ewe. Who is a rock star for putting this all together.

I think everyone had a wonderful time and I’m hoping I can go again next year.

A little redo action

This post is mainly for Chris at CK interiors. I have tried MANY times just to email her to let her know the things that we've done that she suggested but for some reason I can’t get through to her email address. But it’s fun to show you guys what we’ve done so far too. I was stuck in a rut with decorating. I couldn’t decide on where to go or where to start. So, I consulted with Chris, who’s blog I just love (she has several). I loved her style and luckily for me she does internet consulting. I’m sure I’ll use her again for other areas of the house. So here’s what she sent me.

She gave me a list of things that she thought would look nice and where to get them. She provided me with paint colors. Some of the stuff I got a little different but here’s what we’ve done so far.

We painted the living room.

We painted the dining room.

We got a new light fixture for the dining room.

And we’ve gotten bamboo blinds for both rooms. Which by the way I love them. I could have gotten the ones for privacy but they were  a lot more and these look so nice and they shade out the sun.

As I do more I’ll be posting so I can show Chris. But so far I really like what we’ve done.

Another day of laughter

 

As many of you know, I have my mother living with us. It can be very challenging at times. But most of the time we get the giggles at things she says or does. It’s got to be very hard on her to grow old and be dependent on other people. She was always a very independent person. She does a great Emily Litella impression. 

 

 

At Christmastime we had her church’s choir here to sing to her. She can’t walk anymore and stays in her recliner all day. So they came to her. When they told her how lovely her house was and how nicely decorated for the holidays, she said thank you. Then she offered them cookies that I have been baking for weeks and they marveled at how she could do all that to HER house and find time to bake. She blushes and says thank you. Never once mentioning that it’s not her house and she didn’t do any of it. But I think she was trying to tell herself she did it. Then the other day came this revelation. We were sitting at the dining room table eating dinner and she looks up and says to me. Why do you have a picture of a black man in jail? I couldn’t figure out what she was talking about. She pointed to this.

 

Oh yes, I forgot about the picture of  a black man in jail. How silly of me.

Spring Fluffing

 

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is hosting a Spring Fluffing party and I am so looking forward to Spring I thought I’d play along. I’m not at good as those girls but I have been doing a little fluffing of my own.

 

I have a new Spring Wreath that I love.

 

Of course there’s some nests.

 

And then my old favorites.

 

Mad Color Weave Socks

Good morning. I’ve been really taking it easy for the last week. My mother went out of town to visit her sisters. So Tom and I had the house to ourselves. We painted the living room and dining room, which turned out to be a huge project. But everything is done and my mom is home. I have been working on these socks and I just love them.

It’s a really fun pattern for me and it’s free on Ravelry.

Tom and I also took a quick trip to Springfield just to get away for a night. We had a really good time. Here he is with young Abe at the Lincoln museum.

And of course we had to get a family photo.

We had never been down there since it opened and I’ve got to tell you. It was really interesting. I found a lot of things that I didn’t know about him.

Also, I am so bad. When my father-in-law died I was very busy and I got 3 wonderful swap packages from people. In my haste I forgot to post the swap package! It was from Angela and she spun some yarn for me that is to die for. This is all the stuff she had in the package. As you can see it’s awesome.

Here’s a close up of that scarf. It’s so intricate and beautiful.

And just take a look at this homespun yarn dyed just for me!

I wish I had the time to spin! I can’t wait to find the perfect pattern for it. Thanks Angela.