Fallen behind

Wow! I didn't realize how far behind I had fallen in my posting. I did try to post before leaving for work today, but my computer was not cooperating so it won and I gave up. I am at work right now, being a bad girl, and doing a quick post before the bosses come in. I am sure they would understand and won't mind. (ha, ha). Anyway, my plan is to try again tonight when I get home to post what I started earlier, so I will have two posts in the same day. That has to count for something. Right?

The heat has really made me lazy so my projects are moving at a very slow rate. I have however been working on my booga bag for the past few days so it is almost ready to be felted. The thought actually ran through my head last night that maybe I should give it to my sister for her birthday in September. We will see if I really do that or not, as I specfically chose the colors that I wanted for me.

I am really excited about this coming weekend. My daughter-in-law and granddaughter are going to be arriving on Friday and staying for two weeks. My son will be here on the 11th and they will all leave together on the 14th. We are having a baby shower for them on the 12th so that should be fun too. I have not seen Kaylee, my granddaughter, for three months now, so I am sure she has grown lots. I do however, get to talk to her on the phone once a week, so I hear how much that has changed. She will be three in October and she is my special little pumpkin.

I decided that I needed to start making something for her soon-to-be-born brother (my grandson) Kyle. I can't believe that I didn't get started sooner. Heh, what is a little stress and pressure, I can take it. After all, I am a knitter and that is what we do to ourselves. (ha, ha) Besides he isn't suppose to be born until October 5th. See, I have lots of time.

As Promised

Wow! Where has the time gone? I can't believe I am this behind in posting to my blog. My appologies to all that have been checking in and finding nothing new. I do have valid excuses though. I started reading the yarn harlot and just could not put it down. It acutally is Roni's fault. She is the one that loaned me the book. And of course I still had to make sure I got my knitting time in, and my bosses insisted that I still make time to show up for work. Can you believe that? Oh well, I am finally ready to post and will treat you with promised pictures of Cuddles, my cat. I must admit that she didn't make it easy for me. Everytime I was ready to take her picture she would disappear and refuse to come out when I called her. Go figure. I guess she is a little camera shy. Anyway, last night I snuck up on her and snapped a few pictures and then this morning when she wanted to have her breakfast I snapped more. So here she is..................

My Knitting Bags

Okay, I don't know if I did this right, but here are my knitting bags. Yes I have three, but I don't think that is unusual. The mess to the left is all my bags dumped out together. Obviouisly the other three are my knitting bags in a more organized arrangement. The blue bag holds a sweater I am making for my granddaughter. The big sinus rinse bag holds a booga bag I am making for myself, a hat I am making for my cousin, a scarf I am making for my daughter-in-law and two scarves I am crocheting for my sister. The last bag holds a poncho that I will be starting for myself in the next couple of months along with all my accessories needed for knitting.

I Got A Package!

Look what was waiting for me when I got home from jazzercise tonight! My secret pal might have taken a little longer than others to get her package out, but wow did she do good. Look at all the goodies! Talk about a smorgasboard! Take a good look at the yarn in the middle. She dyed it herself and in my favorite colors, green and peach. How awsome is that! And then look at what is in the front, my favorite candy. Yummmm. She even sent a goodie for Cuddles, my cat. I just can't go on enough about what she sent. It took her time and true interest to pick out the things that she did. I count myself very fortunate to have her as my secret pal.

Believe it or not, I actually called my friend Roni and told her she had to come over to see what I got. We browsed through the magazine and drooled over the patterns, while sampling the candy of course. It is going to be hard to decide which one to make first, but heh, I can make whatever I want, whenever I want. Right? Oh and let's not forget the foliage yarn. It is sooo pretty and soft. I love it. Choices, choices, choices, what shall I make out of it. And I can't miss telling you about the Yankee candle that she sent. It is in peach, again my favorite scent. Oh, and the package of green lying on the counter to the right are point protectors shaped like socks. How cute is that. And the felted cat, I can hardly wait to start making it. It looks so adorable.

I guess you can tell that I am very happy and excited with my package. I hope my secret pal really gets how happy she has made me. Thank you very much.

What a Surprise!

Wow! My Champs group is awsome, not to mention sneaky. Sunday was one of our scheduled movie, food and knitting days. We were to meet at Roni's house and bring our favorite snack and knitting project. Everyone showed up, conversation began as well as knitting projects, plates were filled and off we went. It was all as usual until it was time for the DVD movie to begin. I decided that I wanted my dessert with the movie, so I got up, announced I wanted cake, and walked into the kitchen. Teri had made this wonderful sounding "earthquake" cake, but it looked to good to cut, so I told her she should cut it up. Keep in mind I am obviously not in the loop......so she says she will cut the cake and for me to sit down and she will bring me a piece. I still didn't get it.......so the next thing I see is Teri and Roni walking out of the kitchen with cake dish in hand, on fire and singing "Happy Birthday" to me! All the other gals chimmed in and it was wonderful! I was so surprised and elated. I just can't tell you how my friends made me feel I got a beautiful plant, a "you had to be there" card and a gift certificate to one of my favorite yarn stores! How great is that! Do I feel special and loved? You bet your sweet bippy I do. Thanks ladies......you really did make it a special day for me.