4 things for saturday.

Thank you all for your kind words in response to my last list!

I'm into lists right now...so bear with me...

1 - Today, I'm going to frog the 3 sweaters I've been working on that are leading to knitting frustrations. Yes it's sad, but entirely necessary.

2 - This morning I'm going to yoga and will try to forget about the weird leadership luncheon I attended yesterday.

3 - I need to finish up the baby mittens I started over my holiday; Today, I will do this while I volunteer at Lewis Ginter.

4 - Today, I'm going to take a deep breath and try to relax since I've been really wound up about knitting, work and life in general. I'm going to follow Celestial's advice and go get a latte this morning - the honey almond latte at Can Can that I've heard so much about.

And to all of you - have a good day, happy knitting and wish me luck in my frogging endeavors!

4 things for today.

1 - Please send me some good knitting vibes! Since I've been back from vacation, I've lost my knitting vibe. I have started on many projects, but none have really worked out. As you're working on projects, send me some good knitting thoughts - I promise to return the favor whenever you need it! :)

2 - I need to learn how to create my own patterns. I'm struggling with a free pattern right now that is full of mistakes. I'm hanging in there - maybe good knitting thoughts will help out here too :)

3 - I'm questioning my career decisions today and am wondering how much money I need to start an alpaca farm.

4 - My husband is wonderful and I don't tell him that enough. He also is a great cook and has made me some incredible dishes the past few nights - Cuban Pork Samis, Moussaka, and baked chicken.

7 degrees??

The past few years the hubby and I have been talking about moving to Minneapolis. I've never been there (he has), but it seems like such a forward-thinking, fun city. It's currently 7 degrees in Richmond with a wind chill below zero and I'm thinking, 'it's this cold in Minneapolis every day during the winter which is insane.' I guess I can't shiver too much because Richmond will get up to 43 degrees tomorrow for the high. Nevertheless, the whole thing has got me thinking that maybe I'm just a southern girl at heart. I always talk about loving cold weather (really because I get to sit indoors and knit), but this is FREEZING! Richmond is looking better every day. You all up north should get a chuckle he he :)

i lied

I had a few minutes before work to download photos! Enjoy the first FO of 2009!

The hubby's Sock Monkey Socks
Yarn: Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash
Pattern: Elizabeth Bennett's Sock Program for measurements; seed stitch rib
Ravel It

behind, behind

I've been really bad about posting this past week! I have no excuse except for the fact that work is kicking my tush, the house is in utter disarray and I am struggling to find time to knit since I returned from vacation. Stay tuned, however. I did manage to complete the hubby's Sock Monkey socks (ok, not really a sock monkey but the colors remind me of one) and a baby blanket. Happy Friday!

Last FO's of 2008

Leaf Lace Part Deux
Recipient: Surprise!
Details on Ravelry
Yarn: Sunshine Yarns Sunsilk


Coffee Table Socks
Recipient: Me!
Details on Ravelry



Mittens!
Recipient: Triplets
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK Prints
Details on Ravelry

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! It has been a while!

The hubby and I made our annual trek to the Outer Banks last week. I had an internet connection but no cable for my camera; thus, no blogging. While on the banks, we relaxed, watched the Twilight Zone, walked on the beach, finished up several knitting projects that had been "on the bench" for a while, and celebrated my birthday. I inched a bit closer to 40 last week...Sigh...Isn't 40 supposed to be the new 30?

merry christmas

Enjoy your holiday!

so cute

look! 5 Bloo kitties!


more animals

Ten Things

I'm not nearly as eloquent as SouleMama (I'm completely in love with her blog!), but since she asked readers of her blog what we are loving this holiday season, I figured I'd post ten of my favorite things so far:

1. Knowing that I don't have to go back to work until January 5th. Since my birthday is January 1, I'll hopefully go back with a new frame of mind - I'll be older, wiser and calmer :)

2. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and their annual light festival.


3. Our upcoming annual trip to the Outer Banks.


4. Ina's (Barefoot Contessa) recipe for French Chocolate Bark.

5. Our Christmas Tree

6. The hubby's scrumptious Parmesan and Root Vegetable Lasagna.

7. Our kitten, Blooregard, and his crazy antics.



8. Brie, goat cheese and garlic as well as brie, manchego and pear gourmet grilled cheese samis. Oh, and Dijon mustard on the side.



9. Amish Friendship Bread.

10. The anticipation of starting a new knitting project using Briar Rose yarn.


11. The Downy woodpeckers in my yard.


So...What are you loving this December?