Pictures of Completions

Knitting relaxes me. Here is more of what I have created since I took up knitting again last March.
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Always Learning

Like the new title! I have being trying to think of something catchy that wasn't already taken. If it isn't new, oops and my apologies.

I find it amazing that I learn new things daily. I believe that when this stops occurring, I will probably be dead. However, I suppose I will learn a great deal in heaven (like the answers to all the yet unanswered questions). Anyway:

WHAT I LEARNED TODAY:
I am not a consistent journal'er or blogger. My intentions are good, but the follow thru is not. I think that is true in other parts of my life. Knitting however has been good for me, fairly quick gratification. Scrap booking works that way as well, but I think I need to print some pictures - it has been over a year since we got that digital camera!

Since that last post I have completed some more bibs, have only the last 1/2 of the hood on my wallaby and the toe of the left foot of the flip-flop socks. I know - need pictures!

This weekend I had a lovely time at Shepherd's Harvest with 6 gals I have gotten to know at Amazing Threads. It was sooo cool to see all the different stages of yarn, the different types, etc. I was especially intrigued by the silk hankies. Of course I had to purchase a few (along with the rest of the crew). The other thing I brought home to try was hand spinning (small wooden spindle vs. spinning wheel). Hindsight, I should have tried it there with someone experienced helping me, but, oh well. Another thing learned.

TGIF: Thank God I'm Forgiven

Fooled ya! Though it is my virtual Friday, today I am just thankful for Jesus. What would I do without the forgiveness he provided?

I am thankful that God has provided me the opportunity to work PT. With this extra time, I have had so much fun! It is amazing how much 'work' that I can find that I enjoy - but doesn't pay! Oh well!

This is day 4 with out our dog Jaz. It is really wierd not to have her around. I am especially missing her on work day mornings - her wet nose wake-up and persistance never let me oversleep. I pray she is adapting and enjoying the increase exercise and time outdoors.

I completed my felted clogs, some baby booties and bibs. I will post pictures this weekend. Knitting is so relaxing! Deb

Lazy Saturday

Isn't it nice when a Saturday comes along and you don't really have anything pressing to do? That is how today felt. The whole family just 'vegged'. Ok, I guess my kids and dh were a little active - they went rollerblading. Dh felt pretty out of shape when he came home. My ds runs in the house and tells me to be nice to him, he had a tough time - kids! We even had time this evening to learn a new game called Dutch Blitz. It was fun and could be played by all (8yo &up).

Some of the relaxing could have been
some blues - Jaz leaves tomorrow, but
I think everyone knows that this is
truly best for her. During my down time,
I continued work on my Wallaby
sweater. I have the arms complete.
Yesterday morning I created the pouch and last night I was able to attach it at the top. I have learned that knitting for big folks take alot more time -not just yarn.
Hope it will be worn!
Good night. Deb

TGIF

I know, I know, it is Thursday. Nevertheless, for me, it feels like Friday because I do not work tomorrow. This has been a long week.

• I was able to 'rebuild' my Quicken finances and was ready for the Tom-the-Tax man - refund coming! :)


• We have decided that our dog Jaz needs more exercise. Because of an issue this week at home that involved herding my son, she is going to Iowa on Sunday to live on a friends farm. This is a very emotional decision for all of us. :( Picture on right is Jaz as a puppy - she is 4 now.


• After reviewing household budget, we decided that the boat is too expensive to keep, so my sister-in-law and her hubby will be getting it. :(


• I have heard of 'teen angst', but we are experiencing 'tween-angst'. Feel free to offer parental advice on how to get through these emotional times - preferably while maintaining personal sanity. If it makes a difference, it is our dd, not ds.


• My father and his wife are moving back to MN from AZ. My dh and I are receiving a lot of questions as to why. No one but my father himself ever knows why he does anything, but my kids will have another grandpa closer by to (hopefully) be involved in their life.


• I have moved cubes at work. I hope that my phone will follow tomorrow - UGH!


• Rumor has it I will get a new boss (AGAIN) in 2-3 weeks. I should be used to this (4 bosses in last 14 months) but that isn't happening.

OK, now I need to end the pity-party. Tomorrow I get to knit with friends (Champlin Knitters) , read with students, discuss a great book (NO: Why Kids - of All Ages - Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It by David Walsh, PhD) with other parents and then have dinner & knit with friends again (Amazing-Threads).