Some Photos!

Yeah me. I actually took photos of FO's and got them into the computer. I'll still have to work on the WIP photos...but I'm making progress.

We had a birthday party to attend today, the reason for my mad knitting last week. Since I forgot to take photos before I threw it in the washer...I took pictures of the finished "ladybug bag" with the "Oops, this is too big" bag from last week. Lime & Blue Fusion by Lane Mondial, 100g, 50m. and a little Cascade 220 for the handle. I cast on 36 (I think).

For another little girl...a "ladybug bag" with Pink & Purple Felis (1 1/2 50g balls) and hot pink Patons for the handles. This one according to the pattern.
An aqua Patons wool with some fun fur trim. This is where fun fur belongs. As trim on an accessory for a 3 year old. Let me tell you, it was a hit!
And my Lutea lace-shoulder shell. I couldn't wait to block the shoulders...so it may lay better than this later, but I was happy enough. M took photos for me. When I told him that I'd probably post the photos without my face, then he pretty much didn't care if my eyes were open or not. I like the close up he took the best.


Lutea lace-shoulder shell from Interweave Knits Summer 2007
3 balls of Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Violet for a size 40.
Other than the yarn substitution, no changes. I really like this top...and since seeing myself in photos has given me motivation to loose the weight I've gained...maybe I'll knit another...in a smaller size.

Butterfly Bush

I love the butterfly bushes we have in our yard. They grow quickly to a pretty respectable size, and they're easy to maintain. But, I love them most for who visits them. The butterflies and hummingbirds.

New Blog

My neighbor L, showed me how you can print a blog into a book! How cool is that. I've been wanting to compile family recipies (along with photos) for awhile now...and then print the book. I've started Kristen's Kitchen. If you're looking for something new to try...check it out. Soon it will include recipies from all branches of my family tree.

Knitting like a mad woman!

Knitwise:
I finished up the Lutea lace shoulder shell! I felted the hot pink purse for this weekends birthday party, and forgot it in the washer. I've never let anything go through all the cycles. Thankfully since it's a smallish item it didn't suffer from the spin. I did, however, forget to take before pics. And then I decided it didn't look much like the birthday girl...and so I knit like a mad woman all day yesterday (that's a tough feet with 5, 4, & 1) and I finished another 'ladybug bag' in lime and blue fusion. That knit up quick, but is so hard on the hands. I started following the pattern, but not doubling the yarn because it's bulky. I was 1 1/2 balls in before I thought "this purse is giant". So, I cast on again...with only 36 stitches instead of 50...much better. I just need to felt this one today...and take pictures. (Seriously...before I clicked publish, I threw the lime and blue bag in the washer...without taking photos! This one is a bit tougher to felt. It's on it's 3rd run through the agitate cycle. Finished photos soon.)

Kidwise:
We're sitting on the living room floor with sewing cards...listening to this CD (if you follow the link you can listen to the songs). The song "You knit me together" starts with Steve Green reading the scripture Psalm 139. 5 says, "That's so cool. God knits people and you can only knit a sweater."

Almost Done!

Knitwise: The Lutea-lace shoulder shell is almost done, I'm so excited. I could have finished last night, but just after midnight I dropped a stitch when was doing the 3-needle bind off on the second shoulder. I couldn't figure out how to pick up the stitches within the lace pattern. So, I went to bed. I'll unknit until I can fix the stitches...should only be the last 3 rows. I'm so excited about this sweater. I only used 3 balls of cotton-ease (I had bought 4 to be safe) to knit the size 40. That's $12 since I bought the yarn on sale! I figured that I didn't want an expensive disaster...but this was such a simple knit...I could have splurged. I may knit another. I'll finish and post photos soon. Did I say how excited I am???

Lutea had to take a back-seat for a bit so I could knit up another purse for a kid birthday. I better felt the purse today...the party is Saturday. It's ready with all the ends weaved in. This time I'll remember before and after photos.

FO's mean I can cast on for something new!

Blogwise: I won honorable mention in Ms. Palm Tree's Bloggerversary Contest. I've never won anything. Mostly, I'm inspired by her life perspective. Nancy, I hope you find your daily slice of Island Paradise.

Golf Balls

If you want an explanation of the title...scroll down to the previous post. Today I'm trying to focus on golf balls.

Kidwise:
It's been one of those weeks for 2. She got into a lipstick. And that doesn't come easy...she's got to climb to get my purse, unzip the purse, find a small cosmetics bag, unzip that, then apply lipstick. It was precisely on her lips...but then all over her arms, legs, and belly. Lipstick just doesn't come off that well in the bath...you know that whole color-stay thing...not so good when your daughter has painted her body.

Before that was sand. 2 & 4 were playing in the sandbox...when 2 started throwing sand. 4 needed his eyes rinsed out...and then a bath. Then 2 had a bath because the sand was all in her hair. I hate when the sand gets stuck in the scalp.

And before that mints. 2 found a container of mints...and helped herself to the whole tin. When I caught her, I popped her mouth open and fished out the unchewed mints. I've done this before with no problems...but this time she bit down and refused to let go. She's a piece of work.

Last week it was a bag of Ricola throat drops. Brand new. Still in the bag from the store. She ripped them open, then opened each drop before beginning to eat as many as possible. All while I try to pee in peace. By my calculations (counting the wrappers, and then the uneaten drops), she ate at least 8! The scary part...these were sugar free and the warning on back said...may cause laxative effect if consumed in quantity. She had terrible gas, but no other side effects...thank God.

Before that, an entire grapefruit sparkle lotion from Bath & Body works...all over herself...and the carpet.

Before that, a Monistat cream...who knows how long that's been at the bottom of the bathroom drawer. She rubbed that on her legs like lotion.

And this isn't a list for all of 2007, it's just since the first of June!

ETA: Since I typed this as a draft Friday, 2 locked 5, 4, and me in our garage (It's attached to our house...there's a door off the eat-in-kitchen. Our garage is a bit more than a garage. We remodeled when I was pregnant with 2 because our house is only 3 bedrooms...so, it's laundry, playroom, pantry storage, and the office. We no longer park in the garage...well, just the kid fire truck.) 5 ran around the back yard and knocked on the sliding glass door. 2 unlocked that and let him in. He unlocked the garage, and let 4 & me out. 2 also found a self tanning lotion...one of those new subtle color ones...and used it up on herself and the carpet in my bedroom. I had to strip her clothes off, and bathe her, then clean the carpet. I think we're in the clear and the carpet isn't turning brown. But, so much for going to church yesterday. I was getting my keys when I noticed she wasn't waiting by the door with the boys. She's quick.

Momwise:
I'm focusing on Golf balls. What are my priorities. Love God, Love M, Love my kids! Thank God that the lipstick almost matched the couch. Appreciate that she's curious about her environment...and she has a fascination for vivid color. 2's probably an artist inside. When she grows into her imagination...we'll get to craft together. Pause. Breathe. It's just lipstick. Don't beat myself up because 'supermom' wouldn't have let 2 find the lipstick. 2 has bloodhound instincts for cosmetics and art supplies. Oh, yeah...and hard candy/mints.

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---God, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you."Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand. "One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, "I'm glad you asked."The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.

Gaillardia

I love these, because we pretty much can't kill them. We try to plant native, to decrease the water we need to pour into our yard. These are so drought tolerant! And they seem to survive being trampled by kids. My high school colors were Red & Gold. I think that's another reason I'm drawn to this flower.

The 4 Question Interview

I saw this great post as I was looking at all the Spring Felted Bag Exchange ladies. Schnauzermum had been interviewed by a friend. I asked her to interview me and she sent me four questions that I have to answer. If you want to play too, leave me a comment that says “Interview Me” and I’ll get you going as well. I’ll put the “rules” at the end of this post if you want more info!

(I'm a little long winded here. Let me know if you make it to the end. And the links...really go there. When I visit these places again...and it will be soon...I'll post photos. This has inspired me to take a dream day soon.)


#1. What is one thing that you wish you had done before now, and will you ever check it off your to-do list?
It's a funny thing about wishes. What I used to wish for, changed when I became a mom. I would have thought that I'd have my Architectural License before kids...and I dreamed of driving by buildings that I'd designed...but that's not all so important now. I may never check it off my list. But, there's a lot of life left after the kids go to college.


#2. If I were taking you out for your dream day of fun where would we go and what would we do?
These days my dream day is pretty simple. Probably start the morning with a brisk walk. When I was pregnant with 5, I worked in the Newport Back Bay. My office was on an ecological reserve and I walked every day during lunch. I'd love to take a long walk there again. I love Balboa Island. There's fun little shops and great places to eat. We'd spend the day there. Maybe ride beach cruisers with cute baskets on the front. End the day watching the sunset from the wedge. The summer I was 20, I lived on the Balboa Peninsula. I'd have a quiet time every Thursday evening and watch the sun go down from the wedge. The places that have meaning to me are places where it's quiet and I can hear God's voice. I'd love to share that.


#3. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always thought I wanted to be an architect. And, I am...except without my license I can't write that on a business card. But, I think underneath it all, I dreamed of being a mom. My grandma stayed home with her 3, my mom stayed home with me & D. I always knew that's what I'd want for my little ones. So, a career...not really as important to me as I thought when I was in High School. (Funny story though: In a little book I made in 4th grade for a Mother's Day present...when I described my future, I said I'd marry an architect, have 4 kids, and 6 cats, and 4 horses. So, I'm only 1 kids and a bunch of pets short of my dream)


#4. What's your favorite comfort food, and why?
Cheese! I must be a mouse. I LOVE Bean & Cheese burritos. I think because my mom craved Mexican food when she was pregnant with me. And my grandma's cheesy scalloped potatoes.

G's Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes.
1/2# chedder cheese shredded.
1/2 c. margarine
5T flour
2 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. minced onion ( I use about 1/2 Maui sweet onion diced and sauted)
1 1/2 t salt
3/4 t. pepper
7 1/2 cups sliced potatoes (1/8" thick...too thick and they won't cook well)

Make white sauce, turn off heat, add cheese, stir until melted.
In a 9x13 pyrex layer sauce, potatoes, onions, potatoes, then top with remaining sauce.
Bake at 350 covered for the first 45 min, then uncover for an additional 15 min.
(The times here are aprox. Every cook/oven is different. And here we use recipes as guidelines not the law. When it's done, the potatoes will be tender to fork, and the cheese will be bubbly goodness.)

Bonus Question: What is the happiest moment (so far) of 2007?

A date with my husband in Wine Country. We were up in Napa visiting my Grandpa, and my mom kept our little ones for the day. M and I visited Domain Chandon and went on a tour, had a wine tasting, and ate lunch. The tour was educational, the wine tasting...well, I'm not so much into wine, but we sat outside next to a little waterfall in the shade for about an hour...and that's a rare event for me. The lunch at E'toile...phenomenal! We sat here...

for 2 1/2 hours. The food was amazing. But for me...it was quiet, and I got to share the moment with M. I felt like a princess. And I found a champagne I liked...

Domaine Chandon Unoaked Pinot Noir Rosé

(The best part...it was all free. Comp because M is working on a project for Southern Wine and Spirits. Seriously, it would have been a $250 for 2! As a young family with 3 toddlers, we're not often afforded such luxuries.)

Here are the rules in case you would like to be interviewed next:


1. Leave me a comment saying “Interview me.”

2. I will respond by emailing you four questions. I get to pick the questions.


3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.

4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.

5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them four questions

Still NO Knitting...

Blogwise:
I'm going to try to add Friday's Flowers to my blogging routine. I'm in love with my yard...and all the blooms we have. They just fade so fast. Maybe this form of gathering will make them last longer than 3 days in a vase.

Healthwise:
4 is feeling better. He shows how he can turn his head to the left. He still has headaches though...but he's not willing to make a return visit to the Dr.

Kidwise:
5 has been vacationing with Nana (my mom) and it's amazing how much these 2 little ones miss each other. 5 & 4 are talking on the phone to each other several times a day. Thank God for free Verizion calls. 4 doesn't really know how to sleep by himself. He and 2 get along much better when the dynamic of 3 kids isn't there...4 has asked to sleep with 2 in her room...because his room is lonely. 2 gave up her crib for good yesterday. At nap time, I'd put her in the crib...she'd climb right out, open her door and head back out to the living room or kitchen. After 4 times...I just put her in her room and closed the door. 10 min. later she was sleeping in her little toddler bed. I think we'll be packing up the crib this weekend. It's a sad day. The crib has been set up for almost 6 years and in constant use. Our little ones are so close that we were always booting out one for the next to use the crib. 5 was out of the crib at 17 mo. and in a toddler bed, 4 was already too big for the bassinet at that point (my dad made the toddler beds for us...we have 2) 4 got to stay in the crib until he was 22 mo. but I wanted him transitioned before 2 arrived. The boys room had 2 toddler beds until this May. 5 could have used a bigger bed sooner, but we weren't going to buy cheap furniture and we didn't have $$$ for new beds. This is how we spent this years tax refund. We bought the "Arts&Crafts" style. There's nothing like furniture they make for you after you order it. So, with the boys in their big beds, and 2 settling into a toddler bed. The crib is empty. I'm a little sad. I'm excited to be moving on...but a little sad.

Knitwise:
Still no knitting.

• I'm anxious to finish the Lutea Lace shell...It's the first fitted item I've knit for myself. But...no knitting in 3 days!!! I've already knit the back shoulders and I'm working on the short rows for the front. If I could just dedicate some time, I'd be done in a flash.
• My tote for the Spring Felted Bag Exchange isn't going well. I felted it and is shrank not to the measurements it should have. If I can be artistic in my finishing, then it will be adorable. If not, then I'll be using the back up bag. I really don't want to do that. It's sort of a failure for me.
• I did have company yesterday. M's cousin. She wants to knit. I'll be so excited if I can convert another. And I told her about this blog...but I'm not sure if she'll check or not. F, if you're out there...leave a comment. Or send me an email.

Today I have to knit! KM

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Did I Jinx Myself.

Kidwise:
So after talking about 4 and his "middle-child-slipping-into-the-background-no-photos-of-me" existence, he woke up 30 minutes later screaming. He couldn't turn his head or get out of bed himself. Wednesday was a scary day here. I rushed him to the Dr. and for now we're thinking it's a pulled/strained muscle in the neck. Either he slept wrong, or had an accident on his Razor that he's not talking about. He wears a helmet and knee pads...and he needs them. But if no one sees him fall, then he pretends it never happened. His first word was HAWK! As in Tony Hawk. And this kid's favorite TV show is Stunt Junkies. (So saying that I just gave myself away to my Spring Felted Bag Exchange spoilee...if she reads this...but at this point I don't care since we're so close to the reveal anyways...leave a comment if you see this so I know.) With the neck stiffness there's the meningitis scare...but he's not running a fever, or photophobic, or any of the other symptoms. But, I'm going to have to watch this one closer...because we did just have his hip x-rayed this spring. I guess this is what boys are all about.

Knitwise:
Tammy posted about all here WIP seeing the Dr/Dentist. I'll be there soon enough. For now my little ones need all my attention while we're waiting...so no knitting can be done to calm my frazzled nerves. And in the evenings, when I usually knit I've been painting doors.

A little story about my house...
Almost 3 years ago I pealed the wallpaper in the hall. M said, "you pealed it, you paint it" and about a week after I pealed it...I found out I was pregnant. I was sick until the day our little girl was born. The day after delivery I was so hungry...and I could eat without repercussions. Well, having a newborn isn't conducive to home-improvements...and life has come fast in the years since she arrived. I will not let the 3rd anniversary of pealed wallpaper come with no new paint on the walls. [I guess I should say that if it were just paint we'd be done ages ago, but we're putting a texture on the wall that gives the appearance of grasscloth. Because grasscloth is so cool, but not durable for high-traffic...and kids that are compelled to touch the wall as they walk down the hall. That's what happens when you have 2 architects in one house...not satisfied with just paint. And the previous owner had glued on base boards over the wallpaper so this is a bigger job than just paint anyways] M is on board now, because he's ready to cut holes in the ceiling for speakers. I said no holes until the hall is finished. Now we're moving. So, my knitting time is painting time this week. It's not often I go 2 days without picking up the needles. KM

Blogwise:

I've had so much to say...and I'm not getting to type any of my thoughts. I've added myself to a ring...unsocialized knitters...I have a lot in common with those folks...and being in an exchange has helped me meet new people. When I started this blog, it was just to be a journal for me. But, meeting people along the way has been fun.

Kidwise:

It seems that 5 is saying all the cute stuff lately. Sitting with my mom reading books that I got from the library about the U.S. and the 4th of July (the librarians kindly create a shelf of holiday specific books).

• Nana: The Capital of California is Sacramento.


• 5: Oh....those are our Capitals...Where's our lowercase???

Huh? We've been working on writing letters...to him everything that has a capital has a lowercase.

2 has been into lotions. Early last week she emptied a drawer in my bathroom and found a small tube of Monistat cream...she carefully spread this all over her legs. On Thursday afternoon in the amount of time it took me to turn on "How It's Made" for the boys, she emptied an entire grapefruit sparkle lotion from Bath and Body Works on her legs and the rug. Then yesterday, I forgot to lock the fridge when I showered...the ranch dressing and the mustard were in the freezer. The frozen banana slices for smoothies were all over the kitchen floor. And she was coming to me with the chocolate syrup asking for "juice". I can't even blink around her.

Even around here, I write about 2 & 5 but seem to leave 4 out. On a good day, he's the best cuddle bug around. On an average day...he's outright defiant. I'm not really sure what to do with him. Like yesterday when I tell 5 no more washcloths in the tub...4 goes down the hall and takes ALL of the remaining washcloths and dumps them in the water. It's not like I don't have enough laundry. And I can't get over how he does exactly what I say not to. Our big struggle has been with him jumping on the bed. We just bought new beds for the boys room. They're awesome...and they were expensive too. I don't know that I ever jumped on the bed as a kid...I would have expected a swat. 4....well, he's jumping on the bed every chance he gets. Even when he's been sleeping on the floor in his sleeping bag as a punishment. Guess that one wasn't effective. It worked for 5...to understand that he didn't deserve the bed. What do I do with this wild jelly bean?

Knitwise: 2 decide to sit with me and knit a few rows...

O Canada!

My SFBE package #1 arrived! And while I've been anxiously awaiting it's arrival, in the end I'm not sure I was the most excited. First, my post man, we're friends with him. He started this route in the weeks between our move into this house, and the arrival of my first son. Almost 6 years later...my kids are upset when he has a day off and we get a replacement. Francisco's great about dividing the mail so that my 2 boys who wait in the driveway can each carry a handful of mail to mommy (yes I know my postman's name). Well, I had to sign for the package, and the kids were all out in the driveway riding razors anyways...so imagine the kids jumping up and down because they think the package is for them...and the postman freaked that I actually got a package from CANADA! And then I told him it was from a secret pal. So we're up to me plus my 3 plus the postman. Then I opened it. Something about coffee named after a Canadian hockey player...that pushed my husband over the edge. I think he's Canadian at heart. If I said "OK" then he'd be buying plane tickets so we could thank you personally. Seriously though, I don't do airplanes...so if I ever said "OK" to a flight, then he'd make sure we left before I changed my mind. All this to say THANK YOU! You made my day...and 5 others as well.

A contents roll call...for those excited about what's inside...and not just excited that the box came from CANADA!!!

Tim Horton's Coffee. Pure maple sugar candy. An OPI nail color "Paint Your Toron'toes Rose" I love it. This is exactly the color of my all time favorite lipstick! (notice the candy and nail color are missing already. I put the nail color away so 2 couldn't paint anything. And we shared the candy right after naps.) My toes are fresh painted already. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's Knitting Rules! Which I've already started reading. Adorable stitch markers. Some Patons wool (did you all realize that it's Canadian too?) This color is more accurate than in the photo above. I LOVE IT!!! I don't think I've seen this before. At my Michael's they only carry some of the colors. And at my LYS they don't carry Patons at all.

And a pattern for a Lucy bag! I'm so excited to cast on for that. This made June 7th feel like my birthday all over again. Thank You Knit 2! km

Learn something new everyday...

I just learned that in Blogger, if you start a post...then save it as a draft for a few days before you get back to it, it still posts with the original date. So, the posts I just finished...posted back at 5/29 and 6/1...even though I finished one late last night and one this morning. Oh, well. At least they are in order of events that happened. KM

Kids Say the Darndest Things - Part 2

Kidwise:
Awhile back, I wrote about a conversation I had with 5. Well, this Friday he had more to say, totally out of the blue.

While watching the movie "Cars"...

5: "Hmmm."

Me: "What are you Hmmm-ing about?"

5: "I was just thinking about that."

Me: "Thinking about what..."

5: "J's mom & dad."

Me: "Can you explain?"

5: "Well, about right now they're figuring it out again."

Me: "Figuring what out???"

5: "Their Love!"

Then he smiles and goes back to his movie. Now, the evidence that this kid has some sort of gift. I saw J's mom...and she was wearing her wedding ring again. It's been at least a year since I've seen that on her hand. When I asked her when she put it on...exactly the time that 5 had his little epiphany. And it's not like we talk about adult things in front of this kid. He just knows that his friend's mom and dad need to live apart right now...and he is praying for them to get back together.

Knit Progress

Knitwise: I've not posted progress in a long time. There's so much knitting going on that I've not blogged about...

I’m about ready to divide for the front and back on the Lueta Lace Shoulder Shell. I know this will take concentration to keep from rowing out…and there’s short rows in my future, so my progress will be slower. I’ll really miss the mindless stockinette in the round.

I’m midway through another asymmetrical cable hat from the One Skein book. I’m knitting the child’s size this time. I think it will be for my cousin’s son…since they live where it snows and my boys don’t think they need to own pants. This year, I had to prove it was raining or really cold for 5 and 4 to wear jeans. They think shorts are fine year round.

I’m into the 5th skein of wool for my Felted Bag exchange bag. That’s all I’ll say about that project….

I’ve knit up another Vintage Bubble Bag. It’s awaiting handles before it heads to the washer. It’s going to a friend moving this month to Oklahoma.

I knit the Ruffles to Riches bag. I didn’t like the idea of finding tubing for the I-cord, so I bought handles. I definitely want a lining in this purse. The purple matches some of my clothes…so maybe I’ll keep this one. If not it’s headed to the Christmas pile.

I finally felted my Banana Hobo bag. That’s been sitting around for months now. I like it, I’m just not sure what to do with it. It wasn’t for me when I started it, and while I could keep it, it feels like it should be a gift.

I knit this with Lion Brand Landscapes that I got for $2 a ball. I knew it wasn't 100% wool, but I wasn't sure what to expect when felting. The colored blips didn't felt the same as the camel color base. I like the result though...

I really need to start getting a gift list ready for Christmas 2007…then I can assign FO’s a name and I’ll feel better. I can see why people knit socks. You can never have too many, and they’re small…yet because of the small needles they take time. Once you run out of family to gift your knitting to…where do you store the handknits that were knit just to knit. I’ll really have to look at my Mason-Dixon book and think about surfaces I can cover so we’re not stashing purses in every closet. km

Calendar Anyone?

I'm so excited it's June. Time for a new calendar from Scout J. and Hula-la! I have the pool. You should choose one too. KM