Saturday, November 8, 2008

It's Here - My HSS4 package from Mafalda!


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Oh, red and yellow tissue paper and witch brew...this is going to be fun!

HSS4


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Wow! What an incredible package from my HSS4 pal - socks, yarn, stitch markers, row counters, a knitting calendar, candy, nuts, tea, needles, patterns! I feel so spoiled! And she even found a yarn named after my favorite character, Sirius Black! Well worth the wait!

Siriusly Ribbed Socks


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Hurray! They fit and they are wonderful! Thanks so much to my wonderful swap pal!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Happy Halloween Two Days Later


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I finished my socks in time to wear them on Halloween night. I love them!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

"The End" Twilight Swap


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Ravelry is a wonderful place and if you need proof see this photo. I participated in a "Twilight" swap on Ravelry to celebrate/mourn the end of the series. This is my wonderful package from my swap pal. I am pleased as punch!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Pumpkins!


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I went to the pumpkin patch with my son's Kindergarten class. Lots of fun but very hot and dusty! I can't wait to carve um!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Trick or Treat!


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We finally decorated for Halloween today! We had a blast! Now all we need is for the weather to get a bit colder and we are all set!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Corner of Devonshire and Mason at 11:15 AM


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This was what my drive to Trader Joe's looked like this morning!

Who's That?


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More fun at the Highland Games at Seaside Park, Ventura.

Highland Games


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Brave (and Funny) Warrior!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Plumerias


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Kinda makes you feel like you are in Hawaii.

Blooms!


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Finally - my grandma's angel wing begonia is blooming! Mom will be so happy!

Beezy


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These poor bees - they have a hive at the foot of a very big tree in our yard. I don't mind them but they are starting to get territorial and diving down over our pathway to get to their hive. So we had the bees evicted and sealed up the hole in the tree. Seems they are working to get back in no matter what. They work so hard - I wish they'd just build higher up in the tree!

Hot Scarf


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It is almost 100 degrees here today, but the sun is so bright I couldn't resist trying to get a photo of my "only took a year and a half to finish" scarf! You can kinda see the sequins in the handspun. Oh, and I"m almost done with my Cedric socks for the HSS4! Hurray!

Friday, October 3, 2008

Excuse Excuses

So, I haven't blogged in ages. I compose blog posts in my head while waiting in traffic or trying to fall asleep, but something happens and I never get around to it. And I am distracted from blogging - I blame facebook, the Twilight Saga, Ravelry, knitting, AYSO and most of all school. Not my school. I mean preschool and kindergarten. Even though my kids are in school now no, I do not have more time. So, I have to get a schedule going and stick too it. Oh, and my knee is better so I want to start running again too. I hate the hot weather for running but I need to start somewhere, right? Just like with this post, at least it is a start.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Pineapple Upside Down Socks


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Well, almost back from vacation. Once I get my life in order I plan to post more and keep my ducks in a row. I finished these socks on an airplane to Kaua'i. Hence the name!

Monday, July 14, 2008

Royal Tenenbaum Swap Package


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Dalmation Mouse, Royal Tenenbaum Script, Typewriter Necklace, Rowan Felted Tweed, Borista Beret Pattern, Library Card for "Erotic Transference" by M. Tenenbaum, Red "Margot" Cilps. All from the lovely inkandindigo!
What a lovely swap package...I think I am really going to like the beret!

Dalmation Mouse - Royal Tenenbaum Swap

So cute! Chas would be proud!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Domo Arigato!


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I received my Japanese Inspired Swap package today from Astromonkey ! Look at this amazing array of goodies - Shibui sock yarn, sweet green tea mix, green tea pumpkin seeds, Pocky (my favorite) and a handmade glass mushroom ornament and handmade chrysanthemum napkins. So pretty and tasty too! Oh, this was a Ravelry swap, btw. Thanks Astromonkey!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Hogwarts Sock Swap Three


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My Hogwart Sock Swap 3 package was waiting for me when I got home from my trip to Idaho (see photos below). The amazing package includes Gryffindor sock yarn, some cotton to make a Sirius Black wash cloth (how awesome is that - he is my favorite), two patterns, some tasty jellybeans, teas, a journal, pen, sticker, and an amazing note sent via Floo Network. A big thanks to my wonderful angel, Ophelia B. and her pal for a truly magical pacakge. I look forward to round #4!