Summer Knitting

Well to be honest - Summer finishing. The Toothpick Optional bag from She-knits for knitters.com which is lovingly modeled by the dreaded monkey. I didn't think I would ever finish that one.



The Pomatomus Socks by Cookie A. Loved this pattern.



Now to get busy and knit my homework for Stitches Midwest.

Prayer Shawls

I get this urge occasionally to buy yarn and start knitting a shawl. It must be divine intervention because shortly after I start one, we get a call that someone we know has cancer. Last year, it was my MIL. This year, it is an Aunt on my husband's side of the family. I can't explain the need to knit these unless it is from God. I just feel blessed that in some small way I can help comfort someone. My MIL, recovered from her cancer, has told me that it really helped her - kept her warm, made her feel comfort and love. I hope that the new shawl does the same for D's aunt.
This shawl is for D's aunt. The pattern is the Blue Jean Lace Leaf Shawl, a free pattern on Ravelry.

Summer is getting away from me

It has been one of those summer's. Something going on everyday. Seems like life is just rushing by with no time to sit and relax. Maybe one day next week - but isn't that the way it always is. We think it will come next week. I think it is time for me to make a change. I know I will have to start small. So lets say that everyday for the rest of the summer, I will take 30 - 45 minutes to just sit and relax. Going to try it and let you know how it goes.

I have pictures to share of this summer. Hope you enjoy.

This deer was in the neighbor's back yard the other day. The deer around here are just not afraid of people. We find them all the time hanging out, and when they see you, even if you make a lot of noise, they just look at you and go back to whatever they were doing.

Check out the new hair cut. I was so shocked when I saw the short hair. But I love it.

M - first one on the left. Melvin Levett from the University of Cinn. jumping over them and dunking a ball during the Tashauyn Price Basketball camp.

A Blue Ribbon for me. I entered a shawl in the County Fair. I am so thrilled. This shawl is Melanie Gibbon's Swan Lake pattern. I call mine Wing of the Moth since it is brown. I love how warm this shawl is. Just beautiful to wear.

Yarn Dyeing

I had the 127 knitters over yesterday to dye yarn. It was so much fun. I was thrilled Kim was there to help - she had dyed before. Thanks Kim.

Happy Birthday Sam

My oldest turned 16 yesterday. Kind of surprising to me as I don't feel old enough to have a 16 year old. Since he was under the weather, I didn't get a picture of him but check out this picture from last weekend.




These are the socks for the Sock a Month challenge and for Knit for your Man in May on the She-Knits group on Ravelry. I knit them for Sam. He wants another pair now.

End of Year Madness

It is always the same, yet, I never seem to be prepared for the end of year activities at school. Each year I try to be organized, I try to be stress free - well, I will keep trying.

This weekend - S headed to prom, M - Confirmation, Perfect Attendance Concert for D's work. In-laws visiting, S's art show at school, M's band concert, and S's band banquet. Are you tired yet?


S and me at dinner

D and M at dinner

M - practicing for his Confirmation

S's Choir concert

I am getting some knitting done, and even went to a new Knitting Group Tuesday night at Panera. I had a wonderful time. Any FO's? No, too many projects on the needles so everything is progressing but not finished. Hopefully next week I will be able to show pics of FO's.

Spring, finally

It is finally spring here in Kentucky.
The lilacs are so fragrant, Tattoo and I enjoyed sitting outside today while I read.