The Wedding

Some photos from Deb and Bill's wedding day.

Moments after they said, " I Do"
Rachel with her boyfriend Adam, and DeGaulle, a personal family friend.
"Lady" the ringbearer. More to come, when I get better at figuring this out!

Lace Shawl Progress

Here are two photos of my Leaf Lace Shawl projects. One is using Noro Sock yarn and the other is JaeggerSpun Zephyr. The Addi Lace needles are very easy to use with these yarns.

Ice Dance

Can't leave out a few skating photos. Rachel and CG competing in the 2007 Lake Placid International Ice Dance Championship. They placed 4th in Senior Compulsory Dances - Argentine Tango, Yankee Polka and Austrian Waltz.

A few more photos

I think I may have figured this out. What else can I find? Here is Stanley again, and Rachel with her 18th birthday present, a COACH bag. Ok back to knitting.

Pup photos

Its probably time I learned how to post photos. I'm going to try and put some of the pups up. RP is Rachel's pup. He's the red one, Stanley is the white poodle and Zippy is our schnoodle puppy. Wish me luck.

Sunday

A few quiet moments. Zippy was spayed and is recovering, but not thrilled with so much crate rest. A few more days and she will be free to bounce around.

I found a beautiful dress for Deb's wedding. I need a few alterations, even found strappy, dye able sandals that are surprisingly comfortable. Thank you Payless Shoes.

I am very excited about becoming part of a local knitting group that meets weekly at Paneras. It will be nice to spend a few hours of precious knitting time with fun, talented and inspiring knitters/crocheters. I've really missed having that local connection with others who share my passion.

Work is busy, despite the claims that retail sales are gloomy. I think the warmer weather is motivating people to get out and shop for spring/summer clothing and gear.

I'm trying to either walk or ride the exercise bike each day. MY WW is faltering a bit, but being active is a good thing.

Time to let Zippy play around... and then head to work. Hope to knit tonight.

Calm and Quiet

Its a calm, quiet day...that is unusal, but I am enjoying it. I haven't blogged in a while. The computer becomes so consuming at times. I like to look through Ravelry for inspiration, but am finding I have no interest in cataloging my stash or books. I try to enter my new projects so I have a handle on what I am doing, but other then that I use it mainly for inspiration.

RP, Stanley and Zippy have settled in. Zippy is about 22 weeks now and still very much in puppy mode, but so cute and fun. Stanley and she get along famously. RP has his moments where he will sit quietly and listen to what she is telling him, but for the most part he still remains in the distance. Poor little guy has degenerative disc problems and doesn't always feel like being an acrobat.

This morning I ran errands and am spending the afternoon knitting on my various projects.

Soon I have to find a dress for Deb's Labor Day wedding. Rejoined WW today to get back on track. So far so good. Being on a diet is no fun, but if I think of it as improving my overall lifestyle I can deal with it. I goof up sometimes, but I'm not beating myself up anymore.

Think I'll get back to my knitting

Just an ordinary day

Its a quiet morning, except for puppy antics. Zip has finally worn herself out and is taking a snooze. RP and Stanley are resting in "their spots." Funny how each critter has a place that they call their own.

I'm planning to make Deb a ribbed cardigan. Bought some pretty Debbie Bliss cashmerino dk in a heavenly teal color that I think she will look well in. Now I have a project going for everyone, except Marvin. He is quite happy with his burgundy iiiiiiicyclic cardigan that I made several years ago. Marvin wears it almost everyday during the winter. Nothing like a big cozy sweater.

Not sure what I will do today. Most likely run the usual errands, possibly some housework....wellllll, we'll see about that, definitely knit and then, one of us will go the airport tonight to pick up Rachel. She has spent the weekend with Deb doing wedding stuff and having fun.

Maybe I'll take a walk today and wake up my body. Have to go back to work tomorrow. I admit that doesn't appeal to me, but it will be good to see some of my co workers.

53 years

Today my parents celebrate 53 years of marriage. That is just incredible to me. And, even more unbelievable is that my mom gave birth to me at age 19. They are still happy and have a wonderful relationship. All that time spent together. Amazing stamina, especially after after raising me...a true problem child!

This past month Marvin had major GI surgery and is now recovering. This was the result of a nasty bout of diverticulitis complicated by an intestinal blockage several months ago. Hopefully he will continue to do well.

I took a few weeks off from work to care for Marvin until he is independent enough to mange through out the day. Having three critters is a real challenge even for a healthy person. Zippy is at that adolescent stage where her curiosity quotient is through the roof, her activity level is non-stop and her fascination with running up and down the steps is now a truly aerobic activity! Stanley and RP, being older just watch, fascinated by her.

Rachel is going to NC this weekend to help her sister with her wedding plans. I am hoping to knit Deb something very special. I will have to start soon. She has a late August wedding.

My various knitting projects are keeping me busy when I can sit still for a few minutes. I'm having fun and am really happy with all the different yarns I'm working with. Ravelry.com is also keeping me inspired. I usually knit while I am looking at the site.

Time to find Zippy, Its awful quiet here.

Where has January gone?

Where has January gone? I feel like I am in some sort of time warp. We are trying to get back into a daily routine. Rachel returned from Israel. She had a fabulous time touring the country, met many new friends, snapped over seven hundred photos and rode a camel. School starts this week. Skating continues.

RP, Stanley and Zippy are settling in. There is lots of puppy energy to burn off each day. Zip is now 12 weeks old and lots of fun.

I have a few days off from work which is a welcome change. I've been looking through Ravelry, waiting for my yarn orders to arrive and trying to find some quiet time to get ready to start my projects.

Its finally cold. Not much else to report. Hope to have more news soon.

Resting with the pups

I've had the past two days off and even though we are keeping busy with Zippy, I'm starting to feel a little more rested after the retail holiday frenzy.

No knitting lately,but BrooklynTweed's last post inspired me to spend some birthday money to order from http://www.beaverslide.com - I chose the McTaggart Tweed, I think that is what it is called, in wild currant. I've wanted to knit myself a Pure and Simple V-neck cardigan. This yarn is perfect. I am also going to knit my first Starmore - St. Brigid in charcoal Canadian Regal wool from Schoolhouse Press. I'll have two "me" projects, one simple and one challenging. I'm anxiously waiting for the yarn for both sweaters to arrive.

Rachel is still in Israel with birthright.org I'm missing her so much, but know she is having a wonderful time.