Glad its Friday

I'm glad its Friday because.... Rachel is coming to spend the weekend after she finishes coaching her little munchkins at the rink. She is a fabulous coach and the little ones love her.

This week seemed hectic and I feel a bit off this week with my eating habits...not good. Need to get back on track.

Her are a couple of pics. The green felted bowl was actually something called a "cupcake hat" that no one would ever wear, so I felted it and will use it hold tchotkes. The little purple, flappy thingy I crocheted a while ago and use it to protect my spiffy, digital camera. And of course what is a blog post without a puppy pick..Zippy

The comcast serviceman is her. Verizon is so expensive, we decided to switch all our services to Comcast. They are not thrilling either. I couldn't tell you what he's doing...its all Greek to me. Once he leaves, I'm going to the gym and off to Borders for my Friday knitting group.

RP had a great day

I am so happy!! RP Doodle was a good boy at the groomer. He didn't need to be sedated and came home looking very much like a poodle!! I'll post some before and after photos.

Last night while listening to President Obama, I started knitting a cardigan for Celia in Noro Kureyon. The colorway is bold, bright and fun. The pattern called, "Seedling," is from the "Minnies" book by Jil Eaton.

This week has been hectic, but productive and unfortunately expensive...grooming fees, pet meds and supplies, cars being serviced and the second remote garage door gizmo is being replaced.

Its about time to feed the pups. Off I go.

A head without my chicken attached.

Today started at 5:30AM so I could get myself, Stan and Zip out the door for an early grooming appointment. Then, I came home, made some cement soup, did laundry, folded clothes, went to PT, picked the pups up, fed them and then we dropped my car off for service. Geeeeeshhh..too much running around. If there was a plate of mashed taters in front of me, my head would go plop. Here are a few photos of two out of three squeaky clean, trimmed and exhausted pups. RP goes on Wed am.

Taking it easy on Saturday

Today was a low key day. The weather was nice. Cool, but sunny. I went to the gym this morning, ran a few errands, played on the computer and am now updating some photos. Here are a few from today: RP wondering if Mom finally brought us a sheep. Its actually a backpack I bought Rachel many years ago at STITCHES. Stan, basking in the sun..boy does he need a bath! RP having a bad hair day. The pups are scheduled for grooming this week. Here is the start of Rachel's afghan and a crib/stroller blanket in progress for my former co-worker's baby due in April.

Simple Pleasures

The world is in an upheaval, but what matters most to me and what keeps me grounded, joyful and content are my family and my friends, near and far. No crummy economy can take that away from me. There is no dollar value that can be assessed for my happiness and I certainly do not need a bail out! I truly have all I need.

Yesterday I spent a peaceful afternoon at the kitchen tablet with Celia and her mom. We knit:) and talked. I came home and read messages and blogs from my dear friends. Simple pleasures. Its the best feeling.

I also took a look at my knitting room yesterday, which is actually the sitting room off the master bedroom. I snapped a few pictures and then it hit me that I really have ENOUGH to keep me happily occupied for about six life times. Marvin built me the yarn cabinets. My knitting library has accumulated over twenty years of marriage. Life is good.

A visit with Mom and Dad

Today my mom and dad came to visit. We picked up food from the deli for lunch and spent a few hours talking and catching up. Mom and Dad will be married 54 years on February 27. They are comical together. Here's photo of Dad listening to Mom repeat herself ..again. Of mom correcting Dad. The pups love to be near Grandma. And here is the apple swan that Rachel learned to make in her Garnishing class.

A relaxing day.

Quiet Day

Its very quiet this morning. Pups are snoozing, Rachel is still sleeping and Marvin, being a good daddy, took her car in for service. Today we hope to visit Celia, run errands at the mall and hopefully bathe the maniacs. My mom and dad will be visiting tomorrow, so the pups need to be squeaky clean. Notice they come before the house!

A few photos. My Valentine Flowers from Marvin, RP content in Rachel's arms. Stan the forever toddler and Zip loves when Rachel spins him in circles.

Finished Projects

I finished Celia's shrug and Dawn's mittens. Its such a good feeling to knit for people I love.

February update

A few pics of knitting progress. For Celia, I have in progress, a spiral knitted tube sock, and a shrug. For Dawn, retro mittens waiting for their thumbs and my TKGA Master Level 1 Swatch 1 before weaving in the ends with duplicate stitch and blocking...only 15 more swatches to go. And no post is complete without a pup photo...Zip and her ball.

February

I'm amazed its already February. Eastern PA has had some very cold temperatures but not much snow. I'm secretly hoping for a whopper storm, but only if everyone is safe, sound,warm and has plenty of food.

Winter brings my knitting mojo back. I've been focusing on baby garments and blankets, mittens, have two sweaters going and my TKGA swatches are slowly getting done. I also meet with several knitting friends on Friday mornings at the local Borders.

I'm still continuing with physical therapy twice a week, go the gym at least three other days and am continuing with my Weight Watchers plan.

Pups are fine. Rachel and Adam spent a few days here which made the three maniacs quite happy.

Marvin is busy with his consulting practice. Fortunately he isn't traveling much anymore.

Not much else, having fun with Ravelry and Facebook. Here are few photos. RP is quite content when he is with Rachel and Adam, Zip and Stan are inseparable and this a 5 hr baby sweater that took me 48 hrs to finish in Rowan All Seasons Cotton.