friday fill ins

1. My car _mini van____.

2. _Fall is coming up next.

3. Lately, things seem To be going great_.

4. Bath Tub is one of my favorite 'hiding' places.

5. What happened to nice people.

6. knitting is not impossible!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing laundry, tomorrow my plans include laundry and Sunday, I want to do nothing!

Think About this you can not use your organs in heaven

www.organdonor.gov

Source: www.organdonor.gov

Access to U.S. Government Organ Donation/Transplantation Information

Our 8th anniversary

Today is mine and Ron's 8th anniversary Happy Anniversary Honey <3 I Love You!!!!!
Not the best picture bu I love self portraits. We were on our boat waiting for sunset to watch the fireworks at the lake.

So Sorry I have not Posted anything

Hi Everyone,

So sorry I have not posted anything in a while. I have had one crazy summer. It felt like July went in two weeks in stead of four. Then in August I had surgery where did the summer go.

I am so excited that I just got the Vera Bradley coupon and the tote bag is on sale so hopefully my husband get the hint and get it for my birthday. The wine color is so pretty.

I am sad that I can not eat chocolate any longer or drink any of my caffeinated beverages anymore it is making for a not very nice mother in the mornings.

Sorry I a babbling.

Post soon again I promise.

Hello Everyone

Hi,

I have not been able to get on the computer my 13 and 7 year old have been taking over. I feel very out of the loop. I have missed blog spot and facebook. We have had a very good time this summer. Hope everyone else is.

secret pal 14 questions

spell check isn't working so I'll edit later and fix any.

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
soft wools, cottons, I like some acrylics when knitting for the kids

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
anything I can find since someone in my family "hid" or threw out my knitpicks

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I took lessons in high school at a local yarn shop; then after my first two children I decided to go back to knitting. beginner getting toward intermediate
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
no

5. What's your favorite scent?6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I am fond of CURVE by liz Claiborne so if anyone can tell what the basic scent is that is it. Not real flowery. For candles I like most scents but again not too many flowery because of my daughter's asthma. Candy, yes I like it. I also like red licorice

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
other than clever crafts to keep my Brownies happy, just knitting and reading when I can carve out some time (I have four kids--13, 7, 4, and 2 --a terrible two but cute as a button


8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
John Mayer, New Orleans Jazz, Jimmy Buffet

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
above kids and a husband and a daughter who wants a goldfish

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I wear scarves, not ponchos.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Any thing I can figure out how to knit. I like dishcloths as a way to learn how to do new patterns and are less trying w the kids. I like to knit sweaters or scarves when I can.

13. What are you knitting right now?
A scarf from a monthly knitting project I got for a birthday present

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
sure do

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
circular as it takes more effort and thinking for the kids to pull the knitting off.


16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
no

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
about a year


18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
Christmas and Thanksgiving

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Willow Tree figures

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
INTERWEAVE KNITS, knitting books about felted knitting, purses, I'd love the Vogue Knitting book, the ultimate knitting book & The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I haven't really tried cables and I really would like to do them

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
no, but I take a size 7 shoe

23. When is your birthday?
October 11.

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? yes

Husabnd Is Away Again

Ron is away again. This time he took one of the four with him so I have three at home.

Thanks for sister in law who is going to the beach with me. Her husband is away with the boys also. We are single mothers for 10 days.

Hi I am back

I found facebook and have been gone for a long while. Now I am back!!!!! And ready to post

Amazing Autumn Coffee Swap

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Questionnaire

About Your Yarn Passion

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? When did you first learn?Knit, on and off 12 years

2. Do you like using a particular type of needle or hook? (wood, metal, straight, circular) Is there something you've been wanting to try, or a particular size you always seem to be short on? I useknit picks circular

3. What kind of projects do you enjoy making? Any types you just haven't ever gotten into as much as others? Making Christmas presents right now. Dress for my daughter, shrug for mw

4. What's on your needles\hook right now? What's your oldest UFO (unfinished object)?My daughters dress, dishcloths, a purse to felt

5. If you were going on vacation tomorrow, what project(s) would travel with you? The dress for my daughter

6. What are your favorite types of yarns? Any you're allergic too, or just hate working with? Anything in particular you've been dying to try? I like almost anything

7. What sort of colors do you love in yarns? Brights? Pastels? More muted colors? Variegated? Are there any you can't stand? I do not care for neon colors

Your Coffee Passion

1. Do you prefer caffeinated or not? caffeinated

2. Whole bean or ground? For what type of pot or press? Whole bean, I use a french press

3. What types of roasts do you enjoy? Are you more the light and lively or dark and robust type?
dark and robust

4. How do you 'take' your coffee? Creamers? Sweetener? Other add ins? Creamers,chocolate

5. That first morning cup - is it about the taste, or the caffeine? taste and caffeine

6. Do you enjoy going out to coffee shops like Starbucks? What are some of your favorites? Yes Starbucks and my local coffee shop the perk

7. You've just made the perfect cup of coffee - is it in a thick mug, or a thinner cup? Where would you sit to drink it?In a glass mug it tastes better, sitting on the porch at the beach listening to the waves

8. You're enjoying that perfect cup, and have a magic cabinet in your kitchen - when you open it, magically, your favorite treats will appear to enjoy alongside the coffee - what are they? Are they sweet? Crunchy? Soft and flaky? I love baked goods with my coffee, but they do not like my waist line. Always looking for ways to make then lighter. I also love chocolate with my coffee

All about YOU!

1. Do you have other hobbies like spinning or scrapbooking? Playing on facebook, going palces with my family, baking and cooking

2. Do you collect anything? Willow tree figurines, kitchen gadgets

3. What is your favorite part of Autumn? My birthday, Halloween,and thanksgiving

4. What sort of scents do you enjoy? Any difference in what you like for your house versus what you like for your body?I love fruit scents on my body and around the house also spice scents

5. Are you allergic to anything? pine

6. Are you on Ravelry? What's your ID?sariesta

7. How would you spend an ideal fall afternoon/day? having fun and then talk around the camp firecamping with my family and hiking and just, or going on a hayride

Next Dishcloth swapquestion

Every holiday has oddball things available to use for decoration, have in the house, or wear - some things are stranger than others. What's the oddest/strangest/weirdest Halloween decoration you have ever gotten for your home? Or, if you've never had a "wow, did I REALLY buy that?!" moment - what's the strangest Halloween decoration you've seen somewhere else?


Mine is this crazy witch. I love her the kids not to much. The first year of each of their lives and they see and hear it they scream.

The toilet paper has been around for a while. I have bought it before. My friends tepeed trees with it also.

Now Elizabeths turn

She has been so good lately with all her sisters attention here are some pictures of her. She is a spunky smart little girl. Does not take any shit from anyone; even her parents which can be a pain. She tells people that her name is ELIZABETH and if you can not say her whole name then you need to practice it. She is my snuggle bug and I get more kisses then I know what to do with.

Love you Elizabeh

Rachel's Big Night with the HighSchool Cheerleaders

She had a blast and wants to do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!

Followers New to Blog Spot

See who your followers are. Its new and I saw it on another blog and added it. Maybe I will get some followers.

Friday Fill In

Friday Fill-Ins #91

Those of you with multiple blogs or private blogs...if you could add a link to your blog when you comment, that would be GREAT!

And...here we go!



1. _My Birthday__ are some of the things I'm most looking forward to in October.

2. Sometimes I __think I would lose my head if it were not attached________.

3. ____I have won something in the knitting exchanges______ and that's why there is a saying, "never say never"!

4. When I'm down, I __very quiet (not like me to be quiet)________.

5. __Driving my kids around________ is where you'll find me most often.

6. A rainy day is good for ___Knitting and reading_______.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to ____My DH to be home______, tomorrow my plans include ___Child Birthday party_______ and Sunday, I want to ____Relax______!

What Color Crayon Am I

You are most like: Black
You are bold with a dark side. You make clear lines wherever you go, though you color outside of the lines. Many people may just see the surface of you and think you are merely plain, but you have a lot of depth to you as well.
Take this quiz: Which Crayola Box of 8 Color Are You?
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Rachel Cheerleading For The Mohawks Midget Football

Rachel loves cheering. I tell people she was born to be a cheerleader. She has all the cheers down and you can hear yelling them out. I think her dancing for four years has helped.

Here she is cheering. She is the one in the middle.


This is her posing before the game.

Weekly Topic All HAllows Eve dishcloth Swap

Here in Atlanta, it's finally cooling down, and beginning to truly seem like fall. I sit now with windows open, and the air is cooler than usual, and trees are beginning to change. For me, cool mornings, crisp evenings, and trees in red, gold and orange glory are the very best parts of Fall - What are your favorite parts of fall? How do you know it's truly arrived where you are?


I love the cooler weather. Do not get me wrong I love summer but I was born in the fall and I love it. Doing stuff outside is so nice a long sleeve shirt and you are good to go.

Also love Halloween and Thanksgiving.

What a Cool Women Author!!!!!!!!

It Gets Easier! And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers by Claudine Wolk

Claudine Wolk Talked at my MOMS club meeting today. She was awesome I loved her very open and honest way about being a SAHM. Please check out her book. I am going to start reading it at nap time today. Cannot wait.

I just love when someone can put into words what I AM THINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You Claudine

You can get her book from http://www.amazon.com

This is her blog adress:

http://help4newmoms.com/help4newmomsblog.html

COFFEE SWAP IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all who love the stuff and yarn its for you. Here is the link.

http://coffeenyarnswap.blogspot.com/

Amazing Autumn Coffee Swap

For those of us who love our yarn caffeinated!

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Registration Opens October 1

With weather FINALLY cooling down here in Hotlanta, it's time for another round of the Coffee & Yarn Swap! Registration will open October 1st - and for those who wish to share that info on your blog, post a comment here and there'll be a drawing for a pound of coffee and some yarn goodies after registration closes!

All hallows Eve Question 1

Check out the blog of one person you DO NOT KNOW yet who is participating in this round of the swap, and then post on your site linking to their blog and sharing a little something about them - perhaps you two share a love for wooden needles, or are both first-time swappers! Or perhaps you're both into Pumpkins over Witches for Halloween time! Just a quick blurb, but take a look around their blog and get to know someone new


I found that Darcy and I share the same birthday month . This is where you can find her. http://darcyknottyknitter.blogspot.com/. Darcy has a wonderful blog with really cool stuff to look at and neat stuff you would want to make.