Saturday, October 29, 2011

Happy Halloween!

A little pumpkin hat for my nephew.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Winter Hats

The boys in their 2011 winter hats. They each picked out their yarn during our trip to Rhode Island.  And they picked out the patterns. I love that they participate and get excited about knitted items!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Wedding Shawl - Picture of the 4 Day Shawl

See - I did finish it in time!  Not the best picture of the shawl, but I didn't think to take pictures of myself that night.  It really did only take 4 days and I use it all the time.  I love this Clapotis!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

Wedding Shawl Day Two

I managed to find a decent amount of time to knit today, so the shawl is coming along nicely. It's so soft!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Wedding Clapotis Day One

My cousin is getting married on Saturday, and I had the brilliant idea today to knit a clapotis to wear. Here's my day one progress. Hopefully tomorrow is more productive! 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

New Baby Sweater

Another friend is having a baby!  I just started this one.

Friday, August 12, 2011

My Mini


Isn't she pretty???  I can't wait to get out on the road this weekend!!!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Baby Woz Blanket Done!

We're expecting our first nephew in August, so of course I needed to knit him a blanket.  This is a super-easy cable pattern by Bernat that knits up just beautiful!

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Beautiful New Bike

Yesterday was the annual sale at Performance Bike in Cary, and since I've decided to do a triathlon in August I just had to check it out. I decided on a Schwinn Frontier Sport. It's really a mountain bike but it rides very nicely on the roads. (believe me - the kids have had me ride it around the neighborhood over and over!)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

To Infinity & Beyond....

This last week has been so tough.  So many good-byes.  I'm leaving my job of 10-1/2 years.  It's time.  Last week I was in Boston, but since I don't officially have a job yet, I couldn't say my good-byes in person.  It breaks my heart to not have those conversations with people when I'm in the office.  Hopefully later this week I'll have an official start date and this not knowing will be over.  


(Everyone loved the Boston Scarf!)


On Sunday a wonderful little boy left his earthly family and joined the angels in heaven.  T. was 7 years old and a light in the lives of everyone who knew him.  My boys and I only knew him briefly, but his death has had huge effect on our lives.  Kyle remembers playing with him and is worried about T.'s older brother N.  Dyl just sees us all so sad.  T. had a heart condition and was on the donor list, but one didn't come through in time.  I'm so thankful he's not in pain anymore, but it's hard to be thankful when a child dies.  It brings up so many feelings from when Dyl was sick - it never gets any easier.  


One of T.'s favorite movies was Toy Story.  I'll never look at the phrase "to infinity and beyond" the same way again.


We're taking care of T.'s dog while his family attends to the funeral.  It's the least we can do for them.  Princess Sophie has been a joy, and it's so nice to know we're helping.  


And I've been knitting a little.  I'm working on a sweater for my soon-to-be nephew, but had to rip out a bunch of it today.  UGH!!!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Finished Friday

The Boston Scarf is done - it only took a few hours.  Very cute - I can't wait to wear it next week in Boston when I'm up there for work!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Froggin'

There's been a whole lot of froggin' going on here this week.  I only have 1 project on the needles now - Kyle sweater!  And I'm going to CO the Chiton Pullover for my vacation knitting.  Today I even ripped out the shawl in kidsilk haze.  Ripping out mohair sucks... even after being frozen for years!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Next Project - Chiton Pullover

I was lucky enough to attend the launch party for the newest issue of Knitscene at Downtown Knits. And I fell in love with this easy sweater. Perfect for vacation knitting, and this gorgeous Malabrigo in red - just my color!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

More Sweater Love

I just finished this one today!

Dylan's Favorite Sweater


I can't get the kid to take it off... such love!  He told me it's like wearing a nice warm blanket.