Post Christmas

Today was my day to sleep and catch up with much needed rest. It's just the way it is for me.

I got two computer related things that I will need to study. One is a small box that I can download my photos onto. The other is a camera. My daughter-in-law said I'll have to get dressed when chatting with my friends. I don't know if any of them has a camera.

My son gave me weights and some kind of stretching thingy. I requested the weights because I have two pounds and I wanted three pounds. I probably will never get rid of the flab under my arms but who knows.

It was a good Christmas. I so enjoy having my grandchildren. We've been discussing our traditions on my list and it's been interesting. I've been estranged from my brother for years. His wife sent my mother some very lovely gifts. I'm sure she wouldn't mind if they visited us but they haven't spent Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with us since before their baby was born. It's been many years. I have a sister in a nursing home who I haven't visited since my dad died. So we don't have the prefect family either. We all make of the season what we can. I have some very good memories and some not so good memories. I try to think only of the happy times. I usually have my holiday blahs but they aren't that bad any more. I'll just be crabby for a few days.

My daughter and son-in-law had Christmas brunch this year. Their little one is walking which is neat. She'll walk on her own and then she'll want a hand to steady herself. My three year old granddaughter seemed more interested in baby Nora's gifts then her own. My seven year old got some kind of hand held game so he seemed to be bore enthralled with that then anything else.

My mother knit two matching sweaters for the granddaughters. I hope they both wear them.

My daughter and her husband are going to Ireland New Years. I asked her to bring back some soft wool and lots of it so I can make a sweater.

Tis' the Season

Like a lot of people Christmas is coming way to fast for me. I didn't find the gift for the guild party yet. I did find an address book I was going to give my one sister 10 years ago. I told Tom that the ink pen has to be dry by now.

My husband is wearing me out. He needs something to do. I suggested he look for a part time job in January. Today after snow blowing Tom still had some energy and wanted to get the gifts separated and wrapped. We do Christmas stockings so I got them sorted out and Tom provided the plastic bags and felt tip pen to put a name on each bag. Then he insisted we use up the rolls of wrapping paper instead of the 100's of gift bags I have. I have to make a note to myself not to buy any more gift bags. I did make a note on the calendar to remember the Christmas Crackers. I want to start the English tradition. My cousin in England sent us some Crackers last year but they arrived after Christmas.

My mother couldn't sleep for two nights obsessing about the afghan she was making. I told her I wasn't going to help her finish her knitting but I gave in. Sunday we knitted all day and into the night and finished her knitting. Now Mother is making a sweater for my youngest granddaughter.

I've been knitting mittens. I intend to have a grab bag of socks, scarves and mittens.

One week to go to Christmas. I've read three Christmas novels in-between knitting and I've taped a bunch of Christmas movies from Hallmark and Lifetime networks. I found a pile of DVD's I bought to replace VHS tapes. I'm good if we should end up snowed in one of these days. We did have a lot of snow Sunday so here's hoping for a white Christmas.

Frustrated is My Name!

Ever have a feeling that you are not in controll? I some times get the Christmas blahs. But the Christmas frustration is a bit new. First I can't find my gift for the gift exchange next week at the guild meeting. I've looked every where I can think of. My husband said he would help me look but he's in his own little world. I put the gift away when we cleaned the house so it couldn't have gone far could it?

I told my mother I wouldn't help her finish her Christmas knitting this year. Today she tells me she has a favor she needed to ask me. She told me you knew it was coming. I was hoping it wouldn't happen. I'm avoiding it and hoping she finishes her project. I even helped her do some tinking this afternoon.

I either took all my medication or I over medicated myself. I can't remember. I called for a refill and the doctor has to be contacted. Oh, joy, she's not in the office until Saturday.

Last night my bank account was overdrawn. I had my husband take me to the ATM machine so I could deposit some money. He drove right past the place. I don't know where his mind was. I deposited the money and was given a balance of $2.29. Today I had a balance of $17. What the heck is going on.

Then we have some things on order that haven't come in. I called the company last week to reorder and was told we would have it in a few days. Either some one is playing with us or a mail person is responsible.

Oh, yeah, I forgot last Thursday I used my Paypal debit card to pay for my breakfast at McDonalds. When I went to the post office after knitting the card was no where to be found. I have a sinking feeling that I left it on the tray. A friend took my tray from me to dispose of my garbage. I cancelled the card when I got home. I had to write a check because I didn't have my bank card with me.

Why can I remember all this stuff but can't resolve anything. I have a feeling something is wrong but I can't do anything about it. I'm so frustrated.

Post Thanksgiving

After a week and a half of cleaning our home before Thanksgiving I needed a break. Saturday my husband and I slept until 11:30 a.m. We were wiped out.

We had the family over Thanksgiving. My son raised turkeys and we were blessed to have one of the turkeys for dinner. Scott had the turkey butchered and he roasted it. I made stuffing with the innerds. We had home made lumpy mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes plus a pumpkin and apple pie. Scott's wife made her cranberry sauce and a cake. My sister made the green bean casserole and brought rolls. My daughter made our family traditional chip dip and brought cheese and crackers.

I got a turkey that plays the chicken song a few years ago as a gag gift. Sidney and Mitch are holding the turkey in the photo. Sidney really liked the song and most of us tried doing the chicken dance. Note photo of my daughter Sara with Nora holding the Christmas stocking I made her.

Of course the Packers game had to be on for Tom and my brother-in-law. We decided to have the dinner buffet style but my mother insisted we say grace. Before any one was allowed to eat Tom and Kevin said grace which my mother couldn't hear.

One good or not so good thing about cleaning is what you find and don't really need any more. I gave a lot of yarn away. It took me two days to decide on what would go to purple heart and what would go to friends who make charity projects. The best thing was finding a missing check to my mother from my brother and sister-in-law. It was promptly ripped up because my mother wrote to my sister-in-law and told her I lost the check. The next find was my mothers diamond earrings. You have no idea how I suffered listening to my mother rag on me. The earrings were given to my mother from my dad and were the only thing he ever picked out for her. Don't get me wrong I understand how she feels but it has been a rough eight months hearing about those earrings and how I lost them.

My son told me what he wanted me to make him for Christmas. Nothing! My daughter-in-law said the one pair of mittens I made her were scratchy. She would like a sweater in a light weight yarn. I said it's to late now but we would find something after the holidays. Jeez, you can't please everyone.

In all I did well eating wise and didn't gain any weight. I didn't go without either.

Now I'm back to knitting my mother's Christmas stocking. I finished the socks she wanted for my brother-in-law and mother finished the sweater I wanted for Sidney. I told mother that she has to make Nora a sweater as she had a lot left of the yarn I bought.

On to Christmas. Since my husband retired he's become a real task master. To my surprise he asked if I wanted to put the big tree up as I have so many lovely ornaments that I can't put on our four foot tree. Will wonders never cease.

Time is flying by!

My two granddaughters on Halloween. My daughter and son-in-law give a very lavish party every year. My husband and I crashed the party this year.

A couple weeks back I went on a yarn run with four other friends. We went out to Janesville to a shop called Dragonfly. Then we doubled back to a shop called Studio S, had lunch and then to Kenosha. We stopped at Fiddlehead Yarns and from there went up to Oak Creek to Just 4 Ewe. Of course I bought yarn. I just can't resist.

Tonight was open knitting at Just 4 Ewe. It was the first anniversary and becoming an A lister for shop owner Jan. It was to heck with the diet night for me. There was lots of food and cake. Jan has new yarns in the shop and of course I had to have some. Now I need to find time to knit up the yarn into Christmas gifts.

Thanksgiving is just around the block. I sometimes wish time wouldn't fly by so fast.

Ellen vs Mutts & Moms

I couldn't believe the lady from Mutts & Moms being so mean. I nearly cried watching Ellen DeGeneres sobbing on air yesterday. I've read everything I can find and I think the right thing to do is to give the dog back. If Ellen can admit she made a mistake Mutts & Moms should be big enough to evaluate the family and do the right thing.

Autumn & Life

My beautiful little girl, Sidney holding the bear I made her in Nashville.

It's been a very busy month since I last posted. It's not easy having a parent living in my space. It's been three years and believe me I keep thinking who's going to out live who.

I love my yarn get togethers and just plain getting away. Coming home is always a downer. I managed to get out of the house everyday but today.

I've been reading a book called "The Friday Night Knitting Club." The book has gotten me to think about my friendships. Meeting some one doesn't always mean a friendship will grow. It's that bit of throwing something at the wall and seeing what sticks. The women in the book were from all walks of life and yet they all became friends.

I've been having a time keeping my focus on my knitting. I try every evening to knit on an afghan I'm making for my son. I have my carry a longs which are getting done but not a quickly as I would like.

I'm working on Christmas shopping. I've given QVC some of my business. I'm afraid to see my credit card bill. I've done some mail ordering too. Last weekend was Party on the Pavement downtown and I picked up a few Christmas stocking stuffers.

I don't think I have to worry much about my husband getting out as he's become a stool sitter at George Webbs. His health is another matter but whatever happens we'll handle it.

I can't believe Anna Nicole is back in the news. That Rita Cosby will probably be facing some law suits from her book.

I'm a Hillary Clinton fan and I think I need to come out of the closet and admit it. I'm on her e-mail list so I've gotten e-mails from Bill and various other celebs. Hillary is her own person and Bill always said she was smarter then him. It's time for change. I can hardly wait to see King George leave. Sorry if I offend any one. I always liked Eleanor Roosevelt (not because she knit) because she had such a strong presence.

Knit on and enjoy!

Lots more Nashville

Clockwise starting at the top - Helen-Anne, Jean, Eileen, Pam, Price, Herm and Rhona

Helen-Anne & Rhona

More Nashville

My friend Jean's (Michigan) birthday surprise. We had a cake and Rhona (Minnesota), Helen-Anne (Florida) and me recorded a Happy Birthday CD. It was a hoot.

Nashville

Here we are in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Our yearly internet get together was terrific. My only complaint was not seeing the sun the whole time we were there. I'll post more photos tomorrow.

Daily trials

You wouldn't believe that I'm 40 pounds lighter from that picture with baby Nora.

It's been nearly a month since my husband "retired." Not only do I have my husband home almost all the time but my mother lives with us too. They are both making me crazy. My only distraction today was a call from my son. I told him how happy I was to hear from him. He must have thought I was crazy. I don't like to call my kids. I don't want to be in their business. After a mother-in-law similar to Marie Barone I don't want to ever be that same way.

I managed to find several places to knit last week and I'm looking forward to going to Stitches this Saturday.

My frustration with my Inovative Knitting Machine is making me think about returning it. I seem to have a problem with one of the thingys and it doesn't drop stitches it just keep adding until I have a royal mess. What was I thinking buying that darn thing. My relaxation is knitting some crazy looking socks and reading.

Birthday and Anniversary

Our grandson Mitch turned 7 years old and we had a little party for him yesterday. My favorite grandchildren were there.

Today is our 35th Wedding Anniversary. It sometimes seems like yesterday.

Knitting wise I'm working on socks as it's a bit to warm to work on the afghan.

Twists and turns

I haven't had a lot of time to absorb what's happened this week.

My husband husband was ill last November and nearly fired from his job. I kept saying if we can just get to June he could retire. Well he went back to work and things seemed to be going a long fine. Wednesday morning (6 a.m.) I was awakened by my husband. I first thought I slept through my alarm but then Tom said he was sent home as he was supposedly sleeping. There was a raid on the place. It's an automatic discharge sleeping on the job. We went to Social Security and Tom applied and officially retired. Both our children were happy for their dad. I'll have to get used to him all the time.

I've spent three days making phone calls to get things rolling insurance wise. I've been able to get the ball rolling for me and hopefully will find an affordable coverage for Tom.

Now that Tom is home he has decided we (me) should clean out the TV room. That's where I have the majority of my yarn. I spent a couple hours yesterday going through two bags of yarn and deciding what I want to give away for charity projects. Today I sorted out some more in the room. I think it will take a week to finally straighten out that room. Then I'll have to go through my bins in my mother's bedroom so she can have more room. I tried to tell Tom that I'm not the only one with a big stash of yarn.

I'm going to have to find more places to knit. I know I can't be home all the time.

I have five projects going right now and I found some UFO's I can't remember starting. LOL

Happy Birthday America

Photo is of my niece and sister with my three precious grandchildren.

We had the best 4th of July celebration in a very long time. We went to the parade downtown and sat in front of The Ivanhoe. This was our third year sitting in front of the place my son-in-law and daughter own.

Later we went to my son and daughter-in-law house of a cookout. It was so nice to have my grown children and grandchildren there. Also, my sister and her family, my mother and our DIL's parent were in attendance. My husband said we would have the cookout and then our DIL called and said she wanted to move it to her home. It dawned on me much later when my son Scott and his FIL kept bringing out fireworks. I must have 10 mosquito bites but it was worth it watching the fireworks display.

What weather!

When we woke up this morning I was sweating. I asked my husband to check the temperature and he said it was 70 degrees. I haven't even gotten my summer clothes out yet.

I baby-sat yesterday. My two and a half year old granddaughter was running a temperature. I had to give her Children's Motrin and she wouldn't let me. It was so frustrating. I was down on my knees begging. I finally was able to get it down her throat. Twenty minutes later it was like nothing happened.

My son called me tonight and said Sid had Scarlet Fever. At first I thought he might be joking but he wasn't. I had to go back into the past to remember what would have been next if my DIL hadn't taken Sidney to the doctor. For me at five years old it went into Rheumatic Fever. My husband was surprised there wasn't a shot for SF. Sidney is contagious until tomorrow. I'm glad I didn't kiss her.

I tried an Entrelac pattern to make a scarf and I ripped it out tonight and started another pattern. I'm having the same problem of the scarf curling. No matter what I finally end up doing I'll have to block the scarf. I've finally had my fill of dishcloths for the time being. I have enough for gifts.

My mother has been in a nursing home for nearly two months and I think she may be coming home soon. That means having to clean up her bedroom and dusting. I prefer knitting or reading. There has to be a home inspection where my husband will pick my mother up at the nursing home, bring her home to see if she can get into the house. If mother makes it into the house then I'm sure her bedroom will be inspected to see if she can get in and out of her bed and the bathroom to see if she can get in and out of the tub. We had handles put in so that shouldn't be a problem. Oh, did I mention mother broke her hip.

I was reading an article in the paper this morning to reminded me of when mother was in the hospital. This woman was saying how she had to find a nursing home for her mother because the social workers were saying that medicare may not pay her bill. This poor woman spent her time looking for a nursing home knowing her mother only had a few weeks to live. She pleaded to have her mother stay in the hospital and was told she couldn't do that. Although, my mother's case was different there was a big rush to get her out of the hospital and a threat of medicare not paying her bill. I called medicare and was told that wasn't true. I then was stubborn enough to say I wouldn't let my mother go to the nursing home recommended by the social workers. It bothers me that hospitals do these things. If you think you're being pushed around you have to check it out yourself. I'm still learning the games people play.

I've vented enough.

Isn't this beautiful?

When we drive out to our sons house we go by a small farm. Last week I saw what I thought was a white peacock. I thought I might be seeing things but today when we drove by again there it was but the plume wasn't up like last time. I googled white peacocks tonight and here's a photo of one. Aren't they something.

And when I die . . .

I want to know my husband and kids loved me.

Today they showed me how much they cared by throwing me a surprise birthday party. My husband took care of the guest list but did forget a few people. One being my friend of over 45 years. I didn't mind because I know she couldn't have made the trip. She has a lot of health issues.

My husband told me a long time ago that the kids were planning a party and I said why are you telling me this. He said that he knew me and knew I wouldn't let go until I got it out of him. I said fine, don't tell me when and where and I won't ask. I guess you have to be married a long time to know those things about your spouse. I've always wanted to know things and I won't let go until I know. I'm like that person looking for the needle in a haystack and finding it. LOL

It was a very nice party. My daughter got me over to her house by asking me to baby-sit. I don't get to see baby Nora enough so of course I wouldn't refuse. When we got there my son-in-law came out with the baby and asked if I was ready to baby-sit and how much he appreciated my coming over. Then I started to walk into the living room and saw my mother. Then I heard surprise! The kids put on a very nice spread and Tom ordered the cake and had brought it over the day before. The cake had a basket full of yarn and knitting needles sticking out. It was really pretty.

Later when every one had left and the kids were dividing up the food the door bell rang and a friend of mine for nearly 40 years showed up. She said she had had a senior moment and looked at the invitation and realized it was today. She said she just had to come over even if she was late. We had a very nice chat. It was a wonderful day.

I said all I've been doing is trying to use up my cotton yarn when asked what I've been doing with myself. I have a feeling I'm going to get very sick of the cotton yarn and wash cloths soon and be stuck with a lot of cotton yarn. There's a lesson to be had. Don't buy more then you need but we knitters never seem to follow that rule. :-)

Sunny Sunday

It was nice to see the sun today. I had a long leisurely breakfast with a friend of mine. We had to laugh when a woman who was a former friend of ours just sits down like old times talking about herself.

I guess I'm just one of the few that felt sorry for Don Imus. I know his words weren't funny but since when are Al Sharpen and Jessie Jackson our moral compass. Those two are (in my opinion) hypocrites. I couldn't believe some of the words in rap music. We used to have a rule in our family that who ever was driving could play their type of music. I heard some songs with some very nasty words.

I'm trying to use up my cotton yarn and not getting very far. I don't know what was in my head when I bought all that yarn in cones. There will be lots of dishcloths for presents this year.

I'll have three days of baby sitting this week. I lucked out last week. I love my grandchildren but they have way to much energy for me.

April Snow?

The photos are from Easter Sunday. My son and his wife put on a very nice dinner. We had fried fish and pork roast. Our two and a half year old Sidney was so comical. She looked like a little cowgirl in her outfit.

I don't usually believe the weatherman but this year he's been pretty accurate. It wouldn't be the first time it's snowed on my birthday so that doesn't surprise me.

Finally, Larry Birkhead is the father of Dannielynn. I hope things will go forward and there's no more drama.

How about the mess with Don Imus. I don't listen or watch his program but I think his apologize should be enough. When NBC starts the news with Don Imus it has to be a very slow news day. I switched to BBC World news at 6 p.m.

I don't recommend knitting when you are tired. I started knitting another wash cloth and fell asleep. I had to rip it out today.

Life and Pillowcases

My daughter's husband has some Irish blood in him so he wants their baby to be a Lassie.

Every once in a while I get an email from JC Penneys offering free shipment on a catalog purchase. I found a lamp and pillowcases on sale. I received the lamp but I couldn't figure out where the pillowcases were. The lamp came the beginning of the week. Today my husband put the garbage out for collection tomorrow and found the pillowcases on the ground in their so plastic bag. We've had some very rainy days and nights. The cases are dirty but hopefully salvageable.

I needed a kick start as life sure has a way of messing with your health. I'm on my third dose of antibiotics but hoping this is it.

I made a dishcloth a friend sent a pattern for. It turned out but the second one I started last night and worked on all this afternoon is now being tinked. I finish the clapotis and I'm so disappointed with it. The dye lots didn't match so I thought if I alternated rows it would be okay but all I did was make the one side very tight and probably won't be able to stretch it when I block the darn thing. I think I need to do some mindless knitting for a while.

Tomorrow is the day we finally find out how Anna Nicole died. I sure wish they would tell us who the daddy is too. My favorite talking heads can't seem to come up with other topics but Anna Nicole.

Is it Raining?

Well just when you think things are going okay.

I started with draining from my sinuses into my chest Sunday. I thought maybe I can nip it in the bud. It was not to be.

Monday my husband and I went out for breakfast. When we got home I reminded my mother that my sister was coming over to take her to the doctor. Mother wanted to go to the post office and then grocery shopping. About 30 minutes later my husband came in the door with the package my mother was going to send.

Mother fell in the post office and none of the tellers saw her but three ladies did and helped her up while men came in and walked around her. When my husband saw these ladies helping my mother he got out of the truck to help. She said take me to the hospital. He was on his way. I called my sister as she was coming over early to see the new baby. Then I cancelled the doctor appointment.

When my sister and I got to the hospital my husband said it was bad. Mother had a fractured hip and needed surgery. My sister and I stayed at the hospital until mother was out of surgery. Mother told us to go home before she went into surgery but we wouldn't do that.

Yesterday I woke up and could hardly talk. Tom didn't want me to got out as it had snowed as I wasn't well. I called the doctor but didn't get a call back until 4 p.m. and telling me I had to go to the walk-in clinic. My husband dropped me off and went over to the hospital to see my mother. In the mean time my sister called and said he was down with the flu.

I have a touch of pnuemonia so I slept most of the day. My husband made supper and then took some things to my mother. He said she wasn't in a good mood. My mother has been on vicodin for years for her back and she complained more about her back then she did her hip. Then she refused to eat and had a melt down. My sister had visited her earlier and called me with a list of items she wanted. My mother will have to go to a nursing home so she didn't take that well either. It's only until she heals.

Between all this my nephew-in-law was sent home from Iraq because his dad died.

Knitting wise I'm trying a Clapotis with sock yarn. I wanted ocean colors but the company I ordered from called me and said they were out and would I choose another color. The new color is more of an angry ocean.

So long Anna Nicole

I have never seen this kind of newsworthiness about a person who hasn't done anything worthwhile in society.

I'm as bad as the next person watching the events unfold but by the second week I had had enough and then it went on for another week. It was all about the money for Howard Stern and Virgie Arthur. Did anyone truly love Anna Nicole? I sure didn't care for her. Did she care about anyone but her son Daniel? When I heard about the will Anna Nicole left I sure did wonder. What woman signs a will like that leaving everything to her son and nothing to future spouses or children.

At least with all the coverage I did my fair amount of knitting.

Annabelle and Nora

This happens to be the best photo taken of my mothers cat Annabelle. She sheds like hell and I'm always picking cat hair out of something I'm knitting.

We baby-sat for the first time yesterday. There's one thing I like about baby-sitting is the fact that I get to go home. Nora was really good but when she's hungry she crys. My daughter can't go far since she's breast feeding.

I'm still working on my sons afghan. I made my grandson a pair of slippers which he just loves. How many boys ask their grandmas to make them things.

Snow and Guild

I woke up to the winter wonderland Tuesday. I love looking at snow but I hate being out in it.



Thursday night was our guild meeting. Photos are of Kathy with the bling vest she made for her granddaughter, Sue with the small leg warmer/decorative cover/shawl and Marge with the shug she completed. We always have a great group of knitters. After the meeting a gentleman came in and talked to a few of us that were still left. He said he used to crochet. A bit later he came back with several young men to ask them what we were doing and asking if Karin bought her yarn. These were bright boys and they didn't think she had and she made it herself. The answer was - yes because Karin spun and dyed the yarn. We like it when people are curious and especially men.

McKnitters

We had a small group last week but we still had a good time.

I'm a Googler!

Here's another photo of baby Nora.

Last week when I was visiting my daughter she had "ER" and "Judging Amy" on the TV. I was talking about the actors and actresses and my daughter said I know way to much about these people. When I was a teenager I loved reading movie magazines. I kept a subscription to TV Guide for years. Then came the internet. At first it was Alta Vista and now it's Google. It's so interesting some times when I look up a person and find all kinds of connections. It's useless trivia but it's my trivia.

I baby-sat my sweety Sidney tonight. When my son brought her over she was asleep so we just left her alone and she slept sitting up for about 45 minutes. When she woke up she was naturally a bit upset but she got over it and was telling me about the dog JJ. With this cold weather JJ has been in the house. He usually stays outside in his dog house. Then Sidney had to tell me about her brother taking her toys. She's a chatterbox but still hard to understand. She has the prettiest chestnut colored hair. It's so long.

I'm nearly done with the latest socks on two circs and will give them to my mother.

I had a good time at First Tuesday. That's what we call it and then we have Second Tuesday. We get together and knit at friends homes. I was thinking about having Fifth Tuesday. There aren't many of those during the year. First Tuesday my friend Kathy makes the most delicious scones. Next Tuesday it will probably be cinnamon rolls at Jackies. Yum! Yum!

Brrrrrr!

We are having a cold snap after 10 years. My husband and I were talking about how we still had to go to school when it was this cold and colder. I'm from Northern Wisconsin and I can remember -30 below and nearly freezing to death walking 9 blocks home from school. My parents didn't even think about picking us up from school. I guess they felt if they had to do it we had to do it too.

I'm working on an afghan which will be my at home project. The yarn is from a shop in Northern Wisconsin a group of us went to some time back. I was going to make it in strips but I didn't like it. I like the Napking Scarf pattern best.

I'm also reading. It usually takes me a month to read a book but I finished one on Saturday and started another just before bed. I have it half read which is something for me. I used to be an avid reader when I worked full time but my knitting desire came back and reading has taken a backseat.

Stay warm.

Needed a lift!

I was feeling a little blue so I turned to listening to my favorite folk music and staring at my favorite actors picture from the 60's. I picture Adam/Pernell looking down at me and saying, "now snap out of it."

I was able to get out knitting with friends Friday and Sunday. It's always so nice to have a knitting outlet. Our Thursday group decided to change seating and make it more intimate. The big table we usually sit at is by the television at McDonalds so we are competing with the T.V. and watching that we don't block the route to the bathroom. It really turned out nicely.

I got my order from Knit Picks Friday and started a Christmas Stocking for next Christmas. I decided that my husband and I should have stockings at our kids homes when they have Christmas Brunch.

We visited our daughter and baby Nora this morning. Nora hasn't changed enough yet but she's growing. Like my daughter says - Nora eats, sleeps and fills her diaper.

My Favorite so Far!

Isn't she sweet? I have this photo on my screensaver.

I finished my second pair of socks on two needles. I think I'm hooked. I have a problem getting the socks going so I do one at a time for about 4 rows and then I put them together. I was given a tip to attach the two with a scrap of yarn. That was one of the best tips I ever got.

Baby is home!

Today after knitting I went to see my new granddaughter Nora. Such a sweety. She sleeps during the day and is up most of the night. The other grandma spent the night so Dad could get some sleep. Mom is nursing so she sleeps when Nora sleeps.

This grandma enjoyed the baby but had to leave to see an oral surgeon to have a tooth pulled. Now I'm not so happy.

I've got a lot of things racing around in the brain but I don't feel like doing anything. Hopefully, I'll get out tomorrow to see Nora again.

Introducing!!!!

Baby Nora Lea made her appearance into the world Jan. 8. Mamma and Daddy are just glad it's over. It's another grandchild for us to spoil. She already has three hand knit sweaters.