Nana Knits

2011-12-09T10:21:00.000-08:00

Keeping Santa's head warm.

Knit faster, knit faster, it is almost Christmas, so much to do yet and so much sickness floating in the air making it difficult to enjoy the season.

The up side, have accomplished a lot in the last five weeks so all is looking good.

2011-11-19T19:44:00.000-08:00

I was in my favorite LYS ABCs of Creative Pursuits the other day and Vicki was spinning with a drop spindle and gave me a lesson. I bought what I needed to get started and here is a photo of my effort to spin. I think I will love it but I will need to be patient and practice practice practice!

I finished a pair of fingerless gloves and a scarf a couple of weeks ago. I am finishing up another pair of fingerless gloves this evening. I have a shawl and another white scarf on the needles. Hoping to move along to finish few more things before Christmas.

2011-11-16T19:38:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful Fall day here. We rode up to the park for lunch and to take a few photos. I'm comming along pretty good on my knitting projects and hope to keep going. It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is almost here.

2011-11-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

This morning's accomplishments!

A child's poncho (Lion Brand yarn) and the Cambria Curly Brim hat knitted with Manos Clasica.Now to finish up a pair of socks.Our weather is changing, finally feels like Fall, lots of wind right now.

2011-10-31T12:07:00.001-07:00

A few summer photos. The first three were taken at Yosemite, the elk at the Elk Reserve near us, and the butterfly in our patio.

2011-10-31T09:43:00.000-07:00

It has been way to long since I've posted. There have been many projects since the last post and several mini vacations that allowed me to visit new yarn shops. Here we are with October ending and I have too many projects on the needles and my mind full of ideas for Christmas.

Here are a few I am working on.

2011-03-12T10:23:00.000-08:00

I started this Multnomah Shawl last night using DropSpindle Superwash Fingering and using size 10 needles.
The green socks were part of my daughter's birthday present. I used Cascade Sock Yarn and use the PomPom Peds pattern. The yellow and blue potholders were also part of her birthday .

2011-01-25T17:31:00.000-08:00

I used this trinity heart pattern from Traci Knits to make this pot holder and I am pleased with the finished item.

2011-01-24T11:50:00.000-08:00

Love these socks: Pom Pom Peds hoping to get two pair finished this week.

2011-01-15T19:10:00.000-08:00

I finished two more today and have finished for the time being. Back to knitting!!

2011-01-13T18:37:00.000-08:00

Today I enjoyed making my first pillow case and for my first attempt I used fabrics I have on hand. It is going to be fun shopping and looking at all the fabric options for the next one.

2010-11-29T12:32:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Noro yarn! However this isn't going to work. I need to start over and try alternating ... two rows off one skein and next two another, maybe that will do.

2010-11-27T09:47:00.000-08:00

Fun at the North Pole

2010-11-02T19:26:00.000-07:00

I am starting late on Christmas projects, will hope to move along well. It is still quite warm here which makes it a little difficult to think Christmas.

2010-09-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed the day at the beach last week. First going to Cambria where we shopped for yarn at the Ball & Skien then lunch at our favorite pizza place. We then headed north to see the sea lions and was surprised to see how many people were there. Next on our agenda was back south to Cayucos where we stopped at the http://brownbuttercookies.com/ that has become one of our favorite treats while in that area. We went across the street after purchasing our cookies and walked our pups on the beach. It was perfect weather and beautiful. We then headed south again to Morro Bay and visited the plant shop another regular stop. We picked up a cup of chowder and headed to the rock to enjoy watching the ocean for a few minutes before starting home.

2010-08-23T12:56:00.000-07:00

We took Amtrak to Sacramento a few weeks ago and had a great time. We visited the State Capitol, Old Sacramento, and had a couple of great meals along with viewing the beautiful tree line streets. We had visited Old Sacramento a couple of times in the past and was surprised to see on this visit many places were closed.
We enjoyed breakfast at the Fox and Goose and of course I was delighted to check out the LYS next door, Rumpelstiltskin's .
I purchased donegal tweed homespun, a beautiful green tweed that was made in Republic of Ireland. Hoping to finish a scarf before the cold weather arrives. A great trip!

2010-05-15T07:35:00.000-07:00

Wonderful weather here it should reach 89 degrees today! Meanwhile I've been staying steady with knitting as time allows. I am working on a Serape I refer to as " El Calcetin Hilados", using a variety of yarn remnants along with left over ribbon yarns. It seems to have a lot of character and will be one of a kind. I just finished this lace weight shawl and love how it turned out. A very poor photo and will try to get a better shot of it to post soon. This will work great for Spring/Summer needs.

2010-03-29T12:46:00.000-07:00

I finally completed the pink tote. Starting on another soon in a much different fabric! Will post when finished.

2010-03-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a beautiful day God has blessed us with! Awesome!

2010-03-12T12:49:00.000-08:00

Signs of Spring!!!! It is a beautiful day here .. more rain is expected tonight but only for another day.
Working on a pair of yellow socks for my daughter as per her request! I have four pair of socks on the needles and a Entrelac pattern scarf. I need to be working on purses and will start late today or tomorrow. So much I want to do and not enough time.

2010-01-23T20:12:00.000-08:00

I've been trying out patterns for knitted coasters for a RR I am doing and settled for this one. I also brought out my quilt project. This quilt top was hand sewn my Aunt about 60 years ago. I have quilted on it some over the last years and hope to find time to finish it.

2010-01-15T10:17:00.001-08:00

These are a few of the wonderful gifts I received for Christmas! My DD made two of the neatest knitting needle cases for me and my DS made a train plaque and key chains for all of us including our two little critters. I love these kind of gifts!

2010-01-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

SOCKS !! this is "not" all of the socks I've made just a few of the many. Yarn is calling out from my stash "knit more socks"!

Knitted cap completed. The Noro yarn works up so nice !

2010-01-01T18:44:00.000-08:00

Knitting, knitting, I am almost finished with the neck warmer and very happy with how it is turning out. I will post more information on the yarn, pattern and a photo when finished.

Every time I pick up yarn Sport brings me a toy!

2009-12-30T14:26:00.000-08:00

Knitting the day away! Fire in the fireplace, great food prepared and making a lovely day and year ending.
I am working on a neck warmer and will post a photo soon. I have several other projects on the needles: two pair of socks, two caps, a throw for youngest grandson, and a vest ready to sew the seams.

2009-12-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

We visited "CALM" to see the Christmas lights! It was beautiful!

2009-11-30T14:30:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Season !

The fun begins. I love this time of year.

What have I been up to? Here are a few projects, so many "want to do's" so little time. I would love time to quilt a bit.

Making shopping bags, a scarf and socks (almost finished), purses, beading, and more.

Enjoying time to view the beautiful season with little ones.
Whats blooming today? My violet that I saved from dying on a shelf at a garden shop.

2009-11-19T13:32:00.000-08:00

Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

2009-11-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

Happy Veterans Day! Thank You Veterans!

2009-10-31T13:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween! Stay Safe!
And here is a couple of pictures I took while visiting the small community of "Harmony" Population: 18 not including spiders and lizards . Harmony is one of my favorite places to visit. I love the Glass Blowing and Pottery Arts there and such there is a lovely little chapel there.

2009-10-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here we are in October already! Hoping for rain by tomorrow. An awful lot of dust blowing! I've been busy knitting, sewing and beading but no time for posting it seems. Here are a few pictures of recent items.

2009-09-05T16:16:00.000-07:00

We have had a very busy summer and enjoyed a two week vacation along the Pacific Coast. I have been working on a red sweater I started earlier in the year and am on the second sleeve. I also have a child's top ready to sew together and hoping I finish within the month. I am posting a couple of photos from one area of our trip. Hopefully I will have the sweaters ready to post soon.

2009-07-16T19:04:00.000-07:00

I finished this top for one of my great granddaughters. This was a Minnowknits pattern, Sugar n Spice. I used Manos del Uruguay Cotton stria.

It is extremely hot here now and difficult to work with yarn but have started another top and hope to finish it this week.

2009-06-21T13:43:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!
I haven't knitted for some time now .. tis a time for a change of pace. When the weather is cooler it will be there for me.

The little ones are growing so fast. We had a fun day at the park last week with the girls while brother was enjoying one on one time with Mom and Dad.

2009-05-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

I received beautiful flowers for Mother's Day from two of my step children ! Must post a picture!

2009-05-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

I have put knitting aside for now. The weather is getting warmer and other things are calling for my attention. I am leaving several projects on the needles and they will need to be finished in the fall.

This is one of Sport's favorite places to be and we are privileged to visit frequently.

Our tomato plant is looking good! I hope the squirrels stay away.

2009-03-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday we went on an outing up to Tehachipi and stopped on the way to take pictures of the Tehachipi Loop. We were delighted to see the train was on its way also. Had a great day! Today I hope to make some progress on finishing up the pink socks I started on a month ago or longer. I am so glad the Spring weather is here and to see the Lavender is in bloom! Sharing some photos....

2009-02-27T13:35:00.000-08:00

This time of year is beautiful! A few pictures of our recent outings. Nothing new OTN, trying to finish up four projects.

2009-02-10T17:53:00.001-08:00

New things... Sport is sporting new sun glasses "thanks to Ashe"!

I ordered a paper towel holder from TnT that I love so much! It looks great with my cupboards and takes little room on the counter.

As for knitting I finished one pair of socks in pink and started on another pair. Also working on a scarf I couldn't resist the yarn while visiting in Cambria. The picture doesn't do the colors justice.

2009-01-01T10:03:00.001-08:00

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and wish all a Happy New Year. We had a blessed Christmas with family being together and our daughter hosting supper at her house the following Saturday when our Son, Daughter in Law & Family arrived via Amtrak.

My Son and Daughter in law made this wonderful wood basket for me and I love it for my knitting needles etc. It would also work wonderful on the desk also for pens etc.

They also made this wood box for DH.

You can see more of their beautiful work at the following link. http://tntcreation.etsy.com

2008-12-31T19:32:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to All!

2008-12-12T14:43:00.001-08:00

Baked cookies today...GD is having a cookie exchange tomorrow and I think I am ready.
Top layer of cookies are made from Betty Crocker Holiday Sugar Cookie Mix rolled and cut in shape of trees. I microwaved one half cup of can frosting and drizzled over cookies and added sprinkles. Bottom layer is: Nana's Peppermint/White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingred: 2 ¼ c. flour, 1 tsp. soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 c. butter, ¾ c. sugar, ¾ c. brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs, 1 c. white chocolate chips, 1 c. peppermint chips. Blend four, soda and salt in a small bowl. Mix sugars, butter and vanilla then add one egg at a time mixing until blended. Stir in chocolate and peppermint chips. Bake at 375° for 10 - 12 minutes.

2008-11-21T12:45:00.001-08:00

What a nice surprise the other evening, DGD stopped by on her way home from grocery shopping with a treat...she saw the peppermint ice cream and remembered it is one of my special treats at this time of year and sometimes difficult to find.

I decided at this late date to try to make a red sweater for the Christmas Holidays.... hoping to complete it.

2008-11-16T14:36:00.000-08:00

On the needles today and looking west at Nature's Beauty!

2008-11-15T20:24:00.000-08:00

It is amazing what moving a plant can do at times. I thought this one was done in.

We are having warm weather for November, I am ready for cooler days.

2008-11-10T08:38:00.000-08:00

I started a vest/sweater if enough yarn. I got this yarn half price and thought it was really pretty but not sure if I like it for a vest but going to see how it works out. It is Mondial Merino Plus.

Sport was wanting to play and do you think he could have put his toy any closer to my yarn? He finally gave up on me and took a nap.

2008-10-31T19:58:00.000-07:00

I completed the pumpkin socks for my Secret Sis and put together this Autumn basket.
And did I splurge... I bought a couple packets of my very favorite Fall/Winter treats. It is soooooo good!

2008-10-30T14:59:00.000-07:00

Just finished a try at freezer plum jam made with raspberry jello. Will see how it turns out.

DD daughter is having us over for beerocks and corn pudding tonight. Sounds so good.

2008-10-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

It seems like I have worked on these socks forever. This is the second pair with the same yarn, same color. I love the pumpkin color.

There is enough chill in the night air that I felt it was time to get out a cherished gift from my Crochet Friends. This afghan arrived at my door one day when I was feeling very blue and down and no words can describe what it did for me and has meant to me.

2008-10-18T08:26:00.000-07:00

What a nice surprise this morning... a little rain!

2008-10-17T14:31:00.000-07:00

I had been looking for a recipe for some sort of pumpkin cookies. I usually make pumpkin bread but wanted to try cookies instead. I love this recipe and just had to post about it in case you haven't already tried it. I had been pondering over trying this recipe for a week and I am so glad a gave it a try today. I left some without the glaze to see which my DH likes best. I, of course like the glaze...the more sugar the better for me. And this is the first time I've made anything with fresh cranberrys, I am surprised how great they taste in a cookie. Here is the link to the recipe....
Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies !

2008-10-11T13:26:00.000-07:00

This is a beautiful day ! The sky is clear the weather is perfect. I went to spend time with DH during his lunch then I took the critters to a park for some time alone to soak in all the beauty and to give thought to all the peace & grace God has blessed me with. A very welcome peace away from all the politics and stress our Country is currently in. I had intended to knit a little but was enjoying it all too much to.

Was looking for signs of Fall and sharing a few pictures...

2008-10-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

Today I made Beerocks and since the oven was at the right temp when I finished I also made Oatmeal Cookies with white chocolate chips and raisins. I forgot to take a pictue of the beerocks. They turned out quite good but I will make them larger next time. I have not seen beerocks in this area and it amazes me how moving just under a 100 miles south can be so different in such things as fresh produce and certain foods. Also it is hard to find good Hot Dogs, I keep telling my husband he should open up a hot dog stand but he hasn't shown interest yet !

2008-10-08T11:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a neat woodworking blog...who just happens to be my Son! : )
http://woodwithtim.blogspot.com/

2008-10-03T15:00:00.000-07:00

Other knitting.... Fall Socks..

2008-10-03T13:02:00.000-07:00

We may have rain coming ! How wonderful it will be. Wonder if Sport is smelling it in the air!

I finally got my Socks for Soldiers in the mail, four pair leisure, one regulation, and two beanies.

We took a ride to a farm the other day in hope for some nice produce and bought some tomatos and necteraines....very good ! I was hoping to find some Casselman Plums but didn't find them. I have a recipe for jam that calls for them...it is the best jam I ever tasted. Hoping to make it to the Farmer's Mkt. soon to look there.

Just look at all the future knitting that could come from this...

and the precious hummingbird.

Here is our Senior critter today..

2008-09-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

I received a beautiful lighthouse gift from my Son today ! Oh ... how I love it. Something he crafted from his own hands. Isn't it beautiful !!!

2008-09-29T19:08:00.000-07:00

One pair of regulation and another pair of leisure Socks for Soldiers. I hope to get them all in the mail this week.

The last three days have been a tad uncomfortable as our AC gave up for good. Tomorrow we hope to have the new one in and ready to go. At least the temp has stayed below the 100 mark.

2008-09-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

I love Fall... have been busy knitting socks in Fall colors and doing seasonal cleaning. We are still having warm weather but not for much longer. I've been going over recipes for the holidays and looking forward to baking.
Our nation seems very stressed at this time with good reason, we must remember to pray for all those leading our country that they will make the right decisions.

2008-09-05T16:58:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful day trip to the beach yesterday. Ggranddaughter Anastasia tried so hard to catch the pigeon!

Here are three pair of leisure socks for Socks for Soldiers along with two beanies. I had a fourth pair of socks "regulation in Sarge color" in the wash when I took the picture. I have another pair of leisure on the needles. Hoping to get them all in the mail next week.
Is hard to believe the season is changing already however it will be nice to have cooler weather. The heat seemed harder to tolerate this summer.

2008-07-26T14:21:00.000-07:00

Enjoying summer... we just got back from a week in San Francisco and had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect! I managed to get a few rows of knitting on socks I have otn. Here are a few pictures. We enjoyed the Cable Car as always!

2008-07-07T12:39:00.000-07:00

Summer time and the living is easy.... or so they say. It is a good summer
other than having to tighten our belts and drive less.
I have started a Rag Quilt and can't wait for more time to work on it. I put the other aside as I got excited over trying something new. I am moving along slow on socks. Was disappointed to learn the yarn I bought for regulation socks is no longer a regulation color and so wasted my time with the first sock. I will start with something else probably a leisure sock.
The squirrels are having fun in our yard area and I think they helped theirselves to my little oranges.
I hope everyone is having a nice summer!

2008-06-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

.... June is beautiful here even though we could use some rain it is great! I'm pluggin along on socks .. have three pair on the needles. And I have been wanting to sew for some time. I love making plain block quilts and had one started eight years ago than I never completed. I bought a new machine a couple of weeks ago and just today am getting acquainted with it. So far I love it. And sharing a picture ...

2008-06-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

It seems there is no time for knitting lately. Busy so much of the time with errands and Dr. appointments. I have three pair of socks OTN and will continue to make effort to work on them.

The other day my DD stopped by and coaxed me into going for a ride with her and my young great grandson. It was beautiful weather and so peaceful. Here are a few pictures. The old water wheel mill looked like it could tell a story. How wonderful it would be if it could be restored and preserved.

2008-05-25T15:30:00.000-07:00

Myspace Glitter Graphics

2008-05-21T11:02:00.001-07:00

2008-05-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

Well.......... I am ready to go back ! It is HOT!

Way too hot for May but it happens! Doesn't put much desire into handling yarn. My knitting is on hold for a bit.

Tule Elk State Reserve

2008-05-09T16:39:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful day we had at the Tule Elk State Reserve just 20 minutes from our home. The setting was perfect for taking photos, knitting, and a picnic. So peaceful !

click on photo for larger view

thankful for..

2008-04-12T09:25:00.000-07:00

When we moved just over a year ago we brought a clipping from Mom's rose bush and it seemed to struggle along but is coming around and the first rose bloomed this week. It's fragrance is so nice. Also my Mother's Day gift from DS and family is holding up from the move with beautiful blooms.

A miniture rose from my GD last year .. just about didn't make it...

Finished up by second mailing of SFS... one regulation (my first) and another leisure pair. Also about to finish a beanie to go.

2008-03-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

We are having a beautiful day here! My heart is pulled in many ways ... wanting to knit .. wanting to repot plants and much more. My back is healing good ... but duty calls for some things. I needed to do the newsletter for an organization I belong to and did complete it today. I also needed to block three pair of socks for my ggrandson to give to his teachers. Then there was the routine things, laundry etc. I think I have completed enough I can have a glass of tea and rest a bit.

I have my first regulation Socks for Soldiers on the needles and to the foot area. I also have a pair of leisure Socks for Soldiers on the needles with the first one also to the foot part.

2008-03-18T14:51:00.000-07:00

Such beauty in bloom!

This is my first work to go to Socks for Soldiers. I had hope to have more in with my first shipment but was slowed down with the back injury.

I think it is so awesome my daughter joined SFS also and is working on beanies. And .. she is learning to knit socks : ) !

Yesterday she drove me to get my package on the way, lunch, and a little shopping. I did pretty well. I used a cane and can see that it helped. God willing I am on the mend and I am so thankful for DD's help.

My almost look real bunny !

2008-03-15T09:13:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patricks Day! ....

As much as I love to sit and knit I have to say it isn't fun to be off one's feet for so long. It has been almost three weeks since I hurt my back and I am so ready to be moving around again. I do feel I am on the mend and for that I am grateful.

I was able to knit on the socks for soldiers, socks for ggs's teachers, and a pair for me in time for St. Patricks Day.

The African Violet finally bloomed and is just beautiful!

2008-02-23T12:35:00.000-08:00

A picture of beautiful clouds taken a week or so ago.
Big green leisure Socks for Soldiers
and another pair both done in Claudia yarns (wonderful yarn).
A prayer cozy for a friend who is very ill. I am using Ella Rae/Amity yarn and is so soft.
We took a day trip to Solvang and checked out yarn shops of course after my DD had seen a posting about them. We came back very happy with our purchases.

2008-02-03T15:31:00.000-08:00

Rainy Day Knitting .... and a treat from God seeing a humming bird during a pause in the rain.

2008-02-01T08:24:00.000-08:00

A rainy morning here creating a perfect knitting atmosphere.
It has been a busy week with medical appointments for my DH and errands. However I did manage to get down to ABC's of Creative Pursuits with DD and was so pleased to meet Maria and learn more about Socks For Soldiers as well as meeting Carol and the other ladies and the shop owner Karen. All were so friendly and helpful. I would add too that this is one of the most inviting yarn shops I have been to!
Here is Carol, Maria, and my DD Tami.
(If you can focus your eyes past all the neat yarn etc. and look out the window/door you see the Bite Me sign .. lol ... they have really good hot dogs!)
If you click on the photos you can view them closer.

2008-01-28T12:34:00.000-08:00

Another cold windy day ! And those in the east are probably chuckling at what we in the west think as cold ! I found a little brightness in the yellow daisy for a January day.
The last couple of days I have been blessed with a new splurt of energy and getting things organized ... some of which I had never done since we moved over a year ago. Feels so good to start out the new year with these meager accomplishments that had nagged at my mind for a year.
I think I will logged off and enjoy a cup of coffee and knit a row or two on the ghan without feeling a tad of guilt.

2008-01-25T08:58:00.000-08:00

I found the time this morning to take each of the critters for a walk. I can't handle both of them at one time but it did give me more exercise this way. The senior critter will not co-operate with getting his picture taken. It was cool and windy out but felt good. We have beautiful snow nearby and it seems the grapevine is closed again, an inconvience to lots of people but it happens. Now off to grab a cup of coffee and try to catch up on daily verses.

2008-01-22T11:17:00.000-08:00

We have beautiful weather today ! Would love to be sitting and knitting with the lady knitting by the hillside.

I felt so bad I decided I needed to miss Lady's Bible study this morning in order to get caught up on the home front. I just learned they had to cancel the class .. so made me feel not so bad. I have been unable to stay focused this entire month which prevents me from getting much accomplished. Although I did finish up a cap and a scarf this week. I still have a way to go on the ghan. And there are at least three pair of socks otn, several projects waiting to be frogged and can you believe I want to start quilting again. And I am going to but need to move things around to make room.

One of my favorite places to drool over beautiful yarn and new ideas is ... ABC's of Creative Pursuits. Check out the new sock yarn. No skeins, no balls, no tangles, something new for sock knitting.
Doesn't he always look so comfy? Spoiled so badly!

2008-01-16T11:13:00.000-08:00

here are three of my sweeties.... my greats ! They are precious! They brighten the days for sure..

The year is zipping by...so much yarn and so little time as they say. And here is my current object on the needles.... wanted to have it finished last week however...still have a way to go.

I'm trying to visualize a scarf out of these... think would be pretty.

2008-01-04T21:11:00.000-08:00

The New Year has came and into day 4 of the year .. I'm just now posting.

Happy New Year !

The much talked about storm has arrived or at least the first of the three expected. Have a little bit of damage near by... not a clear photo but was in a hurry to get back to knitting. I need to have a afghan finished for my Secret Sis withing a week. So....hope can do!

We have a new great granddaughter, she was born on New Year's Eve and is so precious. Mama came home already but baby is needing a bit more care and we are hoping Sunday or Monday she will be home. Hope everyone stays warm and healthy and has a great January.

2007-12-22T19:04:00.000-08:00

Winter Solstice ! Burrrrr ...... it is so cold !

2007-12-15T13:10:00.000-08:00

I finished the green vest and I'm pleased with it. Also managed a pair of Christmas striped socks for DD.
So much more I wanted to complete by this time but will keep doing what I can.

Also, sharing a picture of the Northern Elephant Seals we saw "all over the beach" on the Pacific Coast. Was so funny to see them just lying around .. tis their season I guess.
I still have lots of Christmas shopping to do but find it sort of fun at the last minute as long as I'm not too low on energy.

2007-11-29T13:32:00.000-08:00

Here is what I've been working on as time allows. I'm in the Christmas spirit but battling with a cold or something that keeps slowing me down with everything. Hope for more energy soon. This is the back of a sweater jacket and hoping I complete this project, I've been toying with the thought of frogging it. Also working on a pair of men's socks.

2007-11-19T18:47:00.000-08:00

Lavender and a slice of wood ..

And .. can you guess where this picture was taken?

2007-11-09T12:04:00.000-08:00

This has hung in our home since I was a little girl. I think it is beautiful!
Wishing all a Happy and Safe Veterans Day.

I love this time of year. I thought I would share a couple of socks pictures so all could see I am still knitting. Also the "critters". The elder canine just had a little surgery and is finally acting his normal self.

I love the lavender that is blooming again.

2007-10-27T19:01:00.001-07:00

Funny thing......
As I finished posting the last time it started raining! How wonderful !

2007-10-27T09:08:00.001-07:00

What a wonderful trip we had ! We took Amtrak to Vancouver, BC and enjoyed two wonderful days even with all the rain! DD and I highlighted our trip by visiting

Birkeland Bros Wool Ltd and brought back yarn for Christmas projects etc. Such friendly people there and the history of their business is so interesting. I fell in love with the Casbah yarn and have started a scarf using my Tamikin pattern.

We spent the following two days in Seattle and spent one day at Pike Place Market. Was a fun day and enjoyed the best bowl of minestrone soup I ever had at a place named Sisters Cafe European Snacks.
And I never saw so many coffee business ...yum yum and what fun!

The trip simply didn't last long enough and will hope there will be another trip that way in the future. It would have been nice if we could have brought back some of the rain to this dry land especially with all the fires going. All those suffering the losses are in our hearts and prayers.

The following pictures are taken from the train on the way and I believe we were going through Oregon at the time. If you click on the photo and look close you can see the front of our train in one of the pictures. Was such fun !

Socktober is here!

2007-09-29T21:09:00.000-07:00

Have been a little busy. The weather has cooled enough to get the needles out and also do a little baking.

2007-07-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

Was able to make a day trip to the coast with DD and one of her friends early in the week. It was a nice day !

It is way too hot to knit right now .. have several things OTN waiting. Maybe before long ...

2007-07-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

Was a very nice July 4th at DD's house.

The food was wonderful and enjoyed some

fireworks.

It is so very hot here right now but we were

able to enjoy a nice breeze at a park while

having lunch today.

This is the kind of weather I find it difficult

to handle yarn but have lots of ideas for

cooler weather.

2007-06-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

Took a fun short trip via train

to Oregon a few weeks ago with

DD and was beautiful ! The first photo

is our train passing another train.

We have enjoyed a few tomatos

from our patio plant and will be more ready soon.

Critter playing with his toy.

2007-04-21T14:22:00.000-07:00

I decided some time back I wasn't going to take any chances
on dog food. This is what I make for our two dogs ..
Bring to boil and then simmer
Skinless/boneless chicken breast (2 ) until tender
then add
fat free chicken broth if need more liquid
1/2 small bag of petite carrots
a few sprigs of parsley.
When carrots are tender I then add 1/8 cup of white rice and cook
til rice is done.
I store in sealed container in the refrigerator. I use aprox. 3 tblsp. at each feeding
mixed with a good quality dry dog food. My preference is Canidae .
Yields apox. 5 days feedings for our small dogs.

The tomatoes are growing!

Just a few pictures of things .. a sweater and a shawl on the needles and the tote I felted for DD's birthday.

2007-02-09T11:40:00.000-08:00

A bit of this and that for February! a little knitting, a bit of crocheting, yarn shopping, and Valentine goodies!

2007-01-07T18:55:00.000-08:00

A wonderful day!

and now on to making birthday presents for 2007!

2006-12-25T12:40:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all of you
and Happy New Year!

2006-12-17T11:46:00.000-08:00

God has blessed me so much!
Our DD and DSIL hosted a family gathering yesterday at their home. The gathering was wonderful, the food was wonderful.

DS and GS look pretty kick back!
We drew names and DGS Andy got my name and knew just what I enjoy. I think it is going to be fun to knit up something with size 50 needles!

This is great GD Anastasia's 1st Christmas and Mama has her dressed so cute! Isn't she precious .. both of them in fact!
As well as Big Brother Sebastian too!

I missed getting pictures of two of my grandsons Ryan and Dustin that were there and then grandson Josh wasn't able to be with us. Hopefully I can post pictures of them soon. DH and DGSIL both had to work and were not there either.

2006-12-15T14:09:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite places to visit online during the holidays! I'm still such a kid at heart ... and love it! Click on the elve icon to visit the North Pole.

Just a little Chrismas knitting this year. A couple of scarfs and a small stocking to decorate our wreath (which was a Stocking Along project).

I have not finished shopping and am not stressing about it. Tomorrow we will have a get together with both of my children and their families. It is early for Christmas but necessary with everyone's work schedules etc.

It has been unusally warm here in the San Joaquin Valley for December but I think they will be changing by tomorrow with snow levels dropping down.

2006-12-07T11:46:00.000-08:00

This little stocking is my project
for this year's Stocking Along. I
will decorate our live wreath with
it after I attached some small
ornaments.

2006-12-04T10:23:00.000-08:00

We have moved! Finally! It was such a long time
hassling! We love our condo and being closer
to family. And .. we have beautiful trees here. The Sugar Booger is adjusting!

I managed to complete a vest while waiting for
escrow to close. Just need to block it. My first!
I have a sweater on the needles.

Since I posted last our great granddaughter arrived and she is
so precious! We are so thankful for a new family addition. I will
take a picture to post soon.
We have our Christmas tree up and it looks great in our new place.
There is still unpacking to do and need to go get on it!

2006-11-11T12:41:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all Veterans
and those of you who are serving
our Country now!