Happy July 4th!

Be safe y'all!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

It's Ba-aaack!

Well, it's really no secret that I'm no big fan of it...The Salem Fair is back (my other name for it is "The Freak Show")...in 22 years I've managed to stay away from it for about 18 years!

I really scares me at how fast they put up those rides! They started on Wednesday morning, and finished up Thursday afternoon....just hours before it opened to the public!
When my boys were small I took them, they wanted to ride this ride that, against my better judgement, I allowed them to. I heard that thing pop and it dropped a bit, scared me to death. Needless to say I didn't allow them on anymore rides. They still go on their own today...they just have to bring me cotton candy so I'll know they're okay! (oh, how I love fresh made cotton candy!)

...and there are some truly "freaky" people who attend! The traffic on that side of town is horrendous, you just don't even try! I was a judge one year but they offered no special parking for judges...I felt like I walked forever to get to the judges area!

BUT...if you enjoy crowds, loud and rickety rides...come on--enjoy!! But you have to bring me back some cotton candy!

I shouldn't be such a prude, but it's just one of those things that when you live here and endure all 10 days of it...well, bah-humbug!

Tomorrow we'll be enjoying our annual canoe trip with a couple of our very close friends...peace & quiet, listening to water lap the side of the canoe, do a little fishing and have a picnic along the way. That's my idea of the perfect 4th of July!!

You guys have any special plans?

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Dogs on Thursday

....and IT'S KNIT/SPIN NIGHT!!



Rudy loves camping...especially when it's with his best buddy, Milo!



They literally played themselves out in 3 days! When we got home Rudy slept for hours and hours!


Here he is spending a little quality time (and napping) with his big brother and nephew Milo!
We celebrated Hubby's birthday with a big surprise for him...we managed to arrange for his girls and their families to come camp with us and he didn't know anything at all about it! Happy Birthday Hunny!!


Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Ahhh, the weekend...

See y'all on Monday!

Dogs on Thursday

Sorry, I've been absent but it has been pretty crazy around here. Work this week has been the pits...but Friday we are leaving for a camping trip! Can't wait and I know Rudy's going to be very tired...his best buddy Milo will be there with us!



Big News going on...Rudy's a Graduate AND an AKC S.T.A.R Puppy! He performed all his required behaviors and a few tricks to boot. This class was so much fun for both of us...I learned a lot and I KNOW Rudy did too. We've already sent in our registration for Beginner II (we're headed towards his CGC training). Rudy thoroughly enjoyed the "agility" activities we worked on...so maybe agility competition is in his future?!





he got the box of "cookies" for perfect attendance

Since we all know what a character Rudy is, he needed to be appropriately dressed for the occasion, I looked for a cap & gown to no avail. So he went in the outfit he would have worn UNDER his gown!


One of his instructors called him Magnum PI! Another lady said with all that "chest hair" sticking out he just needed some gold chains to go back to the 70's.

One of the games we played was a "challenge" game, where we were broken up into 2 teams. We had to challenge the other team to a trick...Rudy left his entire bag of tricks on the floor yet our team still lost. But we had SO much fun doing it.


Rudy doing his beg!




Hi y'all...I'm a Obedience School Grad-g-ate!

As Rudy's Mom I can't say enough about this school and the great job these trainers do. Their methods are positive and rewarding for both owner and pet, I think in 7 weeks Rudy and I have increased our bond.

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day
A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens,
suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong
In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part.
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.
And each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud
just to call him your dad!
Thank you, Dad...
for listening and caring,
for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!
Happy Father's Day

Music Monday~~Special**

10 years ago today we met for the first time and 7 years ago today...we met our "Forever & Always" (this is the inscription on our wedding bands)!






Happy Anniversary Honey!

WWKIP Day 2009

Happy WWKIP Day...another great day in the park! We had a small, intimate group but a wonderful time!













Though small, we had a great time...but then again when do we not have a great time?



Aunt Pam brought along her WeeTwo, who like his Mom, serenaded us! What a cutie pie, I tried really hard to find a way of slipping him in my spinning wheel case.


A few of us were spinning...



I LOVE these colors!

Thanks to all the ladies who came, I don't know about you but I'm ready to do it again anytime!
It all had to end a little too soon...like last year a thunderhead formed and it began to rain just about noon, if we'd waited it out we could have continued but that's okay...we still had a great time.


So...did you Knit In Public today?

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

28 Years Ago Today...

...oh, the pain & agony. Twelve hours worth!




Happy Birthday David!!




Mothers revenge...you know every Mom has to put some sort of embarrassing picture out there! This is for all those times when you pulled pranks or embarrassed me...

Paybacks are hell!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!!

Dogs on Thursday

Rudy's so funny, he LOVES his toys. When he gets a toy it's his newest, latest favorite...though there is one that is his pacifier (Pinkie - he's a hedgehog). But on Saturday my Mom, aka TuTu, brought Rudy a little chickie that he's carried around with him everywhere...literally! It chirps, I think he thinks he's a "chickie momma"! Of all things Mom paid 10 cents for this little thing at a yard sale!



Thanks TuTu! I wuv you and Chickie!!

(in case you are wondering about the whole "tutu" thing...28 years ago my Mom wanted to be called something different by my kids. While on a trip to Hawaii she found out that TuTu means "granny" in Hawaiian, it stuck -- EVERYONE calls her TuTu!)


Yesterday Rudy got a new haircut! It's been so hot & humid here he needed some relief!


Ain't I somethin'?

Please check out Sue's Blog..there are some really cute pups there celebrating Blue Bandada Day!