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Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Monday, December 31, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
OH MY.......
I'm so sorry...I've been such a bad blogger!!
Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!! Now the Christmas season is upon us and life is busier than EVER.
Lots of stuff going on around here...I'm still working and training for races, my next 1/2 marathon is coming up in January at DISNEY WORLD!!!!! I'm so stoked...I haven't been to Disney World since 1977--a teenager full of angst. Shoot..Epcot wasn't even finished at that time! I'm working my way to doing a triathlon this spring....I'll let you know how that works out.
Because of the economy and a bunch of stuff we've been working on around the house Hubby's taken a part-time job. He's learning that working "retail" and customer service is a REAL treat at this time of year!
Lots of knitting going on...OF COURSE...Christmas is right around the corner! Number 1 Niece has gone crazy knitting...she's making all her presents this year. Warms my heart to know that she's loving the hobby I love---and taught her.
Well, gotta run---If I don't get back here before the BIG day is upon us I hope you all have a Merry Christmas...How do you like this years card?
Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!! Now the Christmas season is upon us and life is busier than EVER.
Lots of stuff going on around here...I'm still working and training for races, my next 1/2 marathon is coming up in January at DISNEY WORLD!!!!! I'm so stoked...I haven't been to Disney World since 1977--a teenager full of angst. Shoot..Epcot wasn't even finished at that time! I'm working my way to doing a triathlon this spring....I'll let you know how that works out.
Because of the economy and a bunch of stuff we've been working on around the house Hubby's taken a part-time job. He's learning that working "retail" and customer service is a REAL treat at this time of year!
Lots of knitting going on...OF COURSE...Christmas is right around the corner! Number 1 Niece has gone crazy knitting...she's making all her presents this year. Warms my heart to know that she's loving the hobby I love---and taught her.
Well, gotta run---If I don't get back here before the BIG day is upon us I hope you all have a Merry Christmas...How do you like this years card?
Friday, June 01, 2012
Happy Friday!
Just a pic from our camping trip last weekend.....
I found this hidden treasure while on a run--I love when this happens.
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
I found this hidden treasure while on a run--I love when this happens.
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Earth Day 2012
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Happy Earth Day!!
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Sunday, April 08, 2012
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Hoppin' Down The Bunny Trail.....
As always I prefer to make my gifts and with two new "granddaughters" and a VERY special niece I needed to find something to make for Easter that they would appreciate. I made my niece, Maggie, one of the bunnies some years ago and she's treasured it - so I had to make her the Sheepie!
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| Cocoa |
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| Caramel |
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| Buttercup |
Now, I can't wait till Sunday when I can give them to their new "people"!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Another Holiday Celebration~~
Happy National Margarita Day.....
Hope you celebrated!!
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Hope you celebrated!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!!
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Happy New Year!!
Well...I did it anyway! We met some friends last night at our favorite Mexican establishment...and I had ONE too many margaritas! Needless to say I didn't feel so good last night OR this morning. UGH!!
BUT I made myself go run...the 23rd Annual run to the Mill Mtn Star, for those who are not familiar with the area this run gains almost 900 feet in 3 miles. I guess I am a glutton for punishment, but I have to say I really started feeling better after I started running. Once the steep park kicked in I had to walk/run/walk/run!
We had about 100 runners and walkers ascend to the Star...and a photo op to document the beginning of 2012.
HAPPY NEW YEAR....here's to running/walking in 2012!!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
BUT I made myself go run...the 23rd Annual run to the Mill Mtn Star, for those who are not familiar with the area this run gains almost 900 feet in 3 miles. I guess I am a glutton for punishment, but I have to say I really started feeling better after I started running. Once the steep park kicked in I had to walk/run/walk/run!
We had about 100 runners and walkers ascend to the Star...and a photo op to document the beginning of 2012.
HAPPY NEW YEAR....here's to running/walking in 2012!!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Years Eve!
Wow--another year has passed, as always leaves me saying "where does time go?" I guess I've been so busy taking life day by day I forget to look back till we get to this point. I know I've been a bad blogger, I'll try to do better but as always I really don't like "resolutions"--they always get broken. So I choose to have "intentions" for the coming year. No, I won't make them here but instead on a day by day basis, also known as my "bucket list."
As my bucket list increases one of those will be achieved tomorrow morning at 9am...I WILL begin my year running! This run is a challenge put before us by our local running group--Here's the Route if you are curious or want to join us!
In 2011 I added swimming to my already busy schedule, which adds another "item" to my bucket list...if I can conquer thestupid bicycle I may give a triathlon a shot! Training has begun for my next 1/2 marathon in March. I'm helping to coach the 1/2 marathon/marathon training team at the Y...let's see what else I can add to the mix!
While 2011 didn't start out so well with the loss of my Uncle the year has come to a close on a good note as we welcomed 3 new members into our family. DS#1 got married, I have a new daughter and 2 granddaughters out of the deal!!
There was a lot of knitting this year, though it seems I didn't post a lot about it here...again--'cause I'm a BAD blogger!
Christmas knitting was all about "hats"--each of the girls got an earflap hat. I used a great, FAST pattern from Juniper Farms called Sluggy Bonnet.
Sorry for the crappy pics but I forgot my good camera and had to use my phone to document them...yeah, I also forgot to photograph them BEFORE wrapping them!!
I think I need to make one of these for myself!!
MY project had to be put on hold with all the gift knitting going on. This is sort of the icing on the cake for my 2011 knitting!
I will use a Gaelic word--crìochnaichte--EVERYTHING about this sweater means Highlander!
From the fiber I spun called "Highlander" to the place where I spun it while on vacation--Grayson Highlands State Park--to the pattern named Highlander....to the North Ronaldsay ram horn buttons sent to me as a gift from my Shona in Scotland!! I LOVE THIS SWEATER!!!
Well...with that I'll get on with preparing for the rest of the day. Rudy & Milo are pooped from all the "busy-i-ness" of the holidays--Santa was good to them...and they deserve it--they have been really good boys! Hubby has been SUPER busy making his dulcimers. He is SUPER talented!
My Wahoos play in the Chick-fil-a Bowl tonight...My Cowboys play a BIG game tomorrow--hoping for the BEST!!
I hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year!! See you NEXT YEAR!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
As my bucket list increases one of those will be achieved tomorrow morning at 9am...I WILL begin my year running! This run is a challenge put before us by our local running group--Here's the Route if you are curious or want to join us!
In 2011 I added swimming to my already busy schedule, which adds another "item" to my bucket list...if I can conquer the
While 2011 didn't start out so well with the loss of my Uncle the year has come to a close on a good note as we welcomed 3 new members into our family. DS#1 got married, I have a new daughter and 2 granddaughters out of the deal!!
A BEAUTIFUL Family!!!
There was a lot of knitting this year, though it seems I didn't post a lot about it here...again--'cause I'm a BAD blogger!
Christmas knitting was all about "hats"--each of the girls got an earflap hat. I used a great, FAST pattern from Juniper Farms called Sluggy Bonnet.
I think I need to make one of these for myself!!
MY project had to be put on hold with all the gift knitting going on. This is sort of the icing on the cake for my 2011 knitting!
From the fiber I spun called "Highlander" to the place where I spun it while on vacation--Grayson Highlands State Park--to the pattern named Highlander....to the North Ronaldsay ram horn buttons sent to me as a gift from my Shona in Scotland!! I LOVE THIS SWEATER!!!
Well...with that I'll get on with preparing for the rest of the day. Rudy & Milo are pooped from all the "busy-i-ness" of the holidays--Santa was good to them...and they deserve it--they have been really good boys! Hubby has been SUPER busy making his dulcimers. He is SUPER talented!
My Wahoos play in the Chick-fil-a Bowl tonight...My Cowboys play a BIG game tomorrow--hoping for the BEST!!
I hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year!! See you NEXT YEAR!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Catching up....
Well, I know it's been a while and I need to catch up. Though there has been some knittin' going on I don't have any pics yet...some are gifts so I can't "show" them yet.
Let's see...where did I leave off?
Oh yeah--the 2nd beach trip...
THIS is one of my favorite sights, I can't take enough pictures.
Every morning was even more beautiful than the last.
Well, the reason for this trip was my 2nd half marathon. This year I chose the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, I wanted to do this one last year but I had already chosen Richmond and knew there was no way I could do 2 in a month. Since becoming a runner I've found that I'm ALL ABOUT the finishers medals!!
An 8" long surfboard that doubles as a bottle opener (and a fridge magnet...I guess there are 3 uses)!! I had a good finish, expected a little better but with only a 1/2 mile left to finish I started to cramp up. The after race party made me feel better! I even met a new running friend while there...I hope to get to Nashville to run the RocknRoll Half Marathon with her very soon.
Can't wait to get back to the beach now...is it Spring yet?
The BOYZ even had a BLAST!!
Earlier this month we had our own Oyster Festival here in the Valley. Hubby is from a town that has an Oyster Festival the first weekend of November every year for the past 54 years, so 2 of his brothers came in with the "goods"! Oh what fun! Sorry no pics...I was so busy cooking and entertaining I never picked up my camera. We had lots of good food & good company that made the evening a complete success!
I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. Since the last 2 years involved us traveling this year we got to stay home. Son #2 and I ran the Drumstick Dash...his first 5K EVER--and we finished side by side! I'm so proud of him and hope that I've spurred on some interest to do more in the future!
Pre-race pic...not as cold as in previous years and the race continues to grow! It started 6 years go with only 2000 runners & walkers--this year there were 14,000+!!!!!!! Their motto--"Move your feet so others can eat"!
Then on this past Saturday Son #1------GOT MARRIED!!!!!! They eloped but I'm so pleased...I have a new daughter and 2 new step-grandaughters out of the deal! Hmmm....well, I guess that's all I have right now.
Guess I'd better get back to my Christmas knitting! Are you ready for Christmas?
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Oh yeah--the 2nd beach trip...
THIS is one of my favorite sights, I can't take enough pictures.
Every morning was even more beautiful than the last.
Well, the reason for this trip was my 2nd half marathon. This year I chose the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, I wanted to do this one last year but I had already chosen Richmond and knew there was no way I could do 2 in a month. Since becoming a runner I've found that I'm ALL ABOUT the finishers medals!!
This one was one I REALLY wanted...and it's HUGE!
An 8" long surfboard that doubles as a bottle opener (and a fridge magnet...I guess there are 3 uses)!! I had a good finish, expected a little better but with only a 1/2 mile left to finish I started to cramp up. The after race party made me feel better! I even met a new running friend while there...I hope to get to Nashville to run the RocknRoll Half Marathon with her very soon.
Earlier this month we had our own Oyster Festival here in the Valley. Hubby is from a town that has an Oyster Festival the first weekend of November every year for the past 54 years, so 2 of his brothers came in with the "goods"! Oh what fun! Sorry no pics...I was so busy cooking and entertaining I never picked up my camera. We had lots of good food & good company that made the evening a complete success!
I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. Since the last 2 years involved us traveling this year we got to stay home. Son #2 and I ran the Drumstick Dash...his first 5K EVER--and we finished side by side! I'm so proud of him and hope that I've spurred on some interest to do more in the future!
Pre-race pic...not as cold as in previous years and the race continues to grow! It started 6 years go with only 2000 runners & walkers--this year there were 14,000+!!!!!!! Their motto--"Move your feet so others can eat"!
Then on this past Saturday Son #1------GOT MARRIED!!!!!! They eloped but I'm so pleased...I have a new daughter and 2 new step-grandaughters out of the deal! Hmmm....well, I guess that's all I have right now.
Guess I'd better get back to my Christmas knitting! Are you ready for Christmas?
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
Happy Independence Day!!
Hope everyone has a safe & HAPPY 4th of July!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's...whether you are a Mom to human or 4 legged fur-babies!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Happy New Year
Today's not only a new day...but a New Year!
Happy New Years!!!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Promises....
...are made to be broken just like resolutions! I'm going to take my queue from Carole and make my "intentions" for 2011:
Spin more, read more, sew more, remain steadfast in my efforts to knit through my stash...yes, I'm staying on "The Yarn Diet", maybe I'll get that tattoo I've been thinking about, continue to run (training begins in May for my next 1/2 marathon), improve the "inner" me, change what I can and LET GO of what I can't (I'm horrible at this), (and borrowing from Carole) live in the moment and be joyous at what each day gives me...and allow myself to be happy--2010 has been a VERY hard year on me. I'm sure I'll think of a few more along the way but there's plenty of time till next year to keep improving upon.
Making "intentions" will help me keep from feeling like such a failure than making resolutions! (goodness knows I don't need to feel like a failure anymore!)
Here's to finally saying goodbye to 2010...and HELLO 2011!!
OH...and I'll try to blog more!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Everybody!
This morning we woke up to a White Christmas!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Blue Christmas
I love a Blue Christmas...but how do you get rid of the Christmas blues?
I've found my song
...now if I can just get to the last part of the song and "find my Christmas"
I've found my song
...now if I can just get to the last part of the song and "find my Christmas"
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
A Day Late and a Dollar Short?
....Behind the times? or Timeless??
So, 2 years ago Starbucks had THE Christmas wreath after a knitters heart...I wanted to make it last year---didn't get it finished---SO, I finished it today!
drum roll please.....
I'm doing my best to get into the Christmas spirit...nothing seems to be working right now.
I have so much catching up to do, I promise I'll get pictures from my half marathon and the Drumstick Dash, along with pictures from my Thanksgiving trip to Pittsburgh to see my Uncle.
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
So, 2 years ago Starbucks had THE Christmas wreath after a knitters heart...I wanted to make it last year---didn't get it finished---SO, I finished it today!
drum roll please.....
I'm doing my best to get into the Christmas spirit...nothing seems to be working right now.
I have so much catching up to do, I promise I'll get pictures from my half marathon and the Drumstick Dash, along with pictures from my Thanksgiving trip to Pittsburgh to see my Uncle.
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Happy Veteran's Day
I LOVE this song...John McDermott (same fella who sings one of my favorite Christmas songs--Christmas in the Trenches)
Salute to all our Servicewomen & Servicemen!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
Salute to all our Servicewomen & Servicemen!
Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!
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