Friday, July 23, 2010





These are my
beautiful
Birthday flowers
from my friend
Susan...
I love u
Susan..
Thank you










Baby Hat #11
WIP - Masters Level 1 – Swatch 3 done… seed stitch. I frogged swatch 2. Baby slippers – on back burned as is the “Touch Me” scarf… and I’m on the decreases on the baby hat.

What I’m Doing – My husband’s brother and nephew get in this afternoon. We’re spending the weekend at the cabin. He will take Nick fishing and sightseeing. Brian knows his way around .. he lived in Alaska for 10 years before moving back to Minnesota. I will take knitting with me . probably

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished “Friday Night Knitting Club” … very good story. I like how the women in this story all support each other. I also finish “Remarkable Creatures” and “Traveling with Pomergranates “ by Sue Monk Kidd… 5***. I’ve downloaded several books to my SANSA for the weekend, so I should be set.

What’s on my Bed Stand – “Safely Home” by Randy Alcorn. It take place in China, present day. Two college roommates reunite in China decades after they graduated. Two different walks of life. 3* so far. I plan on reading more this weekend.

Weather - CHANCE OF RAIN .. RAIN RAIN AND MORE RAIN
• Today: Cloudy with showers. High 63F. Chance of rain 40%.
• Tonight: Chance of rain 50%.
• Tomorrow: Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow night: Chance of rain 40%.
• Sunday: Chance of showers.
• Monday: Showers.
• Tuesday: Showers possible

Friday, July 09, 2010


Hmmm...
Do you think I need
to weed?





































July 9th - Is it really summer...oh yeah this is Alaska!

Mood - Summer is suppose to be here… huh???? At least the flowers and garden are growing.

WIP- I’m working on my Masters Level 1.. so not much knitting getting down. Practice, practice, practice. I’ll try and post a picture of my finished swatches. Still working on the baby slippers. Still working on my “Touch Me” scarf… which I frogged and started over. #3 project on the needles is “another” baby hat…. Almost done.

What I’m Doing - This weekend .. home.. Friday Night Knit’s tonight and babysit my little munchkins. Tomorrow is Knitters of the North monthly meeting and annual picnic. I think I will bring potatoe salad.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Lots of audio books… In the car…. I just finished “ The Surrendered" by Chang Lee … pretty intense. About a Korean orphanage and the aftermath o he Korean war. Also “The Double Comfort Safari Club” #1 Ladies Det." By Alexander Mc Call Smith… I just love his books. Here at work I’m listening to "Traveling with Pomegranates" by Sue Monk Kidd. This books is a true story about her relationship with her daughter. I like it.

What’s on my Bed Stand "Looking for a Miracle" by Wanda Brunstetter - Almost done. I even spend some time reading in the Hot Tub now that it’s fixed… very relaxing.

Weather - CHANCE OF RAIN 60% …………… don’t you think ?
• Today: High 69F - Chance of rain 30%.
• Tonight: Low 54F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow: High 61F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow night: Low 50F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Sunday: Showers possible.

Friday, July 02, 2010

Happy 4th of July


Here's my latest baby hat.
Plan on knitting tonight at Starbucks...
Then on to the cabin tomorrow to eat smoke..