Monthly Archives: April 2008

Friday

Cool thing of the day: I got to darn some mittens for a friend of mine that were knit by her great- grandfather. Not just any mittens either, a fair isle intarsia mix, with her great-grandmother’s name on them. You’ll … Continue reading

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Because there is so much I could say…

I’m probably not going to say much of anything at all tonight. There is just too much on my mind, and as I was doing the dishes I wrote about ten different blog posts in my head: destroyer boys and … Continue reading

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The winner is….

Ellen, over at Lazy Daisy Knits!!!! The Randomizer chose #44, so Ellen gets the prize! Ellen, drop me an e-mail and let me know which prize you’d like! Thanks so much to everyone who played and wished us all a … Continue reading

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Last Chance!!!

My dear Skeptic has his birthday tomorrow, the last of the marathon birthday season in our household. Thank goodness this next baby will be born in September, as I am burnt out on birthdays. The Skeptic, bless his heart, is … Continue reading

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Down to the Wire

Saturday: Cast on for the Hello Yarn Top Down Bonnet for friend’s blessingway on Thursday.  Knit about 20 rows. Sunday: Begin decreases. Realize that something is drastically wrong. Realize that even though you have knit this pattern before you have … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Little Man!!!

It was five years ago today that this dark-haired, beautiful little boy emerged into this world. FIVE. It seems like just yesterday that he was a tiny two year old. A few of my friends’ children turned five that summer … Continue reading

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Randomness

Thanks for all the kind words about the baby! We are pretty thrilled around here, and it’s fun to finally get to share the news with all of you. Baby knits update to start soon. Anyone got a favorite? Knittybaby … Continue reading

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