First Haircut

I had to post a picture of my little man aka Bryson after getting his first haircut. He turned 16 months yesterday and looks like such a big boy now.

Later...

~Kim *Ü*

We got snow!

We finally had our first significant snow for the winter today - 6-7 inches in the area. I can't believe they are predicting upper 60's Wednesday and 70's Thursday. Some crazy weather.

I am getting excited for the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling...53 days. LOL Ordered some moo cards that others said everyone passes out and collects. Then I went to etsy and got a couple of holders for them.

I joined in on a Spring Fling(SF) swap and received my partners name today. She seems very nice and this is her first SF. She is quite an accomplished knitter. I can't wait to meet her in person. In the meantime, I need to go shopping for her goodies. This will be a lot of fun.

Later...

~Kim *Ü*

I'm in!

I am going to the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling! A internet friend got in and was able to get me in.

Thank you, Joy!!!

I am so happy and excited and a bit nervous. I am happy and excited to meet Joy who will be traveling all the way to Missouri from Oregon and nervous.

I haven't really gone any where alone in many years much less to meet up and roomie with someone I never met! I thought about not going then I started thinking about what I would miss out on; the opportunity to meet a great gal, a knitting class (never been to one), meeting other knitters, a shopping trip to The Loopy Ewe (only been to one LYS) and a chance to get away - I would be a fool not to go!

Joy is such a delight on the yahoo group I just know we will both have a great time. Now I am just counting down the days until April 23rd.


Later...

~Kim *Ü*

New Yarn

I received my yarn order today. It had several skeins of Sassy Stripes sock yarn. I think I can get 8 pairs of socks out of this.


The yarn for the baby Rambling Rows Afghan KAL also arrived today. I don't care much for the yellow *duckie* baby afghan yarn. It seems so bright. In the picture the pink looks bright too but it isn't as much.

What do you think - should I use the yellow or see about getting another color? How about adding a lavender? The Vanna's Choice Baby doesn't have lavender but I am wondering if I could buy a different brand of yarn similar to this one.

The KAL doesn't start until January 9th so I have some time before I make a decision.

If you click on the pictures you can see the yarn close up.
Later...

~Kim *Ü*

No Loopy Fling

I got the dreaded email saying
"Thank you for your interest in attending The Loopy Ewe 2009 Spring Fling. We wish we had better news to tell you..." I am really bummed about it but there is always next year.

~Kim *Ü*

Bryson and Poppy

I thought I would share a picture of my Grandson and Husband. I took several this morning after breakfast but I like this one the best.

~Kim *Ü*

It has been awhile

Boy, it has been awhile since my last post! I am going to try to post more often in 2009. Several things have been going on.

My oldest Mitchell and his wife Rachel are expecting - it is due May 22. We are thrilled and so far we believe it is a girl *sonographer told them 90% sure* Last Feb/Mar they lost a baby so this is wonderful news!

They are moving closer to us so that I can watch the baby while they work. Rachel's mother passed away suddenly last month - please keep her in your prayers. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer but had been doing very well. It is so sad I wish she had been able to stay with us until the baby was born. The kids put a deposit yesterday on a 3 bedroom apartment 5 minutes from us so it will be convenient for me. They are so thoughtful.

Bryson turned 1 and Kyrsten turned 8 in November. Time really flies! Bryson is all over the house and into everything - typical little one. I will post some pictures as soon as I get them downloaded to the computer.

I learned how to make socks! I am doing the 2 circular method using Nenah Galati's DVD. I love it and it is very addicting! I am currently working on a pair for Bryson *the last picture* and I have already bought more yarn and casted on for 2 more pair.





A friend on another group talked me into signing up for The Loopy Ewe Spring Fling. It is in St. Louis just a hop, skip and a jump from me. Now I am just waiting to see if we get picked. They are using the lottery system to draw names. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Until later...

~Kim *Ü*