1. Do you Knit or Crochet? For how long? I know how to do both. My current obsession is knitting. I have been knitting now for about 2 years.
2. Do you enjoy using metal, wooden, or some other kind of needle\hook? I love the feel of wooden needles. Unfortunately, most of my needles are metal...
3. What are your favorite types of yarn? Any you just can't stand? I have bought enough sock yarn to keep me in socks for the rest of my lifetime...I can't seem to help myself...I love sock yarn. I don't like novelty yarns...
4. When it comes to cotton, are there any brands you'd love to try and haven't? I have only used "Sugar and Cream"
5. When you make Dishcloths, do you use them yourself, or tend to give them as gifts? Both, I love making dishcloths...instant gratification, simple, easy to take along, mindless knitting....consequently, I tend to accumulate them...so I usually throw a couple in for bridal showers, birthdays, etc...
6. Do you have a favorite color? Any that you dislike? I like earthy colors and bright colors....I don't like orange...but everything else is fair game.
7. What color(s) (if any!) are your kitchen and bath decorated in? Kitchen is greens and bathroom is tans...
8. What are your favorite scents around the house? I like cool melon, lilac, vanilla, citrus...
9. What is your very favorite thing about summer? My favorite part of summer is being home and enjoying the sunshine. Spending time with the boys, knitting, camping, gardening...and....did I mention...not working....
10. What is your least favorite thing about summer? The mosquitos.
11. Do you use soap or body wash in the shower? I use body wash in the shower.
12. What scents do you enjoy in the bath? My favorite is cucumber melon.
13. What is your favorite dishcloth pattern? I don't know that I have a favorite. I make a lot of ripple, fan/wave pattern cloths.
14. What sort of treats do you enjoy? Sweet or Salty? Oh, probably sweet...chocolate is top of my list...if it's dark chocolate, that's even better....
15. Imagine today is one of the hottest days of the year - what do you do to keep cool? Or are you one of those folks who loves the hot weather? I love the hot weather. I would pack some flavored water, my knitting and head for the nearest lake...
16. What sorts of hobbies do you enjoy besides knitting or crocheting? I belong to a stamping club. We meet once a month and make cards. I should own stock in "Stampin' Up". I have way more sets than I would ever admit to...Almost tops my yarn stash....I also dabble in scrap booking. I use to read a lot, not so much anymore...seems like I knit instead...I also like to dabble in photography. I love taking pictures.
17. Do you collect anything (besides yarn!) no
18. Are you on Ravelry? If so, share your ID! I haven't been on in ages, but, I am "alaina" on Ravelry. Maybe this summer I will have time to play with Ravelry more....
19. Do you have any allergies? I can't stand cigarette smoke...
20. Do you have any pets? One cat, whose house we live in and a dog who torments her.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
In my world...
I won!!!
I entered Megan's contest....and I won!!! How cool is that? I never win...never.
School news: The end is in sight...we are going down the home stretch...the light is shining brightly....the teachers are dancing in the hallways.....
Graduation was Friday night. For the first time, the administration requested that all teacher's attend. It was the coolest thing. The school board members marched in first, followed by the entire teaching faculty, then the graduates. It touched me deeply that I was a part of "this team" that was responsible for these young adults to be graduating today and moving on to the adult world. (I've had them in class since they were 9th graders....)
After the ceremony, we marched out behind the graduates...we went through a receiving line and was able to congratulate..handshake/hug each graduate...something that hasn't happened in the past. It was great having that opportunity to speak to each one. Many tears...and that was just me...okay...the graduates shed a few also. It was a heart touching evening.
Family news: Summer jobs are in full swing!!! I have an Ace Hardware sales person, a local restaurant dishwasher/cook trainee, and a Dairy Queen counter person. Hopefully, in the very near future, I will also have a K-mart associate.
I have mixed emotions on summer jobs...I think it builds character and responsibility on one hand, but on the other, you are only young once....
Knitting news: I need to take pictures. I am to the point of turning heels for my latest pair of socks. I finished the cascade fixation pair....and I ordered new sock yarn....pictures...coming soon...promise.
I spent yesterday buying plants...so, am spending today planting...although at this point, it is looking pretty cloudy and cold outside...I may have to stay inside and knit.
Hope your Memorial Day weekend is a great one!
I entered Megan's contest....and I won!!! How cool is that? I never win...never.
School news: The end is in sight...we are going down the home stretch...the light is shining brightly....the teachers are dancing in the hallways.....
Graduation was Friday night. For the first time, the administration requested that all teacher's attend. It was the coolest thing. The school board members marched in first, followed by the entire teaching faculty, then the graduates. It touched me deeply that I was a part of "this team" that was responsible for these young adults to be graduating today and moving on to the adult world. (I've had them in class since they were 9th graders....)
After the ceremony, we marched out behind the graduates...we went through a receiving line and was able to congratulate..handshake/hug each graduate...something that hasn't happened in the past. It was great having that opportunity to speak to each one. Many tears...and that was just me...okay...the graduates shed a few also. It was a heart touching evening.
Family news: Summer jobs are in full swing!!! I have an Ace Hardware sales person, a local restaurant dishwasher/cook trainee, and a Dairy Queen counter person. Hopefully, in the very near future, I will also have a K-mart associate.
I have mixed emotions on summer jobs...I think it builds character and responsibility on one hand, but on the other, you are only young once....
Knitting news: I need to take pictures. I am to the point of turning heels for my latest pair of socks. I finished the cascade fixation pair....and I ordered new sock yarn....pictures...coming soon...promise.
I spent yesterday buying plants...so, am spending today planting...although at this point, it is looking pretty cloudy and cold outside...I may have to stay inside and knit.
Hope your Memorial Day weekend is a great one!
Keepin' Cool in Summer Dishcloth Exchange
The summer dishcloth exchange is back!!! Yeah!!!
Keepin' Cool in Summer Dishcloth Exchange registration opens Wednesday, May 28th.
Big thank you to Anne for hosting.
I have had so much fun in the numerous (three or four) Exchanges/Swaps that I have done....and fun on both sides of the swap...meaning...so much fun getting to know the person I am spoiling and the wonderful comments and emails from the people who have spoiled me...
The actual package is just the frosting on the cake(...and just for the record...it's a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting!)
I highly recommend joining...see ya over there....
Keepin' Cool in Summer Dishcloth Exchange registration opens Wednesday, May 28th.
Big thank you to Anne for hosting.
I have had so much fun in the numerous (three or four) Exchanges/Swaps that I have done....and fun on both sides of the swap...meaning...so much fun getting to know the person I am spoiling and the wonderful comments and emails from the people who have spoiled me...
The actual package is just the frosting on the cake(...and just for the record...it's a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting!)
I highly recommend joining...see ya over there....
Friday, May 2, 2008
Prom 2008
Every man should know how to tie his own necktie......and...my boys will know how to....
I don't remember slapping myself in the face while tying a necktie...however, Nathan manages to do it every time...funniest thing you've ever seen.....
I would be lying if I told you this was a picture of their first attempt...
After all of the practice tying...we were finally ready to do it with the real thing...Nathan was suppose to wear a beautiful blue tie to match his date's dress...however, the vest was too small and the necktie looked ackward without the vest holding it all together...so, he went back to the generic bowtie.
Don't they look absolutely handsome? And grown up? (sniff! sniff! where is my kleenex?)
Mom and Chris
Mom and Nathan
(Just for the record...I am 5'8")
Their dates were beautiful...we survived post prom...slept for most of Sunday....only got an inch or so of snow.....
It's all good.
I don't remember slapping myself in the face while tying a necktie...however, Nathan manages to do it every time...funniest thing you've ever seen.....
I would be lying if I told you this was a picture of their first attempt...
After all of the practice tying...we were finally ready to do it with the real thing...Nathan was suppose to wear a beautiful blue tie to match his date's dress...however, the vest was too small and the necktie looked ackward without the vest holding it all together...so, he went back to the generic bowtie.
Don't they look absolutely handsome? And grown up? (sniff! sniff! where is my kleenex?)
Mom and Chris
Mom and Nathan
(Just for the record...I am 5'8")
Their dates were beautiful...we survived post prom...slept for most of Sunday....only got an inch or so of snow.....
It's all good.
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