On the needles...

I have three projects going right now. That is pretty normal. I have a black top down cardigan that I am chugging away at. It is on size 2 needles and so is taking a really long time and since it is plain stocking stitch, is really boring. But I need a little black sweater, so maybe it will be done by fall. I am also doing a lace weight scarf and a pair of plain socks out of leftover sock yarn. I have finished one and will post a picture later this weekend.

I find I don't seem to have as much knitting time as I used to. Maybe it's because I want to be outside? Spring makes me want to spend all my time outdoors. I'm sure that's because I've been cooped up inside all winter.

Happy knitting!

March!!!!

It seems that quarterly posting is about all I'm going to do here. I try to be better, but I guess I get so busy with life that I don't have much to say. The world keeps turning and we keep going. All in the family who should be employed, are employed. In this economy, that's great!

We are all semi-well. Just getting over a round of cold and flu and the little guy, Jake, got a MRSA virus. He is on the mend and we are all grateful.

Quarterly report signing off....

Happy New Year!

So much has happened this year! Got my first MAC! My son introduced me to Facebook and Twitter. My whole family was here for Christmas! My husband and I both still have our jobs! We got a kitten...see above. His name is Indy. No we don't like auto racing, we like Indiana Jones!

I have knit alot this past year as well. I didn't even realize how much I knit till I started to look back. Bonus, both my daughters asked to learn how to knit this year as well...

We moved to a new house in November. Check out this picture of our home in the last major snowstorm we had...

It looks like the deeps woods in Maine, but it's just Braintree, MA.

I have high hopes for the new year, despite the dire predictions for the economy and the dismal political decisions that we have made...

Happy New Year to all who read this and to all who don't. May the new year be full of love, light and happiness, peace and joy.

I noticed...

that when I ride the subway to work in the mornings and I take out my knitting people avoid sitting or standing near me until there is just no more room...I don't think it's me because that doesn't happen when I don't knit...

Any ideas?

vacation time!

We are finally going to go on a short vacation next week. No idea where we are going or what we are doing, just going to pack the car with the camping gear and go! I can't wait.

Update

Once again, time has gotten away from me...I'm not sure I'll ever get the hang of blogwriting. I love to read them, but can't seem to find the time or intersting things to say to put on my own...

On the knitting front, I have hooked my daugher, so to speak. She is busy making simple bags and enjoying it. Soon the socks will follow. As Stephanie says.."Resistance is futile."

I have four projects going and one to finish up with buttons. All are posted on my Ravelry account. I am socks1956.

On the home front, Hannah is still looking for a job, but she is now a register student at Bunker Hill Community College! My other daughter, Alex, is also attending an online university as well as holding down a full time job and raising her son single handedly. My son Robert is considering Americorps very seriously as a way to help him figure out what he wants out of life.

Life is pretty good.

So.....

It's been a while since I've posted here. Here is a brief synopsis of life since March.

1. Hannah and Jake are back living with us. This is both good, love Jake so much, and bad, four people in a two bedroom apt is a little tight.

2. Hannah is having to go through a custody battle in her divorce. Note: Jakob will leave here over my dead body!

3. Saw the Yarn Harlot last weekend at WEBS! I went with my knitting friend, Sara, and we had a blast. I bought way too much at WEBS, but oh well, it's only money. Right?

4. Knitting continues apace. I have finished many socks and two sweaters. Pictures will go up on my flickr and ravelry spaces very soon.

5. Trying to keep up with my reading as well. Just finished, Looking for Alaska by John Green. Very good, it was recommeded to me by my son. Also just finished Into the Wild by John Krakauer. Very sad story. Need to see the movie.

6. Anxiously awaiting the new Indiana Jones moves! Yeah!

7. Can't wait for the lilacs to bloom!

Well I guess that's all for now.....