Can you hear it? Far, far away? In Iowa? It's the plane taking off to bring my baby boy home!! Yay, more yay, more yay, and as much yay as you can handle!! (Can you tell I'm a wee bit excited? LOL) He really doesn't leave until Friday, but I'm starting the celebration now. I pick him up from the Bay Area next Tuesday, but just to know that he's in California. Big Mom Sigh....
So, I know that all of you are just on the edge of your seat, waiting to hear what I've been up to this last week.
Christmas day was very quiet. Dinner for four, soup for Dad. I got up early to start the prime rib. Last Thanksgiving, I had a little accident with the lid to my roaster and broke the handle. Very sad. I ask hubby if he could find me a new handle. Hmmm, no. But, he could make me one! Okay.
Here is a picture of the finished product. Oak with tung oil. Isn't it pretty?
And since baby boy is on his way, here it the scarf that I've been working on for many months. I'm sure you will remember when I pulled out quite a bit of knitting since it was curling so badly:
And now:
It's still curling, but I think if I block it, it should be good. It's a wool blend, so he'll be able to use it in Iowa. LOL A lot.
And for my piece de resistiance....here is the latest update on my second giant granny square afghan. I love the purples and greens. It is much more vibrant than the picture shows.
Continuing with Christmas news...My baby sister decided that I needed a new tv. Honestly, tv is tv. I enjoy documentaries and crime shows, but I'm not really picky about the picture. I bought my tv in 1995. It is about 30 inches, in a wood cabinet. I like it. But baby sister is all about technology. Came in with a flat screen 50 inch tv. Really? The only thing I can think it will be good for is to watch YouTube videos of crocheting. LOL She has now spent two days, loading all the programs that SHE thinks I just NEED to have. I put my foot down on syncing my phone with the tv. I love baby sister, so I just sit quietly on the couch, head down, working on my knitting. There was only one glitch...as baby sister is opening the various boxes and bags, I glance over and see that she is using my embroidery scissors to do all this opening and cutting. After I regained my senses, and grabbed the scissors as if my life depended upon it, she looked at me. In a completely innocent voice, she comments that they are the sharpest scissors that she has ever used. What a surprise...
The next day, she sends me this picture on Facebook:
I told her that I thought it was an excellent idea...LOL
Okay, I'm off like a herd of turtles. I think I left a load of laundry in the dryer...yesterday. LOL Have a great night, be kind to one another.
haha! I enjoyed getting caught up with you Angela. Keep those scissors locked up like that! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful scarf for your son.
Good afternoon, Vickie. I am so glad to be done with this scarf. I've never blocked anything, but I've done some research...LOL We'll see how it turns out. If I can't get it straight, it will be a wool tube. LOL
DeleteYay! Your son is on his way....just in time for his beautiful scarf, too. I love how soft and cozy a knitted scarf feels against the neck. Which now reminds me I've got to start back at the one that Hubs keeps asking for. Gosh, did you just hear the whip or is it just me? He can be a slave driver when he wants to be! Getting off course here, sorry. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year filled with much love and great joy...and lots of time to do the things that make your heart sing. :) Happy New Year sweet friend. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how you said that!!! Time to do the things that makes my heart sing...I will need to post this over my desk at work. I need to remember that I work to live, not live to work. Thank you for the reminder.
DeleteAs for my baby boy, I miss him so very much. Not only is he a good son, he is a good person. I love to spend time with him. I've taken an extra five days off work to hang out. I can hardly wait!!! Hurry up Tuesday! Happy, happy New Year to YOU!
Oh yes, it is far too easy to forget that we only work so that we can eat, live in doors and buy yarn! Or should that be buy yarn, eat, live in doors? Hmmm? So glad you are taking time off to be with your son and enjoy life more. Yay! Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year sweet friend. :)
DeleteLol, I hide my fabric scissors and I live alone. But you can't be too careful ;)
ReplyDeleteKim, I totally understand!!! There is always someone looking for sharp scissors!!! LOL
DeleteOh my, I nearly fainted when reading about what your sister was using your stitching scissors for ;) So the lock would be a good idea, lol.
ReplyDeleteNice scarf you are knitting on, and the blanket has a wonderful color combo.
Have a happy and stitchy New Year!
Good evening, Brigitte! I am down to three more skeins and I am done with the blanket! Yay! I've finished the scarf, just waiting for my t-pins to get here so I can get it blocked. I am excited. LOL
DeleteHi Angela, I love that scarf and you are one swift crocheter...a second blanket and I'm still slogging away on my first one. I'll be interested in seeing the blocking process you have in mind. I've never blocked anything before. How are you liking the t.v.?
ReplyDeleteOh, but Jocelyn, you are actually finishing OTHER things! LOL I am trying really hard to finish a few things before I start something else. And let me say, it is darn hard. LOL
DeleteAs for the tv...well, I am used to a 1995 model. It took me a long time to get the colors just right. I'm sure you completely understand. The colors are right or they aren't. I am not used to high definition and it always looks a little "off". I'm still working on it. LOL