I finished my Homework

I knew I loved school. I finished the homework assignment from my quilting class wayyyyyyyy early. I am pleased with how it is coming together, but it is just one block of four....so I have a ways to go. We were instructed to stop at this point. I have no idea how we are going to get this quilt made in three weeks, but I am patient. I have a feeling my "homework" will be more intense next week. This is reminding me of college. The first week you think you are money and then they hit you with the midterm. The picture is not the best....it was taken with my iPhone because that was all I had on me at the time.

Off to pick up the boys and run by CYO.

A New Brother

I am very lucky to have another great guy to add to my list of Brother In Law's. Yes, that is right, Mary, my much younger sister is getting married. Congratulations to the Happy Couple.

By the way, Joel did great on the Ring. The diamond was given to Mary by my grandmother. It was my great grandmother's, Mary's namesake.

Here we are celebrating....yes, I am the older, wiser, bigger one of the bunch!

My Locovorous Habits

I learned a new word today thanks to Kelly Petkun of the KnitPicks Podcast.

Locovor: the practice of eating food that is grown locally.
Origin: Almaden, San Jose, Santa Cruz, SFO
Being a locovore decreases the amount of greenhouse gases, as the food consumed is sourced locally, instead of being trucked in to my city.


ummmmmmm! I can't wait until the first harvest. My habit if fed primarily by Kam at the Guilford Garden's here in OKC.

Have No Fear!

"Speak your truths boldly on journaled surfaces others can see, and the truth will set you all free. Journal a Lazy Susan with your frustrations about running in circles and getting nowhere. Let your napkin holder extol the joys of getting food all over your face. Your flower pots can announce what wishes grow inside. This type of journaling will spark conversation, laughter and closer relationships." -- Journal Revolution, Linda Woods and Karen Dinino

I used to journal and I take it back up here and there. I never get very far but I often think of this blog as my Journal. It is not as private as the words I write in a carefully selected book, but it is a Journal none the less. I often hit a wall when trying to get a post started. I love to have a picture or illustration at the top of each entry. I read this quote this morning and it made me think about getting out of my comfort zone and using illustrations or photographs of something less glamorous than what I have done in the past and us this as insight into my mind.

A Great Deal on A Good Book

I almost bought this book at Barnes and Noble for the listed $40.00 and then I found it on Amazon for $26.00. I think it is a Birthday Must Have! I love Annie Leibovitz.

Spring is in Bloom

It is a beautiful day here in OKC and I am enjoying a quiet lunch listening to the birds out back. I am thrilled that it is really spring.  This is the time of the year that I feel most inspired.  I love the newness of everything.  I am getting ready to go to Dallas to do some fabric shopping and I have an unending queue of knitting projects.  I am also inspired by my bloglist of friends and family.....I realized today that it went from three to 19.  You all are awesome!  Thanks for your words of inspiration.  

Time to get my head out of the clouds and get some housework done.  

Later!

The Madness Begins

I am two for two in my NCAA Bracket! I rock.....now, don't get to excited....it is usually about this time that things go south, but it is fun for now. Thank you LSU and Texas A&M. I am a little nervous about my Arizona and American picks. I just have a feeling.

I am soooooooo behind on my blogging, knitting, etc. Spring Break has been hard on these endeavors. Look on the bright side, I made it to the OKC Zoo not once, but twice. I had a record number of people at Church Knitting last night!!! 26, I can hardly believe it. I guess knitters don't go on Spring Break. Then, we had a very successful SWAP at SNB. I didn't win, but Jenny did and she is getting married on Friday, so Congratulations on both accounts.

The big guy just woke up.....I don't think he ever really even napped. So, I must go, but here are a couple of pics from our week. Back to my ART next week.

The ticket line at the OKC Zoo on St. Patrick's Day....Really?
Thank goodness the boys were amazed by the bats. We were stuck in this spot for at least 15 minutes due to the massive crowds. Note: they have not turned the air on in the barn yet.

Some of my knitting buddies.
A crocheted throw in progress. Beautiful.
Sweet Virginia is always teaching.
Items in the SWAP
Basket up for the drawing.
And the winner is!!!!!!!JENNY

I am now three for three......THANK YOU Memphis!