I had an Epiphany

Yesterday was Epiphany. January 6, the day we remember the wise men visiting Jesus. That’s it…."the holidays" are officially over. This is always a mixed blessing for most of us. A time of the year to reflect on the past and dream about the future. I spent the day with my family. We went to church and then out to lunch with friends. Just a normal Sunday…..other than there was something wrong with my husband. He didn’t look his normal dashing….not a hair out of place….self. A hole! As we were walking into church, I saw a huge moth hole in his sweater. I pointed it out, being the helpful wife I am, and we went on with our day.

Then, I had an epiphany. What is one person’s trash, is another person’s treasure, right? I will felt it and make something out of it. I am so excited, but I don’t even know where to start. Does anyone have any ideas?

Favorites of 2007

Favorites of 2007
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Here are some of my favorite shots from 2007. What a colorful year. Apparently I like blue and green.

What A Day

Weekends used to be a time to catch up and take a deep breath.......that was before two children.

However, I did get a project completed. I made some curtains for the dining room.

See?........I am so proud.

Dreaming of Casa de Maria

My Great Grandmother Mary (quite the character)

Every summer I spend several weeks a year out in New Mexico. My great grandmother discovered this little cabin in the mountains and we have all enjoyed time out there ever since. My great grandmother’s name was Mary, hence Casa de Maria. I cannot express in words how much I love this place.

New Year always gets me excited about “the cabin”. I don’t know why…….I guess it is because it is in January that I start planning my life around how many times I can get out to the mountains. One of the things I enjoy most about this place is that I can really tap into the creative part of me. Three generations of creative women led the way to a truly eclectic home away from home. Here are a few pictures from past and present to give you a mental image.

I have so many stories and plans….Friday may become the day of the week to talk about my other love (besides my family), Casa de Maria.

Past


Present

My Dad.....the tall boy in the cowboy hat.

My son.....playing by the same wall.

Resolution Addendum

A short blog tonight. My sweet husband is home and it has been a busy day. However, I need to make an addendum to my resolutions. After looking at my WIP’s, I have decided that when my current projects are off the needles, I will only knit things (in 2008) from a pattern. I have been knitting way too many scarves.

We will see how this goes, but I am anticipating a lot of frogging. Does anyone have the name of a simple lace shawl or caplet pattern?

WIP Wednesday

Things are finally getting back to normal after the holidays. School has not yet begun. But, otherwise we are back on track. This morning I tried to make some homemade play dough for the older one. (Have I mentioned I am NOT a baker?) I had all of the ingredients except for the cream of tarter. (How important can this little teaspoon be?) Apparently, very important. It was all sticky and gooey…..luckily I had some store bought play-doh to substitute. Adam had a great time and I was sure to buy some cream of tarter at the store.


Tonight, Wednesday night, is my favorite evening of the week. It is knitting night. I have one group at the church at 6pm and then I go straight to Sauced for Stitch ‘n Bitch. Hopefully all of the regulars will be there tonight…..Erin, Amy, Susan, Doris, Courtney…..and maybe some new faces.

WIP Wednesday:
Today I am working on three knitting projects.

The first is a simple scarf for my MIL’s birthday next week. She is a big Oklahoma State fan, so I am doing it in Cowboy orange.

I am still working on the scarf for my sister’s boyfriend. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can…….I am really pleased with how it is turning out, but I really do not like knitting with this cheap yarn.

Finally, I started this scarf for myself…..hoping to get it finished by New Year’s. Obviously, that did not happen. I found this yarn at Windsor-Button in Boston….I really like it.

Happy New Connections

OU Scarf
Originally uploaded by UpNAdam

It is my first blog of this great new year. I am so excited.......I have already been mentioned on another blog, Sew, Mama Sew.......and it is an awesome blog. I made this scarf for my sister's boyfriend, Joel. He is just precious and a proud member of the Pride of Oklahoma, he plays the Tuba.  His scarf was not finished on Christmas, but I gave it to him anyway....on the needles. He loved it. Right now Joel is in Arizona at the Fiesta Bowl....... Boomer Sooner!