Friday, November 07, 2008

TGIF... its Fill-In Time!

1. My blueprint for success includes speaking up, sticking my foot in the door... and dedication.

2. A mini Snickers Rockin' NutRoad bar was the last candy I ate.

3. The best facial moisturizer I've ever used is Estee Lauder Day Wear Plus.

4. Dogs (or animals in general) and knitting can be good therapy.

5. I'd like to tell you about that I recently found out I'm going to be a Great Aunt in April... and man does that make me feel old.

6. Caring is my strongest characteristic - although sometimes I care too much and that gets me in trouble....

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching Ghost Whisperer and knitting on some xmas gifts, tomorrow my plans include awaiting the news from Dad's PET scan and a friend's birthday party with Matt's band playing and Sunday, I want to do nothing, but am hoping to get some stitch markers made before heading out to the AC/DC concert!

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Baby Boy Turned 5

...and his ever-busy Mommy finally got the pictures downloaded! Teutul turned 5 on October 25th and we celebrated with a cake from Woof It Down and a couple of new doggy toys. Forgive the picture heavy post... but don't forget to click on the links for even more pics!

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mmmm... cake!

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The sisters interrupt the photo opp get in on the licking action...

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Tut got 2 new toys, a big "flat" sheep (he has a thing for sheep) and an Air Kong... of course, Mr. Sheepie was the most popular! Here's Sophie slyly moving in for the steal....

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The cunning Princess is successful!

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Lola couldn't figure out what all the fuss was about and Zeus was too busy laying claim to the new bed...

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Speaking of the big guy, Zeus has been happily spying the hot air balloons this fall...

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Do you see it there... just above the orangey leaves? The boy's got a very good sense of what's up in the sky, and a love of balloons (I still adore those pics from last year!), that's for sure...

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Enjoy the rest of your Doggy Thursday and congrats to this year's costume contest winners!


Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Proud to be an American

What better time for a Wordless Wednesday?

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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Did You?

I did!

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And... I found a new use for a not-so-old thing. If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you may remember the beautiful Calorimetry made for me by the wonderful Criquette in the Spring Coffee Swap. It is on the large side and although I do love it, its not always wearable in the manner it was meant to be. Then... an ah-ha moment was had!


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Yes folks, Calorimetry doubles as a fantastic cowl! So if you're one of the many who have one that's on the large side (I hear that's an issue with the pattern), go try it on around your neck.

This past Saturday we headed to Conneticut and I got to spend time with Teri & Brenda for the WVU vs UCONN game. Teri & I met years ago through Jerry Nadeau stuff and she has become one of my nearest & dearest friends, however I usually only get to see her once a year and it usually looks something like this...

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Actually, that's not true - at the track we usually look a lot worse for wear, especially with the hot temps & sticky humidity of North Carolina! It was great to see them and have The Girls together for something other than a race...

Here we are, pre and post game... it got a bit chilly along the way, but overall was a wonderful fall day for a football game!

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WVU won and I think we've started a new every-other-year tradition, as they both said this was one of their better away game trips ever.

Here's Matt & I and a shot of the WVU band in their famous state formation...

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I still can't believe its November already - I actually passed my first Christmas light sighting on the way to vote today! But, with a new month comes new doggy pictures up at Planet Dog and we just found out that we have 3 up this month (and in the running for the shopping spree)! Check them out here. You'll find a shot of the 4 on the first page, Teutul on the second and Sophie on the third.

Happy Voting Day... get out there if you haven't already!

Sunday, November 02, 2008

Dodge Creations

I'm very excited and pleased to announce that my stitch markers are now availabe online at Dodge Creations! Please stop by and check them out! I guess this means I'm now somewhat international too, since Dodge is based out of Canada!


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Of course, they are always availabe in my Etsy shop and via direct, custom order, as well as locally at A Knitter's Garden!

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Friday, October 31, 2008

FO Spooky Day

Happy Spooky Day!

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Sure, that photo of my little devil is 6 years old, but I still adore it...

Now lookie here... another finished object, just in time for FO Friday! I finished the Bulky Open Work Scarf last night (destined to be a Christmas gift)...

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I used one skein of Knit Picks
Wool of the Andes Bulky Hand Dyed in the Field Mouse colorway - the entire skein... I'll admit that I had to cut off a piece of my cast on tail to make it through the bind off! Guess I should've left out that last 8 row repeat?!?! I do still need to weave in the ends and block it, as you can not see the really cool crochet-like open pattern in these pics, but they will do for now. I have a couple more of these scarves on my planned Christmas Knitting list, so speak up if you like (or don't) it... you never know what's on the list for you!


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Mail Call! I received my first place prize from Emily for Dish Rag Tag: The Sequel!

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My team (Deuces Wild) finished first and we each received a small project bag (made by Emily's mom), a set of adorable sour cherry stitch markers and a matching tape measure (adorned with an antique button from Emily's Great Gran's box) - you can click the above photo to enlarge for detail. Thank you Emily - for being crazy enough to host the tag a second time and for an amazing prize package!

Since I didn't get Tut's birthday photos downloaded in time for Dogs on Thursday this week, I'll wait to post them next week, but in the meantime, you can have a little teaser...

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Yes, my boy loves his sheep... and was playing a bit of keep-away with his little sister.

I'll leave you with some Friday Fill-Ins...

1. My favorite food seasoning is Pampered Chef's Rosemary Herb.

2. Bon Jovi is music to my ears.

3. Lucky is Jimme Johnson (please... not 3 years in a row!).

4. Animal Welfare & Rescue is something I take very seriously.

5. Many people have found me on Facebook this week (find me on MySpace too!).

6. Kleenex, mini Babybel Cheese, snack size bags of chips, Advil, a dog bed, dog treats.... (need I go on? I went to BJ's during lunch break yesterday) was the last thing I bought at the store.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing nothing (we don't get any trick or treaters at our house), tomorrow my plans include going to CT to meet up with Teri & Brenda for the WVU vs UCONN football game (so happy to see Teri more than once this year!) and Sunday, I want to get some cleaning & organizing done at home (read: purge!)!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

No Spooky Pooches Here...

Another work week almost over, and another Doggy Thursday (hop on over and check out the Doggie Halloween Parade - Sophie is included in her "yoda costume") upon us! If you only stop by on Thursdays, take a second to scroll back to Tut's birthday post and the Paco Collars review.

The damn rain & windy has come (along with bbrrr cold temps) and taken down the majority of the foliage this past week. However, I did manage some cute outside shots earlier...

Miss Lola... {as always, click on their linked names for even more pics}

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Zeus the Moose...

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Princess Sophie on the hunt...

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Teutul the birthday boy...

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I know he's barely in that second photo, but the artistic side of me really loves that shot...


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