Yarn with a side of Coffee

Just returned from LA. Went originally because my grandmother was ill in the hospital and I needed to give my mother a reprieve. After I was there only 5 days, my grandmother went on to meet my grandfather. Although it was a sad time for us, it was good for her. She has been ready for a while now.

Anyway, I thought I would have a lot accomplished by now , but instead I kept starting on a project, and ripping it out. I kept messing up, not able to concentrate. I did go to a LYS and got some yarn for clapotis. I can't wait to get that started.

Just an update on my wips... I am making a hoodie for dd, trying to edit a few patterns together to come up with something I like. Can't add pics right now because of a blogger problem. I am also working on a pair of socks for my niece, those are coming along a little slower. Will post pics as soon as I can.

What I am hoping to start soon is Fetching, clapotis, and halfdome. There are some other things I want to get on the needles too, but this is enough for now. I need to go get some new yarn...will post later.

Yeah, we can get back to a normal routine. And, I will have time for blogging again. This summer has been great fun with the exception of the kidney stone incident. We did have to cancel our vacation :( But, we had a good time doing other things. I am so ready to get back to knitting more. I tried to keep up with it this summer, but knitting at Splashtown in 100* weather was just icky...
Well here is the photo from the first day of school. My DS, who is going into 5th grade, woke up at 5:30 this am. He just couldn't wait to get back to school. Yes, I guess he is a nerd, but I love him to pieces. My DD took a lot of care to finding the perfect outfit. She found a handkerchief skirt and top. My little fashion bug.



In other news, we have recently had a friend's son who passed away unexpectedly. The reason I am telling you this is to let you know what I found to send in lieu of flowers. The store is called Edible Arrangements. (they deliver)

I will soon be posting more knitting stuff now that I have some time to enjoy this art once again.

Yes, I've been plagued with kidney stones. I went to the Dr. last week to find out I have yet another. Only this one isn't going anywhere. It's just playing ping pong in my kidney. So, I feel like I have been in a fight that I didn't get any shots in, I was on the receiving end and took shots to my left kidney. We will just wait and see what is going to happen until my next appt. on Mon. What a long week.

Well, since I've not been feeling to good, I've taught my DD and 2 of her friends to knit. They are 7 and 9, and they are doing great. Still a little uncoordinated and loose, but they are having a blast making a dishcloth. Will post picks of the knitsters soon. DS who is 10.5 refuses to learn. It's too girlie, he just wants everyone to make him stuff.

Where has the time gone. Just 9 short years ago I had a beautiful little baby girl. Now she is an oppinionated little girl. Who decided to teach these babies to talk? Who decided they should get any bigger? Where has my shy little girl gone?
Well, she is trying hard to turn into a teenager. Gone are the frilly little dresses, and pretty little bows. The cute little seersucker outfits, and pigtails. No, now she can think for herself. And boy does she have an opinion on what's fashionable. I don't even remember picking out my own clothes until high school. My how time changes. Well here she is with her birthday pancakes! And the other is her and her best bud!

Sorry i haven't posted in a month. It's been a little bit crazy around here. The summer is just flying by. Summer swim season is now over. The kiddos did wonderfully, both improving times consistently. My dd relay teams placed at just about every meet. My brother came in from over seas on furlow for a week, so we spent some time in Louisiana visiting. We have gone to Splashtown at least once a week, and enjoying camps, and VBS. I am finally getting a break.

On to knitting news... I am still working on my socks, started a pair of socks for my niece, and made one of a pair of mittens for my DD. The mittens are too big for her. I tried to size down the pattern but it didn't work to well. She says she will wear them anyway cause one day they'll fit...she's so sweet. Will have to post pics later as my camera has died. I need a new battery and haven't made it to Wally world yet.

My DH found this great little coffee shop called Bad Ass Coffee. I just love the name. It's down town, and with the kids home for summer I haven't made it there yet. Well here's to another hot Texas day.

Here is my first pair of socks for me. Why for me you may ask, I'm ready for something for me. Yes, I am being selfish. But I have to go to the pool every morning for the kids for at least 2 hours, see kids movies at the theater, and eat kid friendly food. So, it's time for something for me. And hey, it's only a pair of socks.

Yeah, we were at chick-fil-a, eating kid food, playing kid games. I sent them all to the play area and started knitting. Oh, lovely peace!