Oh my, more babies!

My brother and his girlfriend are having a baby! I'm so excited! More baby knitting! This was a bit of a suprise, but a nice one :0) And my boys are just too cute I had to post a Christmas pic. And with them being out of the house friday and hubby at work I will actually be able to shoot and post pics, yay!

My Boys

Not posting...but I have been knitting!

I have much less playing computer time since I started school again, I have been SO bad with posting I never even got to take any pics of the SP packages I sent out. But I have been knitting! Almost done with a PINK sweater for my step sister, the shower is in less than 2 weeks so finishing that is my priority. The sweater is almost done, I'm almost done with one sleeve then to sew, yuk! My sister in law is due towards the end of the month so I'll have to finish that after the shower. The blanket is complete, just needs to be blocked. The sweater is knit up to the collar with all other pieces done as well and just the sewing left, I hate that part. After those I have a Christmas gift poncho to knit my mom for her trip to Italy but luckily that's not till April and she knows I have babies ahead of her.
Pics of baby things to come soon.

A Long Over Due Thank You!

Thank You Ollie!!! I received my package from my SP and it was so fun to open all the stuff in one package! I must apologise for getting this up sooo late with Halloween, Gage's birthday, River's birthdat AND River's birthday party all in one week I've been ridiculously busy. Here's the scoop on the goods:

2 books: Blankies Hats & Booties

Candy Blankets

Stitch markers

3 wool soaks; citrus, aquae and flora

Sz 13 cute Bamboo needles

Sz 1 Addi turbo's 40 in...I have never had the pleasure of these before and I can't wait to ML socks

2 Sock Yarns!! Tofutsies, in purples

Fortissima Socka in greens and browns

I was just thinking that after my holiday/baby knitting is finished I just want to knit socks for a while, especially since I tore a hole in one of only my 2 pairs!

There was also a card and a Knitting magazine which is in my car because I took it to River's swim lessons.

THANK YOU AGAIN OLLIE, YOU ROCK!!!

Pink!!!

Well its official!!! Myy step-sister is having a girl!!! I have boys, my SIL has a boy AND every time I went to knit a gift.....yup!, it was for a boy! With the exception of my cousin in Florida BUT my Grandmother, my knitting mentor, knit blankets for all her grandchildren about 10 years ago "just in case" so that was taken care of. I knit her blanket buddy, but it wasn't pink, it was purple. I figured everything she got was most likely pink, so this would be nice change. I think I'm gonna have fun digging through my pattern stash....(pink, frill, and ruffles Oh my!)

River's First Day of School!

River started an all day Pre-K program at St. Michael's Catholic School. He was very excited, as you can see. He even came down from his room dressed and ready to go. I'm sure this first day joy will disappear in the years to come but for now its a pleasure!

Lots of Little Pouches

I haven't updated in a while because my oldest son started a full time school for the first time AND I had a Partylite party. Which brings me to these little guys above. I plan on tucking these in everyones order when they come in. They are just big enough for coupon cards or whatever you'd like to tuck in them.

I just wanted to knit

I had to put down my Mystery Stole for a little while, mainly because my DH and I have been on a "24" kick all summer. I have a HUGE crush on Jack Bauer and I can't watch and follow charts and beading at the same time. Sooooo put it aside just for a couple nights and I CO for a baby blanket in my Grandmother's signature pattern. Now I can do both because I just wanted to knit!

My stepsister is most likely having a GIRL! Yay! We are a family with lots of boys. The second ultrasound will confirm it in a month, so I still want to hold off on that.

Every time I wear my knitted socks I really want to knit socks, and after the baby/Christmas knitting is past that's just what I'm gonna do :)

And I still can't shut off the flash on the digital camera without Don's help.

Aruba

Dining on the beach with the sun setting in the background, showing off my Grandmother's Crocheted Shawl in beautiful Aruba. It was a good time :)

Secret Pal 11

Here it is, Finally!!!

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
most lace yarns, and sock yarns
What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Mohair

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a needle roll, a similar thing for my crochet hooks and my options are in their carrying case. All that then goes in my rolling tote.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?

Almost 18 years. I learned from my Grandmother
Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Advanced

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Nope

5. What's your favorite scent?
Any baked goods smell

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Not really a sweet fan, but I forget that when its Godiva chocolate :)

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
I devote all my time to knitting
Do you spin?
No, but I would like to learn, I got the book Spin to Knit for Christmas, but have been too busy with projects to start a new craft.

8. What kind of music do you like?
Mostly Rock, pop, and movie soundtracks
Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Yes

9. What's your favorite color(s)?
Purple, bright bold deep pinks, and sea blues
Any colors you just can't stand?
Not that I can't stand it, but orange is my least fav.

10. What is your family situation?
I live with my husband and our 2 boys, they are about to turn 5 and 3
Do you have any pets?
Yes, 2 cats and a huge black lab

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Everything but mittens

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Baby blankets

13. What are you knitting right now?
Lots of baby stuff OTN, I have a SIL and a step-sister who are expecting. I am also doing Mystery Stole 3

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Of course!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
either really
Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
anything sleek so I can go fast :)

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, both

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I have been making my Hubby a huge blanket going on 3 years now. Its made up of 20 inch garter stitch blocks and gets boring to knit fast.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, my husbands birthday is Christmas eve. We also do up Halloween pretty well as both the boys B-days are late October

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Pill boxes

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?

Long Addi Circs in sz. 0 and 1 so I can Magic loop my socks two at a time

What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Interweave Knits

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Continental Knitting

22. Are you a sock knitter?
Yes

23. When is your birthday?
March 30th

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
Yes, but I just got my invite yesterday so I haven't done anything with setting it up yet. My ID is Suzsweeps