New ‘do
New 'do Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. Knitting has been sparse. I don't really want to show the baby gifts in progress, because garter stitch bibs in progress won't look much different than the finished project. Instead, here's a recent shot of me and Dan. I've got a new hair do - got a chop, and… Continue reading New ‘do
Photos
First off, big big big big thanks to my Lime & Violet Secret Sibling Pal - I think I know who she is (am I right, Melissa?) The box absolutely rocked! There's a ton of sweets (all of which I have been craving! Couldn't find them on the trip!): jelly jolly ranchers, mike & ikes,… Continue reading Photos
Ireland (Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle) part 4
On Wednesday, we again drove a bit, took a ferry across the River Shannon. Our destination was the Cliffs of Moher - my favorite part of the tour - absolutely breathtaking!! And it was still a beautiful sunny day - warm even!! That evening we dined at Bunratty Castle for a medevial banquet and enjoyed… Continue reading Ireland (Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle) part 4
Ireland (Ring of Kerry & Skellig) – part 3
On Tuesday, we set out for the ~100 mile drive of Ring of Kerry - absolutely striking - beautiful! This included Gap of Dunloe and Macgillicuddy's Reeks - you don't usually think of Ireland as being "mountainous" - but it is quite rugged and rolling! At one photo stop you could hold a lamb! I… Continue reading Ireland (Ring of Kerry & Skellig) – part 3
Ireland (Blarney Castle & Killarney) – part 2
On Monday, we left Dublin and made our way through the countryside. We had a stop for tea and scones at a working farm - delicious! And they had hundreds of sheep and lambs! We drove by Cashel, saw lots and lots and lots of sheep and cows in the fields. Eventually we ended up… Continue reading Ireland (Blarney Castle & Killarney) – part 2
Ireland (Dublin) – part 1
First off, thanks to everyone who left comments / sent emails regarding my Nana. She is a very special person to me and I will miss her tremendously. During our Ireland trip, we had not one drop of rain! I think that Nana pulled some strings on that one, and smiled down with sunshine on… Continue reading Ireland (Dublin) – part 1
When it rains…it pours
As if today wasn't already off to a crappy start. My Nana passed away.That's an old picture, but really the only one I could find - our house warming party, summer 2005 - back when she was starting to loose her hair from chemo...look at how tiny Jackson was (9 or 12 weeks, maybe!)She hadn't… Continue reading When it rains…it pours
Working for the weekend
Vacation cannot come soon enough - Friday night (weather permitting!) we're off to Ireland - and while that in itself is fabulous, I may get to attend an Irish Stitch and Bitch!! My Knitter's Tea Swap pal was Isobel and she's in Dublin! We've been in contact and I think I have talked Dan into… Continue reading Working for the weekend
Pooped.
In a week a lot has happened. Between personal stuff and work stuff (we've been in the news at least 3 times in the past week, none of it good - threats of closing the school and state meetings on top of students that give zero respect (which I also don't understand. they gave me… Continue reading Pooped.