a note: I'm almost done with the Blogging from A-to-Z April Challenge! Check out all my AtoZ Challenge posts by clicking here. I have been knitting and reading and didn't want to wait until next week to jump back in with a WIP Wednesday update! I had to return the Candy book to the library.… Continue reading WIP Wednesday Catch up edition
Tag: Stitch Along Wednesday
Looking for Color
Do you ever feel desperate for color? Where I live, by the time March rolls around you start to see a few daffodils or snowdrops here and there. It has just been too cold for too long and the piles of snow are not going anywhere fast. Today we were met with another few inches… Continue reading Looking for Color
Candy Crush
We're starting to see the other side of everyone being sick and cooped up with cabin fever. The sun is shining today, the ice is starting to slide off the roof (much to Jackson's delight), and even my books and yarn are bright and cheery. I finished Eleanor & Park and really enjoyed it. I… Continue reading Candy Crush
Jump
Before I get to my knitting, today's shout out for #CHDAwareness is to the Jump Rope for Hearts programs you might hear about at the local schools. My daughter is participating to raise money for the American Heart Association to support research on children's heart conditions. This is a great cause (and if you're so… Continue reading Jump
Planning Ahead
Most of my knitting is currently under wraps. The baby gifts are coming along nicely, I finished a hat, and I did work in a few more rows on Dan's Socks. I also decided on my next projects for the second semester of Loopy Academy Freshman Year. I'll post more on that either when the… Continue reading Planning Ahead
After the Blizzard
For all the hype for "Blizzard 2015", I was happy to wake up to see snowfall amounts that were way less than forecast! We still have 15-18" of snow, shoveling to do, and the kids are going on their second day with no school. The power stayed on, the local plow guy was here early… Continue reading After the Blizzard
Secret Stitches
Last night I finished Love Anthony. The story is certainly heart-squeezing and I thought her portrayal of Anthony (the autistic boy / boy with autism) was unique. The story moments from his point of view made me think, but the rest of the story was sort of meh. I didn't cry or weep while reading… Continue reading Secret Stitches