Now that I'm on vacation, and Dan's been home this week, I am confused as to what day it is. It kinda feels like a Saturday, but it's Wednesday - I know this because the shows on tv are better :^) I've been netflixing Sopranos - man I love that show! And then tonight, Christopher… Continue reading What day is it?

It's a lazy weekend, so why not "window shop" along the 'net? Through thimble I found links to many great sites that I didn't know about before! Check them out! And then, go see redcurrent for even more links! the happily handmade giveaway - visit some great sites, sign up for their mailing lists and… Continue reading Links!

I recently picked up Teva Durham's Loop-D-Loop book and unfortunately, while it's a stunning book, it's just not for me. So I'm offering it up out there for a trade - I'm willing to trade for yarn, Japanese craft books, Rebecca magazines, etc... I'm open to ideas! I've been meaning to blog for a while… Continue reading Trade for Loop-d-Loop?

Calling my fellow bloggers - I have a wedding to attend in two weeks. I think I have found the dress - black / white / skinny straps dealio, very cute. I was thinking that I should make a shrug to cover my shoulders if the AC is on too much, or to cover my… Continue reading Shrug help

I've been quiet this week on my blog, letting Jackson entertain those of you who stopped by 🙂 And that's okay, because it's been a week! My 27th birthday was on Monday - it was low-key and enjoyable. Dinner at my favorite restaurant, Mary Englebreit books for the home, mini ipod (previously received), "B" floor… Continue reading Summer Time!

eeee. just looking at this picture makes me giddy :^) not bad for pre-birthday cheer! Introducing... JacksonAction Shot

School's almost out - yippee! The 8th graders graduated last night - I've known these kids two years now and I'm glad to see them off. Mon / Tues are half days for the rest of the kiddos, and we have to take down the classrooms and staff has to go in on Wed, but… Continue reading Potential

So, we're getting the puppy - and his name will be Jackson! He was too precious!! We'll get him towards the end of July. I've been working on my back-tack project - it's slow going, as I'm hand sewing everything... can't decide yet on a sewing machine, but I do like this one (and am… Continue reading Tailspin

Very little knitting being done lately. This is due to the following reasons.*School has been very crazy over the past week - the first grade teacher died last friday - complications from cancer, she was sick for about the last 2 months (that we knew about) - my school is a very close community. This… Continue reading Nutshell Update

So I thought I was making progress.So I thought I finally was doing the chart right. So I looked at the sleeve last night and thought, "something looks funny", but maybe I can fix it....I did BO1, k2tog for all 13 rows of the binding off / decreasing!! I think you're only supposed to do… Continue reading Grr.