Weekend!

For me the weekend begins NOW! Just home from work, and almost out the door to Knit Nite! My favorite evening of the week. Then babysit tomorrow, and then camping this weekend! We are off to Hungry Horse campground in Dorr. Never been there, but heard good things about it. If it rains, I will knit, knit, and more knit! Work was stressful this week ,so can't wait to feel the yarn between my fingers, ah....................Have a great weekend everyone, enjoy some time by yourself!

Wednesday

Wednesday, another hump day done! We are off to watch our son race in the off road derby at the Hudsonville fair tonight. That is a love-hate thing for me. I love to see my son doing something he loves, but I hate seeing other people in their cars crashing into him! I just do not want him to get hurt! I know I will be tense,sore shoulders tomorrow, plus I grind my teeth alot when he is racing so, sore jaw too. But ya gotta do what ya gotta do! Enjoy the summer weather,it feels like Fall in the morning already! While I like Fall, it is what comes next that I have a problem with. The 4 letter word, of the white stuff. I won't even say it yet. Happy Hump day ya'all!

Fiber Fest 08

Whew! Fiber Fest was a blast!! Saturday I was overwhelmed with all the yarns and people and animals and everything. But Sunday I got down to business and shopped! I purchased a Ball winder, and am so excited! I have thought about it for a long time, and last week worked extra hours, so...........cannot wait to try it out! Picked out some yummy alpaca yarn in soft gray for socks for Carl, and royal blue for socks for me! Got some hand dyed fingering (sock) yarn in a color called Mediteranean Sea. Beautiful shades of blue-aqua. Might make up a shawl sometime for that. Marie and I had a great time camping! Alittle Boonesfarm, yarn winding, knitting, watching the Olympics, talking, did I mention knitting? It was so relaxing, the weather was perfect, and it went by too fast! The guys came out Sunday morning, and we walked through the vendors, and the animal barns, and watched sheep herding with Jake, a very lovable sheep dog. He reminded me of a naughty 2 year old kid who cannot stay out of mischief. We are already planning on going there next year and hopefully camping by the river. Then maybe add alittle kayaking and fishing to keep the guys happy. Or, they could learn to knit! Better yet, they could weave! That looks interesting to me. Carl said he would check out making me a small loom to see if I enjoy it or not. We will see! I hope next year alot more will join us at Fiber Fest, and camp out with us. Start planning, and dream! Knit on people!

TGIF!!! In alittle while the grandkids arrive. I think today we will go to the park for awhile. They are so much fun! This week went really fast again, I must be getting old. Everyone tells me the older you are, the faster time goes! I am starting to believe it. Knit Nite was fun again last night. It is so exciting to see what everyone is making. It fills my head with so many ideas, sadly once again it is too much yarn, too little time! But I do enjoy the projects I am working on. Right now I am knitting a vest from sock yarn for one of my grandson's Christmas present. I have 1 pinwheel sweater completed and 2 in the works for 3 of the little granddaughters. I have made 3 face clothes, with a fourth half done for the girls for Christmas, and one hand dyed sock done, with the other to follow. More projects still unfinished, but I am concentrating on these right now. Really am looking forward to Fiber Fest in Allegan next weekend. Marie and I will be camping there, and knitting until our fingers fall off!! Should be a great time.

Ah.........Hump day! Half way to the weekend already. How time does fly when you are having fun, and getting older! I am getting things packed away for Fiber Fest. I am hoping to finish off some old projects and perhaps purchase some delightful fiber to start some new ones! I definitely feel some cast-on-itis coming on!
Had a great time out with my sister last night. Good food at Panera Bread and a French Silk Blizzard at DQ! We have not seen much of each other lately, so it was good to reconnect again. One more day of work, Knit Nite, babysitting grandkids Friday, and then sliding right into the weekend! Enjoy your evening, knit on!

Rainy days and Mondays............We need the rain, but I hate the dark days. Work went pretty good today. Still have a challenge job to complete that is driving me nuts! Don't have to work tomorrow, so I will have to get in some knitting, along with cleaning and laundry. Then it will be out for dinner with my sister, whom I have not seen in awhile. Hope the sun shines again tomorrow! Off to the gym to excercise!

Ah, another great weekend! Yesterday we got to see the new baby, and he is growing so much already. Almost 4 weeks old. We went out to the inlaws cottage yesterday afternoon, and came back this evening. Had a great time kayaking and knitting, my two favorite hobbies right now! Now have to get pysched up for another week of work. I like my job, but it has its moments, like all jobs do. Each day holds new challenges, puts my mind to the test. Sounds like a hot next few days, so am thankful for AC! Later..................

Friday already! Where do the weeks go? Carl is definitely on the mend. The rash is almost gone, but he still has alot of pain from the shingles. He is taking his vicodin reguarly to keep it under control. Today he is singing with his brothers at his aunt's funeral. First time he has ever done that.
Because of the funeral, I will have Alissa and Brendan only a half day, but that is better than not at all! Grandkids are so much fun. They come into your day with so much love, hugs and kisses! We are so blessed by our 7 grandkids!
Knit night was good. Still the highpoint of my week! Ruby is making a gorgeous sweater in a neat diagonal pattern. Would love to try it, but the yarn is $8.50 a ball and she said it took 11 balls! I don't know if I can justify that....................sigh, but it is beautiful and the yarn feels so wonderful!
I am excited for Fiber Fest in 2 weeks. Camping, knitting, feeling the yarn (I cannot resist touching the yarns) and shopping and seeing friends! Should be a wonderful time. I hope we get good weather!
Well off to knit a bit before the kids come! Currently in process are 2 pinwheel sweaters, a vest from sock yarn,washclothes, nativity set, just to know a few projects. I know, I have cast-on-itis!! Have a beautiful day, live this day to the fullest, you don't get a second chance ! Hugs!