The first day back from vacation is always hard.  While I was very ready to return to our routine, it is still hard to get up in the morning and to remember all of the in's and out's of work life.  Over the break I forgot how to run a report at work, something I … Continue reading →

Salina is my NaKniSweMoDo Sweater #1.  I have just reached the point of starting the increases on the back.  I think that’s pretty good given that I’ve only been working on it for a couple of days and it’s knit on size 5 needles.  I love the yarn so far, it’s Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed … Continue reading →

I was so busy crafting during the holidays that I didn't take the time to share any of the results.  While it's late, I don't want to miss out on documenting these projects!  This is one of my favorites, an apron for my co-worker & friend Diana who makes the most amazing cakes and is … Continue reading →

The husband and I have decided that 2008 was a year to survive.  We survived two surgeries in two weeks, ear tubes for the kid and tonsilectemy for the dad.  We survived the "I can't communicate so I'll just scream" phase with the kiddo.  We survived Hurricane Ike and all that came with it, including … Continue reading →

When we arrived at the park today, the little guy was drawn to this fountain almost right away.  He loves water in any form, always has as long as you don't count those first baths.  There were a few kids playing in the water, but not many.  We steered him away from it initially, to … Continue reading →

We realized today that we don't have anywhere to be or anyone expecting us to be there until New Year's Eve (when we'll be hosting our annual New Years gathering).  I had no idea that would be such a nice feeling.  We hosted Christmas here, got to experience Santa from a whole new perspective and … Continue reading →

Last weekend (yes, I'm a week behind) was Cookie Exchange weekend 2008.  I baked all day on Saturday!  Cookie Exchange #1 was at my friend Chavaun's house.  For that one, I baked Chris' recommendation, the Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies.  They were really good and easy to make, too! Sunday, I hosted the cooking club that … Continue reading →

Does anyone else find it ironic that when you have time to post, there's nothing to post about?  Yet, when you have a lot to post about, you are too busy to post it? Anyway, I am still a busy bee working on Christmas presents and I'm having so much fun with it!  Sewing is … Continue reading →

I’m moderately obsessed with making gifts this Christmas.  It’s not in an obligatory way, but when I think about a gift for someone, I automatically go to what I could make them.  I’m trying not to get overloaded or take on too many projects, but I’m really having fun with the projects I have.  I … Continue reading →

Santa's Workshop is in full swing around here.  Don't worry, I wait until Thanksgiving to decorate and that sort of thing, but if I want to make all of the things I have picked out this year, I need a head start.  I started this weekend with a shopping trip for supplies.  I didn't have … Continue reading →