Whew! It was a crazy weekend in Houston, but not so much for us. We were party poopers and stayed close to home simply because we were afraid that if we left we might not make it back home. However, I did capture a cool super bowl picture for you. This is the fly-by that … Continue reading →

For some, this week has been full of events. I have not yet ventured out, but my husband is finally agreeing to the idea for us to head downtown tommorow. Houston is crazy right now but it’s quite fun. Reliant Stadium is all lit up like Christmas. Madonna was spotted at Starbucks yesterday. Rapper Timberlan … Continue reading →

bowl of celebrities So many people are in Houston for the Super Bowl. Today, J Lo and Cameron Diaz were spotted shopping at the Galleria. Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) was found at the Johnson Space Center shooting some footage for something, maybe the pregame show*. Did I spot them? No, but their sightings were reported through … Continue reading →

This is the view from the landing outside the door to my apartment and from my living room windows. I know it’s a dark picture, I took it as soon as I got home but it wasn’t soon enough. This, my friends, is Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans and the 2004 Super Bowl. … Continue reading →

quite a ride Apparently, the great stash redistribution project Fair Isle box had quite a ride getting to me. It took around four days to travel an hour and a half. But, that’s not the important part. The important part is that it arrived and man was it a treat! There are so many goodies … Continue reading →

I don’t want to say much without pictures, but there are lots of fun things to share. For now, I’ll just give you a preview. I received the highly anticipated GSRP box. I am almost finished knitting my first pair of socks. And, I still need to share with you pictures from my Threadbear box … Continue reading →

nerves and excitement Yesterday, I came home to a nice little box from the guys at Threadbear! I had just placed my order at the end of last week and they got it out to me SO quickly. I also got to talk to Rob on the phone on Sunday, and I feel like a … Continue reading →

In honor of the new Purling Puppy Webring (started by Carrie who loves her schmoos), today I give you a gratuitous puppy photo. This is one of my favorite pics of my smelly little dog T-Bone. Enjoy! For more information on the Purling Puppy, Knitting Dog Lovers Webring, click on the link under my button … Continue reading →

Those of you in more northern places will laugh at that statement, but it did get down in the 30’s today which is cold for us southern Texans. It was a bit cool but beautiful. We went out to see our house (which we’re in the process of building) and went out to eat. Being … Continue reading →

I had plans for the weekend and at the last minute they fell through. I ended up going to happy hour with my husband and some folks from his work on Friday. Happy hour turned into happy five hours! We stayed at the restaurant for five hours. It was a lot of fun but we … Continue reading →