Sarah's sense of snow

This morning when I woke up, the world was a cleaner shade of white. Yes, that is correct. It snowed. I know that after 30 years of living in Wisconsin, I should be used to this wonderful thing we call winter. But honestly, it doesn't get any better and I don't like anymore. However, one thing that always amazes me is the delicate and complicated appearance of a snowflake.

Snowflakes are an amazing creation. Each one completely different from the next and a complex design. How can they be so delicate and......perfect? I have to say, for all of my pessimism, I love it when I look out the window and I feel like I am in a snow globe. I am sure you understand...........

Anyway, what has been going on?

1. I have all but 14 blocks for the afghan with the ends sown in. That was a big accomplishment. I brought them with me to the lake, hopefully, I can finish that up this weekend (inbetween sewing that has been requested by me of my mother.)

2. I was at the point on the fancy foot anklet to start the heel. And low and behold, I don't have the 34 stitches I needed for the instep. How can you start with 30 stitches, do your necessary increases on the left and right sides to get 34 stitches but end up with only 25 stitches? Needless to say, I had to rip it, rip it.......I hate frogs.

3. Peaches and cream blanket.......I am about 2 inches into the decrease part of the pattern and it is going quite smoothly. (I hope I didn't speak to soon....)

Anyway, other than my boyfriend thinking that it would be funny to say he purchased enough green and yellow yarn to knit him a Packer blanket, not too much has been going on. Just sitting here knitting. Or in this case, blogging.

Take time to enjoy your snowglobe

Hello old friend

So, I am so sorry about not blogging in a while. Busy busy busy. Between work and school, there was not much time for anything.

So let's get caught up.

1. Still working on the giant afghan, I would suggest looking on Ravelry to see the progress. I have all 49 squares knit and blocked. I am in the "weaving in the ends" stage. Next up, piecing it all together. I can't wait to have this finished. The pattern is Big and Cozy by Debbie Abrahms. (see ravelry again)

2. I have been seeing some one on a serious level. We met last September at a rockin' Oktoberfest. (who doesn't like a good beer? or in my case, a good cider.)

3. I went to London in January of 2010 with my little sister, Ashley. It was an awesome experience to have with her. And we didn't even fight all that much only towards the end of the trip, which is inevitable, right? I am going through London withdrawal......I am working through the shakes as we speak.

4. I graduated from school and started a new job. I am a Patient Accounts Specialist with a local hospital. Goodbye, Menards and in the words of Fall Out Boy, "Thnks fr the mries...." or something like that.

That is the big stuff. So here I am now.

Currently on the needles:

1. Peaches n Cream blanket for Ari. Will never use Bernat soft stripes yarn, poor quality, again. I have started the decreases.

2. Fancy Foot Anklet #1 (Monday). Knitpicks kit I ordered, color is Granny Smith and in Stroll. 1" left until I start the heel. I am pretty excited.

Pending projects.....

1. Big Bad Baby Blanket (B4).....This will probably be for my Dear Friend Suzie, who is preggers again! Whoo Whoo. That's all I can say.

2. Fancy Foot Anklet #2 (Tuesday)

Well, take care and I look forward to updating again.

Can't believe it is fall?

So I realize I haven't spent much time on line nor have I blogged in awhile. Slap my hands and take away my........(fill-in the blank.)

So life is pretty busy. I have been taking classes--summer and now fall----and working overtime hours at work. It sucks, and I have no life, but what else is there to do?

I haven't really knit that much lately, and it really bothers me. I have to do a couple of baby hats for a friend and finish some other things up that have pending deadlines. I think I have been burning the candle at both ends. Maybe I should just slow down..........right?

There is no one in my "love" life, however, that is a choice. Options are not lacking.....not to be snotty. When would I fit someone else in?

I took merlin to the vet on Tuesday. That didn't go well. I had to bribe him with new cat toys---fuzzy mice----to get him to forgive me. Cats!

Catch ya later.

sarah

Spring is in the air!!!!

I am totally loving the weather we are having here in the northwoods. It is sooo sunny and warm. Keep it coming Mother Nature.

The grandparents are home and settled in. Grandpa started his next round of chemo therapy. We went to the oncologist last Thursday and found out that he will have to have treatments for the rest of his life. There is no cure for multiple myeloma. Cancer sucks!

I start my new job at Menard's tomorrow. I am really excited about it. I will be working in the Kitchen/Cabinet area doing some design work. I thought it would be a good idea to use one of my degrees!

The knitting is a little slow right now. I finished another afghan square. Only 40 left! As for the socks, Darn those needles are small. Oh well. I will keep trucking along. I hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather!

Toddles!

Spring is here, Maybe!

Well...that is a deep subject. It was beautiful here last week and then this week it snowed! Of course.

My grandparents are back from Florida. They have already worn me out and it has only been a little less than a day. I spent yesterday helping them unpack--and remembering patience..apparently it is a virtue. Uhm.

The socks are really coming along. I have turned the heels on both! Yippeeee! To bad my hands hurt from raking gravel for two hours today!

Sorry this is short. I have too much do, and not enough time.

Schustie out!

What?!? Snow Again?

Mother Nature's persistance at continuing to produce crappy weather is really beginning to get on my last nerve. This is ridiculous; it is almost the middle of April for crying out loud! (Sidebar: Why do we say crying out loud? What is the history behind that?

Anyhow, I am busy planning our annual soup contest. This is a fun tradition in my hometown. I am sooo excited! I am coming up with the prizes as we speak! This contest started as a chili contest in my parents basement when I was in college. You know how these things start.....Someone is bragging about how their recipe is best and etc.....We have moved on from chili to soup......with I think the last contest having about 25-30 entries! Yummy and oh so fun!

The Green socks are coming along nicely. I have 6 inches on each leg--which is just under halfway for the leg itself. I am finally having fun with these d*** things.

I am 10% done with my afghan. It is going to be soooooo pretty. I might need to make one for me next.

Well I better get to class. I am going to have to struggle to stay awake tonight.

Toodles!

I ain't no Fool!

Happy April Fools Day!

And to my Uncle Jeff--Happy Birthday!

So, going back to classes was really hard. Spring break was no break for me. I spent the week SPRING cleaning the basement and upstairs. I am thinking of becoming a professional carpet cleaner person. What do you think?

I am breaking up with winter. I am talking about the season, not a guy. Just a heads up. I am done, I am throught with him. He needs new material. I need a new relationship and Spring is looking like a winner to me! All fresh and colorful. Yummy!

I am currently sitting in my tuesday evening class, totally boring.......*Yawn*.

My SFS socks are knitting up very quick! I love the new green color, so much easier than the black yarn. The afghan will be very pretty and is knitting up quick too. Just looking for a easy dress pattern for a 18-24 mth old. Any ideas?

Take care and happy knitting.