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Awesomeness!

This week has been A GOODER as my friend Pam likes to say.

I have benefits at work now since becoming full-time. This past week, Jacob and I both got our teeth cleaned, went to the eye doctor’s and finally got new glasses (after a billion years). I really like my new glasses and I’m pretty sure Jacob likes his too. They’re both just for reading but I might be more inclined to wear them now because I think they’re fun.

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Honestly, I can’t believe I made him. I still can’t believe my offspring is 18 years old! As if?  Doesn’t he look like a real man?  I swear the kid has more facial hair then most of the grown men I know.

Steve took Jacob to the range to let him try a few different firearms. Look at the grin on the boy’s face!  Ok, he looks like a little boy here – a little boy who just got to play with a lot of really cool toys.

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Then yesterday, I got a smokin’ deal on my new toy!  I’ve been wanting a Mac for a while now cause my old laptop sucks big b**ls.  Thing is, MacBooks aren’t cheap.  So, here I was thinking it would take me 12 eternities to save up for one and this MacBook Air just appeared at a price I could most definitely afford.  Granted, it’s used.  But, it’s barely used.  So, someone (like moi) is extra-super-duper excited. I’ve been coming home from work and spending hours on this little thing (even after spending 12 hours looking at 8 computer screens).  I’m going to make it a beautiful case out of beautiful yarn.  I LOVE IT!! 🙂

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And to add icing to the already super-sweet week, my sister got back from her trip and surprised me at work! I haven’t seen her since before Christmas. I tried really hard not to cry when I got to actually hold her in my arms and look at her face. Wonder if she noticed.

Lesson of the week: when you are positive and happy, really awesome shit happens!

A Good Day for Frogging.

I don’t know what possessed me to use 4mm needles for this project. Then, to get really close to the end and decide that the fabric is too stiff. (I’m probably one 4-row-repeat away from being finished.). So, it’s being frogged today.

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It’s just too stiff. I wouldn’t wear it. Nor do I want to make it only to give it away.

I’m going to sit my arse in front of the computer, rip back my shawl and watch a class on short rows. (I hate short rows. But I want to love them – it would be handy.)

Have an awesome day!

Quick Update

Kurt loved his scarf.  This picture was on Facebook only a few minutes after I gave him the scarf. Isn’t it the most awesome scarf in the entire world?

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I made Steve’s brother a scarf for his birthday.

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I got to spend the weekend in Cambridge with some great friends.

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Made a new little friend.  This is Zira.  She’s going to be huge!

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Maybe made some new spinners?! 🙂

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Got some random photos that I love. (Hihihi.)

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I got to eat this – it’s an apple caramel cheesecake.  Yuu-uummm!  Susie also made a maple cheesecake as good, if not better, than this one.  You have no idea how delicious these were.  I may have overdid it.

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I love this drawing.  Michelle’s son Sam did this.  Isn’t it awesome?

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Just like the colors in this photo.

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We’re all princesses.  I think we look wonderful in our tiaras. Don’t you?

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I’m addicted to this new game, thanks to Susie.  It makes me feel super-smart when I can figure out the word.  Turns out I did ALL the puzzles.  Now I have to wait for an update for new ones.  Nutts!

I’m working on a shawl.  It’s a pretty plain shawl.  I’ll post pictures later this week.  I might start a new hat today.  Actually, it’s a hat that I knit already that I ripped back because it wasn’t keeping its shape.

Life is good!!!

Busy. Busy.

Well everyone, the scarf is officially finished. It’s beautiful. If it wasn’t so long, I would be tempted to keep it for myself.

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When I was blocking this piece, all I did was pull on it a tad and it reached over 14 feet! Can you imagine?! So I pushed it back a bit.

I can’t wait to give it to Kurt! He’s going to LOVE it. I’m sure I’ll be able to post a picture of him wearing it shortly.

I finished up the seam on the Joe hat. It doesn’t look that great on me so I might pass it on to one of the boys at work who said he really liked it.

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Last night, I worked on a couple of quick projects. They both turned out beautifully!

The Marshmallow Fluff Cowl for me.

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And my Petit Pod, (with accompanying baby Topper) modified to add color.

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I love how they all turned out! And I plan to wear my new cowl when I head out today.

Have a great week everyone!