Good-bye 2007

The holidays are almost over, and a new year is about to begin. The family had great fun at Christmas time, Santa did find our stockings, and the kids are still playing with all of their new toys.

I received a lovely surprise from my friends Sheila and Michael: look at this lovely ornament that they made and how great it looks in our tree:

I will be a little sad to take down the tree this year, but I am looking forward to a fantastic new year 2008! Happy New Year to all!

Paying it Forward

I found this on Angela's blog, and decided this is totally my cup of tea.

I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.

Now you all know that I love to knit, and spin. Depending on who signs up, I can see lots of great gift ideas in my future. And let's face it, who doesn't love to receive a random, handmade gift? So leave me a comment if you would like to receive a suprise within the next year, and if you are willing to pay it forward.

Old Friends are True Friends

While in Sweden, we were able to meet up with our very first au pair and her family for a lovely dinner in a traditional Swedish neighborhood. Their house and all their neighbors back into a triangular shaped lot that is open to the community and houses a playground. I really love this design, as it keeps all of the kids away from the street, and it makes it impossible for strangers to see the kids because you have to pass through a home to get to this shared park area. Lovely. The kids really enjoyed playing on the swings and in the sandbox. As the evening drew near and it started to get chilly, we moved inside to visit. Here you can see Linnea didn't miss a beat in getting down on the floor to play Playmobil with Alex. Linnea, you are such a sweetheart, thanks to you and your family for welcoming us into your home for the evening. It's so nice to renew old friendships.

IK Fall Preview

It's up.

Tangled Yoke cardigan. Need I say more?

Did you get yours?

As is often true with childrens gifts, sometimes the box itself is worth the price of the toy.

Where did April go?

Wow, where did April go? And March for that matter. It has been a busy spring here, and I have lots of photos to share, all safely stored on my digital camera. Someday I will download them and share - promise.

Did you see that the sneak preview is up for the Summer Interweave Knits? My favorite item is the syncopated caps. I am sure some of the sweaters will catch my eye once the mag hits the newsstands, but for now, I am planning on some new hats. Based on my experience over Spring Break in Maryland, my east coast relatives could use a few more hats. We were all fighting over the hand knits as the easterly winds blew. I heard it was 70 and sunny back in the PNW. Wouldn't you know.

I'm heading back east for THE sheep and wool festival just in time for Jesper's birthday. Serendipity.

TTFN

Quote of the Day

"Mom, I'm not just a little brother, I'm a SUPER HERO!"

The little guy found M's knitting!

Charmed

There's a new book on my Amazon wish list

I am sure this book will inspire some pre-HP new movie release knitting!
Congratulations, Alison, on the new book!

Wallace and Gromit Fans

Get yee to the Central Market in Mill Creek for your very own...



Wensleydale cheese!