Monday, September 22, 2008

I know, I am really, really good at blogging-one post every year or so. It seems that life has been hectic and often I think I have nothing to say that would interest anyone.
Since my last post we have had a new grandson, Hudsen, in May and he is a cutie patootie. Lots of hair and a drop dead smile. Carsen, his older brother, has entered 1st grade and it is an adjustment-long day and everyday. Bedtime hasn't been an issue-he is ready ! Caitlin ,now 8, was here for the summer. They have moved to Virginia by Washington ,D.C. and are stationed at Quantico. Amanda has been all over Europe and to Thailand since joining The Presidential Helicopter team and is loving it!! They stay in 5 star hotels(because the Pres does) and she is looking forward to seeing the rest of the world with the next President. London has been her favorite even though she did have to purchase $40.00 panty hose there-the weak US dollar and the high cost of everything in London made for an expensive purchase. Her husband, Ken, is an instructor at Officer's Candidate School and an MP.
Caitlin spent the summer horseback riding,swimming,and even took sewing lessons. She also had fun learning to dye yarn at The Yarn Garden in Charlotte. I am making her socks from the yarn she dyed.
Just got back from The Yarn Garden Retreat at the Potowatome Lodge in the Pokegon State Park in Indiana. What a place!! It is less than an hour and a 1/2 from my house and I never knew it was there. We had a great time-Lindsay from TYG organized a great retreat! Chis DeLongpere(spelling?) was our teacher and we learned lots by knitting a frog! Too cute. It must be my month for animals because I just knit Amanda a Hedgehog. She used to own one . It was a hit with all who saw it-never thought I would enjoy knitting stuffed animals or toys but it was fun.
Lots of knitting going on at my house. Slipper socks for Xmas gifts from the Kalamazoo Knits pattern-love doing socks on 2 circs,shawls/scarves including the entrelac "Watercolor Dreams" scarf and the JOJOland Swirl shawl. Today I get the yarn from TYG for a Norah Gaughan sweater-love her designs. Also 3 baby sweaters for Nov/Dec. due dates.
Took 2 classes from Cat Bordi, went to Stitches Midwest(WOW!) and the retreat. Planning on going on Rae's retreat too.
If anyone reads this, please leave a comment so I know if I should keep on blogging.

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