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Casa de Maria

2010-09-03T10:46:00.001-07:00

Casa de Maria - NM, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

The later part of May we went with our friends the Currans to their family cabin near Las Vegas, New Mexico. The house was full of their family and friends. There were 5 little boys, two little girls and a baby amongst the adults. The kids had a blast and so did we. The cabin was a mile from a national forest so we went hiking one day.

Amy is a knitter as well and she took me to a nearby alpaca ranch, Victory Ranch, in Mora. We fed the alpaca and spent quite a bit of time visiting with the owner about knitting and got some fabulous yarns. They even had a baby chria alpaca that had been born on Flynn's birthday just a couple of days earlier.

This was a much needed family trip and one we will go on again soon I'm sure.

A Knitting Sunday

2010-09-02T14:38:00.000-07:00

I'm catching up on some blog posting. I've got to post about some fun things I've done this year. Yes, this was from way back in May, but that's how I roll, so there.

My good girlfriend and old neighbor Amy is my knitting cohort. We had a full day of knitting fun on Sunday, May 2 and it was so much freakin fun. We started the morning with a Starbucks and headed to Guthrie at the SWAK workshop and took a class with Cookie A on reading charts. I also met Jarod Flood briefly.

We then hopped on the turnpike and went to Tulsa to a fiber event put on by their local yarn stores and Make:Tulsa for the rest of the afternoon.

We took another class on Fair Isle to make a hat in MiniMochi. Good thing we just took the chart reading class because guess what Fair Isle involves. I'm still working on this project...only have half an inch done as I'm not that swift holding yarn in my left hand. I will have to get used to that.

The farm where they held the event was beautiful. There were vendors and pretty trees to sit under and knit. It was really nice. It was good to just think about knitting all day and have no other responsibilities for a while.

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Cookie A teaching us how to read in her Chart Reading class in Guthrie at the SWAK workshop weekend. She was excellent. It was fun to meet her.

The Knitting Farm

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The Barn where the classes and vendors were set up.

Put on Your Party Dress

2009-10-29T15:09:00.001-07:00

GirlieShow_poster03, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

It's Girlie Show #6...just a week away. I'm actually going to be in my own show this year. So, yes I've been a little busy planning the show and knitting away on my products for my booth. What was I thinking? I hope I don't kill over from it all. Wish me luck. I know it will be fabulous as usual. And, keep track of us through our updated website: www.thegirlieshow.net. It's lovely!

Hello, my name is...

2009-08-05T13:47:00.001-07:00

A Neckwarmer Winter, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

...Erin. Nice to meet you.

You might remember me from when I last wrote on my blog JANUARY! What? That is so sad. I need to catch up with everyone and fill you in on my little life if you are so inclined to be interested.

So, I was all about neckwarmers this past Christmas/winter. Friends and family got them as gifts and I made a couple for myself. They were a lot of fun and easy to make. I still need to post patterns on Ravelry, but you know how I obviously procrastinate. Ha.

I have actually been knitting a lot these past few months. I finished a darling lacey bolero, a kerchief, baby blanket and my first pair of socks which were a disaster in the end and will start a new pair soon with a different pattern. I am currently working on a shawl. I'm totally into shawls right now. That's my new addiction.

My son turned two this past May and he is a happy little hyper boy. We've been having lots of fun going to the zoo, coloring, swimming, playing in the sandbox and chasing the pugs.

This past spring I was fortunate enough to be selected into Leadership Arts. It's a program directed by the Oklahoma Arts Council which gave us extensive leadership knowledge in being advocates for the arts in education and in our communities. It was an unbelievable opportunity. Just the friends I have made through the program has been amazing. We're making changes together to keep arts in the foreground in our fair city.

I've not only been focusing on broad changes but on personaly changes for my own art. My goal is to get some designs together and actually have a booth at The Girlie Show this year. I haven't been in my show since the first one in 2004 and it's about dang time I promote myself again. I've gotta get busy making though. Time is counting down for November 6.

Besides family, my husband's brewery (www.coopaleworks.com) and my work, it's the same ol' same ol' in my neck of the woods. I promise to keep up with the blogging in a more timely fashion from now on!!!!

I Gots Some Knittin' to Do!

2009-01-19T08:06:00.000-08:00

Okay, in reviewing what I did and didn't knit this past year, I thought I would look back to see what my goals were two years back.

Goals from 2006:
It looks like I actually did finish several of those projects. I caught up with a lot of this in 2007. And, some of these goals I'm not interested in anymore, but I do still want to make that hotpink mohair shawl and work on some of my hat designs. And, I still have one more wrist warmer to complete but will probably give those as a gift cause I'm over them.

Goals for 2008:
I accomplished quite a bit of my plan for last year in regards to special gifts. Even though I didn't make exactly all of these specific projects, I still made handmade items for my list. The only thing I didn't do was a beanie for dad and a toy for baby, but there's always this year.

Something I totally neglected in 2008...I didn't complete my "Pay it Forward" projects. So, for those of you who signed up to receive a giftie from me (Meg, Kary and Apple) please forward me your mailing addresses and I will make it a priority, I promise! I don't want to be lame in 2009. I think I just got a bit lazy last year.

So, this year I still have a couple of UFOs I would like to complete...you know, a pair of pants that won't fit my son now and a wrist warmer that I won't wear. I can't wait to carry the cute orange totebag. It will feel good to get these UFOs out of my bags and off my to-do list. I might not make gifts for everyone this year cause I don't feel like making so many commitments, plus I want to make a couple of big projects for myself...we'll see, I'm just not making promises, but I'm proud of what I made last year. Everything turned out great. I just really want to do some "Stitch n Bitch" group knitting this year...I will make that goal. I miss doing that with my friends and getting out of the house for a bit.

Merry Christmas to All!

2008-12-23T14:23:00.001-08:00

Santa #3, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

One of Flynn's three photos with "Santa" this year...he didn't care for this one so I sat in with him. The other two were the real deal, but this was fun getting to share the moment.
Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the moment with your families.
Here's to a new and wonderful year to come!

Pardon Me I Didn't Knit That for You!

2008-12-08T13:20:00.000-08:00

This is quite possibly the funniest thing ever! If you are a knitter, you have to watch this especially!

He totally posed for this

2008-11-24T21:16:00.001-08:00

He totally posed for this, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

This child o' mine is beyond words. Just look at that beautiful posed face. I held him at the front door with the sunlight coming in on him and took a jillion photos. He posed pensively for everyone of them. Crack up!

Happy Halloween from the Gnome Family

2008-11-02T19:56:00.001-08:00

We had such a ball Halloween night taking Flynn out to the neighbors and showing off his costume. I knitted all of us gnome hats and pinned flowers to him and myself. I got the rest of his costume as normal clothes from Target and put the dog's collar on as a belt, stuffed his belly with cotton batting and away we went with our watering can for a candy bucket. He was absolutely precious.

Ghoul's Gone Wild Parade

2008-11-02T19:48:00.000-08:00

CIMG5452, originally uploaded by craftyminx.

Here's a little teaser from the parade tonight. Craftyminx took this shot...very cool. That's me in the middle waving like a pageant queen.

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Ghoul's Parade, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Here are some more fun shots from the parade...pink hair and all.

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7 Year Itch

2008-11-02T19:45:00.000-08:00

7 Year Itch, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

The beginning and maybe the end of this round of the anniversary sweater I was knitting for JD for our 7th Anniversary. Traditionally you give wool for 7 years, hence the cleaver name, 7 Year Itch.

I gauged this dang thang and I think it is way too small...would fit me rather than a man. So, I'm sure I will be frogging this out pretty soon.

I do however really like this yarn I got at the Taos Wool Festival. It's really pretty and super soft...will be nice if it ever turns into something of substance.

Table One

2008-11-02T19:44:00.001-08:00

We went to the most amazing dinner recently. A chef friend opened his catering kitchen and is doing special 8-course meals cooked right there for you in front of you. He did a unique menu and a just-for-me menu for me the vegetarian. I did however have fish and scallops...no egg though. He paired it with wine and beers from my husbands soon to open brewery. It was so awesome. These photos do not do it justice at all. And, I ate practically every bite.

Taos Wool Festival

2008-10-17T12:04:00.001-07:00

Taos Wool Festival 1008, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

We had a ball (or skein I should say) at the Taos Wool Festival during our family trip to Santa Fe. It just happened to be at the same time...just my luck. Thanks to Amy for pointing out the dates. I'm so glad we got to go...I owe JD for him tagging along.

Flynn enjoyed seeing the llamas, sheep and rabbits. I picked up a bit of yarn...didn't overdo it like I could have so easily done. I got some wool for a special project, some that was just plain gorgeous (see in Flynn's grubby little hands..I'm sure they were filthy by that point) and some peaches and cream color that was to die for.

I swear, if you are even thinking about spinning...don't go to a wool festival. It will make you want to pick that up as a project too, cause the have workshops and wool galore to purchase. That's the next thing I want to learn to do...someday...someday. I certainly don't need one more thing to take-up in my life. It was really inspirational being there and getting to be around so many other textile people. I loved it!

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The Ravelry crew had a booth at Taos Wool Festival. It was cool to meet the owners...sorry no photo...didn't want to be a total geek. I picked up a couple of buttons from them.

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Taos Wool Festival - a shot of some of the vendors. There were probably 75 or so of them...all full of yarn. It was awesome!

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It's all about the wool my friends. Here'a a little Before and After action...they did a demo of sheep shearing at the Taos Wool Festival. That was fun to watch.

Bye Bye Little Puggies

2008-10-01T12:49:00.001-07:00

They're off to Grandma's house...cause we've got plans.
HINT: Taos Wool Festival...yippie!

The Anywhere Clip

2008-10-01T12:38:00.001-07:00

In keeping with my handmade gifts plan, I made Marilyn a beaded flower "anywhere" clip for her 40th birthday. I also wanted to make the 40th gifts a little more special. Dawn got a scarf/fingerless glove combo I had made a while ago for her 40th this year.

You can clip this in your hair or on a jacket or anywhere!!! I had promised Mare a few years ago that someday I would bead her something because she had given me this huge stash of seed beads and wire when she was purging her craft room. So, I came through. I like how it turned out. I usually attach my flowers to a pin back, but this was a lot easier and small enough. I like the option to put it in your hair. I need to make more for myself now.

PS: Please overlook my big giant ear!

Great State Fair of Oklahoma

2008-10-01T12:25:00.001-07:00

We took Flynn to his first state fair. I was just dying to go. For some reason I feel as a mother I connect to that stuff a lot more now...the down-home kind of feeling.

He loved the petting zoo. It was adorable watching pet the goats. He also saw the livestock barns with the cows, lambs, piggies and some Clydesdale horses. Those were pretty amazing.

We also saw a sea lion show which was a little different for a fair, but cool. I couldn't help but laugh out loud when the sea lion danced to the macarana. Geez. You know we'll be going to Sea World someday. But, I actually look forward to it cause I didn't get to go there when I was a kid. Now I get to take Flynn to see all the things I want to see. Yippie!

Becky's One Skein Wonder

2008-09-30T11:46:00.001-07:00

My dear friend Becky had mentioned that she liked my One Skein Wonder... I'm going to go ahead and stick my neck out here and say, probably 2 years ago...and I started one for her and got nearly complete and for stupid reason I never finished it. I think because the yarn was totally wrong, but I wouldn't admit it because I hate spending time on something only to onravel and start over.

So, going along with my plan to save money and consume less, I was going to finish that darn schrug and give it to her for her birthday. Because I'm also on a kick to finish my unfinished projects.
I just couldn't bear to give her the tan ugly mess, so I started over in a different color that I knew she would love.

And, yes, she freakin' loved it...announced that the purple I choose was her new color for the season and wigged out. And, proud to say it fit her perfectly and is adorable.

One Skein Wonder - CHECK...off the list!

August 2008

2008-09-30T11:33:00.001-07:00

Partay all night!
We had two big events to attend this Saturday night...and Flynn was a social butterfly.

We first attended the Rally on the Alley event at Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery. It was a scooter themed art show. Our bikes were on display. That's me and Flynn sitting on my Vespa. He and Daddy have fun on the patio.

Then we zoomed over to Dawn & Freddy's for a soiree. They had filmed for a design show (Utopia Joe) earlier in the evening and then had the Oh Johnny Girls singing and a movie playing in the backyard. It was too much fun. Wish we could have stayed longer at both, but the little boy was pooped out by the end of the night. It was great to see all our friends out though...at least we got out of the house for a change and socialized like other adult individuals. Good times!

HIP BABY STYLE - FLICKR GROUP

2008-09-30T10:21:00.001-07:00

I had been documenting Flynn's wardrobe since he was born...kinda kept track of his growth too. I thought it would be fun since I do the Wardrobe Remix group when I can and since that is only for grown-ups, I thought I would start my own group for the kiddos.

So, in August, I did just that...it's called HIP BABY STYLE.
Go here to sign up and share your baby's stylish wardrobe.

The icon I use is from a scooter rally tshirt a friend brought back for Flynn from AmeriVespa, designed by Modified.

Chevron Scarf - Check

2008-09-30T10:17:00.001-07:00

I finally finished my sister's birthday scarf in July. Her birthday was in April. Just as I was getting into the pattern and making some headway, I fell and broke my wrist. So, there was no knitting to be had for some time. And, once I was able to knit a little bit, it hurt really bad and I had the use of only two fingers on my left hand...sucked.

I had plenty of time to complete the project but just couldn't control the situation. Oh well. Things happen. But, I did get it done and hopefully she liked it in the end...part of my "make everyone's gifts this year" project. It turned out pretty cute.

First Trip to the Zoo

2008-09-30T10:05:00.001-07:00

We live in the best neighborhood and have made some of the best friends with our neighbors on our block. There are about 6 houses of families that get together and have parties and cook-outs...great fun. Although one of our best friends moved away recently to grow their family in a larger house, we still get together all of us with the kids.

We went to the zoo, Flynn's first trip, with the Oldfield boys and the Curran boys...all close to the same age, with Flynn coming in as the smallest. It was so cute to see him checking out the animals. We saw up close the baby lion cubs, then there were the bears, and of all things, he loved the catfish the most...guess it is a water lovein' thing.

Summer Fun 2008

2008-09-29T21:38:00.001-07:00

These are a few of my favorite Flynn shots from over the summer.
-He sure had a great time at his first pool party. The neighbor boys didn't know what to think of all his splashing. He loves the water.
-The 4th of July was fun too...he tried his first plum and devoured it...so cute in his red and blue stripes. We were at our yearly neighborhood party...a can't miss.

-That boy loves to swing at the park and get close to his toys

-Grandma and Grandpa took him to the science museum in the building where I work and he played in the little tykes area, got all wet.
-He learns how to walk by pushing his dump truck
-New birthday swing of his very own in the backyard

-Giggle fest
-playing with his new cousin, Addysin
-having fun with his Dada

Off to Connecticut

2008-09-29T21:33:00.001-07:00

I work for a non-profit American Indian cultural organization...in June we have our huge Festival: art and dance event. It's a huge undertaking, but I've done it many times before so it was like old hat jumping into it again. As part of my new post, I am getting to attend some amazing museum (which we also have) conferences.

I won a scholarship to attend the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian exhibit renewal conference. It was at the Pequot Tribe's reservation in Connecticut. I had never been to that part of the country, except for NYC, and it was just gorgeous. It was one of the best experiences ever, plus I have a lot more museum related knowledge under my belt now and made some great friends.

The tribe hosted a lobster dinner one night on the coast just down from Mystic Pizza (shot that out the window as we cruised by). We had a double rainbow view of the harbor. Part of the workshops included mount-making classes. The lower right shot is of the Pequot Museum...gorgeous.

I've taken two more museum courses since, but they are related more to archiving which I find fascinating. Lots to do in the museum now that I'm a know it all.

Flynn's 1st Birthday Party

2008-09-29T21:26:00.001-07:00

BooBoo's first birthday party was Memorial weekend. We had over 40 people (close friends, neighbors and family) at the house. It was a tight fit but so much fun. It was a vintage race car theme. Flynn wore a tshirt I made for him and we got him the cutest Little Red Wagon race car. He's now getting more into it now that his legs are longer. He also got the blue Pooh Bear car which makes plenty of noise. His party was so much fun. He was startled by the singing of the birthday song but got into when he realized it was all for him. My friend Melissa is an awesome baker...she made his cake to match his tshirt and the cookies too. My inlaws put in landscaping that weekend as their gift to us all. It turned out really nice...we needed it. It really was a perfect first birthday party. Next year...low key.

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The invite for Flynn's 1st Birthday Party taken from a vintage children's postcard.

May 2008

2008-09-28T14:56:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened in the past 5 months. Wow!
The month of May will be a little ridiculous for me for the rest of my life event-wise. Mother's Day is one weekend, my birthday the next, then Flynn's birthday the next, which is also Memorial weekend. Ugh.

And, to add to it, the Canvas Show is right after that. I wasn't able to go cause it is also the weekend as a huge event that my new/old job puts together. This is the second show and the second pair of Van's I designed for the Canvas event.

I went back to an old job I had seven years ago, but now with more experience and a better title, etc. I started in March, the same day I fell and broke my wrist. hmmm...coincidence is it all? All I know, is it was all bad timing. I had and still have way too much on my plate. Time to say no.

Good grief girl! Where have you been?

2008-09-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

Well, gee...if anyone still checks up on me, I am still around. I haven't posted in a while cause I got behind and I hate to get out of order with things that have happened, so I want to start from the beginning, which was in May. So I will just have to do it quickly, so I can get back on track with what I'm up to now. I will make small posts in consecutive order to when they happened.

This is a current photo of my little booger. Flynn is the cutest little boy I have ever seen in my life. He just surprises me everyday with his happy smile and joy in his heart...pure sweetness is this baby!

He has a pop up air machine that makes little balls go up in the air. He is obsessed with it and freakin' loves it. He's taking a break in this photo to get one of his pingpong balls that went across the room.

PS: We call him Shaggy. Check out the hair growth difference from the previous post.

my little stinker

2008-05-08T17:35:00.001-07:00

My son will be 1 year old in just 2 short weeks. He kills me with the cuteness. It just gets more awesome everyday. This photo proves it...from our Eames series...photos of Flynn's growth.

ALL ABOUT ME IN 7 RANDOM FACTS

2008-04-25T20:53:00.000-07:00

Okay…a month and a half later, I’m finally getting around to doing this. Oops. Miss Amy tagged me with a 7 Random Things About Me, so here are the goods. 7 of you will get tagged too - watch out!

1-
In my early 20’s, I went skydiving (solo) and my mom jumped too, which is a more interesting fact if you knew my mom...totally not her character. She didn’t want me to bungee jump and thought jumping out of an airplane would be safer. Okay? I don’t know if that’s true but it was pretty freakin’ awesome.

2-
On my second date with my husband (in my very late 20’s), he took me up on a grain silo south of downtown Oklahoma City to shoot a photograph of the Skyline for Oklahoma Today Magazine. It was cool and romantic at first…then I learned I was afraid of heights…out of the blue. I pretty much had a panic attack and couldn’t climb down the ladder to get off the thing. It was such an awful and humiliating experience. For some reason the man still married me.

3-
I love sleeping with the windows open when it rains and thunderstorms all night and the cool breeze puts you to sleep.

4-
If I was alone on a Friday night (without the fam), one of my favorite things to do is sit in front of the tv and watch old movies with a bunch of junk food, a Coke, my knitting and a stack of magazines and stay up til 2am. Then fall asleep on the couch with the pugs snuggled up with me and have absolutely no obligations the next morning so I can sleep til noon. Love that.

5-
Pet Peeve #213
I hate sweaty drinking glasses, cans or bottles. It makes me crazy. I have to have a napkin wrapped around them so I don’t have to touch the wet…just feels gross to me.

6-
I love vintage stuff…love love love. I wear vintage and love the hunt.
But, when I go to vintage clothing stores, I get a creepy icky feeling. I don’t like to touch things and I hold my breath so I don’t take the air in...like I'm gonna get cooties. Because in my mind, it’s old and stinky and dirty and has been on someone else’s body from 40 years ago…even though I’m sure it has really been laundered since then. For example: polyester clothes from the 60s/70s. No way…very cute and all…but I could never let that fabric touch my body. I envy those girls who can just throw on a 60s crocheted poncho and be all about it…but ewww! Totally mental. It’s so stupid.

7-
I don’t like other people to be messy, but it’s okay for me to be. It’s like my eyes don’t see my pile of clothes that need to be hung or my dirty dishes. They’ve just become part of the décor somehow. But, if my husband’s are there, I know which ones are his and he dang well better take care of it immediately…totally weird.

Aren't I fascinating? But anyway…here are the lucky 7 that are now tagged by me:

-Pinku
-Red Lipstick
-Read This & Tell Me What it Says
-Designer Line
-Blue Rose Knits
-Living to Tell the Tale
-Knit Wit Girly

UFO's

2008-04-23T21:48:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I have a lot of catching up to do...and how am I gonna get all of my planned birthday/mothers day, etc. projects done with a broken wrist? Hmmm...don't think I'm gonna make it. I have 18 inches or so more to go on the Chevron scarf for my sister. Yes, I had to present it unfinished...which I so hate...but she understood that it was taking longer with the cast on. I hadn't posted any photos cause I didn't want her to catch a glimpse just in case.

NOTE: I HAVE AT LEAST 8 MORE WEEKS WITH THE CAST ON...OMG...I HATE THIS THING. OBVIOUSLY IT'S TEACHING ME A LESSON OF SOME SORT...WHAT COULD IT BE???ARGH!

These projects in the photos are all taking up space on my needles and so I have no needles to work with (my Denise cords anyway). The One Skein Wonder is for my friend Becky from at least two years ago maybe three..hopefully I can give it to her this year...if they are still in style...ugh. I need to make a second wrist warmer and will probably give those to Dawn for her bday. The orange thang is a bag for me. And, or course the little knit pants for my baby boy...those have got to be done...they probably won't fit him for sure now.

That's what I get for being a procrastinator. That's the way the cookie crumbles.

So not a fashion statement

2008-03-28T20:00:00.000-07:00

but, at least it's pink!

I started a new job last Monday. As I was leaving the building at the end of my very first day, the heel of my gorgeous high-heeled black leather boots clipped a crack and I went flying. There was no stopping me. I basically landed on all fours, skinned my knees, sprained my right wrist and fractured my left, hence the lovely cast. This totally suckity suck suck sucks!!!!! In my whole 30-something years, I have never broken anything. This freakin' cast is so claustrophobic I could just scream! Argh!!!!!!

I have a couple of months at least with this thing. Insane!

So, there will be very slow progress on knitting if any at all. And, I was going to get back on my scooter this spring...not happening until this is off, especially since you shift with the left hand. Not a good kick-off to the warm weather ahead.

2008-03-28T19:39:00.001-07:00

Otherwise, Sweetpea had a great 1st Easter!

NOTE: there is no product in his hair and it has not been styled in any manner. This ciaos is all natural..the craziest hair I have ever seen, so hysterical!

I'm spying on you little one

2008-03-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Somehow it's like he knows we are watching him. Our little racoon was up to no good one night. We were watching him on the tv monitor... a little spy cam we have hooked up on his bed so we don't have to wake him up with the creaking door every night. It's hysterical to watch him and sometimes he pops up and looks right at the camera. I just can't help but giggle...what a cutie pie.

Veggie Tales

2008-02-21T10:02:00.000-08:00

This is what I have been up to in the past week besides knitting a baby blanket...which should be blocked tonight...just gotta weave in those dang ends...ick.

I made a Mexican Lasagna last night with a side of Spanish Rice and tortilla chips. I'm so proud...my husband actually said he would like to have this again. I said, " Well, how about lunch tomorrow." That's what I'm having. It was dang good. I've been getting all of my recipes, except the lentil soup, from those Martha Stewart Everyday Food mini magazines. There are a ton of vegitarian recipes in those and they are really good. This lasagna has a spinach/cilantro mix layered with pinto beans, salsa and pepper jack cheese on corn tortillas. It was super easy.

Also, another thing I'm excited about...a coworker asked me today if I have lost some weight. I can't believe someone can actually tell. Yippie. I've lost almost 10 lbs. This is a good thing! Note: that's a play on words since I mentioned Martha up above...dumb huh?

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I have been making these veggie sandwiches for lunch and they are so freakin' good.
I got some of that Tofutti, oh good grief that stuff is awesome...faux cream cheese.
I put that on one layer and olive tapenade on the other, then layer spinach leaves, cucumber and tomato...garnish with vegetable chips and hummus...the best. The bread is a 3-seed wheat from a friend's bakery called Big Sky Bread Company. It's very dense and de-lish.

2008-02-21T09:52:00.000-08:00

This is lentil soup from last week...pretty good. It had zucchini, tomatoes, lentils, bay leaves for flavor, some lime and yogurt to top. I believe it is from Vegetarian Times magazine, but don't quote me.

Me and my big ideas

2008-02-15T08:54:00.000-08:00

Well, crap...it just dawned on me all the gifts I have to make and everything is at the same time. Me and my big idea to try to be a little "slow" this year and not to spend a bunch of money on gifts. This is my list. I better get busy.

1. Mare's birthday is the day before Flynn's and I'll be getting ready for his first birthday party, so I have to get this made now. Since it is her special "big" birthday, I want to make her the Counterpane Carpet Bag by Carrie Brenner. She will so love this. I've been planning on making me one too...some day! This photo is from the pattern on Ravelry...so pretty...love this yarn!
NOTE: This is the Ravelry link.

2. I would love to make Flynnie something for his birthday...maybe a knitted amiguri monster or something.

3. Dawn's having her special "big" birthday this year too, but I have until August for that one and have to figure out what I'm going to knit her...maybe something to wear...hmmm.

4. I'm already working on a baby blanket for my cousin. The shower is next weekend...nothing elaborate as I haven't had a ton of time to prepare for this one. Photos to come. I'm about 1/4 of the way done with it. It's a baby pink and tan striped blankie.

2008-02-15T08:53:00.000-08:00

5. My sister's birthday is in April. I don't know what I'll knit her.

6. Mother's Day...I'd love to make one of the Chevron Scarves from Last Minute Knitted Gifts for my mom. I'll see if I have time to make one for my mother-in-law. Her's might have to be done for Christmas. I want one of these too...and since I'm not getting around to working on those socks I started, might as well use the yarn for now.

7. Father's Day beanies I'm sure will be the easiest and the guys always like those...easy peasy...Ugh!

I'm sure this isn't the last of it.

Knitting What Not

2008-02-14T11:50:00.000-08:00

Here's the boy modeling a baby girl "sluggo" hat. It's a little tiny for his big knoggin.
I'm putting together a few pieces to start selling locally and probably/finally on Etsy.
I've got a black one done too...see below...lots more of these to come.

2008-02-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

I love how the top of hats turn out from the decreasing. This yarn in particular made a pretty flower-y shape.

2008-02-14T11:40:00.000-08:00

Here's Ape (ah-pey) modeling the black one. He's not diggin' it.
he hates hats! And, of course I have a little fez for him...guess it will have to be Flynn's now.

This kid...

2008-02-14T11:34:00.000-08:00

I swear. I can hardly stand it....I love him so much. Happy Valentine's Day Boo Boo.
Just look at that face, not to mention the crazy hair-do. He is hysterical...what a card.

We were laying on the bed reading his photo book (he's on the cover at about 4 months old) last Wednesday and I got some great shots of him flipping through tht pages. He's so funny cause he almost points at things cause he used his finger to touch. He's touching the tag on this one. He loves tags by-the-way...goes right for those. I suppose pots and pans will be his next adventure. He is such a happy little man. He's toothing right now too and not a peep about it (got one pokin' through)...just happy go lucky...no, how lucky am I?

I take Wednesday's off and get to spend the whole day with him. It's so much fun. We take naps together and read and play on the floor and go shopping. We just take our time and do whatever we want. He is going to be crawling I bet within a week. He can flip and flop and rotate around but can't scoot anywhere just yet. What an amazing thing is this little boy!!!

Buttnernut Yum!

2008-02-12T10:26:00.000-08:00

Her it is...my very first "vegetarian" meal...and my fist soup from scratch.
It turned out really good. My husband and sister both liked it for real. I got it from a Martha Stewart Food Magazine...a recent issue.

You can take pretty much any vegetable and put it into this formula:
I used one large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
brown an onion in 2T olive oil (I hate onions, but knew the flavor would add a lot to the soup and since it was pureed I would hardly know it was there...except in my head...I will probably only do an half onion next time so I don't taste it as much...I have a weird life long relationship with onions...eww.)
Then, boil all with two cups veggie broth and water to cover then simmer until tender.
Puree in batches in blender and add salt, pepper, lemon and a dollup of non-fat yogurt (yes, dairy, but working on that).
It was super easy. I'll try mushroom or carrot next time. And, you can freeze this really easy. It makes a lot...probably 6 servings.

You're a WHAT?

2008-02-11T14:57:00.000-08:00

I’ve officially become vegetarian. Oh my gosh…What?

Uh yes, I said vegetarian.

I have lived my life without a thought about what food is and where it comes from. I’m a junk food junkie…well, I guess not anymore. I’ve felt icky about eating meat off and on for a few years now…just basically get grossed out…but have put it behind the ol’ thinking cap and ignored it. Plus, now is the time in my life when I have to be responsible to myself and my son…and why not, let’s throw the husband in the mix too.

It scares me to think about what yuckiness I have put into my body from eating fast food over the years, mostly McDonald’s. What goes into my body makes me who I am…lethargic and fat.

Maybe it would make a difference if it was all organic and came from good farms, but some stuff I’ve read even talks about how humans are really herbivores and shouldn’t even eat the meat of other animals period. It all really makes sense. And, I’ve known this…it just finally hit me and became real in the last couple of weeks. I’m contemplating fish…but we’ll see. Trying to avoid milk and eggs…that’s another story I suppose, cause I don’t really want to be hard-core vegan. Anywhoo…

I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading up and after having to eat at Eischen’s Chicken this past weekend, not by my choice…no more….I’m done….ewww!

It is my commitment from here on out to not eat meat.

I read Fast Food Nation a couple of years ago and was grossed out by the meat manufacturing and mistreatment of animals as well as human workers for that matter. But, somehow…call it laziness and lack of motivation…I got pulled back in by the fast food giants down the street without thinking about the details.

When I was at Target recently, I picked up a comical little book called Skinny Bitch…which I thought would be just a fun diet book to give me a little motivation…no, it’s on the same lines as Fast Food Nation, giving you the “skinny” about what we put into our bodies and why we shouldn’t, ie: meats, dairy, etc. That book is hysterical by-the-way and tells it like it is, which is what I needed to hear. I highly recommend it! I just got the sequel, which is a little vegan cook-book, Bitch in the Kitch.

Other motivations for making the move are:
1) Need to eat my veggies anyway and get healthy and loose weight
2) Need to learn to cook and like/love to cook
a) to save money
b) to slow down on the consumerism and purchasing/eating out
c) to be a good momma and wife and provide healthy meals for my fam
3) Doing the “Biggest Loser” competition at work and I can win some much needed dough.
4) A good excuse to do my Bento Box again

I’ve never been a hard-core committer on diets, so I’m going to take it slow adding this into my life so as not to be overwhelmed. I’ve never enjoyed cooking, never had to cook and really don’t understand it if that makes any sense. I just walk into the grocery store dumbfounded sometimes.

So, over the weekend, I put together some yummy recipes and went to the store for this week’s meals:
- tonight: butternut squash soup
- veggie sandwiches with hummus and tapenade
- Mexican lasagna…yum!
- lentil burgers
- lentil soup

I want to start going to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s because it was really depressing all the non-organic or vegetarian items at the grocery store. And, we don’t have a Whole Foods, just a tiny little health food store that’s really expensive.

I’ve also been inspired by my knitting friend Aimee and her friend Riana in their commitment to being SLOW. You must follow what they are up to. They are both American’s in France…which is cool in itself to experience that. Riana has made a year long commitment to not buying anything and making and growing her own everything…unbelievable. And, Aimee’s trying it out for a month. These women are so interesting and amazing mothers!

Consumption is a problem for me. I spend way too much and therefore have way too much crap in my house and it’s bogging me down. Slowly but surely I’m getting rid of stuff, but not fast enough. I still feel overwhelmed. So, I’m making a commitment right now to work on this…

- Don’t spend
- Sell what we have that we don’t need. Or give it away.
- Make gifts…don’t buy. Knit… therefore I’m working on a baby gift for a shower coming up in a couple of weeks. Lots of other knitting posts to come. I swear I've been knitting!

This is certainly not a political statement or pro-anything. I’m not a granola that’s for sure. And, I’m not an activist. But, I do want to make a difference to myself and for my happy little family. Who knows, maybe I’ll rub off on somebody else.

Pint / Half Pint

2008-02-07T08:33:00.000-08:00

Can you stand the cuteness? My sweet boys...Daddy and Bitty.
These tees were a gift for JD for his birthday. Of course he put it on instantly and had to have Flynn's on too...and photos soon insued. They are so adorable, especially with their matching skullys, denims and trainers.

I know you all think your kids are the cutest in the world...but that's just not humanly possible. Just look at that little baby boy. He makes me so happy I cry sometimes just looking at him.

Knit for Tattoos

2008-01-29T15:16:00.000-08:00

This is hilarious. I love this illustration.
I've actually been planning on a couple of tattoos recently.
Nothing knitting related though. There are some super cool girls out there that are getting yarn, needles, thread spools, etc. tattooed and they are really cute, but I'd rather have something related to my boy on my body....so, more to come on that thought.
PS: This is by artist: Natalie Dee

Knitted Walls

2008-01-02T10:03:00.000-08:00

This is so wicked. I love this. Of course my husband would never have it, but how creative! These wall decals are so cleaver!

Ravelry Projects Updated

2007-12-19T09:13:00.000-08:00

I finally had a chance to upload all of my knitting projects to Ravelry...well, the ones I have photos of.
There are a ton of scarves I made way back when I was selling them. And, there are a couple of other projects I have on the needles that I haven't taken photos of. Wow...I've done a lot. It's kinda cool to see all of your accomplishments on one page...kinda inspiring too to get to work on more!!! I still have details to include on the projects, but at least they are listed. Most of them I have no idea what yarns or needles I used, so whateva!

PAY IT FORWARD

2007-12-13T11:35:00.000-08:00

I hereby pledge to send a handmade gift to the first three people who comment on this entry. No real promises about time frame, but it’ll be within the next 365 days. In return, you have to post the same offer on your blog, and prepare to send a gift to three other people.

Remember, you have a year to get your gifts done! Please remember, you don’t have to knit or crochet to participate, anyone who can make a nice handmade gift is welcome to join.

NOTE: I GOT HOOKED UP ON THIS THROUGH AMY....EXCITED TO BE ON THE RECEIVING END ON THIS TOO!

LOVING THIS!

2007-12-13T08:15:00.000-08:00

I'm not a fan of Robert Plant and have never really been one of Allison Krause either...BUT...
This album is fabulous!!!! Check out the interview and hear the tunes! So loving this!!!

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-11T15:17:00.000-08:00

SEX IN THE CITY...THE MOVIE...MAY 2008!!!!!

Shall I IKnit You a Hat?

2007-12-11T14:42:00.000-08:00

I went shopping with baby boy to Border's the other day and found some precious books for him for Christmas. That's pretty much all he's getting from us this year since his grandparents and aunt's will be spoiling him. I got him an awesome popup book called "One Red Dot" and some mini Dr. Seuss books that he picked out (based on color preference of course - I held up his choices and he picked orange and green...so cute). As I was leaving the children's section, I saw this book, didn't even look through it...it was a must have...."Shall I Knit You a Hat?"

YIPPIE SKIPPY!

2007-11-30T07:40:00.001-08:00

ravelry, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

OH MY GOSH...FINALLY...I'M ON RAVELRY.
I've already found some of you and made you my BFF...So, look for me too (Knitterista). I'm already beside myself about this thang. Yippie!

Over the river & through the woods

2007-11-27T15:06:00.001-08:00

Flynnie's 1st Thanksgiving, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Flynn experienced (as well as the two of us) his first airplane ride to grandmothers house this past weekend for Thanksgiving. He is the most amazing child ever. Not a squeek or a peep from him on the 4:30am trip to the airport. He just hung out and looked outside the window, ate and fell asleep and did the same thing coming home.

We had a great time at his grandmother's...a beautiful turkey and delicious gourmet dinner. She's a great cook! Lots of naps were had by all. And, a gorgeous snow Thanksgiving night. It was a good time!

We got to shop a little. I have my favorite shops in Santa Fe I like to go to when we visit. There is a darling upscale baby shop called Gypsy Baby. We got Flynnie a little red knit robot baby. He absolutely loves that thing...one of our best purchases to date.

For all you cupcake lovers...

2007-11-27T12:39:00.001-08:00

Austin Cupcake Trailer, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

This is the cutes thing ever (besides my little man)...an Airstream Cupcake stand called Hey Cupcake. I didn't get to eat any cupcakes, but it was strategically placed, not only on South Congress in Austin, but across the street from one of my favorite yarn shops, Hill Country Weavers. I went to Austin 2 weekends ago to hangout with my Girlies. We missed Stitch this year, but the trip was still fun!

Ye ol' Chevron Scarf

2007-11-20T10:50:00.001-08:00

domesticat chevron scarf, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I'm just dying to knit one of those chevron scarves...especially since I'm not getting around to picking up the sock project for a while, I'll just use a skein of that yarn to make one of these. I hear they are fairly easy to make too and judging from Domesticat's free pattern, it seems pretty doable. So, after I finish Little Mister's pants (hopefully over the holiday weekend) I will get started on one of these. They are just gorgeous. There is a new girl, Courtney, at SnB that has worked on one and Amy at Good to be Girl has inspired me yet again today to get movin' on it.

PS: Just checked and there are now only a little over 4,000 people ahead of me to get on Ravelry. It's moving fairly "fast".

Ravelry

2007-11-15T08:07:00.001-08:00

ravelry, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I should have signed up for this months ago...but was too busy at the time to deal with one other online project. But, now that I am getting back into the groove of life I'm ready and they are. Dang. Last week I was like number 9,500 or something. These are my stats of today...

* You signed up on November 8, 2007
* You are #54727 on the list.
* 8266 people are ahead of you in line.
* 3063 people are behind you in line.
* 80% of the list has been invited so far

Now I understand why knitting bloggers were so excited when they were invited to be on...cause it took so freaking long...uggggghhhh. I'm not so much of a patient kind of girl. Drats!

I'm on a Roll

2007-11-13T15:51:00.001-08:00

little pants, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Another knitted project is in the works...whoo hoo!
I've started some little pants for my boy. For some reason "they" don't make black clothing for babies, so I'm makin' my own thank you! Maybe it's the spit-up factor. These have been on my list for some time. I'm using some cheap-o yarn but it's real soft...Caron Simply Soft. The pattern is adapted from "Last Minute Knitted Gifts"...I've made it a ribbed cuff instead of a seed stitch. I'm not a huge fan of the seed stitch look...it's "old lady" to me for some reason. I'm proud of myself for getting back into my knitting projects. I feel very productive doing so. And then of course my precious will look adorable in these...hoping they fit by the time I've finished making them!

Self Portrait Tuesday 111307

2007-11-13T14:59:00.001-08:00

Self Portrait Tuesday 111307, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I went home for lunch to see my bitty boy and put him in his sling so I could make a sandwich...he fell to sleep instantly...my sweet heart!

My first knitted gift for Flynn

2007-11-08T13:07:00.001-08:00

knitted beanie, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I finished the beanie hat for bitty boy. I adapted it from the SnB book pattern. He looked so freakin' cute in this yesterday. He loves wearing hats...he thinks it's funny. Now I'm working on black knitted pants for him. They don't make anything in black for babies so I guess I'll make my own.

Okay, I lied

2007-11-06T15:55:00.001-08:00

Bee Swarm, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

My next post wasn't of a knitted project, but the next one after this will be. I had forgotten to show off my little swarm of bumble bees. The littlest one is fast asleep after only trick or treating a couple of houses...big and medium are in trouble cause the shook off their hats. But they all are still the most precious ever! NOTE: Ape (Ah-pey) our oldest pug means "bee" in Italian. Bees are our good luck charm.

2007-11-06T15:51:00.001-08:00

Baby Wardrobe Remix 103107, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I'm a knittin'

2007-11-05T14:26:00.001-08:00

Okay, I finally had a moment to break open a book and start my knitting obsession again. I'm making Mr. baby boy a beanie...the umbilical cord hat sans the umbilical cord from Stitch n Bitch Handbook. I want to do a ribbed rim, but will do that on the next one. I am vowing to start going to knitting group regularly...went last week. It is something I totally and truly miss doing and am ready to get my head back into it. So, the next post will be a finished object...promise!

THE GIRLIE SHOW 2007

2007-11-02T10:29:00.001-07:00

This is a great full show shot that the man took. I love this...it shows off the whole event and is so glittery and pretty and full of people buying amazing arts.

me and my girlies

2007-11-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

For some reason we felt so calm about the show this year that we stopped at Starbucks for a coffee and a chit chat. This was right after a news interview so we were up at the crack that morning. We were all decked out in our girlie pink.

2007-11-02T09:59:00.001-07:00

Flynnie's first Girlie Show ever, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Flynnie's first Girlie Show ever on Saturday.

The Girlie Show Final Outfit

2007-11-02T09:11:00.001-07:00

Wardrobe Remix 101307 evening, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I went with Option #2. This was way more comfortable than the others, except the booties killed me...ugh! It was a great night. It was the best show we have had to date...great energy...great art, people, food, everything. It was perfect. Next year will be #5...oh, what to wear? Ha!

Self Portrait Tuesday 102307

2007-10-23T07:59:00.001-07:00

Taken in the bar mirror at the historic OKC Farmer's Market while setting up for The Girlie Show 10-11-07. Good thing you can't see how scraggle-y I look. Is scraggle-y a word? Don't thinks so.

What to Wear to The Girlie Show?

2007-10-04T16:17:00.001-07:00

Wardrobe Remix 092207, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Okay...I need some help here. Of course, this isn't full on outfitted with correct accessories and heels and hair and makeup, but it gives you an idea of my choices for the show. What should I wear?

This is Option One sans pugs and maybe sans tights...not sure how I feel about all the color.

Option 2

2007-10-04T16:16:00.001-07:00

Wardrobe Remix 092207, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Option 3

2007-10-04T16:15:00.001-07:00

Wardrobe Remix 092407, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Stroller Brigade

2007-08-22T15:32:00.001-07:00

Stroller Brigade, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

We have the best neighbors ever on our block...and great friends they are. Counting Flynnie, there have been 2 boys born on our side of the block and 7 born on the other. Seven currently still live here...and it's so much fun. We went with the Oldfields and the Currans recently to a great pizza place on the Paseo just a few blocks from the hood. So, here we all are with our strollers and little ones...it was quite a site and so much fun! We love our block!!! It's going to be such a blast all the boys growing up and playing together!

2007-08-22T15:27:00.003-07:00

Stroller Brigade, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Me and Alex - the oldest of all the boys

2007-08-22T15:27:00.001-07:00

yum yum, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Self Portrait Tuesday

2007-08-14T08:23:00.001-07:00

finally, a cuddle with the pugs, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

A snuggle with the pug boys! Flynnie was taking a little nap, so I figure, why can't we! Such sweet little dogs.

Sweet Faces

2007-08-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here's a cute video of baby boy from June 22...it's been a while since I've been able to upload, so I will post in consecutive order even though it is over a month late. He is making lots of cute faces, crying, smiling...learning everything.

Flynn's Birth Announcement

2007-08-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

Flynn's Baby Announcement, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

We finally got these done and out today...woo hoo.
I just love this..my little rocker! We're gonna frame one of these poster size for Flynnie's room. JD's graphic designer did a fabulous job on these...a treasure.

Flutterby

2007-08-01T09:04:00.001-07:00

Flutterby, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

What a perfect shot...I took this in my front yard...I so love butterflies. This is the only one I've seen lately and he was all over that flocks.

Self Portrait Tuesday

2007-07-31T08:04:00.001-07:00

sling me, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Me and my angel.
I just got this new sling at Target...love it and so does the boy. It's real snug and keeps him close..looks like a little cocoon. My girl Amy is gonna make me another one too, but in black...I got some kickin' fabric at ReproDepot...can't wait to wear that one. It's fun to wear him around in it...and he just looks up at me and checks out the house and what's going on...so sweet.

Self Portrait Tuesday

2007-07-24T12:42:00.001-07:00

shadow self portrait, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I took this of my shadow in front of the house at 32 weeks pregnant. I've been missing being pregnant lately...almost jealous of girls I see and know that are pregnant. I guess it's the anticipation feeling that was so exciting and now, that's gone and it's real life and I have a baby and it's super scary and overwhelming. Flynn is such a joy and am so glad he's here in our lives now. Life is so bizarre.

Hiccups

2007-07-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

Flynnie has the hiccups...it's so cute! He had them in my belly...he has them now...all the time. This video was on June 1...he was 5 days old.

The coolest diaper bag ever

2007-07-16T11:58:00.001-07:00

diaper bag, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

My girl, Cari, at MottoKitty (gotta give some props) made it for me. She makes the cutest bags. I wanted a cool diaper bag so we discussed all that I needed and she hooked me up. I wanted something I could use other than looking like a mommy bag, so we used my logo from my business cards and she made the design on my bag. I so love this. It's a must have and holds a ton! She'll make you one too...check her out...www.motokitty.com! She sent me a purse too which is darling. She's a scooter chick and in The Girlie Show...can't beat that.

2007-07-16T11:55:00.001-07:00

diaperbag detail, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

My little goober pea

2007-07-16T11:54:00.001-07:00

Baby Wardrobe Remix, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

This baby is so funny. I'm still laughing over this pose. Of course the pants are huge on him and up to his armpits, but I love him. And, his socks are finally fitting him. He can't wear his preemie stuff anymore...whoo hoo. We're growing up! He's over 6 pounds...going to get weighed this week to see where he's at.

I started back to work last week, I totally cried the first day...it was so bizarre leaving him after being with him 24/7. I'm okay now, but do miss his little sweet face. I would rather be with him, but ya know, ya gotta pay the bills sometimes....sucks!

Baby Wardrobe Remix

2007-07-09T13:49:00.001-07:00

Baby Wardrobe Remix, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

These shots crack me up. Some day he will get to wear new born clothes. Pretty much everything he can wear right now are preemie sizes. I have some cute stuff coming once he gets bigger. It's so funny how he's either yawning or unhappy in these shots.

Well, hello there

2007-07-09T13:45:00.000-07:00

what a sweet face, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Here we go folks...I'm back and have a jillion photos to share with you of my sweetness...enjoy. You will be seeing an awful lot of this face!

2007-07-09T13:33:00.003-07:00

getting sleepy, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

I'm a momma!

2007-06-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

bright eyed, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

My baby boy was born Saturday, May 26, 2007. Yes, I'm a little late in posting this info...but you know...I've been a little busy. I never imagined I wouldn't have time to do anything I normally did in my life before. All I want to do is sleep after nursing. This is a big job, but it doesn't really matter because he is so wonderful.

Flynn is now 3 1/2 weeks old and has changed so much already. We are trying to keep up with photos as well, but that is even a challenge. I will post more soon. He is an amazing little human. I'm a lucky girl for sure!

2007-06-21T10:34:00.001-07:00

My family, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

He came a month early and is healthy and gorgeous and I'm doin' great considering we had a natural breach childbirth. Let me be honest...that was not fun! But, in the end anything was worth having this soul in my life.

2007-06-21T10:32:00.001-07:00

It's a Boy yard sign, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

Baby Shower Time

2007-05-23T07:57:00.001-07:00

Baby Shower Invite, originally uploaded by Knitterista.

My girlfriends threw us a wonderful baby shower this weekend. It was so perfect. Becky opened her home and Angi, Dawn and Marilyn hosted with her. It was so pretty and about 30 of my friends and family came. I just wish I could have visited with everyone longer...it went by so fast. They got us some wonderful thoughtful gifts and opening everything was so much fun. Flynn will totally be stylin' in all his cute gear. Thank girls for making this a wonderful time for me. I loved it!