Holiday Inn

Not the hotel, the movie. That's what's loaded into "Deb's" new DVD player that she got from her Mom and Dad for Christmas. Deb's been so busy with work and school, that i finally broke down and hooked it up myself, just a bit ago. It seems like i did it right, i have the splash screen for the movie. I borrowed the movie from Netflix because i never manage to find it on TV around this time of the year and it's my favorite holiday film. With nearly all of the TV shows i normally watch in reruns due to the writers strike and the holiday season, i figured that tonight would be a great night for DVDs and knitting.

If you didn't get your holiday greeting card from us this year, quit waiting by the mailbox, we were lame and didn't send any out. :( We vow to do better next year. We greatly enjoyed all of the holiday cards and letters that we received.

I think it's fair to say that we had a nice Christmas over here this year. Of course it's not the same as being in Indiana with my family and our friends, but it wasn't as bad as i remember last year being...oh, wait...we went home last year. LOL! I mean, the year before! We managed to play some Bunco (the wrong way) and some Yahtzee after dinner, so that was fun!

I received some really nice gifts and have yet to take any pictures of them: Cash from Dad & Lynn, a really cool ice cream maker for when we go camping, some special soap and home made spritz Christmas tree cookies - from Mom, an alarm clock/ipod dock from Deb...along with all of the yummy goodies in my stocking, a really cute snowman throw blanket, giant coffee mug, a basket (that the mug fits into) with the snowman on the lid and a Housewarmer Yankee Candle to round out my gifts from Deb's Folks (remember, the books a post or so ago?), Jenny/Katie & Chris (Deb's nieces and nephew) gave me a Pattern a Day Knitting Calender...and Deb also got me the most adorable pillow with sheep on it. Apparently she found it at Target and the sheep are plaid. Heehee! Too cute!!

I'll get some pics tomorrow.

How was your Christmas? I hope it was a good one!!

~Suz~

Yule and a Birthday too!

Today is a VERY special day, not only is it Winter Solstice, but it is also the birthday of someone very dear to my heart.

Today is my Mom's 60th Birthday! Yep, she's a Solstice baby.

Mom, i wish we could be with you on this milestone birthday. You know our hearts are with you wherever you are and whatever you are doing. Have some cake for us. Try not to get into too much trouble, because you know that we do NOT have any bail money, MmmmK? Much love.

Happy Birthday!!!



Merry Yule to those who celebrate.

~Suz~

Early Christmas Book Review

Christmas gifting has already started around here. Two weeks ago i received these gifts from Deb's Mom...



Ok, i knew i was getting them since i chose them from a list, but it's still fun!

I've started reading the book by Alan Alda and it's such a joy. Am i the only one who is so smitten with his "Hawkeye" persona? I love the pictures of him on the covers, i think he's so handsome...even now.

I have read some unfavorable reviews of Fiona Ellis' new book, "Inspired Fair Isle Knits", but i really like this book. I've already learned some things from reading the intro section. As a newer knitter who's only done one project that involved stranded color work, i had the worst time trying to find clear instructions on how to carry the yarn on the back of the work. This is the book i needed! I also like how the patterns are inspired and arranged by the elements of water, air, fire and earth. The color choices used in many of the pattern are very enjoyable and there are quite a few things that i would knit from this book. Perhaps if Fair Isle and stranded color work is old hat to you, this book may not be your bag?

"The Knitter's Book of Yarn", oh my goodness. There's just so much information...it's information overload. It is a MUST have! I've only skimmed around and already i've learned what modal and viscose are. LOL! I can already tell that this book will become an invaluable tool. Along with all of the information about yarn, the book also contains 40 patterns. Some of them are a bit hum drum, but others are really cool. There are several things that i would have already cast on, had i not still been knitting on Christmas gifts.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez' "Love in the Time of Cholera" will just have to wait. Sigh.

~Suz~

Pass the Rum

How's your holiday crafting going? Is it moving along? Do you think you will finish on time, or will you be knitting until the final minutes before a family gathering? Will you get some sleep on Christmas Eve or will you be binding off as the sun comes up on Christmas Day?

Me?

I'm watching the Survivor Finale and doing a picot bind off on 108 stitches...in lace. Pass the rum.


eta: Make it a double. I'm now doing a picot bind off on the other edge.

~Suz~

Great Gift Idea

Seariously, go check out Scarlett's blog post today, she's got a great gift idea for those on a budget.

Go Here ~~~~~~> As I Knit, So Shall I Rip

:D

And here's a favorite of mine...

~Suz~

Eh?

Yea, i'm HOT...i look like Richard Gere.