Thursday, September 25, 2008

Knitting day!

It's Thursday. . .probably my favorite day of the week. It's my night out at the LYS to knit with the girls. It's only 2 hours but it goes a long way to refresh a tired Mom of 6. (OK, only one is a human child but I'm telling you they all count!)



I am currently working on a wrap for my sister (Wisp by Cheryl Niamath), a cardigan for my mother (self designed), and some Bare Sheep Yarn Co. longies for my son (the non-fuzzy one).



I have about 8 other projects lined up that I'd like to do, and 8 skeins of acrylic that I don't know what to do with. Perhaps crochet some quick blankies for some shelter pups to put on their beds?? I'm concerned that they might eat them. . .only one way to find out I guess!





And the picture of Graham and April is just for fun. . .she's not a kitten, he is just a behemoth and about 6.5 lbs heavier than her :)

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Happy Birthday to the Princess!!


How fitting to begin blogging on a birthday, even if it isn't mine. Today is the day we celebrate the birth of Vashty, aka Boo-boo, aka Vashee-Princess, Boo-boo princess, you get the idea. She's royalty and expects to be allowed to lounge about all day, be served regular meals, and be doted on when the mood strikes her. Today she turns 4.

Vashty was rescued from our local animal shelter at 1.5 years old, 20lbs underweight, and starved for attention. . .She's come a long way in the last 2.5 years, and let me assure you she is not starved of anything any longer! She lives happily with 2 kitty siblings, a canine brother, a white fluffy rabbit named Buddy, and one super energetic 18 month old boy. She has brought joy to our life and is working hard to convince people that "pit-bull mix" is code for "Mushy, kissy-face lover."