Finally

Something Dexter doesn't like!

Raw potatoes. This of course doesn't mean he didn't try each and every one. 

Pampered Piggies

After not having had a pedicure since being in the hospital last year, I decided last month it was high time to go! I checked with my doctor out here to be sure it was ok and got the green light. I have to admit I was a little nervous. Between the diabetes and blood thinner, a bad pedicure could be a major downer for me. I searched online for people who do medical pedicures and found an awesome girl only 10 miles away. I saw her again yesterday and am every bit as happy as I was last month. There's something about having pretty toes that just makes me smile. And pretty toes in a bubble bath? Well that makes this girl absolutely giddy! :-)

Pho Ho

And I'm not ashamed to admit it!

Dora the Explorer

We said goodbye to Pedro last week. It was sad and Dailaesse cried all the way home from the dealership. She says Dora is beginning to grow on her though. Thank goodness because Denver wasn't built for big pickups. 

Penguin Poop

We spent the day at the Denver Zoo. So. Much. Fun. Especially the penguins. They're our favorite. 

One of them pooped. The guy second from the right, to be exact. Then 2 others came out of one of the doors and started screaming at the pooping penguin. He and his friend took off into another door. Can you hear Dailaesse laughing from where you are? I swear it came right from the bottom of her belly. 

Frolicking Feet

I finished these socks a month or so ago for Dailaesse and they immediately became her favorite.

She wears them as soon as they're dried from being washed. They are one of the only pairs of socks I've knit her that don't make her feet itch. They're knit in Frolicking Feet yarn by Done Roving. I'm amazed at how gorgeous they're wearing since I was them in the machine every few days. Always air dry, but there's no nylon at all. Awesome stuff!

Breathtaking

Our first trip into the mountains was a couple weeks ago. I always thought the mountains at home were impressive, but these? Breathtaking indeed!

Sick Day

It's all fun and games until someone gets sick. 

We were having a great time on break this week until a nasty stomach bug bit Dailaesse last night. We spent the better part of the day snuggled in bed. She's up now and had her ramen noodles as requested. Fingers crossed she keeps them down!

Up, Up, and Away

Coming home from Vogue Live in Seattle:

Nothing to see but sunshine and fluffy white clouds. This was after it rained almost the entire time we were there and I (thought) I lost my raincoat. I could have sworn I left it on the back of the chair in Starbucks at breakfast one morning. I went back the following morning only to have the kids working there tell me they saw nothing of my coat. I walked away and out the door into the pouring down rain thinking nasty thoughts about the lying sacks working in a dry Starbucks. The following day as we were packing up from the show, Sue pulled a black pile of fabric from under a table. I immediately took back the nasty thoughts. 

Bumper Boats

At Boondocks with Dailaesse and her friends today. March 25th and the bumper boats are open!

Not a Cloud in Sight

Back around the beginning of July, Brandon got an amazing job offer in Denver. So we packed up the house and drove cross country. With both the dogs. And the cat. (Who puked not even an hour away from home. As soon as that was cleaned he proceeded to poop. I was beginning to think this was a sign we shouldn't be leaving NY.) 8 fish. 4 hermit crabs. And a partridge in a pear tree. Well, not really but we may as well have thrown one in. We all survived with the exception of the fish. Turns out 111 degrees F was just a little too warm even for tropical fish. Most days the sky here is just like it is today. Gorgeous blue with the sun shining. Brandon loves his new job. Dailaesse loves school. I'm settling in. Still a little homesick at times but it's getting easier. Especially when I hear the weather report from home. :-)

Neon Now

After 8 months I decided it was time to venture out and find a yarn shop. I always look for sock yarn since it doesn't count as stash. ;-)

The first store we found didn't have much of a selection but Dailaesse did find this Neon Now that she liked. I cast on during my flight to Seattle for Vogue and I'm just finally to the toe. Only 4 more rounds! Plus the 2nd sock. 

Spring Break

Today marks the official beginning of spring break!

We spent all morning here. Why? Because we could! Lots of snuggle time on a snowy Colorado morning. 

Future Business Leaders

Today I went to AmeriTowne with Dailaesse's class. 

What an amazing experience! They teach the kids what it's like to work and function in the real world. They start businesses, learn about banking, and even hold elections for town officials. 

Embarrassed

I can't believe it's been over a year since I've posted on my blog. I'm totally and completely embarrassed. I have so much to tell and I constantly think of posting but the days turn into nights and well...

Latest and most exciting news???

Dailaesse not only got a new bike (his name is Snaily because he has snails on him. And salt shakers. We found this to be hilarious. And sad. At the same time.) but she learned how to ride this new bike last night! We're all very much looking forward to our first family ride this weekend. 

KnitPurlGurl

I was completely stunned to read on Ravelry this morning that Karrie of KnitPurlGurl has passed away. She had recently started RAP (Random Act of Pattern) Tuesday which totally encouraged me to take some time out and send a little love into the yarny universe each week. She leaves behind a husband and 2 young children. I sent several RAPs this morning before I read about her passing and now I feel as though I need to do a little more. So, everyone who leaves a comment between now and 11pm tomorrow (that will be my EST 11pm) will be entered for a chance to win one of Karrie's The Lady Edith, Crosswords at the Coffee Shop, or Walnut Grove patterns. Winner's choice. I'll choose 10 people using the random number generator. (Be sure to leave your Ravelry id or an email address for me to get in touch or I'll choose another.) Hopefully this little bit will help her family during the holidays. Rest in peace Karrie and God bless your dear little family.

ETA: We had 10 comments so guess what??? Everyone gets a pattern! Ladies, thank you so very much for helping me do a little something for Karrie's family. Drop me a note and let me know which 1 of the 3 patterns above you'd like and I'll send it off to you. :-)

BFF

Meet Owluna...

Happy Gobble Day!

Wishing everyone celebrating plenty of family, friends, and good food to be thankful for!

 

 

P.S. - Pattern is Owl Puffs (named Owlena by the littlest princess) and while I realize it's not a turkey, it is a bird and since we're having roaster chicken for dinner, well...you get what you get. ;-)



Happy Halloween

Sockhead Finito

This one is for Halos of Hope but I think I might be knitting several more just because. Great pattern and any chance to knit with Madelinetosh yarn is not to be missed.