tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32697203926697104682024-03-13T10:20:04.122-05:00Knit and FitKnit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.comBlogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-30703596065096086202012-03-27T20:10:00.000-05:002012-03-27T20:10:29.281-05:00Bathroom Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, the bathroom is not exactly where I wanted it to be when we returned to school, after spring break, but there are many improvements. The walls are up and painted and the floor is ready for tile. </div>
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I am hopefully that this weekend will bring the completion of this phase of the bathroom remodel. </div>
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During the break, I also found a little time for crafting. I started this blanket back in July of 2010(!!) It had been hibernating on my couch waiting for me to come back to it. Since I had a large influx of Lamb's Pride wool in many beautiful colors I decided to pick up the hook again. It feels great to finish a row and see the way the colors flow together. </div>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-87896460906026400302012-03-22T09:32:00.000-05:002012-03-22T09:32:33.857-05:00Day 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mudding drywall is not fun. </div>
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<br />Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-21758280378631669612012-03-22T09:30:00.000-05:002012-03-22T09:30:23.757-05:00End of Day 4I didn't get as much done yesterday as I had planned, things just took longer than I expected. <br />
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We did get all the drywall up and most of the tape and mud. Today, we are doing a second layer of mud and working on the backing for the floor. Most things have to dry 24 hours in between layers which is throwing off my time table. <br />
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Also, I was mixed up about the day of my daughter's party. It's actually tomorrow. How could that happen, you might wonder.<br />
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Well, we are going to see the 12:01 show of The Hunger Games- which is at 12:01 on the 23rd meaning the girls will be sleeping over tomorrow night not Friday night. My solution is put the door back on the bathroom and put caution tape up.<br />
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My goal is still to get the toilet and vanity in before returning to school on Monday.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-535431537436344242012-03-20T09:54:00.000-05:002012-03-20T09:54:27.460-05:00End of Day 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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End of Day 3 and looking good.<br />
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We have an electrical outlet, a "level" floor, and some drywall is up.<br />
Goals for today are: all drywall up with tape and mud, backing board for floor in place, light fixture and outlet attached.<br />
Personally, I think we are making great progress considering this is our first major remodel. Our friend's were over last night till 10pm helping with electrical and drywall. I am so thankful to have them not just for their sound advice and help but for being our cheerleaders and giving positive feedback!!<br />
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End of day 2 Vanity, toilet and drywall removed<br />
One layer of vinyl flooring removed (1 layer of tile and sub-flooring to go)<br />
Next on the agenda- put in electric outlet, new drywall, new light fixture and paint. Hopefully these items will be completed by end of day on Wednesday. <br />
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My daughter's birthday is on Friday and we are having 4 girls over for a sleepover so we need to get the vanity and toilet in by then. I think it's possible.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-59698153001404765862012-03-18T09:49:00.002-05:002012-03-20T09:54:43.842-05:00Remodel, Day 1I have been unhappy with our bathroom since we moved in but haven't had the courage to take it on, until now. Here's some beginning pictures:<br />
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First, I took out the vanity and mirror. Then, I started on the tile but halfway through I decided that new drywall would be cheaper and easier soooo....</div>
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I am afraid but I have faith that it will work out somehow. <br />
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For each $10 you spend, you get 31% off select items from the new catalog. Click the link to shop now: <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/catalog.aspx?eventId=E739794&from=DIRECTLINK">Jackie's Online Party.</a><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span></div>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-6414212813951196662011-06-30T09:25:00.002-05:002011-06-30T09:29:48.226-05:00Swimming<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6pgxnUIDD9I/TgyH0SkH7_I/AAAAAAAAN7I/hsBL7Uz9UdM/s1600/IMG_1316.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6pgxnUIDD9I/TgyH0SkH7_I/AAAAAAAAN7I/hsBL7Uz9UdM/s320/IMG_1316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624019367085207538" border="0" /></a>We have been swimming, a lot. The kids are perfecting their dives and front flips. <br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMrBb-hCilk/TgyH0q2gFZI/AAAAAAAAN7Q/aOO7x-cSgCs/s1600/IMG_1317.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMrBb-hCilk/TgyH0q2gFZI/AAAAAAAAN7Q/aOO7x-cSgCs/s320/IMG_1317.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624019373604738450" border="0" /></a>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-85320907700916634692011-06-23T10:08:00.001-05:002011-06-23T10:11:14.755-05:00Awkward Family Photo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kgVkrBlFWVs/TgNXVkfElSI/AAAAAAAAN6s/jTJikqUSKq0/s1600/Mead%2527s%2BCorner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kgVkrBlFWVs/TgNXVkfElSI/AAAAAAAAN6s/jTJikqUSKq0/s320/Mead%2527s%2BCorner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621432787971380514" border="0" /></a>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-58616229378629860152011-06-22T08:13:00.003-05:002011-06-22T10:20:22.201-05:00Yoga<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BwjP-Ial6PM/TgHqynHmsTI/AAAAAAAAN6c/eDjsKxmXx00/s1600/Firefly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BwjP-Ial6PM/TgHqynHmsTI/AAAAAAAAN6c/eDjsKxmXx00/s320/Firefly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621031965150327090" border="0" /></a>This is me at the Grand Opening of <a href="http://fireflyyoga.com/">Firefly Yoga Studio.</a> I have been working hard to practice yoga, everyday, either at a studio or a few minutes at home. I'm having some pain in my neck and upper back but the yoga and chiropractor seem to have helping.<br /><br />My intentions are to build strength and flexibility and cultivate calm.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-17372104745200890702011-06-19T21:39:00.001-05:002011-06-19T21:46:20.986-05:00Sock Yarn Blanket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXh02U8kOa8/Tf6znhaW6ZI/AAAAAAAAN6I/Ln2n1E9GQQ4/s1600/IMG_1352.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXh02U8kOa8/Tf6znhaW6ZI/AAAAAAAAN6I/Ln2n1E9GQQ4/s320/IMG_1352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620126876570151314" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">12 rows completed<br /></div>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-87123856018542096802011-06-14T09:11:00.003-05:002011-06-14T09:22:00.190-05:00Family<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Nj4VpnYQh0/Tfdsb2q5jtI/AAAAAAAAN5k/JW4Uul90iAk/s1600/IMG_1325.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Nj4VpnYQh0/Tfdsb2q5jtI/AAAAAAAAN5k/JW4Uul90iAk/s320/IMG_1325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618078285955698386" border="0" /></a>D is on extending school year which means he has to work until June 16th but he has Fridays off. It's nice to have everyone home and to spend time together.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SFA7Rhk3t8/TfdscPPbJ9I/AAAAAAAAN5s/R0SpIb91PlM/s1600/IMG_1331.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SFA7Rhk3t8/TfdscPPbJ9I/AAAAAAAAN5s/R0SpIb91PlM/s320/IMG_1331.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618078292551346130" border="0" /></a>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-91915258098544495322011-06-13T08:27:00.003-05:002011-06-13T08:40:43.249-05:00Friday Night Knitting at Sugar Bunny Blvd<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yjSFAA1sI0U/TfYRVca_jXI/AAAAAAAAN4o/d2nQsfin4Rg/s1600/IMG_1341.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yjSFAA1sI0U/TfYRVca_jXI/AAAAAAAAN4o/d2nQsfin4Rg/s320/IMG_1341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617696645295607154" border="0" /></a>Friday night, I drove to El Dorado for KIP at <a href="http://specialstuff.typepad.com/sugar_bunny_boulevard_yar/">Sugar Bunny Blvd's</a> new location.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9UzG2ehaW2A/TfYRUsOv-JI/AAAAAAAAN4g/-LgNPUw57As/s1600/IMG_1336.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9UzG2ehaW2A/TfYRUsOv-JI/AAAAAAAAN4g/-LgNPUw57As/s320/IMG_1336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617696632359352466" border="0" /></a>I brought my Sock Yarn Blanket which is growing and growing. These are all my mini skeins, how I love to collect them. Above is a picture of some micro-mini squares I made.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M12O5TivZWM/TfYRWDR93mI/AAAAAAAAN4w/cA1-nIHZDSk/s1600/IMG_1338.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M12O5TivZWM/TfYRWDR93mI/AAAAAAAAN4w/cA1-nIHZDSk/s320/IMG_1338.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617696655726730850" border="0" /></a>Just before I left, they went outside to knit.<br /></div>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-69915385249484601562011-06-10T15:22:00.002-05:002011-06-10T15:37:24.995-05:00A few of our favorite things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWudNfuVLRE/TfJ9keYsYFI/AAAAAAAAN4E/3PmqG1dwTlA/s1600/IMG_1321.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWudNfuVLRE/TfJ9keYsYFI/AAAAAAAAN4E/3PmqG1dwTlA/s320/IMG_1321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616689750869827666" border="0" /></a>1. Henna- We are lucky to have an in-house doodler to create temporary tattoos. D free handed this spider for TT.<br /> Our friends from India, told us the best place to buy premixed henna in a cone and the designs last about a week.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F80eG5L1W1Y/TfJ9kwOpwiI/AAAAAAAAN4M/eHf6Ba-KaRg/s1600/IMG_1322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F80eG5L1W1Y/TfJ9kwOpwiI/AAAAAAAAN4M/eHf6Ba-KaRg/s320/IMG_1322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616689755659551266" border="0" /></a><br />2. Starbucks Double Walled Venti cup- This cup is awesome. It's 24 oz and double walled so it stays cold and doesn't have lots of condensation on the outside. I fill it up with Peach White Tea for only 59 cents at QT.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-59160405856021170072011-06-09T15:31:00.002-05:002011-06-09T15:39:47.244-05:00Legos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nBAX5eMJLVA/TfEt8XeLUDI/AAAAAAAAN3k/P4g18WpGKYI/s1600/IMG_1300.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nBAX5eMJLVA/TfEt8XeLUDI/AAAAAAAAN3k/P4g18WpGKYI/s320/IMG_1300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616320725423706162" border="0" /></a>Both the kids are getting too old to really "play" with toys.<br /><br />One exception is legos, the more pieces the better. TT is very talented at assembling the kits and imaginative in creating his own structures. Many nights, we will find him in his room creating miniature houses, cars, and cities when he's suppose to be sleeping. His current favorites are Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-88209706074835205272011-06-08T08:15:00.002-05:002011-06-08T08:32:45.860-05:00Knit and Fit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pP94fayPPYU/Te92tSRE5oI/AAAAAAAAN3A/Z_I51019Fho/s1600/knitoneknitall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pP94fayPPYU/Te92tSRE5oI/AAAAAAAAN3A/Z_I51019Fho/s320/knitoneknitall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615837780723951234" border="0" /></a>Yesterday, I got my copy of Elizabeth Zimmermann's newest book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Knit-One-All-Elizabeth-Zimmermann/dp/0942018354/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307539376&sr=8-1">Knit One, Knit All</a>. It is full of garter stitch goodness. I have a couple of things that I want to knit in the fall (it's too hot to use wool, right now.) I'm planning some mittens and a vest. Right now, I'm in a KAL for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sock-yarn-blanket">sock yarn blanket. </a>I love trading the little skeins of sock yarn.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LhFJ8epcWAI/Te92trdHq8I/AAAAAAAAN3I/-QfNAKiPwEE/s1600/Prairie%2BFire.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LhFJ8epcWAI/Te92trdHq8I/AAAAAAAAN3I/-QfNAKiPwEE/s320/Prairie%2BFire.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615837787485350850" border="0" /></a>In fit news, I signed up to run the half-marathon (13.1 miles) at <a href="http://www.prairiefiremarathon.com/">Prairie Fire</a> on October 9th. I haven't run any races since the marathon last year and I think it's time to get back to it. My first year of teaching was so busy and intense that there was no time for training. I felt like a hypocrite telling kids to exercise for 60 minutes a day when I'm falling into bed at night without a single step in that direction. I'm not running it for speed and right now I'm walking more than I'm running (using Jeff Galloway's method.) I just want to have fun and run!!Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-34725677392662361532011-06-07T09:16:00.002-05:002011-06-07T09:19:51.212-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XwZlX9awL8o/Te4zB_h2fPI/AAAAAAAAN2w/dqGDPIpgw_A/s1600/IMG_1159.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XwZlX9awL8o/Te4zB_h2fPI/AAAAAAAAN2w/dqGDPIpgw_A/s320/IMG_1159.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615481894703889650" border="0" /></a>I'm not much of a gardener but I'm trying my best to make the front of the house look nice. D created this area and my friend gave me some plants from her garden. I water it everyday and hope for the best.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FDJgPUEEZ9o/Te4zCV3-k4I/AAAAAAAAN24/d73vsZKs5f0/s1600/IMG_1158.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FDJgPUEEZ9o/Te4zCV3-k4I/AAAAAAAAN24/d73vsZKs5f0/s320/IMG_1158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615481900702274434" border="0" /></a>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-54637512826990443552011-06-06T09:30:00.005-05:002011-06-06T09:44:41.379-05:00Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AR2KRyyrIzI/TezmnMuftgI/AAAAAAAAN2o/IMYXbBeUW94/s1600/IMG_1307.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AR2KRyyrIzI/TezmnMuftgI/AAAAAAAAN2o/IMYXbBeUW94/s320/IMG_1307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615116396529694210" border="0" /></a>Friday night, ST and I were in the River Festival parade. We were with <a href="http://fueluptoplay60.com">Fuel Up to Play 60</a>, an organization that promotes being active and eating healthy.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlVlnV6cHYE/TezlxCstULI/AAAAAAAAN2Y/k-rzWB5-qJA/s1600/IMG_1320.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlVlnV6cHYE/TezlxCstULI/AAAAAAAAN2Y/k-rzWB5-qJA/s320/IMG_1320.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615115466124906674" border="0" /></a>The weather has been crazy hot!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8SHCx2pS2EU/TezlxdZH_oI/AAAAAAAAN2g/wT4STUHbUfo/s1600/IMG_1319.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8SHCx2pS2EU/TezlxdZH_oI/AAAAAAAAN2g/wT4STUHbUfo/s320/IMG_1319.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615115473290526338" border="0" /></a>We have been spending most afternoon hanging out at the pool.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ybfGWU2Y_fk/Tezk-pfF6SI/AAAAAAAAN2Q/mxZBDeeOaO8/s1600/IMG_1307.JPG"><br /></a>We planned on going to more of the River Festival but the 100+ temperatures are too much to brave.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-60338616298288040402011-06-03T06:51:00.006-05:002011-06-03T07:15:20.504-05:00Thursday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qGFquRkX_jY/TejMphUAF0I/AAAAAAAAN14/I5FrPMxyUDE/s1600/IMG_1263.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qGFquRkX_jY/TejMphUAF0I/AAAAAAAAN14/I5FrPMxyUDE/s320/IMG_1263.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613961949206288194" border="0" /></a>The best way to take all our stuff to pool is our trike.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syf_abWzc00/TejMp5_lYaI/AAAAAAAAN2A/k7QlINTxE-s/s1600/IMG_1264.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syf_abWzc00/TejMp5_lYaI/AAAAAAAAN2A/k7QlINTxE-s/s320/IMG_1264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613961955831538082" border="0" /></a>My teen's favorite pass time is hanging out at the mall with her friends. Four hours later, I had bought 3 tubes of my favorite <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P174213">Buxom</a> lip gloss, 2 pairs of <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Default.asp?cookie_test=1">tights</a> and a GIANT jawbreaker (TT's request.)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oxP-upmn4Ig/TejPvK_3qJI/AAAAAAAAN2I/TvKdQCFAKfE/s1600/IMG_1270.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oxP-upmn4Ig/TejPvK_3qJI/AAAAAAAAN2I/TvKdQCFAKfE/s320/IMG_1270.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613965344830367890" border="0" /></a>The girls love playing dress-up and tried on at least 10 dresses each.<br /><br /></div>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-69944617237719628132011-06-02T09:47:00.002-05:002011-06-02T09:56:19.027-05:00Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2mlBuzT2DI/TeekHv70HNI/AAAAAAAAN1k/UIF0mJY2Jbc/s1600/IMG_1169.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2mlBuzT2DI/TeekHv70HNI/AAAAAAAAN1k/UIF0mJY2Jbc/s320/IMG_1169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613635913573997778" border="0" /></a>We went for a short bike ride and spent the rest of day at the pool. The water is still a little too cold for me but the kids jump right in.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2EmW-7fr75I/TeekH8G2ZSI/AAAAAAAAN1s/hxQ-_AnjOcI/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2EmW-7fr75I/TeekH8G2ZSI/AAAAAAAAN1s/hxQ-_AnjOcI/s320/IMG_1163.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613635916841510178" border="0" /></a>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-37575890470629135732011-06-01T10:36:00.002-05:002011-06-01T10:47:09.301-05:00Tuesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oLJD0ko_uas/TeZeBj6QExI/AAAAAAAAN1U/GSODPLn-jtU/s1600/IMG_1232.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oLJD0ko_uas/TeZeBj6QExI/AAAAAAAAN1U/GSODPLn-jtU/s320/IMG_1232.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613277366476346130" border="0" /></a>We spent the morning cleaning TT's room, that was quite an adventure and we only got half done. Then a picnic lunch at the park with friends.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAFkMyqRwto/TeZeBTcrgRI/AAAAAAAAN1M/OtY5Mwx2wKs/s1600/IMG_1223.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAFkMyqRwto/TeZeBTcrgRI/AAAAAAAAN1M/OtY5Mwx2wKs/s320/IMG_1223.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613277362057347346" border="0" /></a>We ended the day with a Wingnut's game and Freddy's Frozen Custard.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mwY2oZANCBU/TeZeB5o_msI/AAAAAAAAN1c/HV_3YzYb-tQ/s1600/IMG_1249.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mwY2oZANCBU/TeZeB5o_msI/AAAAAAAAN1c/HV_3YzYb-tQ/s320/IMG_1249.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613277372309543618" border="0" /></a>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-22394117241777677102011-05-31T09:54:00.005-05:002011-05-31T10:03:41.508-05:00Monday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-560nhmHFhgE/TeUBXKx_zHI/AAAAAAAAN0w/43Tnfurf60c/s1600/IMG_1168.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-560nhmHFhgE/TeUBXKx_zHI/AAAAAAAAN0w/43Tnfurf60c/s320/IMG_1168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612894008129866866" border="0" /></a>It was cool and windy at the pool for Memorial Day. Big D has been feeling much better since his recovery from the surgery. He doesn't really like to swim but had fun playing ping-pong and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6pT_2E5xI0">Tiny Wings</a> pool side.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9-T4zWxoHQ/TeUBXeN1fwI/AAAAAAAAN04/yp54MG6wlmI/s1600/IMG_1162.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9-T4zWxoHQ/TeUBXeN1fwI/AAAAAAAAN04/yp54MG6wlmI/s320/IMG_1162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612894013346905858" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spin-Master-Games-6014346-Hedbanz/dp/B003AIM52A">Headbanz</a> is a fun game for both kids and adults. The idea is that you try to figure out what your card says by asking other people questions.<br /><br /> I always start with "Am I an Animal?" Be careful when playing with TT, his favorite answer to any question is "sometimes" which might be true but can really throw you off track.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-36442426904588198112011-05-30T11:40:00.003-05:002011-05-30T11:47:22.707-05:00Sunday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Io7zN2Q7faY/TePI5jMVGhI/AAAAAAAAN0Q/IrzgQBsdLso/s1600/IMG_1155.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Io7zN2Q7faY/TePI5jMVGhI/AAAAAAAAN0Q/IrzgQBsdLso/s320/IMG_1155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612550451658824210" border="0" /></a>We finally got a membership to the pool club that is 2 blocks from our house. Since I have a job next year and they were running a really good special we decided this was our year.<br /><br />They have a pool, diving board, basketball and volleyball courts, grills and an arcade. Plus the kids get free swimming lessons. You can look forward to many pictures from the pool.Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269720392669710468.post-16203453097815920972011-05-28T16:40:00.003-05:002011-05-28T16:48:59.542-05:00Saturday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pRjxcSWSRbQ/TeFsN0aO7-I/AAAAAAAANzA/rM3AafHtIRA/s1600/IMG_1145.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pRjxcSWSRbQ/TeFsN0aO7-I/AAAAAAAANzA/rM3AafHtIRA/s320/IMG_1145.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611885595343122402" border="0" /></a>Breakfast and Knitting at Mead's Corner with the always glamorous <a href="http://knitnride.blogspot.com/">KnitnRide.</a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-odNpR7XfegY/TeFsOJFY-lI/AAAAAAAANzI/LwHLsTiX1Q0/s1600/IMG_1146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-odNpR7XfegY/TeFsOJFY-lI/AAAAAAAANzI/LwHLsTiX1Q0/s320/IMG_1146.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611885600892844626" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then, a trip to the Downtown Farmer's Market. I bought a pound of Southwest Orzo pasta from <a href="http://www.pappardellesonline.com/servlet/StoreFront">Pappardelle's.</a> We are having it tonight with grilled chicken.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FxHqo9WqwjQ/TeFsOeuqAaI/AAAAAAAANzQ/u9lBwZA5DqU/s1600/IMG_1147.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FxHqo9WqwjQ/TeFsOeuqAaI/AAAAAAAANzQ/u9lBwZA5DqU/s320/IMG_1147.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611885606703071650" border="0" /></a><br />These "JazzKatz" were great and I loved the couples swing dancing right there in the square. I hope D and I can takes some dances classes this summer.<br /></div>Knit and Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174542658645584656noreply@blogger.com0