Wednesday, January 26, 2011

WIP Wednesday


here is the koolhaas.  sorry about the weird glare, i had to use a flash to show the pattern...


here is my toe up sock.  it is fitting better now, that i have more repeats on it, but it isn't the most comfortable toe... maybe judy's magic cast on will be better than the figure 8 i used... 

hhhrmmmmmm.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Supper time, and the living is easy.

These are won-cos.


They are wonton wrappers filled with taco meat. I prepped them, PAMmed a nonstick cookie sheet and PAMmed the top of them lightly.  Then I baked them at 425 F for 8 minutes. Liz loved them!  She ate six. Jake ate three.  I had none, since the kids ate them all. Tomorrow I am going to try some filled with beans and cheese. If I were the superbowl type, I think I would make some with BBQ pulled pork and make a spicy peanut coleslaw. They are easy to make once you get the hang of it.  I think I am going to cook them longer and at a lower temp. The kids didn't like the black bits.

Stay tuned for more foods...

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

WIP Wednesday


still working on my toe up socks.  they seem a little baggy, but i think it might just be me, i am going to work one more repeat before making any decisions.


this is a Koolhaas for my Dearest.  since i can only work on it at night, i am slowly going blind.  oh well, at least it is a fun way to go...

UPDATE: while finishing up a repeat of Koolhaas, i found that the cables aren't matching up.  so i had to rip back to the ribbing.  better luck next time...

Friday, January 14, 2011

FO Friday

Finished the boring black hat for my Dearest! That was a fast knit.

4/52

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

WIP Wednesday #2

Pat's turn a square hat.  he requested it in all black, boring boring black.

my toe up sock.  not much done on it, because Pat's boring boring hat is taking priority.

oh! and i haven't worked on Pat's socks at all.  and i am ok with that.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

sometimes, i miss living in Hawaii.  Especially now, that I live in Virginia, I miss living in Hawaii.  I can't tell you exactly what I miss about it, though.  I mean, yeah, it was always summer (although i could be caught wearing a wool sweater in November), and the people are friendly, and the food is delicious, but I can't help feeling there is more to it than that.

More and more, I am beginning to think that I don't miss Hawaii, but I miss the life I had there.  The DINK life.  The life, where my husband and I could go to a hotel for the weekend, and crank the AC and drink beers, while we try and figure out why the hell Dora the Explorer is so repetitive.  Don't get me wrong... I love my kids with my whole self, and I love that Virginia has taught me to appreciate all the other places that I have lived, but sometimes, like today, I find myself longing to walk a half a mile to the library, stock up on trashy books, and walk home... without having to stop... without having to go potty seventeen times... without having snacks crumble in my purse.  I miss getting home, to a house that is just the way I left it.  I miss not having to eat, if I didn't want to.  I miss taking the bus to the gym, and spending time with me.  I miss the quiet.

On a day, where the weather is horribly cold and wet and rainy, and the kids are cooped up and crazy, I miss the quiet of not having cable, and that the only radio in the house was my alarm clock.  I miss the a.m. station that played a loop of surf music.  I miss having friends that were more than happy to put a few back and talk about prime numbers.

I know that quiet and I will be friends again.  I am lucky to still have my nerdy beer happy friends (i miss you all SOOOO MUCH!), and I am also lucky to have the family that I have.  My kids are healthy and happy and smart, and my husband is the most wonderful man ever, and super committed to his family, but still, sometimes, for a bit, I miss the old me, and the crazy wonderful quiet space that I used to occupy, once upon a time...

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Uberlist 2010: the aftermath.

It feels like I did a lot more... oh well... there is always THIS year...


1. Jaywalkers
2. Mosey
3. Central Park Hoodie
4. Ishbel
5. Baby Surprise Jacket- Jake
6. Baby Surprise Jacket- Baby
7. Clapotis
8. Fingerless Mitts
9. Pat Socks
10. Toe Up Socks
11. Snow Queen
12. Koolhaas
13. SOCK MONKEY MANIA- Liz
14. Jessie
15. Amelie
16. Jake
17. Ally
18. New Baby
19. Norma New Baby
20. Olivia
21. Violet
22. Ruby
23. Xander
24. Anita New Baby
25. Kristi New Baby
26. spin at least 4oz a month
27. finish weaving in ends of Owls Sweater
28. compete in Ravelympics
29. Update ravelry projects page.
30. Have a WIP Wednesday blog
31. clean out medicine cabinet
32. post Uberlist by 01/07/2010
33. talk to the Fruit Loops more
34. make my bed everyday.
35. Potty train Jake
36. Go to the movies
37. Get rid of old washer/dryer
38. Go on an awesome family vacay
39. watch less T.V.
40. Clean out… Liz’s closet
41. … Liz’s drawers
42. … jake’s drawers
43. … my closet
44. … my drawers
45. … toy room
46. … toy room closet
47. …jacket closet
48. … laundry room closet
49. drink more water
50. organize shed
51. finish unpacking.
52. Get library cards
53. go to the botanical gardens more
54. go to the zoo more
55. keep up the front yard
56. finish weeding back yard
57. get sadie a dog house
58. keep the kitchen cleaner.
59. Organize pantry
60. organize dishes
61. update recipe box/book
62. clean out bedside table
63. clean off desk
64. blog more
65. install car seat on Feb 1st
66. store old bills
67. vacuum at least 2xs a week
68. eat more pizza hut.
69. Eat more canned peaches
70. eat more canned pears
71. savor summer beers
72. as soon as it is warm enough… BBQ!
73. Try not to yell so much.
74. Keep more chocolate in my purse.
75. Enjoy happy hour at sonic with the kids more.
76. Teach Liz about conception.
77. Read things with substance.
78. Look into taking an online class (math or color).
79. Save $ for yarn school 2011.
80. Paint Liz’s toenails more often.
81. Keep jake’s hair a decent length.
82. Send out birth announcements.
83. Wish more “Happy Birthday’s”.
84. Take more walks with the kids.
85. Get Liz to ride a two wheeler.
86. See about swim lessons for the kiddos.
87. Make a Christmas stocking for the wee babe.
88. Get Pat to take more time off.
89. Try to get Jake to wear pants/shorts more.
90. Go out to lunch with kids on their own once a month.
91. Get a family pic with as many of the cousins/grandkids as possible.
92. Go to the aquarium.
93. Blog a FO Friday (when possible).
94. (Post baby) buy and wear cute clothes.
95. Fix things as they break.
96. Grow things to eat this summer.
97. Spend as much time outside as possible.
98. Cut back on reality TV.
99. Don’t hate on Pat for watching NCIS.
100. Send out Christmas/Holiday Cards.
101. End the year at 140 pounds at most.
102. Eat at home more.
103. Eat at the table more.
104. Have a baby.
105. Watch more Netflix.
106. Upload photos once a month.
107. Keep on top of chores.
108. Wash the car once a month.
109. Save $500 for savings.
110. Save $500 for vacation with the girls.

And here are a few alternates…
1. End year with less purchased yarn, but more hand spun.
2. Get Liz to eat more Chinese food.
3. Try to get the dog to be less of a weenie.
4. Catch up on all podcasts.
5. Plant a nice shady vine.
6. Hang up my wash line.
7. Update Uberlist at the end of every month.

48/117 finished!

my corresponding 90210 character is: Kelly!  "You accomplish a fair amount without much effort, then spend all your free time patting yourself on the back.  It's annoying. Also you're boring and nobody cares what you think."


And loads of laundry for 2010 total, FOUR HUNDRED AND SIX!!!!!!!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

WIP #1


Toe up socks from Socks a la Carte in Berroco Sox Metallic. This is the first time I am trying toe up and I can't say if I like it or not. I am going wait until my knit picks circs arrive so I can magic loop them.


Mr. Pitts socks in some german yarn. I've been working on these forever and will continue to do so until they are done.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Uberlist 2011!!!

Happy New year! Here is my list for this year! Let's have at 'em!!!

Crafty

1.      52 weeks = 52 projects.
2.       COLD SHEEP!
3.    Build a light box for photos.
4.     Sew some cute dresses.
5.     toe up socks.
6.     Red herring socks.
7.     HPKCHC
8.   Spin more.
9.    Sew with Liz.
10.   Hats for Pat.
11.   Update Ravelry.
12.   Squares for pineridge.
13.   Finish that blasted Owls sweater.
14.   Organize my knitting books.
15.   Organize my knitting needles.
16.   Organize my stash.
17.   Finish sewing the flannel blanket.
18.   Make the baby summer dresses.
19.   Make Liz some summer dresses
20.   Make Halloween costumes early!
21.   Make reusable grocery bags.
22.   Make reusable fruits bags.

Cleaning Up.

23.
  Get rid of books
24.   Wash the car 6 times
25.   Get the car serviced
26.   Purge closet.
27.   Purge drawers.
28.   Clear out the pantry.
29.   Fix the recycle bin.
30.   Clean up the back yard.
31.   Clean out the toy room closet.
32.   Clean the carpets.
33.   Wash the dishes before going to bed.
34.   Store old bills.
35.   Shred really old bills.
36.   Put away Christmas by 1/10/2011
37.   Get my ring properly cleaned.

$$ y’all

38.
  Pay down the bills
39.   Save $500 for super vacay.
40.   Save $500 for savings.
41.   Consolidate savings.
42.   Use more coupons.
43.   Keep track of money saved, using coupons.
44.   Save $100 for Japanese knitting books.

Don’t be a Hermit.


45.   Have an awesome summer
46.   Write/talk to my eldest brother more
47.    Get people to visit me.
48.   Visit my Mom.
49.   Have lunch with my Mom.
50.   Have lunch with my brothers and sister
51.   Talk to my sister on the phone more.
52.   Talk to Ginni on the phone more
53.   Update the girlies on the super vacay 3 times.
54.   Have a party with Kristi!


My Kiddos


55.   Get Jake a proper haircut, and keep it up.
56.   Get Liz to rider her two wheeler.
57.   Take more walks with the kids.
58.   Get the kids swimming lessons.
59.   Get a family portrait.
60.   Get Babychan a portrait.
61.   Get Jake a portrait.
62.   Take the kids to the community pool.
63.   Keep up on taking the kids to the doctors and getting shots. 
64.   Get rid of pull ups.
65.   Read Narnia to Liz.
66.   Get Babychan to not freak out when I put her in the play pen.
67.   Hug my kids more.
68.   Nap more, with Babychan, and Jake.
69.   Keep all 17, 584 nails in the house short.
70.   Be outside more.


Check Myself before I Wreck Myself.


71.   End 2011 less than 135 lbs.
72.   Work out more.
73.   Start roller skating.
74.   Drink more water.
75.   Go veg for one week to clean guts.
76.   Run a 5K
77.   Wii Fit once a week.
78.   Visit Dr.  Kanda.
79.   Get a proper Doctor’s visit, complete with tests and the like.
80.   See a dermatologist, possibly get mapped.
81.   Take care of my feet.
82.   Take Sadie for walks.


Online shizzle


83.   Upload to Flickr more often.
84.   Back up my photos.
85.   Post Uberlist by 1/7/2011.
86.   Update Uberlist monthly.
87.  WIP Wednesday.
88.   FO Friday.

Gotta get some stuff too…

89.
  Get Babychan a set of drawers.
90.   Order Babychan’s baby photos.
91.   Get a new helmet.
92.   Buy some pants that fit.
93.   Get new Teflon pans.
94.   Keep my hair cute.
95.   Buy Marisa a graduation present.
96.   Look into a new vacuum.
97.   Diamonds?!?
98.   Buy LUSH shampoo.
99.   A new bed?

Just for fun.

100.
    Finish Donkey Kong.
101.     Watch all the “Rocky” movies.
102.      Watch all the “Conan” movies.
103.      Finish the LOTR movies.
104.       Read 3 books.

Good things to eat.
105.    Make a cake from scratch.
106.      Eat more pancakes.
107.      Donate to the food bank 3 times. 
108.       Eat more 7-11 nachos.
109.       Make PW cinnamon rolls. 
110.        Make a pie.
111.        Make jam at my Mom’s house.

Alternates.
112.    
Watch and/or read the news more.
113.      Go to Las Vegas with my Mom.
114.    Go to Disneyland.