Return to Joy

Wanted to post about some of the wonderful good things that are also happening around Knitsburgh.

Look what I found for $4 at my favorite store that I can never afford anything at?

For the S and the P. Salt and Peppa. Spicy!

Look what Nature Boy gifted me on Mother's Day even though I'm not even a mommy yet for reals:

An MP3 player. For the stroller. That's right, we got ourselves a 4-wheeling kind of stroller that has a pedometer AND a speaker to play an MP3 player from (click here if you really need to see it). Dang, I think my butt just rolled over into the current century! Now if only I could figure out how to use it...

Here are the azaleas, in full bloom at dusk:

Finally, here is the Nursing Wrap, chugging along:

We also got our final delivery for the cloth all-in-one organic diapers we are going to be using! We ordered a wet bag and a diaper pail liner for them from the same company and are really pleased so far...after we test them out I will give a review of everything but I just want to say they are all really really cute!!! Hope you find your joy today too!

Game of cribbage?

Nature Boy doesn't like me to post his photos. He says he doesn't want to find his face has been superimposed into a pornographic photo somewhere on the internet because of me featuring it here. So, I can only post those that showcase another, though none less lovely, feature of his:

That's right, the Craftorium is being slowly transformed into a nursery and Madison Penelope has been involved with every step, as she is the official Investigator and Inspector of Knitsburgh. We bought the crib and the mattress and the mattress cover and the bedding and Nature Boy assembled the crib. I have moved all of the fibre out and into the spare bedroom. The craft cabinet Nature Boy made for me lives there too now, along with the sewing table and machine. I would be sad about it but since it's for such a good reason, I'm dealing well with it all, despite the soft playing of the pipes in the background. Nature Boy has also done a fabulous job transforming the storage closet into a proper Closet for Wee One Things. Thank goodness I found me a handy guy!

I finished one sleeve on the Super Natural Stripes sweater. One more to go and the trim and voila, the Wee One's very first sweater! Then I can get to those other ideas popping about in my brain. Maybe then I will have room for the normal everyday things I am forgetting, like turning off my car lights so the battery isn't dead when I come out of work after a 10 hour day and it's dark and cold outside. Yeah, that was called Yesterday. Today was much brighter!

I Can't Sleep!!!

Ok, since I'm awake I will update you on all the happenings in the Knitsburgh area. Especially for those out-of-towners who rely on this publication to keep track of things. I know it's hard to keep up with all of the hullabaloo here.

First off: Vegas, baby!

A great time was had, though Ms. Knitsburgh did not become any wealthier. Ms. Knitsburgh did come home with a sweet lil' fridge magnet, an exciting thimble and one hell of a tan as proof of her long jourey. Let's also add that it really is not fun to fly, ever. And people should not be walking down the street with a stroller and a baby at 2AM no matter how many neon lights are blinking. Nature Boy learned he should use sunscreen or pay the price. Also, mojitos poolside are always a good idea, but don't go down the waterslide with it, ok?

The Fourth was of course very exciting, as usual, with Kay's Birthday, the country's birthday and the greatly anticipated annual Westoreland Arts and Heritage Festival. The fireworks were grand, the beer was cold and the crafts were smokin' and not necessarily in that order. Not to mention the yumm-tacular food. I had a pita wrap, corn on the cob, spiral cut fries and watermelon. Delicious!

On to the Project Corner. Or shall we say, Finished (finally) Project Corner:
That's the Green Chemise. In all her green glory. Finished and seamed on the plane rides (that's right, had a dreaded stopover in Charlotte)back from Vegas. Took me almost two freakin' weeks to finish the 73 inch I-cord! Do you know how much I loathe I-cord now? Almost as much as sleeves---yeah, that's serious!!
Here is Nature Boy's radiator cover for the Knitsburgh dining area:
I made the cushion. It's for the cats to sit upon as they gaze out across the estate grounds. It's also to hide the radiator from sight. Except the cars do not like it and even though three of them have been forced upon it, they would not stay, not even for a full minute. They just run away and come back later and sit on the hard window sill. Ingrates!!!

Ammended entry:

Ok, so Madison Penelope likes it. On HER terms, of course!!!

Happy Camper!

Went camping with Nature Boy (his b-day celebration)and had a fantastic time! Here are some moments for you to enjoy:







What's new with the knit? Not much; I may have to consider renaming this blog if this keeps up! Here is a bit of sorta knit related stuff for you to ogle that I took with me camping and touched nary a time:
Oh and Bigfoot eluded me yet again but if you are reading this, Big, I will find you, mark my words I will! And to that bear I thought I heard growling at night--stay away from my tent and let me sleep. (others in the camping party believed the growling was actually a motorcyle--passhaw, how silly are they!!!).