Such a Twit

I so do not need to be anywhere else on the internets. But I went and did it. I joined Twitter and I am loving the fact that I finally did. If you have yet to hear about Twitter, you can find out more about it here. But basically it is another way to stay connected and almost mini-blog from your phone if you so choose. And I so choose.

I first found Twitter due to Aimee at Put Your Flare On...she did it a lot in the early days of her little boy's life and I loved hearing the quick updates. Then I followed it a few times here and there. And then I joined in the fun. If you are so inclined, go and sign up and add me on to your followers. I am here.

And if you are on and I have not found you let me know your Twitter name and then we can Tweet together.

My main use is to put in quick updates on the crazy things my children have been doing lately (crazy, I tell you). But here is just a little picture of where I found a little boy the other day, in my son's crib, no less. Where did my babies go? I really cannot tell you.





And the other boy (Please excuse the ubiquitous Dot in the mouth. They are obsessed and I feel not the need to fight them.)(And what is up with the monk's tonsure...gotta' work on the hair).



And the two of them together.



So, anyway, come and Tweet. It is loads of fun. Just make sure you have unlimited texting or you will be in trouble if you turn your phone on.

The Rogers

So the big event has come and gone, leaving a wake of exhausted yet happy folks who really got into the celebration. The past week was the most entertaining but also draining time in a long time in this household. My husband served as Best Man and I as personal photographer for the pair. It was wonderful, the two of them were the best people in the lead up and the actual event. No drama, just fun and happiness. That is my kind of wedding.

As I said, I served as a person to capture some of those moments that might get lost and I had a great time doing it. I love being behind the camera lately, it just feels so good to catch a moment, unguarded, and freeze it for her (and him) to look at later. I have realized one thing...digital photography could eat up all of my crafting time if I let it. But I did want to get a few up for them and it was fun to sift through the legions of pictures. Here are a few of my faves so far...















And here is a link to the pre-wedding festivities and the wedding day.
Another thing I realized. Um, being behind the camera really limits the amount of photos of yourself. I was there though, here is evidence.


And due to a glitch in the open mic time and the whirlwind evening, I somehow missed my chance to toast the bride and groom. I figured I would put it here where they might read it later on:

Mike, I have known you since we were teenagers. You were one of the reasons Tim and I came together in those early years
and for that you will always have a part of my heart. I have watched you grow over the years and I have always seen the immense amount of love you
held inside. It was a love you wanted to share with someone so badly. I remember conversations we had about looking for her, the right person for you.

And then one night you told me you were going on a blind date and that you were looking forward to it. And I remember thinking if she was no good I would run her off because i did not want to see you get hurt again.
Then I met Katie and I fell in love with her too. Katie, you are such an independent, intelligent, hilariously funny woman, but one of the things that makes me so happy is how much you love Mike. And you make him so very happy. In you he has found the person to give his love unbounded.

We could not be happier to have you as friends and it is wonderful to know you two will be around for a long, long time. Welcome to the world of the married. I wish you the most wonderful of lives together. Cheers.

I Died

I want to hate the Rachel Zoe Project. She, of the scarecrow stick body and baggy eyes/crepey neck, spending ten thousand on vintage Givenchy. I think I do hate her. But apparently, I love her patterns of speech. Since I started watching I have incorporated the saying, "I died" and "That's bananas" into my daily thoughts. Ugh. But I kinda' love it, too. Ah, the woes of a born and raised Southern California girl. Just cannot get away from the inherent need to have these ridiculous things pepper my speech. I just might start saying them out loud. Like,

I died.



And again.



With Opa.



Didn't you when you saw these?

October Rocks

October is my favorite month of the year. It always has been. It holds my birthday, Halloween and the true turning of fall here in Southern California. Well not for the last few years. I recall Halloween with long sleeves on under my ballet costume. Now it is more like, "Just wear a bikini, it is so friggin' hot". I digress. Anyway, I love October and this year I am gearing up for it to be a great one. I am excited about the next few weeks for a variety of reasons. It has been crazy craft central round these parts, and though I feel a little bit scattered due to crafting in many different direction, I also feel really great about all the things I have my hands in right now.

Knitting wise there has been some interesting progress in the Christmas queue. This is where the brilliance of Ravelry comes in. I recalled Earthchick had posted about clogs once, and instead of having to sift through her archives, Rav allowed me to click through her projects and then see everyone else's. The pattern is interesting and quick.

I cast on and off in two days for the first clog. It is basically like a giant short row heel project and the directions, though a little confusing, are easily followed if you re-write them for whatever size you are knitting. I did the women's small. Can't you tell.

This is pre-felting, and it all looks a little bit wonky but I think the finished project will be cute and cozy.

I also found a purpose for my recent purchase of Habu stainless steel/silk.

I knew it would fit with something in the stash. This is one of the 'Exciting October' things. If it works out and the finish is as imagined, I might just have my first project to post to Ravelry and share around. So far I am loving the combination of yarns and the structure the Habu lends to the knitted fabric. The Habu blends into the thicker yarn to the point that it is almost indiscernible, but in the right light it catches and glimmers and looks lovely.

So, we will see. I am finding it a bit of slow going as I keep darting from one project to another, but it is a super simple concept and I hope to share it soon.

The February Lady sweater is still woefully short a sleeve. I cast off the first sleeve a few days ago and know I should just get to the second but I hat DPNs with a passion. I usually magic loop it, but have no size 8 needles long enough so DPNs it is.

I find it so fiddly and clicky and awkward. I will just shut up and cast on and get it done so I can move on, and maybe even wear it is the cool down comes that the inaccurate weathermen are predicting. This one is going to need a nice aggressive blocking to lengthen it a bit as I stopped a bit short in the body area. But I think it will bloom a bit due to the lace. Again, it is a we'll see.
Jeez, I need to limit my use of the words 'a bit' in my run on sentences. Yikes.

I am excited to say I will be participating in my first crafting fair. It is the Village Venture in Claremont (come out if you are near, it is October 25). Oddly enough, it will not be knitting, but sewing that I am going to be trying to push. Actually, I will not have to do much at all. My lovely friend Jess always has a booth and in the past made the coolest purses. For the last few years she has been pretty busy, so she sets up her booth with cool things she wants to sell, mostly stuff from around her place, a few purses, some knit scarves and whatever else she can get. And it sells. Wanna' know why? Because she is absolutely stunningly gorgeous with an unerring eye for presentation and people cannot resist going in and buying stuff. I think they are hoping some of her will rub off on them or something. And her purses also rock. So, we will see. If nothing sells, then I know I am a total bust. And if it does I just might have another little tutorial to share, of the needle and thread variety. Sorry, no photos yet.

And last but not least, I am putting together a little giveaway. Here is a peek.

I will have more information soon, but it is mainly just because. Because I love all you that read and I want to give you something. So stay tuned and come visit if you see a title that says, um, "giveaway" or something equally clever like that.

Now, off I go, this weekend is a huge one. BFFs getting married, Tim in it, I am her 'personal' photographer. It should all be very very nice.