The Tourists - Sites, Sand & Sea Edition

Part 2, Day 3 - Biloxi

(links are underlined)

As promised - Sunday (Father's Day) was an early start - as in 4:30 a.m.  We took portable breakfast, the kids slept for a while and we arrived at Vicksburg National Battlefield Site at 8:30.  (I would like to add as a side note that I-20 in Mississippi is really bumpy and roller coaster like) 

The entrance to the driving tour:

 Lookout over one of the battlefields:

The Illinois memorial:

 

 USS Cairo Gunboat:

 Aboard the USS Cairo:

 I can only get a "nice" picture if I promise a "silly" one:

 Vicksburg National Cemetary:

DD earned her Jr. Ranger badge here (to add to her collection)

We had lunch at Bumpers Drive In for lunch before continuing to our first beach destination:

BILOXI

(it's pronounced: Ba-Lux-ee)

We checked into the Motel 6 - it wasn't fancy (it looked like Ikea threw up in the room) but the price was right and the beach was literally across the street!

We stopped at Sharkheads Souvenir City (we are REALLY good at being tourists...):

 We walked across the street and played on the beach for a while, got cleaned up and drove to the Hard Rock Casino for dinner.

The weather in Biloxi was sunny and mid-90s but the gulf breeze felt SO good!

The Tourists - Sites, Sand and Sea Edition

Part 1 - Days 1 & 2, Memphis TN

(there are links where the words are underlined)

We decided to leave after I got off work on Thursday and drive a little ways.  We're glad we did so we had a little more time in Memphis. Memphis is a place we had talked about visiting on several occassions and since this was on our way to our main destination (the Gulf Coast) - we decided a couple of days there to check it out would be great.

At the Welcome Center right off the interstate:

 We arrived in Memphis on Day 1 around lunchtime. We parked across the street from the Gibson Guitar Factory.  We took the tour (no pictures/cell phones allowed).  We were in awe of the work that goes into making one of those beautiful guitars.

After our tour, we walked to Beale Street (if you want to drink and party - this is YOUR place!). We had a late lunch at Dyer's Burgers. We had seen it on Food Network and were really looking forward to it.  We were VERY disappointed in the food!

We walked a little further to the Peabody Hotel - it is an amazingly beautiful hotel. Our main purpose....to see the ducks in the fountain. They were very unbothered by anyone who was nearby and taking pictures.

The weather that day was HOT, humid and VERY summery!

Day 2 found us starting our day with a trolly ride along the river. 

 Then on to Mud Island.  We took a monorail car to the park. They have a 5 block long model of the Mississippi River that you can wade in - which DD thoroughly enjoyed doing - that ends at....

 the Gulf of Mexico (which overlooks Memphis)

We had lunch at Interstate BBQ. This was pretty good BBQ - DS really liked the BBQ spaghetti and DH & DS both liked the sausage link.

 And we DID end up at Graceland...it was quite accidental. We were just going to "drive by" and take some pictures of the house but I accidentally pulled into the pay lot. So we figured, what the heck. We hemmed and hawed about taking the tour - fearing it being really cheesy.  We were very pleasantly surprised!  It was interesting, we saw a lot and all enjoyed it (despite the heat).

 Graceland Living/Music Room: 

 DD's favorite Elvis costume:

After a swim at the hotel to cool off and relax, it was time for dinner!!!!!!!!!! Neely's BBQ

You know them (from Food Network: Gina & Pat) - I love their show and was REALLY looking forward to the food. O-M-G, it was really bad!  The meat had no flavor at all (not even smoky). DD wanted the mac & cheese and our waitress said that the cook had "messed it up" that day so they didn't have any...

We were disappointed!

We went to bed early because we were getting an early start the next day....

(stay tuned for further adventures)

PS:  These are quilt patterns that are outside the City building in Memphis. They are made from cut up street/road signs. I thought it was really cool!

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!

It's a fortunately, unfortunately kind of day today.
FORTUNATELY...Ron Santo is FINALLY going into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  UNFORTUNATELY....Ronnie won't be there to give his speech (but I'm sure he'll be smiling down on Cooperstown).

 Courtesy of: bleacherbummed.tumblr.com

Courtesy of: sunfanshop.com

Congrats to Ron and Barry Larkin!

I will make that trip to Cooperstown.

The weekend is almost here!

YEA!!!!!!!!!!

My plan is to get some cards and scrapbook layouts done.  DD has a birthday party to go to tomorrow afternoon - she has been "preparing" to make sure she will be able to walk all the way down the balance beam.  DS is off to see the new Batman movie with his friends tomorrow afternoon.

I'm hoping for a quiet Sunday (I think I feel a nap coming on...).

What are your weekend plans?

Not that there was a doubt...

Once again, I was reminded what a great company I work for!

I got to spend a great weekend our company puts on for us almost annually, with co-workers from our office and the other offices in our company.  We had a great weekend, staying at the Hyatt in Deerfield. We had a wonderful speaker and nice dinner!  (And when will hubby & I learn that we are not young enough to stay up until midnight and drink with friends?)

Anyway...Saturday, we all went to Six Flags. It was hot but not unbearable!  Hubby & I walked around a lot, rode the train and people watched.  Yes - I DID ride some coasters (as evidenced in the photo below).  These are my co-workers (I'm in the light green shirt at the top).  Again, when will we learn we are not young enough to stay out late (we closed the park)?

Sunday we had breakfast with a co-worker and his girlfriend.  Hubby & I went to go see Ted.  (NOT for children but funny!)

The children returned around 6:00 but we had both had naps before they arrived. (Thanks, Mom & Dad!)

Thank you 1st FCS for a great weekend!

Cringe

I had taken some maternity pictures of my sis-in-law and brother a couple weeks ago.  Then they had some taken by a friend of theirs.  Oh wow!!! They are truly beautiful. 
I'm thinking I'll just keep the ones I took to myself - I am truly embarrased by mine now.  I obviously have LOTS to learn!!!!!  Off to study some photography.

Attention sewers!

(or those who like to collect fabric)....

Here is a link to a wonderful fabric giveaway: Bohemian Fabric Giveaway

HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!  It ends at midnight today (7/10)!

Trudging on

DH believes it's the alternator.  He's probably right (he usually is when it comes to vehicle diagnosis) and he & DS will be replacing it today (in the 100+ degree heat).  I hope all goes well!!!!!!

I am off to the Brewers game today with co-workers and clients.

I got my sewing project completed that I wanted to and will try to post pictures soon.

Have a great rest of the week!

Sewing challenge

I decided to take on this challenge this week:  One Thing One Week
I'm hoping with a day off during the week and it being so hot, that I can get a little sewing done...  I hope to AT LEAST finish the doll dress that has been sitting on my sewing table for 2 months.

What do you want to finish this week?

July...

Wow - July already!

We gave my brother & sis-in-law a baby shower on Saturday. It was a lot of fun - LOTS of pink! The company and food were great.  My siblings hung out after the shower for a little cookout at my parents. It was a good time - I always enjoy visiting with them.  Nothing funnier that story telling from our childhood that you can almost physically see our spouses cringing and rolling eyes (and our parents too).

Every once in a while there's a "slip" from someone about an unknown fact about something that happened while we were growing up. Those are the times that always make me wonder, what I don't know about what my kids are doing/have done...

I felt like crud yesterday so I spent most of the afternoon laying on the couch. I'm feeling a little better today but would much rather prefer to be in bed than at work.

I haven't forgotten about sharing our vacation - it's coming....

PS: If someone could find the control to turn down the blast furnace that is outside, that would be great!!!!  OY!!!!  Those of you who don't have power right now - my heart goes out to you!  Please find a cool place to be.

Have a great 4th!

Attention readers...

I don't know if you are like me, but I read a really good book then can't decide what my satisfy my reading appetite next.
Here's a few websites to check out to help with the decision:  Sites to Help You Decide What to Read
I myself am a little partial to the "What Should I Read Next?" site.

What have you read lately and enjoyed?
How do you pick what you're going to read?

Happy Reading!

WOW!

My hubby found out that the place we got married, is having an open house next month because they have finished all of their new facilities.  He asked me if I wanted to renew our vows that day. I figured since this year will be our 15th anniversary, why not.  I was surprised he asked and wants to but I don't see why not...

Now to get our RSVP in...

We're back!

We're back from our family vacation.  We spent 10 days touring along the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast, playing on the beach and relaxing (I even get to mark a few things off my "National Parks and Sites" list).  I will share stories/pictures/fun after I unbury myself from Mt. Dirty Laundry.

Hope your summer is going well!
HUGS!

Our little dancer

Her dance school had their recital last weekend.

Well...

Here we are...almost 1/2 way through the year (and how did THAT  happen?).  How are my 2012 goals coming along you ask?  HA!!!!  It's not going well at all.   I was thinking about it this morning - I have done VERY little scrapping; I haven't started on the quilt I planned to; I haven't run a 5K yet... sigh!
I am, however, getting quite a bit of reading done. So that has been enjoyable!

How is your year going? Are you getting things done you had hoped to?

Have a great weekend all!

Happy June!

May your summer be kicking off to a good start!!!!

(Happy Birthday to my dad!)

Attention summer readers!

While I love the fact that so many people love to read and that they enjoy reading on vacation, there can be a drawback.  IF you are going to the beach, please try not to take a book with the plastic protective cover (most hardcover library books).  The sand tends to get between the plastic and the cover artwork and it is a PAIN to clean out of there! (I think I dumped half a beach out of one last night...)

Consider a paperback...

Thanks!

Movies....

I've watched a few movies lately...

IMDb synopsis:  Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.

My review: I was disappointed in this movie. I guess I thought there would be more baseball action in it. It was a lot of the business of baseball (which was interesting to a point) but I don't think I would recommend it to anyone.
2 stars

IMDb synopsis:  Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin's bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic past.


My review: DULL!!!!!!!!! The book was WORLDS better! The highlight for me? The 30 seconds Debbie Reynolds was in it as Grandma Mazur.
1 star

IMDb synopsis:  Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.


My review:  FANTASTIC!  I was hoping I would enjoy this movie but I LOVED it!  There was humor, action and some background history.  I can't wait for the next one.
5 stars

And last weekend, we came across

on TV
I don't know how many times I've seen this movie but I still love it!
IMDb synopsis: A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.

5 stars from me!
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Remember this post?  It has a title:  At Any Price. They are still saying it will be out this year but that it might go to the Sundance Festival before it comes "to a theater near you".  We'll see, I guess!

Still on my "to see" list....
The Help
Horrible Bosses
The Lucky One
Madagascar 3
The Vow

What have you seen lately? What did you think of it?  I'm always looking for a good movie!

8???!!!!

Seriously - this is getting stupid!

Dear Chicago Cubs,
WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM?!  You've lost 8 in a row, this isn't a beer league team - you're getting paid to win something now and then... Get it together!  I was just blaming the bullpen, but I'm not so sure they're the ones to blame anymore.
I'd like to see you salvage tonight's game. Take your day off tomorrow and think about how badly you have been playing and figure out how to fix it.
Sincerely,
Getting Pissed off Cubs fan

Not that I'm excited....

but 46 days until I see these guys live!!!!!

Monday stuff

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a nice weekend.

This past week I have been grateful for:

*My family

*A cookout at work

*A weekend doing relaxing things (ie: not work)

*A little scrap time

*Reading a fun book

*Rum & Coke

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On a Cubs note....Kerry Wood (one of my favorite players) announced his retirement this weekend. I'm sad to see this era ending but glad he knew when to call it quits. I hope he & his wife keep up their charitable work in Chicago.

Thanks for the memories, Kid K!

Photo from chicagotribune.com

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3:30 pm: My observation for today:
If the full moon makes people act crazy, the solar eclipse has made people STUPID!!!!!  Good grief!

Have a super week!

Quick post - blog hop

Here's a link for: Chick Lit Blog Hop    "Hop" on over, check out their blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win an e-book.
Also, each author has an italicized word in his or her post - collect all 34 words and e-mail them to:   CLABlogHop@aol.com   before midnight on May 20, 2012 for a chance to win a Sephora gift card.
Join the fun!!!!!!!

My favorite life reminder!

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

by Robert Fulghum

Most of what I really need
To know about how to live
And what to do and how to be
I learned in kindergarten.
Wisdom was not at the top
Of the graduate school mountain,
But there in the sandpile at Sunday school.

These are the things I learned:
Share everything.
Play fair.
Don't hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don't take things that aren't yours.
Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush.
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Live a balanced life -
Learn some and think some
And draw and paint and sing and dance
And play and work everyday some.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the world,
Watch out for traffic,
Hold hands and stick together.
Be aware of wonder.

I have read the book by Mr. Fulgham several times. I love it!  I find that those things you learned in kindergarten hold true all through life.
 
Thank you for the book and reminders, Mr. Fulgham!!!

Monday gratitudes

*Mother's Day well wishes
*A gorgeous day on Sunday
*Some scrapbooking time (photos to come...)
*Our rose bush about to bloom
*A pretty week (weather wise) ahead

Drama ensues

I am surrounded by it!!!!!! 

But I classify drama into two categories - funny and not-funny.  Funny usually has to do with something crazy going on at home.  The not-funny is usually related to work something or other...

Not-funny:  Girl arguments at work and snide comments. Annoys me to death!!!!  Seriously, sometimes I wonder how old the people are that I work with.  My new motto:  I show up and shut up.

Funny:  DD sitting grumpy at the kitchen table on Tuesday morning and when I ask why she's grumpy, she says (with a VERY dramatic sigh...) "You don't love me anymore." (and turns her face away from me - seriously, this girl need to think about getting into acting!)
Oooooookay....I can't wait to hear this...  "Why don't I love you?"
"Well....IF you loved me, you wouldn't make me go to the dentist today."
Ahhhhh...the root of the problem.  "Well, I make you go to the dentist because I DO love you!"
She looked at me with a quizzical look and says "It doesn't seem like something you would do if you love me."
I sigh quietly, shake me head and give her a hug.
She did finally get over the grumpies and did GREAT at the dentist. (She even happily declared that she got to watch TV while they did her filling and impression)

May you have a drama-free weekend!
Thanks for stopping by - HUGS!

Friendship

"Make new friends, but keep the old..."

I think we've all heard this. The older I get, the more true it becomes for me.

In this day and age, it's easy to "meet" people on-line and get to know them. I have had the honor of meeting some wonderful people on-line in different forums, message boards and blogs. Some of them I continue to be in contact with them, others have gone by the wayside.

Do I still treasure my elementary school/junior high/high school friendships?  ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!  I am still friends with many of my school classmates.  Are we as close as we used to be? I don't think so - we don't see each other as much as we used to and we all have our lives/kids/work to deal with.  We keep in contact as we can though. Do I treasure my on-line friendships?  YES!!!!!  Many of these ladies know quite about my life and are "shoulders" to lean on.

I think that ALL my friendships I have had over the course of my life - no matter how short or long they may have lasted - have all helped shape me and how I handle different relationships. 

I hope everyone has treasured friendships in their lives!

Wordless Wednesday

July, 2007

Monday gratitudes

*A nice family weekend
*The blessing of modern technology
*The flowers blooming
*Family and friendship

Read these...

 

On Folly Beach
by Karen White

I gave this 4 of 5 stars

From the publisher:

Folly Beach, South Carolina, has survived despite hurricanes and war. But it's the personal battles of Folly Beach's residents that have left the most scars, and why a young widow has been beckoned there to heal her own...

To most people, Folly Beach is simply the last barrier island before reaching the great Atlantic. To some, it's a sanctuary for lost souls, which is why Emmy Hamilton's mother encourages her to buy the local book store, Folly's Finds, hoping it will distract Emmy from the loss of her husband.

Emmy is at first resistant. So much has already changed. But after finding love letters and an image of a beautiful bottle tree in a box of used books from Folly's Finds, she decides to take the plunge. But the seller insists on one condition: Emmy must allow Lulu, the late owner's difficult sister, to continue selling her bottle trees from its back yard.

For the most part Emmy ignores Lulu as she sifts through the love letters, wanting to learn more. But the more she discovers about the letters, the more she understands Lulu. As details of a possible murder and a mysterious disappearance during WWII are revealed, the two women discover that circumstances beyond their control, sixty years apart, have brought them together, here on Folly Beach. And it is here that their war-ravaged hearts can find hope for a second chance...

My review:
I loved the characters in this story and the writing style of Ms. White, between present day and WWII era.  The story of love and sacrifice was wonderful.

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Five Fortunes
by Beth Gutcheon

I gave this 4 of 5 stars

From the publisher:
Witty, wise, and hope-filled, "Five Fortunes" is a large-hearted tale of five vivid and unforgettable women who know where they've been but have no idea where they're going. A lively octogenarian, a private investigator, a mother and daughter with an unresolved past, and a recently widowed politician's wife share little else except a thirst for new dreams, but after a week at the luxurious health spa known as "Fat Chance" their lives will be intertwined in ways they couldn't have imagined. At a place where doctors, lawyers, spoiled housewives, movie stars, and captains of industry are stripped of the social markers that keep them from really seeing one another, unexpected friendships emerge, reminding us of the close links between the rich and the poor, fortune and misfortune, and the magic of chance.

My review:
I loved the cast of characters and how their lives all entertwined at camp and in their "everyday" lives after they had departed camp.  It was a wonderful, touching story and well written.
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Girl in Translation
by Jean Kwok

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars!

From the publisher:
When Kimberly Chang and her mother emigrate from Hong Kong to Brooklyn squalor, she quickly begins a secret double life: exceptional schoolgirl during the day, Chinatown sweatshop worker in the evenings. Disguising the more difficult truths of her life like the staggering degree of her poverty, the weight of her family's future resting on her shoulders, or her secret love for a factory boy who shares none of her talent or ambition. Kimberly learns to constantly translate not just her language but herself back and forth between the worlds she straddles.


Through Kimberly's story, author Jean Kwok, who also emigrated from Hong Kong as a young girl, brings to the page the lives of countless immigrants who are caught between the pressure to succeed in America, their duty to their family, and their own personal desires, exposing a world that we rarely hear about. Written in an indelible voice that dramatizes the tensions of an immigrant girl growing up between two cultures, surrounded by a language and world only half understood, Girl in Translation is an unforgettable and classic novel of an American immigrant-a moving tale of hardship and triumph, heartbreak and love, and all that gets lost in translation.

My review:
I had some reservations when one of my reading groups picked this as a monthly selection.  But this book sucked me in immediately! It was a coming-of-age story of a Chinese-American girl as she dealt with what life was like for her & her mother in the United States. I laughed and cried through this one. I highly recommend this book to anyone!

I apologize for the delay in getting book reviews posted - I will certainly try to be more timely with these!!!!

Book Review: Dancing Naked in Dixie

by Lauren Clark 

Her website:  Lauren Clark Books



artwork from goodreads.com

From the media sheet:
The Story:

Travel writer Julia Sullivan lives life in fastforward. She jet sets to Europe and the Caribbean with barely a moment to blink or sleep. But too many mishaps and missed deadlines have Julia on the verge of being fired.

With a stern warning, and unemployment looming, she's offered one last chance to rescue her career. Julia embarks on an unlikely journey to the ‘Heart of Dixie’—Eufaula, Alabama—home to magnificent mansions, sweet tea, and the annual Pilgrimage.

Julia arrives, soon charmed by the lovely city and her handsome host, but her stay is marred by a shocking discovery. Can Julia's story save her career, Eufaula, and the annual Pilgrimage?

My review:
5 stars out of 5

I was fortunate to get an ARC of this book!

What happens when a big city journalist gets sent to a small Southern town on an assignment she's dreading? Chaos, surprises, hilarity and good ole Southern hospitality. I loved Julia from the start, she's my kind of gal - busy, disorganized and honest to a fault. Shug and the Jordan family struck me as the stereotypical Southern family and I am ready to go visit them.  The characters were wonderful in this story. The story was engrossing and enjoyable.

This book makes this Yankee long for Southern hospitality. :)

Thank you, Ms. Clark for asking me to preview this book, I feel honored. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to see what you write next!
 
 
Dancing Naked in Dixie is set to be released May 21, 2012.  I hope you'll pick it up!

Tales from the Library, part 5

Happy May!!!!

This installment of Tales I would like to call: 

Mom Embarasses Daughter

As I stand at the circulation desk (with my back to the patrons) I hear:
"MOM!" (in an panicked voice) "You can't get those!" 
Hmmmm....this sounds interesting, I think to myself. So I casually turn around (I hate to miss something good, you know!) and see mom and probably her junior high age daughter standing at the desk. Daughter is wearing "that look" (you all know the one...) and you can read EVERY thought going through her mind.

Mom says, very calmly, "I can and I am."

Now my curiosity is KILLING me. So I peek at the items in question and take a quick peek at daughter who I am pretty sure is thinking... 'if anyone from school sees this...'.  The items being checked out?

OMG - I was mentally dying laughing (any maybe choking on my laughter a little...)! 

Barry Manilow - ok; Michael Bolton - yeah, not cool.

So the whole time they are getting their items checked out, the daughter is dancing around nervously and mom is taking her time.  (We all worked very hard stifling our giggles while they were there - even though I'm pretty sure mom knew we were about bursting!) They finally collect their items and head out and the parting comment we hear daughter say is, "Well you are NOT going to listen to those while I am around you!" 

Mom's response?  "I am going to listen to them on the way home."

That did us in at the desk, we were all dying laughing.  And we heard the exasperated sigh from daughter then.

Ahhhhh - it's the little things that make you laugh!

Monday gratitudes

*A nice weekend
*A job that I love
*My family
*The chance to read an ARC of an upcoming book
*Taking a walk and playing "tourist" in our town

TGIF!!!!!

After a long, rather emotional week - I am glad to see it coming to an end. I'm looking forward to the weekend.  I am working at the "book place" tomorrow and so far, have nothing planned but perhaps a trip to the laundromat on Sunday.  Maybe I'll get some movies watched and reading done.

What do you have planned for the weekend? I hope it's a great one for you!

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week, Day 3

KNIT & CROCHET BLOG WEEK 2012

Day 3, Today's topic:
Your Knitting Or Crochet Hero
Blog about someone in the fibre crafts who truly inspires you. There are not too many guidelines for this, it's really about introducing your readers to someone who they might not know who is an inspiration to you. It might be a family member or friend, a specific designer or writer, indie dyer or another blogger. If you are writing about a knitting designer and you have knitted some of their designs, don't forget to show them off.

My response:
I would say that I have two yarn arts heros. (In no particular order...) First, would be my great-grandmothers - both of whom crocheted. There were many afghans in our house while I was growing up that they had made. I taught myself to crochet in junior high when scrap yarn came into our house from them. Second would be my sister. She taught me how to knit - she's an amazing knitter and I LOVE looking at her projects. (She also sews a lot too...) You can check out her blog here: CHEESE PIRATE. She's amazing! If you are on Ravelry, you can check out her profile to see her projects: CHEESE STICKS ON RAVELRY. I hope to someday aquire the talent she has in her pinky finger but won't hold my breath on it.

Thanks Grandmas and Sis for the inspiration!!!!! You are all amazing!

Post tag: 3KCBWDAY3

Knitting & Crochet Blog Week, Day 1

KNIT & CROCHET BLOG WEEK 2012

Day 1 topic:

Colour Lovers
Colour is one of our greatest expressions of ourselves when we choose to knit or crochet, so how do you choose what colours you buy and crochet or knit with. Have a look through your stash and see if there is a predominance of one colour. Do the same with your finished projects - do they match? Do you love a rainbow of bright hues, or more subdued tones. How much attention do you pay to the original colour that a garment is knit in when you see a pattern? Tell readers about your love or confusion over colour.

My response:
In reviewing my completed projects...most of them seem to be done in neutral colors. The exception seems to be baby blankets. I guess I am finding that I need to explore more into the world of color. (another goal to work toward...)
As far as the attention paid to the color the original pattern is done in...I would say that I look at the pattern color and see what others have done with that pattern, sometimes it doesn't look right with a certain type of yarn or color (in my opinion!).
I adore "colorwork patterns" (ie: patterns knit or crocheted with multiple colors) but I have not had the nerve to try them.

Tag: 3KCBWDAY1

Best dressed dolls

Ok, so maybe not the BEST dressed dolls, but dolls with more clothes!!!!

DD has had me slaving away at the sewing machine...here's what I've gotten done so far and there are more outfits cut out.

The jeans, coat and beret (in next photo) are from McCall's M6137

This outfit is from the American Girl Store - my mom bought it for DD - it is really cute!

The polka dot dress (left) is from McCall's M6370 and the nightshirt (right) is from McCall's M6137

Thanks for taking a look!

I did get some scrapping done today and will get that posted at a later date. Most of the next week's posts will be devoted to Knit & Crochet Blog Week - feel free to stop by if you are interested.

Have a great week!

A cropping I will go

Looking forward to a scrapbook crop tomorrow. I'm going with my mom to a friend's, who hosts them. (I don't think I've been to a crop in about 2 years...)

Hoping to get a start at our San Fran/Hawaii trip scrapbook.

Have a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

April, 2012

Knit & Crochet Week

KNITTING & CROCHET BLOG WEEK 2012 TOPICS

I need to start preparing these for next week. I hope you will join in the fun! If you do, please let me know so I can stop by your blog! :)

Scrappy stuff

Following are some misc scrap projects from the past couple of years. Thanks for looking!