Sunday, November 13, 2011

Possibly selfish?

I did make a bag for myself a couple years ago, but then I was making several "knitting bags." I altered the pattern just a little to make the bags suitable for carrying projects and tools, ie bigger. The bag I made for myself was bigger, but didn't have all the pockets.

I decided it was time to make myself another bag. Regular size for more daily use. Aunt Kathy had given me a button and leather handles to make a bag for myself and they sat on the shelf for a long time. I had chosen material over a year ago...it was sitting with the button and handles.

The finished project, complete with sparkles:


Saturday, November 12, 2011

GO UTES!!!

Steve and I go to games U of U football games 1-2 times per year. This year: 2 games!! What an awesome game...FOOTBALL WEATHER!!  Snowing as the game started, by the end of the game...cool, yet doable.

My AWESOME mother knitted me a red hat just for this game! It was beautiful and kept me very warm. In fact, if I could make it through a Chicago Bears game in December, this would not be a problem. Between hand warmers, thermals, my Olympic parka, and layers; I was more than sufficiently toasty. Oh, the hot chocolate from Brent helped to! Thank you Brent!!!

Snow as we arrived.

All bundled up...and my beautiful red hat.

The marching band was the best I've ever seen them. They formed a fighter jet during their halftime show!

Brent in his hat.
Side view...GO UTES!



John White TOUCHDOWN!!! He's the red blur in the lower frame. I so wish this picture would have turned out better!

PAT good!

GO UTES!!!!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

PUPPY PARTY--Happy Birthday Oreo!!!

My puppy is "old!" Oreo is 14 years old on November 7th! She still tries to play, but gets tired so easily. Oh, and she can't hear a thing. Even the door bell doesn't get her barking anymore!

In celebration, some of her closest friends came over. Oreo sent an email and Chloe was the first to answer. Chloe was also the first to arrive with gifts in tow. Oreo got a great duck, just her size. Aunt Kathy made sure Oreo got the first bite off the pizza. She got awesome new toys (purple of course!), treats and a birthday pizza from a local doggie bakery (Ma and Paws). Oreo's guests received party favors too: tacos, peanut butter swirls and a ball. I think she'll sleep like a rock tonight!


Getting a good picture was not easy...she wanted her pizza!!!!


Chloe got the second piece.


Jessica and Irish
SO happy, Jessica with her kiddos, Mia and John, and Charee with her little boy, Ryker came with their dogs: Irish, Kiki, and Robby. Steve had to work hard to entertain the kids. The dogs had a great time running all over. Very good afternoon! Oreo had a great time with her friends. I had a GREAT time catching up with Jessica and Charee. Seriously, have GOT to get together with them more often! The kids are adorable...Ryker kept telling Steve to give me a baby. I am so blessed to have such GREAT people in my life. Thanks for coming ladies!