Archive for the 'General chatter' Category

The Things We Do for Love

Posted on Saturday, July 12th, 2008 at 8:04 am

CRW turned 2 on 7/10. We had an “Amarillo Birthday Party” at my house. We decided to do this separate party because my father is unable to travel to his house, my daughter lives about 85 miles away. As I sat and watched CRW open his presents my eyes drifted over to […]

MEME!

Posted on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 at 6:27 pm

Amy over at Boogie Knitstagged everyone who reads her blog for this meme. I haven’t done one in a while and this was fun and easy.
1. Where was I 10 years ago.
Right here, same house, same husband. The kids were 16 then and still living at home and being “challenging” teenagers.
2. […]

HHHHH Questionnaire

Posted on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am

1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself?
I’ve been spinning for 1 1/2 years. I would say I’m at an intermediate level.
2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)?
all of the above
3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)?
I use my wheel the most, but I […]

Estes Park

Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 8:08 am

We are home from Estes Park and had a fantastic time. It was 106F in Texas when we left and a lovely 68F in Estes Park when we arrived. It was heavenly. The cabin we rented turned out to be a house! It was huge and so very nice. I’ve […]

Estes Park, CO

Posted on Monday, June 9th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

DH and I are off to Estes Park tomorrow after work. We’ll actually drive up to Colorado Springs and spend the night. Then a nice drive up to Estes Park on Wednesday. I think we’ll hit the outlet mall in Castle Rock on the way too. And maybe a few shops […]

Anniversary!

Posted on Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at 9:02 am

Your Quit Date is: Friday, June 01, 2007 at 12:00:00 PM
Time Smoke-Free: 365 days, 21 hours, 25 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 5488
Lifetime Saved: 1 month, 11 days, 22 hours
Money Saved: $960.75
WooHoo! I never thought I’d actually be a real, honest to goodness non-smoker — BUT I AM!