6.13.09

I’ve tried several times to try and add the widget to the sidebar and I have been unsuccessful (it could be user error, but I really did follow all of the instructions…)

So, I decided to try and just add the widget to a post and see if that works!

hmm? is it there? nope on try 1… (I deleted the mess of code)

try #2: (again deleted all the mess of code…)

…

OK, I guess I’ll give up for now on the widget.

But!

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So, I’m headed off to Seattle for the second week in a row. I’m enjoying the time, but really wishing that I had a weekend to just sit around and be a slug!

5.23.09

Finally getting around to adding pictures from Jill & Shawn’s Wedding. Had a wonderful time!

Click on picture for the rest of the pictures!

Jill & Shawn's wedding

hehe

So today I was at the local bridal shop (no don’t worry about me! lol — I’m a bridesmaid in Jill’s wedding!) So there I was, standing on the platform so the lady could pin the hem.

Nearby, there was a high school girl trying on a beautiful dress for prom.

Conversation between the girl, her mom and another high school age girl who was working in the shop. They talked about attending the same high school…

and

the girl’s mom asked me: “Do you go to AHS too?” (and it was a genuine question, not in jest)

I managed to not laugh out loud and explained that I wasn’t trying on a prom dress and thanked her.

And I kept silent about the fact that I graduated from high school 18 years ago!

2.28.09

Scarf

Originally uploaded by lauriknits

Hey…what’s this!?!

I’ve fallen down again and picked up a new addiction…I mean “hobby”….Really – this is a good thing! And it is so much fun!

I bought a small Schacht ‘Cricket’ Loom a few weeks ago. Here is the scarf that I wove on the first day!! (yes, I did just say the first day!)

Have a great weekend!

2.22.09

same old thing…lots to do, not much time… lol

I’ve had a whirlwind few weeks. The last few days I’ve been at an intense continuing education course – very interesting but my brain is full of new information that I’m trying to make sure that I don’t forget it all!
Last weekend was the wonderful Madrona Fiber Arts retreat…I might have bought some more yarn and fiber, maybe a few books and a small rigid heddle loom too!

I’ve really been having lots of fun weaving a few scarves — I’m absolutely amazed at how quickly it goes! (even for a beginner!)

Well, I know its early, but I’m going to do a few minutes of spanish homework then get to sleep early.I hope that everyone had a great weekend!

2.9.09

just a quick note to say that – yes! I am still among the living…I haven’t completely given up on my blog.
Things have been so much busier than usual over the last several months with this spanish class that I’m taking. 3 hours of class time a week, plus the homework…wow, lots of work.
I guess that’s all for tonight.
Take care!

12.27.08

Merry Christmas

Originally uploaded by lauriknits

Merry Christmas to everyone. (a few days late I know!) I had a nice and relaxing Christmas with my mom and a friend. We just hung out and relaxed most of the day, except when I wasn’t stressing out about forgetting to buy a few key ingredients for dinner (like eggs!!) But in the end everything turned out yummy.

I took this picture on Christmas day. Most of the snow is now finally gone after we had lots of rain in the last 24 hours. The snow was pretty while it was here, but I am happy to see it go.

I just now finished knitting my last ‘intended to be for Christmas’ gift. (only 2 days after the fact – not too bad considering my track record…) now, all I have to do is get it in the mail on Monday.

12.23.08

snowman

Originally uploaded by lauriknits

As I walked into a patient’s room this afternoon to see him for physical therapy, he and his wife asked me if I had seen the snowman yet…

Someone was feeling pretty creative with the piles of snow and made this on the top of their minivan! So Funny!

I also saw an 8 foot high bunny on my way home but didn’t have a chance to take a picture.

Merry Christmas!

12.14.08

12.14.08

Originally uploaded by lauriknits

It has been a cold, windy and very snowy day here in western Washington! It has been snowing since I woke up this morning.
I get cold just watching the kids sledding down the hill in the park (seen in this picture). I’m not sure how many inches of snow that I’ve gotten so far, but it doesn’t seem to be showing any sign of letting up at all.

I hope that everyone is staying warm today,… have a cup of hot chocolate and relax!

12.13.08

Merry Christmas

Originally uploaded by lauriknits

I spent the day today working inside and outside getting the house ready for the holidays! (and I still have hours of work to do!)

The lights are up outside finally. There were a few bumps and setbacks, but they are finally in place and only one light is burned out, but the rest are still lit. (thank goodness for neighbors and friends to help out — both moral support and physical: just having someone standing at the bottom of the ladder helped to reassure me, and when the plugs for the lights didn’t want to cooperate they were there with an adapter!

I tried to take a picture of the lights outside once it was almost dark out, but none of the pictures turned out at all. I’ll keep trying.
Better go now and get back to hanging ornaments on the tree. Have a good weekend.