Grammy Kat

Knitting & Crocheting Frenzy

2012-01-31T12:42:00.003-05:00

Hat, hats, cowl, scarf. Table runner and coasters

This is only a wee bit of what I have done lately.

Hat Mania

2011-11-08T20:19:00.007-05:00

Have been on a hat "kick" lately, fast easy quick knits!

Tiger hats before pom-poms put on.

Father/son hats

Mother/daughter hats

Then received the wrong yarn for a baby boy to be, so making this afghan/blanket on huge needles which take getting use to, soooo awkward using huge needles!!

Next I'll working on holiday gifts.........need lots.

A visit to Aunt Lisa's

2011-10-16T20:40:00.008-04:00

Not the best photos~~but we had a great time at Lisa & Kelvin's. I flew to Colorado for Mr. K's birthday and then we drove to Arizona to visit Lisa & family. It was HOT!! We had tons of fun and celebrated Mr. K's 9th birthday there. I didn't take photos that day:(

Colorado was beautiful and I only have a few photos on my phone that I need to transfer so can post. The weather there was great, not hot but not cold yet either and NO snow. It snowed there right after I left.

Wow, long time away!

2011-10-16T13:25:00.002-04:00

Had an exciting and crazy summer. Could not knit, no time and then as knitters would say, lost my knitting mojo but it is back and so am I. Photos of summer events later.

Tiger hats for a special family.

Bridal Shower Gift

2011-05-01T15:51:00.004-04:00

I made this for a bridal shower, it still needs to be lined.

helpers, NOT!!!~~~~~~~~~~"scaredy cat"

Blue~~~~

2011-02-21T09:42:00.004-05:00

Blue Baby set for a sweet baby girl. Their favorite color is blue so that is the color they requested.

Recent Acquistions

2011-02-01T16:24:00.008-05:00

I purchased these to improve on "putting" things (sweaters) together etc.

Then this yarn will become a ruffled bag from here: http://www.vogueknitting.com/pattern_help/corrections/2008_spring_summer.aspx

for a wedding shower present.

The next 2 yarns are becoming hooded sweaters from here: http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/patterns/chic-knits/basic-chic-hoodie/

A very light pink!

A pretty varigated green.

Working diligently as want some done before our vacation~a cruise!

Crazy, Lazy Days

2011-01-07T17:50:00.006-05:00

Well the craziness of holidays are over, it's been snowing a lot here. So being snowed in, I have begun decluttering again~~amazing whatcha find, lol. I have been working in my kitchen & dining rooms. I found not one, not 2 or 3 but 5, yes 5 kitchen scales!!
Doggies wish I would find treats~~but alas no treats found, they eat them all up so never any to find. Their doggie toy box is overflowing though!

12/27/10 snow storm with snow fence!

No decluttering today~Jack Daniels in hot tea day for a frigging cold I acquired from work.

01/07/11 snow storm~only 8 inches today but enough with more to come early in the week!

I did make more of these, quick easy and pretty!! And I spent a lot of time with my kindle!!!

I wish I had taken a pic of the "drowned" rats (Kenzi & Gibbs) after their bath which they really needed. There was tons of mud in NYS when we were there for the New Year. Kenzi is STILL mad at me so she is a daddy's girl today!! Love the new shampoo I got for them, it smells just like baby powder so now they do too.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T11:03:00.002-05:00

Spent the day driving home and working on a family calendar to send to mom.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T08:11:00.001-05:00

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year

Hat Mania

2010-12-09T23:02:00.005-05:00

Been busily working on holiday gifts and lots of hats.

And a pair of fingerless mitts for Mr. K in not girl colors!! Dark purple hat is a slouchy beret. Looks like I need to move buttons on the green hat & cream colored hats! Welp, will do that tomorrow before shipped off.

~~Lesson learned~~don't sew on buttons past bedtime, :)

Backpack is fini!

2010-11-24T18:46:00.004-05:00

I tend to be a last minute person, such a procrastinator~~~so I just finished the backpack while making pies for Thanksgiving.

Toni's Bookbag

2010-11-14T16:19:00.005-05:00

Most of it is done so I will finish, just need to do straps, i-cord drawstring, then block and line it, then take Thanksgiving weekend to give to her.

Photoless Post

2010-11-11T07:06:00.003-05:00

Working on holiday presents so no photos. My ise scarf is blocking. Just have to get goodies and will mail it out beginning of next week. Holiday presents will go out week after the scarf, except for mystery afghans~~clues not done~~just released clue 8 then next week will reveal how it all goes together but I still have to do clue 6 (16 squares times 4). Last night I asked kiddos if they had made their lists for Santa and ARM said "Grammy, it is only November!" AA wants a skate board, NOT, he is only 3!!

Hats and Think Alike?

2010-10-28T09:16:00.005-04:00

Yippee yarn arrived for my ISE 9 pal. Seems Brenda and I think alike on colors.

Silk and soft lambs wool!! I am starting my scarf today. It will be

finished on time.

Hats that will become holiday presents :)

I have the buttons for the beanie hats, just need to sew them on!!

Mom's Hat Dilemma

2010-10-21T10:03:00.009-04:00

I finished hats for mom, she washed and dried first one which was wool. Made a new pink one in super wash wool so she can wash and dry.

Sleeping & looking innocent!
Yesterday, little monsters got into my "knitting/crochet" bag and instead of messing up yarn decided to eat the buttons on mom's pink hat!! I should have taken pic but~~~~~~~~

Because of button eating, there was a hole in hat soooo today I am making a new one!!!
Good thing they are fast and easy!!

The "monsters" after their haircut!!!!

Not me, I'm innocent. I hate grooming day!!!!

In a Crocheting Mood

2010-10-09T10:13:00.006-04:00

I've been crocheting a lot lately~~~~but I forget to take photos. I need to remember to snap pics to post.

Here are a few more from time with kids.

Taken by my niece when we went to Seneca Lake.

A New Hello

2010-09-24T18:54:00.008-04:00

Mr. Swimmer says Hello!!

I basically abandoned this blog over a year ago. It was a rough year, lots of new decisions and changes, especially medically and so far 2010 has not been the best either. Hopefully since it was just Rosh Hashanah, the tides are turning favorably. I continued to craft when I could but did lose some mojo along the path~~~~yippee it has returned! I joined the Bernat Mystery Afghan Crochet Along BUT I AM NOT loving the yarn, Bernat's softee chunky is NOT soft so I will continue as I have the yarn and it will probably be gifted. I am also going to crochet the afghan in some "nice" chunky yarn.

In addition, I am participating in ISE9, I did participate in one further back but~~~~welp, after some very rough swaps, swore off of them for a while. I am looking forward to this one though and then others.

I will get some pics up soon of my crafting but until then here some of my cutie pies this summer, a highlight for sure!!

Facebook Consumes

2009-10-22T15:52:00.003-04:00

Facebook has been consuming all my time! My sisters, children and grandchildren plus lots of relatives are on there so I keep in touch with them all there. Photos end up there too. Went to pick up Kenzi and came home with Gibbs too. They are so precious. They consume a lot of my time too.

Been knitting, mostly doing baby sets as co-workers are having babies!! Photos soon. Started on x-mas presents too.

I am going to try and keep up here but~~~~

Still Alive! LOL

2009-09-10T17:58:00.003-04:00

Had the grandkids for 2 weeks, then went on vacation with them for a week. Been sick, construction on bathroom, just crazy around here. Not knitting much but want to! Going out to Colorado in a few weeks to see kiddies and family again. WOOHOO!!!!

When I get back I will get my new addition to the family, meet Kenzi!! My sis is giving me this cutiepie!! Isn't she adorable? Love ya Jules!!

Kenzi at about 3-4 weeks old.

Sweater Set for Rylee

2009-07-09T19:42:00.007-04:00

Color better is top shots. Need new bedspread for better bed shots.

Happy 4th Jersey Bears!!

2009-07-04T09:36:00.005-04:00

Button Decision and another FO

2009-06-29T22:18:00.007-04:00

Tote that was started ages and ages ago, fini!!!

Decided on a wooden button.

I think it looks OK.

Murphy's Sweater

2009-06-28T20:47:00.007-04:00

It's done!! Color is way off in photos, it is more of an apple green color! I need to find a cool button for it but it will arrive in CO on time now!!!

A folded "shot" that kinda shows color better.

Birthday Present

2009-06-25T17:15:00.005-04:00

My D-I-L's birthday is fast approaching!! Along with gift cards for her favorite "stuff," I am busily making handmade gifts too. A Sweater is on the needles and should be done in time to send. It is the Shalom cardigan on this website. This is finished and ready to go.

AVOIDANCE

2009-06-24T10:32:00.002-04:00

Soooo found out today that a lot of my sisters are on facebook. I have avoided it!!!!!!!! I only joined to get photos of kiddies from daughter!!! I DO NOT WANT my high school to find me!!! I HATED high school and none of my friends were even in my class at high school. I want to keep in touch with my sisters so will be heading to facebook more, will need to update, add photos etc.

Pottery Day in CO & Miscellaneous

2009-06-17T11:10:00.005-04:00

AA'S 2ND BIRTHDAY-YEAH SPONGE BOB

2009-06-17T11:03:00.014-04:00

AA's FAMOUS SMILE

BASEBALL VIA MR. K

2009-06-17T11:00:00.006-04:00

MR. K GETS A HAIRCUT

2009-06-17T10:57:00.005-04:00

GARDEN OF THE GODS PART 2

2009-06-17T09:29:00.019-04:00

Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado May 2009

2009-06-03T19:35:00.024-04:00

Quilting-Day 2

2009-05-17T15:26:00.008-04:00

Welp will not finish today, forgot how much work to put together but it is FUN!!!

This will probably be a test quilt, will do another for the wedding gift, as I had to "free hand" the borders. Must have got ridden of my handy dandy quilt cutting board. The borders are not 100% and I am a perfectionist!!!

One border

One border with doggie help

Both borders

Will bind, add backing and quilt when return from my Colorado trip. Leave Tuesday and return on the 31st. Plus will need to do a new quilt for the wedding gift.

Quilting

2009-05-16T21:31:00.011-04:00

A quilting I am doing!!!

Got a new sewing machine about 3 years ago. Only opened it last August and just to mend Grandson's comforter. But I decided I was going to start sewing and quilting again so read the book on how to operate new machine(only a Kenmore). Would love a computerized Berina, maybe hubby will get me one for xmas if I keep sewing.

A co-worker is getting married soon, I am not going to wedding, going to Colorado to see the grandkids. Decided to make co-worker a quilt, as a heirloom. It is an easy one, basically just squares but it is called Portugal and since they are from Portugal, very fitting!!

Quilting Strips

Strips being put together

All strips sewn together

Close ups

I will do the 2 borders, add the batting, back, bind and then machine quilt a pattern tomorrow.

PICS

2009-05-13T15:42:00.009-04:00

Soo BAD & Gorgeous Gift

2009-04-24T09:16:00.019-04:00

I am so bad updating this blog. I don't know how others do it!! I don't seem to have enough time to do it all. I guess I am a time waster now that I don't have kiddies any more. I do work outside the home and follow a schedule on those days but still have NO time after work or maybe it is I DON'T want to do anything after working all day. However I am now only working 3 days a week. I need to embrace my "new" home time and focus on a schedule?

Photo time of some of what I have been doing.

Hat

Abby's blankie. Abby turned 10 on April 20th. She was born in Colorado on the day of the Columbine massacre. Everyone is always commenting on Columbine and we should NOT forget but should also remember that other events happened too!! We spend too much media time on the bad in society and many of these "killers" wanted fame and we keep giving it to them.

Dishcloths & Scrubbies

Scarves

Doggie has to be on bed while photo taking but she HATES the camera.

GORGEOUS GIFT
My sister made me this amazing bed doll!!!! I love it, it is so beautiful!!!

I have many baby sweater sets on my needles along with blanket/afgans. I have started quilting again too. I used to sew all the time, now making baby quilts and quilts for my grandkids. I still need to manage my time better!!

New Toy

2009-03-28T19:36:00.003-04:00

I got a new toy today!! It is a Honda Fit with the Navigation package. I love it!!! Knitting lots, need to take photos of stuff. Just sent a package to my sister for her new grandson!! He is adorable, Congrats Connie!!

Spring................Hats

2009-03-15T12:52:00.004-04:00

Spring Hats for Steff, Abby & Murphy

Murphy

Steff

Abby

The Winter That Keeps Going and Going!!!

2009-03-02T07:29:00.003-05:00

Baby Knitting Spree

2009-02-06T09:19:00.014-05:00

Still working on the Wallaby's for grandkids plus a "blankie" for ARM. Her blankie from babyhood has fallen to pieces. It was DD's blankie first so it has gotten much use. I am knitting a pretty one using her fav color, purple!!

2009-01-28T08:34:00.004-05:00

Another snow day in Northwest Jersey.

Have had health issues, BUMMER!!! so am home working on new sweater set and bibs for sis C's grandbaby to be. (photos later C) Have LOTS of nieces and nephews so many babies are arriving. We are a HUGE clan and getting bigger, just ask hubby who is our genealogy expert.

Just Knitting Photos

2009-01-11T17:35:00.010-05:00

Just photos of knitting, fingerless mitts, slippers, baby sets, baby sweater and a scarf. Forgot to take photos of snow!! Did not go out to shovel because sick so no photos!!!

Needs buttons and other parts.

For Callie

For Max

Kid's slippers

Adult slippers

Scarf

More mitts

Mitts

My "fake" tree.

Snow, Snow, SNOW!!

2009-01-10T14:21:00.003-05:00

We are getting "hit" again today and have had 2 ice storms in between. Ice storms were super pretty but very dangerous!! My DS and DDIL helped with removing dangerous branches of trees when they were here visiting, so no power lost here. Thank goodness.

I know I promised photos. Welp, I have been sick with bronchitis, sick enough to miss work (have only worked 1 day since December 31st). Will take snow photos and photos of FO's later this weekend. Lots of the FO's have been gifted already but do have some to photograph and post. Looks like we are in for a "snowy" winter. Snow/sleet/ice is in forecast for next few weeks. BBL

SNOW

2008-12-21T09:11:00.005-05:00

New camera, went shopping yesterday between snow storms, snowed Friday the 19th and snowing today. Took quick photos just now.

Will do more later when shoveling and also take pics of knitting.

Searching

2008-12-15T21:01:00.005-05:00

Searching for photos still. Been doing mega holiday knitting, fingerless mitts, dishcloths, hats, scarves, slippers etc. I did not get all of gandkids Wallaby's finished, still plugging away on those. I am not fond of DP's so sleeves hold me back on the sweaters, need the DP's for the wee ones sleeves!!

FOUND

Neglecting

2008-12-15T20:38:00.006-05:00

Been neglecting my blog, not on purpose but had my DS and new DIL visiting. I gave them my nifty camera since they did not have one so no photos of my knitting until I replace camera. Will be a holiday present to myself!!! I do have photos of their visit and my DD sent me ones of her in the sweater I made her.

I made a sweater set for another niece who had a baby boy in October. It is all in blue and white and in a washable cotton as they live in a warm climate area. Also I made it a "larger" size so I would have time to mail out plus he was a "big" baby boy.

DH made copies of our family tree for whole family, I have loads of siblings (hence many nieces and nephews) and will send those out with my x-mas cards for everyone. DH's love is researching our family tree, he spends all his spare time doing that.

Looking for photos of DD in her sweater.

OOOOOH BABY

2008-11-09T14:44:00.006-05:00

For niece's new baby girl!! I hope she likes!!!

HALLOWEEN

2008-11-02T18:41:00.005-05:00

FO

2008-11-02T13:36:00.005-05:00

Going in mail tomorrow.

GO BILLS, BRONCOS AND COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Pics

2008-10-20T11:16:00.008-04:00

SNOW ANGELS IN OCTOBER

New Baby

2008-10-16T22:39:00.003-04:00

A teddy bear bib created for my nieces new baby girl. Hat and sweater in progress, no photos yet!!

It still has to be washed and blocked!! Plus I am going to embroider eyes and buttons down the bear's front.

Knitting

2008-10-14T21:16:00.007-04:00

Baby Sweater & Hat, needs lace trimming.

KLM's sweater in progress with Malabrigo!!!!

It is the Wonderful Wallaby pattern

Fall Pics From DD

2008-10-07T14:25:00.007-04:00

Sweater I made before he was born, it was HUGE, now fits him at 15 months.

Colorado Sunflowers

Mostly Finished

2008-10-06T21:42:00.005-04:00

Needs buttons and blocking, will have a "model" try on tomorrow and then take more photos.

Photos

2008-10-01T16:09:00.008-04:00

The day kids went home and day before horrible break out of posion ivy is why I look TERRIBLE!!!

Photos

2008-10-01T16:05:00.008-04:00

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-09-30T13:34:00.005-04:00

Photos have arrived!!!

4 generations via Kyren

Bike Ride

Mom

More to follow tonight, blogger giving me problems at work plus I should be working????!!!!

Progress for DD

2008-09-13T21:51:00.002-04:00

Sweater is almost done. Pic is before finished one sleeve. Other sleeve is 3/4th's done, then hood and button edging.

Pippi sleeps on pillows, she's sad/mad because I took her photo!!

2008-09-13T21:51:00.001-04:00

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Football Sunday Means Knitting Time!!!!!

2008-09-07T17:12:00.006-04:00

Love Football season!!! So far (it would mean a very HAPPY family) all of our teams have won this week (Giants, Jets, Bills). DD's team still playing. We are a very disfunctional family when it comes to football!!!!!!!

Did many dishcloths, they will be xmas presents.

Sweater is progressing. Divided for pockets and working on bottom ribbing. Then sleeves and hood. IT will be done next weekend!!!

Go Cowboys!!!

Lookin' Like a Sweater now!!!

2008-08-31T18:08:00.016-04:00

Separated for sleeves so now looks like a sweater in progress.

Hot Pippi, cuz we are out a sitting in the sun knitting!!

Sweater Update

2008-08-31T18:08:00.015-04:00

Fingers are sore after 2 hours of non-stop sweater, results great though!!

This will be done by 09/29/08!!!!!!

Knitting

2008-08-31T18:08:00.012-04:00

Working diligently on DD's sweater this weekend. I LOVE Blue Sky's Organic Cotton!!!! It is so soft and great to knit with, plus using my new Harmony needles which are fantastic to knit with.

I want to try and finish sweater before Rosh Hashanah (Sept 29th)
Before working on sweater, did some quick dishcloths (working on x-mas presents).

We have a family of deer who eat "breakfast" in our yard!!!! Then they leave but NOT before riling up doggie!!!

ENJOY LABOR DAY!!

Waiting....................

2008-08-26T07:48:00.002-04:00

I don't have any photos of grandkids when they visited. I spent all my time with them so all the memories are in my head. I find it hard to get photos while we are playing around. Just don't want to stop and take the time to take photos. We had a blast!!!! My DD did take photos (she is the expert) but her computer died so all photos are still "locked" in her camera. Hopefully the wait will be short but...................

I started a hooded sweater for DD in Blue Sky's Organic cotton, I LOVE that yarn!!! Photos will come when get further along. I also started the ruffled evening bag by Nicky Epstein for a wedding shower gift.

Enjoy Labor Day, I hope to be poison ivy free by then!!!!

Alive but in Poison Ivy Hell!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-22T14:01:00.004-04:00

I had a small bout of poison ivy when I went to NY State to visit in May. I thought WooHoo, none of my "yearly" bad bouts!! Well how wrong was I!!!

The day DD and grandkids left for home/Colorado (8/19/08) I pulled a humungeous weed from my front flower bed, it was more like a mini tree and came up easy from the mulch. Didn't look like poison ivy but......................

A day later my right eye swelled and closed up. I have it ALL over my face. I could post pictures but it is so grotesque that I will spare you. It is between my fingers on right hand plus it is all over my arms, legs etc. Trip to doctors incurred a cortisone shot, antihistimine shot and prescritpions for both plus script for a cortisone lotion. Work sent me home!!!!!

Hubby said good thing it happened after kids left so they would not see their grammy as Godzilla!!!

Still Alive...............!!!

2008-08-15T09:33:00.004-04:00

Just been so busy with my daughter and grandkids, no time for knitting or anything else. Love them to death and spending as much time with them as I can. Since I don't get to see them that often, I pack in lots to do with them. Forget the camera, I would have to hang around my head. don't know how BW does it. Will get photos from DD and post when I can. Going to see my mom with kids this weekend. They want to "walk the falls" again, they did "walk the falls" 2 years ago when I had them.

HAPPY News, MY DS whom I thought would NEVER get married is getting married next April. Will keep everyone posted on this as I hear. Remember he is in Colorado like DD, I get news whenever!!

CALORIMETRY

2008-07-27T20:55:00.005-04:00

Made about 5 of these this weekend!! Fast, quick projects to do while contractor was working on house.

DD and kids are coming to visit, WOOHOO, will be arriving Friday the 1st of August.

Inspiration from Ariel :)

2008-07-24T22:12:00.008-04:00

I loved all of Ariel's bags and so have started my own, many patterns to go through and try. Here are 2 finished, one with yarn Ariel sent in swap package! I am IN LOVE with Blue Sky's organic cotton, so soft and plush!!! Started a sweater for DD in it. Pink Bag is done with Cotton Ease.

Doggie gets into act while photo taking.

Better Photos of DS

2008-07-17T15:08:00.003-04:00

Even More****************************

2008-07-17T13:47:00.013-04:00

Did I mention, I LIVE for these photos!!! We are getting kids in August and DD is visiting with them too. DS will be "home" in November for his best friend's wedding.

Skiing ARM

Beautiful ARM

DS's new love & new house

Boy is she MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2008-07-17T13:42:00.007-04:00

SIL's B-day

What a face!!!!!!!

New Photos for family to view

2008-07-17T13:39:00.006-04:00

ARM

DS & new love

DD's new Do

KLM

Amazing................

2008-07-09T17:59:00.013-04:00

It truly amazes me of everyone's generosity and ingeniousness of their involement in swaps and exchanges.

There are lots of amazing people out there and I have been bestowed upon with their generosity during the few swaps and exchanges I have participated in.

Thank you all for your kindness and bigheartedness!!!! I have been truly blessed by you all.

Kathie :)

WOW WOW, AWESOME PACKAGE!!

2008-07-09T17:59:00.010-04:00

I arrived home to find this huge box.

And opened it to find this great bag but then opened bag and lookee inside.

Ariel was my spoiler for the Keepin' Cool in Summer Dischloth Exchange. Everything is awesome and I love it all. She has a great photo of the cloths on her blog. Much better than my photos here.

Some many great goodies including chocolate!!!!!! along with the Blue Skys organic cotton I have been wanting to try. Everything color coordinated in yellows and pinks, summery and my fav colors.

Ariel, you ROCK!!!!

Final Topic

2008-07-02T11:10:00.004-04:00

Here's this week's topic: Go check out one other person's blog who's answered some of the weekly topics.. find someone you have something in common with, who posted a really cool cloth pattern, or who 'calls' to you for some other reason, and post about them on your blog sharing why!

I scanned numerous blogs, I love reading what others are doing and knitting. I like reading Emjayknits. I loved her Funny Starbucks post and as I am a coffeealholic, it really called to me. I am going to order her Quad Expresso next time I am near a Starbucks. Dunkin Donuts is DOMINANT here but Starbucks is slowly arriving.

Sunday Ramblings..............

2008-06-29T15:24:00.004-04:00

Back is not good, doing Physical Therapy (PT) 4 times a week. Hoping this will pass soon, was active before this set back. Because of back, house needs cleaning, may have to hire someone to help!!

Also because of back have not had time or felt well enough to sit to get a much needed hair cut. Called Supercuts today since you can get a cut without shampoo, blow dry etc which eliminates lots of time and bending backward during hair wash. Will do again since it is very economical. Told hubby was going for a haircut and did he have any input. He said do what ever, you do want you want anyways, he is well trained after 37 years!!!!!! Got to Supercuts at 11AM, no waiting, was done by 11:20! Woohoo!!! And Michaels is right next door to Supercuts where I picked up Cotton Ease for sweater for DD. Then home to veg and knit in ac as it is extremely humid & hot here in NJ. Can take the heat but the humidity is a killer.

A very good day!!!!!

Weekly Topic # 3

2008-06-23T14:32:00.014-04:00

Well now that Summer has OFFICIALLY begun.. what do you do to beat the heat? A nice tall glass of lemonade? Frozen Coffee? A dip in the pool? What's your favorite way to keep cool this summer as things heat up?

To beat the heat, I drink tons of water and coffee. Coffee is a vice of mine, iced or hot!!! I like to sit on porch at night when it cools a bit and read or knit.

IPOD BAG

2008-06-23T14:32:00.013-04:00

HARRASSMENT

2008-06-23T14:32:00.010-04:00

These critters are harassing the doggie as she can only go so far on her run, should I get a longer run?

Keepin' Cool in the Summer Dishcloth Swap Weekly Topic # 2

2008-06-18T11:11:00.003-04:00

This week's topic:
Living in Atlanta, I know Summer has truly 'arrived' when it begins to get humid. Blech. When I was a kid, I knew Summer was starting the easy way - School was out!! Share with us how you know that summer has truly 'arrived', or something that signifies the start of Summer in your world.

I know summer has arrived when there are no school buses out during my morning commute to work. In addition, the commute is heaven, traffic is a breeze!!

I know summer has arrived when we have to put on the a/c.

Lots............................

2008-06-10T20:50:00.006-04:00

So work has been slow and I have been able to blog alot today. Glad work is slow since somehow I injured my back/right leg.

I talked to my nurse sister and she GOT IT RIGHT!! :) YEA, she is so smart and THANKS so much!!~! I have a slipped/herniated disc (maybe 2). Doc says I have degenerative disc disease and she noted the exact lumbar regions but I forget where, I was in the car when she called, stopped driving but did not take notes!!! The x-ray taken last Friday was sent to an orthopedic who found it!!

I have an MRI scheduled for Friday when I see ortho doctor. NEED PAIN MEDICATION NOW. My family doctor gave me 14 (just 14) vicodin to use until I get to see ortho doctor and have MRI. Guess I shouldn't go through 14 before Friday afternoon but............................

I have NEVER had back problems before so NOW I totally sympathize with anyone who has!! The pain is unbearable, I don't even get any relief when lying down.

Tough year for me (starting in Sept 07)!!!

I made a few of these for kids Ipods and digital cameras.

Mr. Baseball, for his pop-pop!!!

ROCK STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-10T14:29:00.005-04:00

More Kiddos Photos

2008-06-10T13:39:00.017-04:00

I live for photos of kiddos!!!! MY APRIL COLORADO TRIP

HAPPY DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT'S BRUTALLY HOT AND HUMID HERE IN NJ!!!!!

Summer Dishcloth Swap Weekly Topic # 1

2008-06-10T10:54:00.004-04:00

http://www.jimsyldesign.com/dishbout/index.html

This is where I get most of my dishcloths, however my favorite is from a pamphlet I picked up, just a basic garter stitch knited triangular and has a handtowel to go with it. Pictures are on my blog under Finished, March 23rd.

Flower

2008-06-10T10:51:00.000-04:00

I am a
Daffodil

What Flower
Are You?

You Are a Daffodil
You have a sunny disposition and are normally one of the first to show up for the party. You don't need too much attention from the host once you get there as you are more than capable of making yourself seen and heard.

Just Photos

2008-06-02T16:43:00.010-04:00

HAPPY MONDAY!!

Keepin' Cool in the Summer Dishcloth Swap

2008-05-25T20:57:00.014-04:00

1. Do you Knit or Crochet? For how long?
I do both. Stopped while raising family and restarted a couple of years ago. So basically have been doing both for 30 years but still consider myself a novice, lots to still learn.
2. Do you enjoy using metal, wooden, or some other kind of needle\hook?
I use which ever works for project and Have all kinds of sizes have in various materials. I want to try Addi’s lace for lace work but haven’t yet.
3. What are your favorite types of yarn? Any you just can't stand?
I love all yarns except 100% acrylic.
4. When it comes to cotton, are there any brands you'd love to try and haven't?
I would love to try Blue Sky Organic Cotton.
5. When you make Dishcloths, do you use them yourself, or tend to give them as gifts?
I tend to make and give as gifts.
6. Do you have a favorite color? Any that you dislike?
I love yellow, pinks and green. Not really.
7. What color(s) (if any!) are your kitchen and bath decorated in?
Kitchen is yellow and orange, bathrooms are green and white.
8. What are your favorite scents around the house?
I love the smell of crisp white cotton, lilacs and azaleas, ocean breezes.
9. What is your very favorite thing about summer?
Relaxing on porch with a good book or knitting while watching doggie run around like a nut. She is a high energy Jack Russell Terrier. I LOVE the long days!!
10. What is your least favorite thing about summer?
Sleeping in the heat.
11. Do you use soap or body wash in the shower?
Soap
12. What scents do you enjoy in the bath?
Fresh clean scents not sicky sweet , absolutely adore lilac
13. What is your favorite dishcloth pattern?
New to dishcloths (since Winter swap) and haven’t found a pattern didn’t like yet
14. What sort of treats do you enjoy? Sweet or Salty?
Both!! Love chocolate and love potato chips
15. Imagine today is one of the hottest days of the year - what do you do to keep cool? Or are you one of those folks who loves the hot weather?
I wash the cars so can get wet. Love the hot weather except for sleeping time, need it cold to sleep.
16. What sorts of hobbies do you enjoy besides knitting or crocheting?
Sewing and reading
17. Do you collect anything (besides yarn!)
Do clothes and shoes count? I am a clothingolic and shoeolic. I collect pins and mugs from different places have visitied and have some antique pins from my grandmother and DH’s grandmother.
18. Are you on Ravelry? If so, share your ID!
yes, my ID is grammykat
19. Do you have any allergies?
nope
20. Do you have any pets?
Yes, 1 doggie, 2 cats, 1 bunny and 4 betta fishies

Guess who turned 1 on May 22nd

2008-05-25T20:57:00.010-04:00

Copied the title from sister!!!!!

AAM turned 1 on May 22nd and see the weather in Colorado that day.

KLM graduated kindergarten on the same day, last day of school in CO.

ARM on last day of school

My DD keeps me informed and I will have kids here in August, they willbe going to a local day camp. Yippee I am so excited I get kiddies all to myself!!!

It's Mine... All Mine

2008-05-17T09:30:00.005-04:00

Got home last night to find a package. WOOHOO my scarf, actually a shawl had arrived. Margaret sent a beautiful Angel Lace Shawl in a green. It is gorgeous. It first showed up on blog here. http://ise6.blogspot.com/2008/04/mission-nearly-accomplished.html She also sent an exquisite necklace, some magazines, a bag to perserve precious shawl plus a coaster depicting my name, and a key chain from her location in Canada.

Thanks Margaret, everything is awesome!!!

This was a terrific experience and I had loads of fun plus learned new skills!!

HOME

2008-05-04T15:36:00.014-04:00

Welp, I am home and back into the swing of things, I think. But have a horrible cough and sore throat, NOT AGAIN!!!

Some of my scarves blocking (which I HATE doing)

Relaxing Sunday doggie

Trip photos, daughter made whole family take a 16 mile bike ride on a cool bike path along Colorado River. We all survived!!!

Had such fun and miss them already, back to knitting!!!!

Count Down and Alpaca Lace

2008-04-13T15:05:00.002-04:00

Only 3 days and then I will be Colorado bound. WOOHOO!!

My knitting attempt with Alpaca laceweight, thanks for the life line tip!!!!!!!!!!
I should be cleaning and doing laundry before my trip, so what am I doing, knitting of course!!!

WooHoo Only 10 More Days............

2008-04-06T12:41:00.003-04:00

I am leaving on the 17th to visit my kids and grandkids. ARM's 9th birthday is the 20th and it is also Passover, my kids favorite Jewish holiday!!! I cannot wait, it sucks only getting to see them 4 times a year. They were skiing and snowboarding this weekend as they got MORE snow. Living in the Rocky Mountains at 11,000 ft will do that. Colorado and snow, IT ALWAYS SNOWS WHEN I GO THERE!!!, here I come. I went one August (late August) and that is the only time it did not snow but the nights got down to 30 degrees. They have a creek in thier back yard and we watch the rafters fly down the creek. It is so pretty and tranquil there. I am ready to retire!!!

Finished.......................

2008-03-23T16:58:00.012-04:00

Finished Granddaughter's sweater and lots of dishcloths. Many projects on needles. Sleeves on sweater I think are too wide, will have to watch that on patterns!!

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-19T10:29:00.002-04:00

Life has been so busy and gotten complicated, why? I really like things easy and to go smoothly but life has a way of getting in the way!!!!

Kat Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.
You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.
People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

How Many Calories/Weight Watcher Points????????????

2008-03-14T10:45:00.006-04:00

The cookies were so yummy, ate them all last night. I had some for my after work coffee break and the rest after dinner for dessert. I have not yet found out how many points they were, sometimes just need to indulge but I should have saved some for today, ain't hindsight a bitch!! Maybe I can order some on line. But wouldn't that defeat my weight loss/healthy eating journey?

The sunny bowl has a found a spot in my bedroom which is blue and yellow soon to be entirely done in all shades of yellow!! I love it!

WOW!!!!

2008-03-13T18:25:00.002-04:00

Just received my package today from Samantha and all I can say is WOW!! Yarn is a great Seacoast hand painted sock yarn in Sunny Day, love the colors!!!The pattern (hard to see) is for a great Japanese Feather Stole or scarf and since I just signed up for the International Scarf swap, the pattern is great!!
Samantha went with a handmade "local" theme.

I know the questionnaires always ask if you collect anything and I never can think of anything. I do collect pins, started when I inherited some from my grandmother and now when I travel I look for cool pins. She could not have known this so..... and the one she sent is just beautiful but the picture does not do it justice, it may be the photographer too though. Thanks Samantha, I love everything and will be throwing my keys into bowl every night!!
Time for coffee and yummy looking cookies!!!

Kathie

Longing For Spring Swap

2008-03-08T22:47:00.003-05:00

A picture of my handmade item for my secret swap pal.

DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-08T15:22:00.002-05:00

I know I have been told you cannot take a plate out of the oven (450 degree oven) without protection but this migraine must have flipped a switch in my brain!!!! Now my left hand is a disaster!! Good thing I am right handed, I can still knit only use the left hand to hold one needle (have a cloth glove on that hand for now). So now I still have migraine, which I think is weather related, it is pouring flooding rain here, at least not the snow Ohio is getting, and a throbbing hurting left hand!!!!!

HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-07T08:12:00.005-05:00

Woe is me, have been suffering with a migraine now for 3 days. Hasn't stopped me from knitting my tote or finishing up ARM's (granddaughter) sweater. BUT I feel like throwing up!!!!!!!!!! BLECH!!! Can I cut off my head??????????????????????? This weekend I plan to do a skirt to match sweater. Then have to get into the mail!!! I used a cotton blend so she could wear this spring.

DH is working on tiling our whole bottom level of house. We have a bi-level home. Most rooms are done. We are using Indian River slate, we put up new paneling in family room, I know paneling but paneling was there previously so easier to just replace than to put up all new sheet rock. We used a much lighter REAL wood paneling and it looks great. Painted the other walls a deep green. I am so pleased with the results. DH is working on the "extra" bedroom downstairs which will be the exercise room when done much to DS's dislike, it was his room.

Next, I need to set up my corner of family room with my sewing stuff and knitting supplies. Will put up pictures when get a chance, DH won't let me take until rooms are perfect!!!!!!!!!!
Crazy DD and her DD at an 80's party in January.

Loverly.............................

2008-03-06T19:25:00.006-05:00

Grammy Kat in Colorado with her family April 2007
My SIL with kiddies on a cold winter day in Colorado, 12/2007
My daughter and baby A, 11/2007