June Report

June is almost over and there is enough going on to write about. First daughter number two left the country to be a beach bum. Now the trip to Chicago was something. We had good time when arrived at Joilett. For the last twelve years I stop at the same Cracker Barrel. This time was not any different, we had a nice lunch and left the restaurant on time. After that it was a nightmare, highway was closed due to an accident, 7 miles took an hour. Things did not get better once we arrived to International terminal. Long checkout and security lines, poor girl had only 20 minutes to spare. Her trip was uneventful, her luggage did not get lost and she made it home safe and sound. Now she is enjoying sun, beach and getting spoiled by grandparents.

Second I started going office. Dear Stu drives me every morning, he helps me with my wheelchair, opens the doors so can get in to the building then picks me up very evening.

Third I mailed 6 hats and one vest for Dulaan Project. The deadline is July 1st. It does not take too long to make a simple hat. I know my family enjoys the things I knit for them but they have so much that they would wear one or two time as long as colors match the outfit etc etc. But I know those children will wear the hats, sweaters, use the scarves regardless of the yarn and color. Anyway hats are basic round hat pattern, and the vest... I started with the intention of making a sweater then I realized that I don't have enough yarn, I just made a vest, no pattern, just eye balled.

May Report

I did not realize it has been more than two months since I did not post. This does not mean I did not knit, on the contrary I have been very busy. The main reason I start going office and I took my computer to the work. I don't have home office setup any more. It took a while to copy the photos and import links my old home PC. June is traditionally busy month for us , and of school, travels etc but this May has been the busiest month so far. This will be a long, photo heavy entry

May 4: Cowboy Blanket

Cowboy blanket has been completed last minute before we start for Oklahoma. I did not have a chance to take a picture before, so Stu held the blanket for me. The blanket was knitted in five strips ( garter stitch). All the lettering is done by I-Cords. I hated using acrylic yarn but my daughter loved the practical side of it.

May 5: Graduation

Daughter number one aka favorite child(!) graduated from Oklahoma State, William Spears Business school with Economics and Pre Law degree.

Iba Hall where the ceremony held









Proud graduate and future lawyer. She has been accepted to Syracuse Law, my baby is moving to Syracuse this August. Syracuse gets average 113" snowfall every year!

















As you may have already realized, school colors are orange,black and white. To keep the tradition alive most people dressed in orange, including the little monster Breia. She had orange bows and orange painted toe nails.

May 22 - Cozy Completed

I completed Cozy finally. I used Reynolds Mandalaya 100% silk yarn. I did not like this yarn. It kept splitting, it was very hard on my fingers and it smelled funny! The yarn did not have a sheen and was not soft to touch. I was told black was my MIL's favorite color, otherwise I would have picked some other color(more cheerful). But it still looked good, if I were to knit again I would probably use Knitpicks shine .

May 25: Another Graduation

Daughter number two aka Precious Child (baby of the family) graduated from Middle school. Their graduation ceremony was very nice. After ceremony the whole eight grade had celebration party.