Archive for the 'Grandchildren' Category



Current knitting project, and those recently finished

Published on January 15, 2007

Here’s two projects, made from the same pattern, a raglan done from the top down.  I like the straight knitting, very relaxing.  All I have to do is change colors now and again, as the mood strikes.  First one is done in Plymouth Encore Worsted – and I just liked the greens with dark brown.  […]


The “UP” side of Christmas

Published on December 28, 2006

I had all 3 of my children here at home for Christmas Eve, the time when we all gather together.  Jim and Lorri were here with their 4, Brian came down on Saturday and Kate.  Sadly for us, the wee boys were with their father.  We spent time with each other in the afternoon, while […]


Strange man, strange suit……

Published on December 13, 2006

and the fellas wanted no part of him.  Gifts be damned, they weren’t gonna suck up to this bearded weirdo. No way!! Of course, all was well until it was their turn.  They enjoyed the crowds and getting pushed about in their humonga-stroller.  They rolled along, stared at the crowds, at other kids walking along, […]