Hurry Up Monday!!

Finally, the holiday excitement is winding down.. it is safe to breathe once again - if only for another 205 days..

My bout with pneumonia has finally lightened up so that I can breathe somewhat normally again - so that is a definite plus!  It took 2 rounds of antibiotics to get things under control, which really surprised me as although I get sick often, usually a single 10-day round with amoxicillin and 'all becomes right with the World again'.

I hope that the holidays found everyone happy and full of love and hope for the coming year.  I know that I am looking forward to the new year.. well at the very least, January 4th 2010..

for this is the day in which the people are slotted to return to school.

Ugh.. I never knew children could argue so much!  The little one can even strike up a good argument about...  not arguing...

Although it's been so very long since I have written, I am still very behind the 8-ball on holiday tasks - (mostly due to my illness).  The gifts that were supposed to be mailed out the weekend of Dec 4th never made it to the post office and are still sitting by the front door awaiting a ride to the post office.  

All those who were to receive gifts, received an email explaining that I was not forgetful, just ill and couldn't get a ride to the post office to get out the packages and most received photos of their intended gifts - not the same, I know.. but what can you do?

But of course, there was still the challenge of working up my daughter's Christmas combos.. the blanket and doll.  After seeing so many dolls leave the house for others, the people were feeling just a tad jilted at not having any made for them!

In November, I decided to change that - and add a blanket which I fell in love with upon first sight a few months prior from a Herschnerr's mailer.

The Christmas Anastasia Afghan Crochet Kit

Now, of course, MY people don't care about it being billed as a 'Christmas' item - but done up in Pink and Purple.. and they would pay close attention.

So that is exactly, what I did.. made this beautiful (and fancy) afghan for my beautiful (and not so fancy) children!

**Although, I must admit - I HATED this pattern.  Too much sewing!!!  The entire border is made separate and then sewn to the body of the afghan - very tedious and a very lengthy process - especially when you have only limited space.  But the end results were worth it...

In addition to the blankets, they needed the dolls to go with.  Originally, I had worked up the original doll version (purple) but for the pink, I made the dress more like the afghan with a white pineapple 'under dress' and the pink lattice overlay.  

My hope is that 20 years from now, my beautiful daughters will still have their beautiful afghans and reflect on the cherished memories of childhood and find strength in those memories when their own lives present struggles or discouragement.

Finished up on Christmas eve.  LOL (talk about working right up to the wire huh?)

Then of course there is the whole 'Christmas Eve Tradition(s)' to get thru.

Well, each Christmas Eve since my daughters were born, we would end the night by reading T'was the Night Before Christmas.  As the kids got a little older, the exciting (and often very delicious) chore of making Santa's fresh Christmas Cookies mere hours before the big man's arrival was added to the tradition.

This year, since I was running late, there was also a 6 foot tree to decorate - so Mr. Doodle became very important part of this year's traditions.. usually he sort of 'bah humbugs' everything.

While Mr. Doodle read T'was the Night with the girls, I was in the kitchen cleaning up the dinner dishes and making the dough for the sugar cookies.

Now 'Santa' doesn't particularly like "Sugar Cookies"; preferring to have a piping hot plate of Toll House instead... 

but Toll House cookies are drop and as far as the people are concerned.. quite BORING.. 

And definitely NOT up to the Christmas caliber that the people come to expect, when it centers around making gifts for the man who brings them the world under an evergreen tree.

So away they went, quick as a flash 

they sprinkled the sugars - a touch more than a dash

okay, so who am I trying to kid?  

It is a no wonder the poor cookies do not buckle under the weight of colored sugars, gumdrops, licorice strings and various 'other' sweet goodies the people use to create their masterpieces.  

Cookies with enough tooth rotting goodness to impress even the wildest of Who's in Whoville and make the Grinch even Grinchier.  

The kind of cookies that could only be eaten by the sweetest of the sweet.. you know, like Santa himself, one of Santa's little helpers.. and of course, the cookie makers...

We then placed these wonderful creations on a plate and put them in the 'Tree Room' to await the Santa Seal of Approval... and then left to retire for the night (which only meant for me to frantically finish up a purple doll before trying to get a few hours of sleep).

A few minutes later, I had a frantic 9 year old - panting, near tears and positively fuming at my bedroom door..

"Momma, Hooch ate Santa's Cookies"

Apparently, Hooch - My daughter's 3 year old Bull Mastiff, wanted to play the role of Santa this year...

a drool stained plate and a few broken cookies, left us nothing to dread - so replacements were placed, of course.. after Hooch went to bed..

:)

Happy New Year to all.

May the New Year treat you better than previous and find you and your family in good health - mind, spirit and body.

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Getting Ready for the Sleigh

The first Christmas of any of my adopted out kitties, I always try to do a little something special for their first year away from me and Mum.

 

Last year, it was simple gift cards to Petco in a Christmas Card.  This year, I had intended to make replicas of Siamese Kitties and place them around Christmas Bulbs with scribed writing announcing the year..

... alas, there's always next year.

The important thing for me, is letting the adoptive parents know that I am still thinking of them and the precious bundle of fur they took home with them.  It has worked out well over the past years, and I've been able to watch my .. er um.. their furry children grow.

These were 2 of the gifts I bundled up on yesterday for their journey on Saturday.  Lord knows, the postal service needs all the time it can get during this season!
 

*Both of these patterns are from Elisabeth Doherty's published works : Amigurumi!: Super Happy Crochet Cute, which can be purchased on Amazon.com for as little as $1.00!

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Courtesy Pattern : CP04 - Ma & Pa Nipp

I so dislike when I wait 'til the last minute to get things done, not that I had much choice this year.  But things come up even during the best of times, so I have been working steadily to play catch-up to allow me to have all the home-made Christmas goodies ready in time for their sleigh.. er um.. truck ride(s) to their destinations.  

However, being under the gun and making almost 100 fish/mice, 3 doilies, 4 dolls and a handful of Xue Snowflakes and various flowers for handmade goodness to send/mail off, does tend to make one feel that my 'hobby' has been more like a chore lately.  Rather than a labor of love, which is obsessive. 
So with only about 3 more projects that need to be completed THIS week.. *hee hee* ... I felt it necessary to take a little break today and just do something completely fun and non-necessary.  (Yeah, I know, that makes so much sense.. yeah?)

But, YOU reap the benefits.

Several days ago, I came across and ornament kit which gave me inspiration for my own Chilly Christmas Ornament/Package Decorations.  
Please allow me to introduce you to Ma & Pa Nipp.

I am in the process of writing up the pattern and will place it in pdf form on the right hand side menu, when complete. Pattern is now available in pdf form.  I hope you enjoy this little Christmas present from Me to You and have great fun making and adapting for your Christmas needs.

Happy Holidays and The Best for the New Year! 

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Update: Hookin' for Charity

I know that I've not been here in a while, however, it is for a very good reason. 

I am getting my Christmas hookin' done.  This is batch number 2.

 

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Monthly Spook

October happens to be one of my most favorite months of the year..  not just because of the Halloween - but because it marks the start of my favorite season.

It's not just 'Winter' and it's not just the 'Holidays' - it seems often that I just LIVE for October, November and December!!  The snow, the festivities, the chaos... *giggle*

This year is extra special, CreaMe created a brand new pattern for this Halloween - which many people are absolutely falling in love with!  Here is the one that I completed (tested) for her and just uploaded to all my online accounts..

I call her "Baby Boo" and I think she is just soooo precious!! She is available at CreaMe's etsy shop and on Ravelry.

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Stray Little Kitty...

Oh, what unhappy twist of fate
Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth, and food
For from that day I ceased to be
The master of my destiny.
While he, with purr and velvet paw
Became within my house the law.
He scratched the furniture and shed
And claimed the middle of my bed.
He ruled in arrogance and pride
And broke my heart the day he died.
So if you really think, oh Cat,
I'd willingly relive all that
Because you come forlorn and thin
Well...don't just stand there...Come on in!

Stray Cat by Francis Witham

All who know me, know of my passion for animals; cats in particular. 

Several weeks ago, before I got so boggled down with children and school and work and neighborhood dramatics; I worked up Rosemary Newman's (rosieok) 'Kooky Kitty Katz' for a local animal shelter and prepared the poem above on the finest card stock I had. 

I placed the poem, along with several pictures of my own precious felines with the Kooky Kitty and small brown envelopes for 'donations' on one of those 3-sectioned cardboard easels (that children often use for science-fair projects); outside a local convenient store (which a friend happens to own).

I wasn't sure exactly what would happen - and didn't really count on much. I live in a very snobby section of town (those who have, seem as if they could careless about those who have not, sort of place) and left it in the store owner's capable hands. My sole intention was to draw attention to the over population of animals in my area and, hopefully in these tough economic times, generate a little revenue by way of monetary donations to help the shelter with fund needed to care for these animals.

Well, apparently the response was amazing. The shelter pulled in a great deal of interest, donations as well as people's unneeded/slightly used cages, bedding and furniture (cat trees, scratching posts and the like).

I could not be happier!!  Sandy, the shelter's manager, has asked me to make several more 'kitties' (in various breeds) to place around the office as 'gifts' for larger donations.  ** Good thing I just purchased Jaravee's Siamese Kitties also - although there has never been a cat-pattern shortage in my house :)

The public-service side of me, wants to remind you; please help by donating to your local animal shelter(s) - whatever you can. Most shelters will tell you exactly what they need - kitty litter and cat foods as well as dog items are almost always on the list, even if you do not want to give a monetary donation.

Those seeking a companion, please visit your local shelters before going to a breeder. Most often, a shelter kitty is going to be even more valuable to a family than an animal you've payed hundreds of dollars for.

You can't put a price tag on the love and affection received from a rescued animal.

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Just Another Rainy Sunday..

Wish it was Monday, cause that's my fun-day...

as if.. but Monday is the only word that rhymes with Sunday.. LOL

I was supposed to get out to the store today, but because of the rain and general 'yucky weather', we've postponed our trip until tomorrow after work and school..

Since I am running low on browns and skin tone yarns, I thought I would use up some of my 'Summer Stash' and test a pattern for my designing sister; who has an etsy shop: CreaMe

Well the rain has abated itself just long enough for me to sneak outside and get these photos of this little creature in my front yard - playing in the puddles of my uneven sidewalk.

Such a sweet little duckie..

Worked up in less than a day  (took me a couple of hours total - over 2 days) and so easy - but so beautiful!!

I am planning on using this for a Nappy Cake that I will be doing for my daughter's 3rd grade teacher, who is expecting this Spring.

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From Twitch to Rufus

Way back in March of this year, I introduced Twitch to friends and family by sharing him here, flickr and on Ravelry with my readers. I am sure many remember him, as he is kind of hard to forget - and I received quite a bit of comments and mail about him. Some bad, most good.

Including one email that I received from a young lady we'll call "J" from Australia who wanted to know if I had a pattern for him. She went on to tell me that in Australia, squirrels are not as commonly found in the wild as they are here in the US and of how she had really taken to Twitch.

For once, my lackadaisical method of making personal projects and keeping bad notes, was going to prove to be a 'bad thing'. I wrote her and told her that only the 'hands and feet' of Twitch were written out and that .. well.. he was kinda on the fly - an "I-can't-even-make-it-again (exactly the same) if-I-wanted-to" type project.

Naturally, the good mannered folk, Aussies are (I have a few friends from the Land Down Unda) she thanked me and asked if I minded if she tried to recreate Twitch.

OMG.. are you kidding me??
I would love LOVE it!!

I have been inspired by so many wonderful designers over the years. I've blogged about my inspirations - even attempted to mimic inspirational pieces myself..
this was the first time someone had been inspired by ME and I was on CLOUD-9.

Well, it had been awhile, and I hadn't heard from J - but then last week, while I was on holiday with the kids.. we were driving down the road and I was checking my eMail..
there was Rufus...

I squealed with delite and nearly caused the Hub to have a fender bender. I was beaming so much that I just needed to show him off here - as if he was my own...
okay, so he's like a 2nd cousin - but J did such a fabulous job on him, I wanted to display him with his Brother for the World to see!!!



I am still giddy! LOL!!

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WOW! What a Day!!!

Oh what a day.. my feet were tired, my face was burned and my legs were throbbing with the wonder of how so many miles can be walked in circles!

Tuesday was the annual Canobie Lake Park trip!! Yeah!!
The people were excited - The Hub was excited - even I was a little excited!
(Okay, I was excited, but only AFTER we surpassed the morning rush around Boston!! I am a neRvOus WreCk in the car - God Love the Hub... his poor vehicle will be recuperating for the next month from nail marks embedded in the door handle.)

We got to the park around 11am when they open (good thing) and did the whole loop first, as they were still opening rides and games were just coming online/setting up. We took the train from one side of the park to the other. . . which was relaxing but s l o o o w w w w er than molasses in a New England January.

This post is late, (as it is now Thursday and we went on Tuesday) because I was hoping that The Hub would upload his photos to the computer so I could pick some of those to post as well - but - The Hub never does what I *hope* he will do, only what he feels like doing at the time. I've got pictures on 3 separate pieces of equipment, the film camera, the digital camera and my cell phone. Needless to say, that MOST of my good photos of the People are on the film camera as I wanted to use up the role that been in there for almost a year!

The people are at that delicate stage of growth... 8 and 9 years old. That is to say, they were having a time meeting the height requirements for most of the, "oh Mommy we have to go on that" rides. (which was honestly a relief for Mommy.... )
The oldest of the People is tall enough for the "big kid" rides - however - she's a BIG CHICKEN. Meanwhile, the youngest of the People, who is fearless, is about 2 inches too short to get on the 'big kid' rides.. so that didn't go over so well.

After some time, we were able to make the People happy with the selection of rides they could choose from. Although the youngest, OMG how she wanted on this ride called "StarBlaster"


Which could easily hold a title like "Short Drop/Sudden Stop" or "Heart Failure". For anyone who can't imagine this ride.. it takes you up so high in the air and then you just DROP.. free-fall for a period then kind of bungee bounce until the ride is over. Not for me... but the littlest People wanted it more than anything else in the park!

The 'kiddie alternative' bored them both to almost tears..

The 'chicken' as well as the 'daredevil' both said (nearly in stereo) 

"Mommy, that was a BABY RIDE!!"

They then spent the next half hour on

which was actually a cute ride that went forwards- bouncing along as if on a wave in the ocean.. then backwards... up and down.. down and up.. bounce bounce bounce...

The People just kept getting off the ride, running back around to the line and getting back on. I've never seen them so intent on something!! Wish I could get them that fixated on cleaning their bedrooms..

Unfortunately, this would be the last ride they were able to get on..
as.. the People BROKE the park..
nah.. just kidding..

but at about 3:30 pm, the entire park and part of Salem, NH lost power!!!
People were just sitting around all over the place - bored, exhausted, heat-drained, losing their adrenaline rushes...
then over the loud-speaker came the news..

"Because of the uncertainty of when power will be restored, Canobie Lake Park will be closing for the day."

Ugh... Unhappy people returned to the car to sit in 45 mins of unorganized chaos to leave the parking lot.

I returned home and collapsed on the couch..
I just got up now.. okay.. kidding?

LOL

We did get a 'free day pass' to return, so who knows, maybe there will be another Canobie Lake Park day in the very near future!
I know the People will LOVE that!

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