It's August

And yes, I realize it's almost September, but this is why I haven't been able to post as much as I would like.

School started on August 8, which means I've got homework and driving and waiting on buses to do. AND, now that we're heading in to September that means birthdays!!

We're planning to have Jack's party at a park, he's going to be inviting some kids from school this year. Just a cook out, nothing huge. Probably about 3 hours, start cooking as soon as we get there, burgers, dogs, chips, and juice or water. Let them run around and play and then reign them in before 3 for cupcakes. Should be fun. He's chosen a dinosaur theme, big shocker there.

And we'll probably have Kate's party at one of her grandparents homes. Haven't figured that one out yet.

And as usual, I'm crocheting. I'm still working on my jacket. I'm on 'sleeve 2'. I'm not sure sleeve 1 turned out how I wanted it, so I'll probably redo it. Then it's the belt, and sewing everything together. I also started a newborn size soaker, well they'll be longies. They're in a pretty pumpkin color! I'm excited to see these. I wish I could embroider, I'd put a jack-o-lantern face on the bum.

Mid August Jacket Update and some 'bling'

I have started on the sleeves.

I am a bit worried though, the sides don't seem to match up perfectly. Not much I can do, and so long as it isn't super obvious when it sew it together, I don't really care all that much. It's for me!



But I'm still worried :( AND .... I have used 4.5 skeins to date! And need more! I don't think I'll be able to finish sleeve 1 with the current skein, and obviously need 2 sleeves....still need the belt, and the sewing and the edging.

This thing is HEAVY! I love it!!

In other news I have a beautiful new piece of jewelery!



It is a tigers eye with a Tree of Life etched into it, and painted silver. I absolutely adore it!

(vanity alert)
I also love my hair. I started doing something different, when it's still pretty wet from my shower, I'll put a squirt of gel in my hand, then run a bit of water over that, rub my hands through my hair, but not the top of my head and let dry. It dries in it's 'natural wavy state' and if while it's drying I do some 'scrunching' I get a slightly more curly look to it.

if I want to wear it down, it's pretty much do this or straighten it for me to like it. And this is a bit easier/quicker, so it will just depend on my mood I guess :)

Reminder to self

PUSH UPS!!!!





oh, and buy 2 more skeins of Fall!!

How Many?

So? How many can you do?

I'll admit an embarrassing TWO good form push ups. Using my knees, I managed 8. So I'll go through week 1 of the program using knees and go from there.

Are you up for a challenge?

one hundred push ups

Summer is Waning.

Yep, I said summer is waining! I couldn't be happier!

Yesterday is was less than 90 degrees, humidity was low, it was breezy. Oh, it was so nice! Last night it got down to at least 57, and at almost 10, it's only 66 outside. Soooo nice. My favorite season approaches.

It's made me even more excited to get my jacket done, so I think once my headache is gone, I'll start working on it some more. I've also go to keep up with the dishes and laundry though, but oh man. I hope this weather keeps up. Supposed to be 88 today and 87 tomorrow. These are temperatures I can actually tolerate!! I may even get to go on the bike today. Oh that'd be nice too!

Ok, so I've started on the left side of the front of my jacket, and the right side took me about 2 weeks, of inconsistent work, and having other things I was working on in there. I'm hoping to get this part finished in a week. I've made it longer than the pattern. It calls for it to be 17", and then another 9" for the shoulder portions. I've made it to be about 22.5 inches, and then 9" for the shoulders.

Well, my daughter is a little chatter box, and it's not helping my head, which isn't helping my concentration...so.... when there is more I'll be back. Until then...Happy Soon To Be Fall!!!!!!!


(watch now it'll be 100 all next week.)

Jacket update

Just thought I'd keep an update going on my jacket...


This is the back and the right side. Should be interesting. I started the left side last night. After this it's sleeves.