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Some Bad News, Some Good News

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This is a long post because it's been crazy around here the last two weeks. I am going to start with the bad news. I took Mollie back to the shelter where we got her last Monday. We'd had a very bad 2 weeks with her and we realized we could not live with a dog that has the aggression problems that she has. You see, the builders have been working on the garage/shop and she would not stop barking at them. I could not even put her on a leash and approach them to introduce them to her. She snarled and lunged and pretty much acted like she wanted to take a huge chunk out of them with her very powerful jaws. It's been very frustrating. Then, there was a big family wedding. My nephew Daniel and his fiance Jordan tied the knot on Saturday the 23rd. Family came from all over the country to attend the wedding including my daughter Sarah and son-in-law Frank. We had family coming and going all weekend and during that time Mollie was frighteningly aggressive. She even attacked my daugh

A Quick WIP Post

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Just a quick WIP post. I've been working on the cardigan for layette set #14. I love these 3 colors together. The green is actually brighter and greener than the pic shows. Yesterday was a beautiful day. I got to spend about an hour and a half out on my deck enjoying it while knitting and listening to music. It was a very pleasant time. I had Mollie out with me. The garage almost got started yesterday. It was supposed to start, but it didn't. The builder showed up around 9:30 in the morning. I was just about to leave. I had  to take my husbands pickup truck into Post Falls to the DMV office to get a State Park sticker (for an upcoming camping trip). I talked to him, then left. Our builders name is Andy. He introduced himself and told me he was going to start digging holes. The roof trusses are sitting right where he needs to start digging. So he said he'd call and get a forklift brought out to move them. I left after that. Daughter said that after I left, he talked on the p

Layette Set #13

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Yes, another one is done. I am having a fun time making these, which is odd because I don't usually like knitting the same thing over and over again. But I think changing colors with each outfit is somehow making it not boring. Anyway, this is the last of the polka dot fleece. I present set number 13. The cardigan. Pattern:   Super Natural Stripes  by Fawn Pea Size:  6 months Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Content:  100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color:  312 Black Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Content:  100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color:  1 White Yarn:  Red Heart Classic Content:  100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color:  Jockey Red Needle size:  Size 6 and 8 Started:  June 20, 2016 Finished:  July 3, 2016 Comments: Yes, the red is that bright! My camera had some trouble photographing it. Little ones love bright colors. I also did something new with this one. I crocheted the button, and I like it. The hat. Pattern:   Jacky's Hat  by Courtney Kelley Size:  3-9 months Yarn:  Red Heart Su

Happy Birthday To My Homeland

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Our country has it's problems, but they can be overcome in time. I still think I live in the best place on earth. Live long and prosper. \\//

Two Finished Projects Today

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It's a busy summer, but I'm getting that knitting in. I've got two finished projects to share. Layette set #12 and a pair of mens size mittens, all for KnitWits. We'll start with the layette. Layette Set #12 The cardigan Pattern: Super Natural Stripes by Fawn Pea Size: 6 months Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Brites Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color: Limelight Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color: Black Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color: White Needle size: Size 6 and 8 Started: May 24, 2016 Finished: June 7, 2016 The hat Pattern:  Jacky's Hat by Courtney Kelley Size:  3-9 months Yarn:  Caron Simply Soft Brites Content:  100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color:  Limelight Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Content:  100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color:  Black Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Content:  100% Acrylic, Worsted weight Color:  White Needle size:  Size 8 Started:  June 7, 2016 Finishe