Interests:Reading, cooking, knitting, Baking with freshly ground wheat! Expertise:Baking bread & muffins, breastfeeding (after nursing 6 children I should know), parallel parking a 15 passenger van, finding parking in San Francisco, teaching others to knit Occupation:Education/training Industry:Education/Research
Here is a photo of the bicycle. The bike shop called yesterday to say it is not worth fixing. The rear tire does not turn. A couple brakes are bent. the de-railers are bent as well. One pedal is bent. the shop will write up an estimate that we can give to the insurance company.
Dh is on the mend. He is not in as much pain. The cast was changed. He now sports a red cast. We did attempt to have it changed to an air boot but they said no. This means we will have to delay our vacation.
Friends have been stepping up to the plate. I have asked a couple to help with rides in getting children to activities. I am just so thankful that it was not worse!
Well, I have not written in months. I was busy taking a Perspectives class at my church. It has changed my perspectives on life. I still have a paper to write in order to receive my certificate. I was called for jury duty and I did not have to show up. I entered my 100% whole wheat bread in the fair and it won 2nd place. My knitting did not earn any ribbons but I am not sure about the judges.
There was a gorgeous shawl that did not win anything. I also told the monitors that it was displayed backwards--the purl side was showing. The shawl could have been blocked better but the pattern was outstanding.
I have been busy playing nurse to my dh. He was in what could have been an awful accident. He was in the crosswalk riding his bicycle when a gal turning right on red, turned with her looking left. She did not see dh at all. her suv ran over his left foot. As he fell backwards, his right ankle was severely sprained.
Why am I thankful? DD#4 was on the sidewalk watching the scene unfold before her eyes. She attempted to scream but no words came out. I am so thankful that she was not first in the sidewalk. I am thankful that only dh's feet are affected. He is still in a lot of pain. Classes are over for him...graduation was on the 23rd. He had to cancel attendance at one committee meeting. Dd#4 has not had any nightmares.
My nephew graduated from college. The ceremony was very nice. The weather was uncooperative and we nearly froze our tushies off. the college was making a brisk business selling sweatshirts. I had planned on it being hot so I prepared 2 big water jugs with ice water. Hot chocolate would have been more appropriate.
I am on the planning committee for a year end formal for my homeschool group. It is coming along nicely. My dds were able to find nice dresses to wear. I now have to go shoe shopping with them. Actually all dc need dress shoes.
My in-laws are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a big party. All childen have appropriate dress clothes to wear but no shoes. Ds picked out a dress shirt and tie that he keeps wearing. He loves to look nice.
I have been swamped with my Perspectives class. I highly recommend this class. http://perpectives.org Check it out for a class in your area.
I finished two more dishcloths today. I finished the January mid month cloth. I made another heart cloth.
I organized my closet. I found an empty bin that I used to store my threads for bookmarks. I also found my bookmark beads. It was in a different container than I thought.
I need to take a photo of my dishcloth exchange. I received a lovely dishcloth, a scrubbie, some chocolate and note cards.
Tomorrow, I need to get to the post office. I was going to go today but I lost track of time because the computer did not switch to daylight savings! I have changed the settings several times.
I just posted this Gerber I Pledge widget for 250 credits. You can earn free credits too!
These are 2 lapghans or shawls that I made for my secret pals. The pattern is from Filet Crochet Afghans in a Day. They are very easy to make. I used red heart yarn and size J hook.
My son was very proud to lose his first tooth.
I made some strawberry shortcake. Instead of using whipped cream, I used some cream on top maple yogurt. It is very yummy.
My girls took part in a True Love Waits class with our prior church. I am quite proud of them.
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I have changed the settings several times.
