More celebration!

Today I got an amaryllis plant from my friends Kay and Roy, paraffin refills for my paraffin bath for my friend Linda C, and a prayer book and antique figurine from my friend Pam.

I got a beautiful card in the mail from my Aunt Joyce too.

Today was back to work~ I don't mind my job but I would rather be at home LOL

And the celebration continues!

My hubby bought me this beautiful pearl bracelet and a pair of pearl stud earrings. This bracelet is so unusual and is so pretty! I just love it! I do have a problem with losing earrings, so those will be put away to wear on special occasions.

My daughter brought me a fifth of PAMA pomegranate liqueur. I love everything pomegranate! It also has a beautiful glass with it for my evening cocktail.

My long time dear friend Linda K brought me a beautiful fluffy pink Cypress robe. It is heavenly.

My mom brought me a pan of home made enchiladas hot from the oven, a huge box of chocolates, kitchen towels, a planter for my tomatoes next spring, a beautiful green dress, and a set of glass mixing bowls with lids. Great job Mama! Love you!

I had lots of well wishes from old and new friends. This wonderful celebration continues another day!

A new friend sent me a message saying "When the world thought Christmas was over, God sent us you!" Isn't that so sweet!

My Aunt Gloria sent me a beautiful e-card too. It was a great start to my morning.

While my parents were here visiting dearest hubby decides to show them how my spinning wheel works - OMG! I had fiber attached to the wheel and he had his big boots on my pedal! The beautiful merino/silk/bamboo fiber from Miss Babs that I was spinning ended up in a knot! My daughter has claimed that fiber for a shawl, so we both had high blood pressure after that incident. My Dad thought it was hilarious and promised to buy me some sheep! That will teach my hubby to mess with my spinning! :)

It is only 5 PM so I have more birthday to go! Off to celebrate some more!

I Didn't Forget..........
Now Miss Cindy, I know that I have not posted for a while, but that does NOT mean that I would forget something as inportant to me as your Birthday........It's not because I am nice or anything like that......it is simply the fact that for the NEXT 6 weeks .... YOU WILL BE 45 and I will still be 44. Oh it is such sweet revenge to be able to say that to you My dearest friend !!! ( HAHAHAHAAH!!!!!))

On a nicer note. I am so happy that Rob and I had the chance to help celebrate your birthday with you and Scott. I always treasure the time that we get to spend together and I Thank God that He sent you to me. You are my best friend, my soul mate and the sister that I never had. We have knit together, Riped (froged) together, laughed together and spun together. I hope that we have many more years to celebrate birthdays and above all just be together, in one of our houses, knitting and spinning and drinking hot coffee or tea. Now that is what I call a great life. I love you Sis and I wish you a very Happy Birthday tomorrow and every year of your life................ Knit On Sister !!!..................=)

Celebrating Being 45!

OK - actually my birthday is tomorrow, but I plan on celebrating all week!

Today we met Lou and Rob for dinner at the Mad Greek! Yes, I found Lou at the Mad Greek!

Rob picked up the tab for dinner which was totally unexpected but very appreciated. I got the most awesome gifts too!

I got a beautiful brown cape! Lou has pictures which I am sure she will be posting later. It makes me feel like I am getting a big hug from her while I am wearing it! I may never take it off! It is warm too. It is so perfect.

Plus- yarny goodness! MALIBRIGO! A skein of Dusty Olive worsted weight and a hat pattern to go with it! I have never had maligrigo and I can't wait to try it.

But that isn't all - 4 skeins of lilac peruvian wool, a skein of deep purple sock yarn, and a skein of soy Wool Stripes. YUM

That still isn't all - I got Bath and Body Works hand soap, mascara to make my eyes sexy, 3 intensive hair conditioning treatments plus Mary Kay lipstick and eyeshadow. AND it wasn't in Christmas paper! LOL

I got the most beautiful card too. My best friend is the best! Aren't you jealous?

Really, I would have just been happy getting to spend time with her. It is so great to have someone who is the same age and background, with a like mind and similar tastes to be your best pal. What more could anyone ask for in a friend???

So far I have also gotten a really cool black coat from my Dad. He also got me one for my daughter just like mine! How cool is that?? Love my Daddy!

My friend Jane from work got me a $25 gift certificate to Spin A Yarn in West Jefferson, NC. More yarny goodness!

Needless to say, I feel very loved. I have gotten cards from my friend Kira in Ohio, My Uncle Dennis, and my friend Ruth. My brother sent me a card with a gift card for Applebees! YUM YUM!

I will continue as the birthday saga continues, but for now, I will be looking at the present from my hubby wondering what it could be!

Tell me, why do people not like birthdays???

Christmas is over!

Things can finally settle back down to normal.

My blogging buddy has deserted me! Where oh where is Lou???

I hope to find her today at the Mad Greek Restaurant!

This is my hubby and I on Christmas day. I am wearing a Pi Shawl that I made a couple of years ago from Knit Picks Palette Rain forest Heather.

We had a decent snow for a change this week. We only get snow every few years now. When I was a kid this was a routine thing.

While we were "snowed in", we watched a few movies. I was very impressed with Julia and Julia. There were a few good laughs and it was a good story.

I think of Julie and Julia and my well intended thoughts of knitting my way through the Knitter's Almanac. I have done the Pi shawl and the Mitered Mittens. I started in July 2007 and have only finished 2 of the projects! Maybe I need to set a time limit??? It worked for Julie.

Oops! I did it again! (Thank you Knitmore Girls!)

I am a podcast junkie! I listen to them when I am working alone in my office, when I am driving, and on those rare occasions that I clean.

The Knitmore Girls are one of my favorites and they mentioned that Crown Mountain Farms is having sign ups for the fiber club. I had to check that out.

I am a relatively new spinner, and there are lots of breeds of sheep fleece that I have never spun. CMF is selling the club fibers as a different fiber every month, and they are HAND DYED! For only $15 including shipping for 4 ounces!

Needless to say, I had to order the months featuring fibers that I have never spun!