Grinch Socks? Yes Please!

 Hey everyone.  How are you?  I am crazy busy....I mean crazy busy.  I just started the 2nd to last pattern of my test knit so almost done.....yahoo!

Have you heard of the Grinch Box Meals at McDonalds?  I am sure you have....I am probably the last to know and the only reason I know is because Darlene always keeps me up to date on the most important news!

So, in this Grinch box, you can get nuggets or a Big Mac and the box comes with fries and grinch salt (pickle flavor), a bag to put the fries and salt in and shake and......wait for it......Grinch Socks.

Tami was the first to get her socks....Bright Green (these are my fave)!

Then Mary and I both got Red

Then Shyla and Peyton got Blue

Lastly, Lupe surprised me with a 2nd box and I got Yellow!

I have no clue if there are other colors.....but I think they are adorable!

My advents are keeping me busy.  I am offically up to date on my 2 yarn advents through day 6.  I am up to date (today) with my Chelsea Yarns and Davids Tea advent.  Here are pics

Day 1 Chelsea yarns The London Wrap finished

 Following Days:

So....one day this past week was cookie day...and I definitely had cookies, but I did not get pics.  I had Crumble and Panera cookies....but, I also tried to cook healthy....here is one pic I did capture of some shrimp and veggies that was delicious (but not as delicious as cookies)

We also went shopping at Costco....whenever we go to Costco....we get this EVERY time.....and every time it is $3.78.

Lupe got a new jacket and hat from his work....I love it, and it looks great on him!

We went to my parent's house so my mom could teach Lupe how to make her famous cheesecake

Here it is all done

We also went to  5 below and I found everything Bluey for Amira

I gave Amira a Bluey Advent Calendar....each day she gets to open a new small book....it is the coolest advent calendar I have ever seen and she loves it....and books!

Lupe and I also went to a big lights display not to far from our home....its free and it was packed.  It has been put on for years, but this was our first time going.  It was a lot of fun.

Lastly, I went to Ped's and Sam's son, Caleb, had put some words of wisdom on the board I thought I would share.

That is really all I have.....I hope you all have a great week!

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!

It's December!?!?!

 Hey everyone....how are we already in December?  We have a coldfront here and I am loving it!  I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Well, we all know I "cheated" or started early on one advent...but I have 2 other advents to open today that I did not jump into early.  I just got the tea advent on Saturday (just in time)....and it is delicious (at least day 1 is).  Then I openend day 1 of the Chelsea Yarns A London Holiday Advent 2025.....I am going to make the London Wrap pattern they give us as a suggestion held with Pink Peony.  Now, I am planning on trying to finish each day's knitting (of this London advent, not both advents) before I take the next picture.  As you know, I opened up to day 3 of the first advent, so starting on day 4, you will get pic of both yarns...but the suburban stitcher yarn will just be different shades of gray.

I do not think I ever shared a picture of the extra sock yarn that came with it...it is called Kesington High Street.

I am a bit embarrassed to say the only think I knit on this week was my test knit (I might have gotten a row or two in on my Suburban stitcher advent grayscale pop wrap for day 4, but not enough to see a difference...LOL).  On the stole, I have made it through 8 patterns so I think only 3 more and then on the 15th, I can show you the finished stole!

For Thanksgiving I got a great pic of Paige and her beautiful family!

Lupe's friend, Brent (more like a brother) came into town Saturday with his wife and 2 kids and we all went to Main event and then they stayed overnight and left Sunday.....so I leave you with a dump of those pics.  Have a great week!!

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!

Am I a Cheater???

 Hello everyone......Is opening an advent calendar early considered cheating? Well, I think I might be a cheater.....but hear my out....LOL!

I have myself a bit over booked (knititng wise) for December and the Grayscale Pop Wrap pattern was realeased on the 19th......so yes, I opened the first 3 days and already started the wrap!

Here is the wrap in black and white (each person had their own choice of Pop color, I chose Pale Pink)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Each day is over 3,000 stitches so I know I am not going to be able to 'keep up' with this one, but I will do my best.

I also finished the body and started the sleeve of Vera's sweater....there is pooling, but I do not think it looks bad.  I actually think she will like it....fingers crossed.

I got the yarn in that I ordered for the Wrapped up in Cables pattern and got started.  I am loving it so far.

I got the mohair yarn I ordered for the Chelsea Advent calendar....it is peony pink...I have not opened any of these yet...but I am not gonna lie, if the pattern was out, I might have opened a day or two, but it is not.

Lupe had some gorgeous flowers delivered while he was at work...that man spoils me.

He also got me this shirt....it is soooo me!

I made bread again and made the most amazing sandwiches

Lupe took me to Rolando's Super Tacos Saturday morning....this place has the BEST tacos in town

then on Sunday we tried a new to both of us Mediterranean restaurant....it was delicious

Here are pics of me and Erich, Beautiful Flower and Sleeping Jackson

and Celeste turned 17!  I got this pic from her mom's fb......this is the one that made me a grandma!

Have a great week everyone!

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!