My Mom is in Heaven now!

I am sad but also relieved to tell you that Heaven gained another angel last Friday.  My mother is no longer in pain and that is why I am relieved.  I know she is in a better place and it was so hard to see her in so much pain every day.

I am sorry I am 2 days late posting this blog post.  Monday was crazy busy going to funeral home then helping my dad clear out some of the kitchen and pantry.  Then Lupe (he took day off) and I delivered some stuff to his brother and some stuff to Paige.  By the time we got home, I was beat.  Then yesterday I had an all day meeting in the office.  I cannot remember the last time I had to go to the office. After the meeting, Lupe took me to Johnny Carino's and I had the Chicken Scaloppine that was delicious, but later I had a stomach ache and just went to bed super early.  So now it is Wednesday and I am finally getting to this post.

It is officially Spring!

Last Tuesday I got to go to Antonio's last golf tournament.  He has improved so much in this sport.  I am so proud of him.

I also made more brownies for Lupe.  My dad went and got him raw milk to try (he had never tried it).  He has to have milk with the brownies, but he mixes the raw milk with a 2%.

Darlene and I started a new shawl.   It is called Minetta and I am using this cotton.  The color way is Koi

I also finished my Knit Pullover in Lime.  Paige really likes it so I ordered more yarn to make another.

I also made progress on this Petal Of Flowers Shawl.  I think I am going to run out of my main color so I ordered some more.  I hope it ships fast!

I listened to a new to me author the other day.....Freida McFadden (I know, I know......I am behind the times and she has been popular forever, it just takes a lot for me to do 'new' things).  I loved this book!  Of course it helped that I love Julia Whelan and January Lavoy as narrators.

So Lupe took me to Barnes and Nobles to get an actual book to read.  The books are like $20 and I can get on amazon next day for $10.  I am scared places like Barnes and Nobles are going to close....so sad.  Anyway, I got this one...I am already on chapter 6 or something...it is different to 'read' a book and not listen, but I guess it is a good habit to read before bed instead of phone scrolling....LOL!

Here is my pain in the booty that has been messing with the fence and is in trouble with dad (she does not look worried, does she...LOL):

That is all I have this week....again, sorry I was late and I hope you have a fabulous week!

Read that last one again....it is worth it!

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!

Sick = lots of progress

 Hey everyone.....how are you?  I have been sick.  I knew I was sick, but when my ring first told me I had minor signs of something straining my body and then 3 hours later it was major signs for 2 days.....I knew I was as sick as I felt.  On top of A LOT of sleeping,  I got some knitting and crocheting done.

My dad did not know I was sick, but he must have sensed it because he brought me Char Sui......yum!

I also mailed off the sweater for Vera along with a knitting package for her to start knitting....it looks great on her and she has the perfect pants to match

I think last week I told you I got my valentines box.....well, I started a Scrappy Granny Tee:

I also ordered some cotton yarn that came in

I started a top down knit pullover with the lime first.....and I already divided for sleeves......because I have only been knitting or sleeping (or blowing my nose).

The only other thing I knit on was my Nuvem and I even managed to get 26 grams of yarn knit on it (lots of progress)!

Valentines came and as always, Lupe spoiled me

Not just with the above flowers but he also bought me new ear buds....now if you know me, you know I am a headphone/earphone JUNKIE!!  And he just recently bought me some apple max headphones.  So, I have....3 pairs bose over ear (all different models of quiet comfort, black, silver and cream), 2 pairs bose quiet control (there is a band that goes around neck so I do not lose the little ear buds), aftershokz with the band around back of neck, Sony Over ear, Bowers and Wilkens Px8's, apple air pods, apple max headphones and now some Shoks over ear buds...these are so awesome!  In my defense (this is a week defense I admit), I wear ear buds or headphones almost all day and like to switch em up for my ears.

On Sunday he took me to the laundry mat the wash our HUGE bed blanket......I do not think I have ever been to a laundry mat (I know, I am super sheltered).  I thought it was so much fun and Lupe thought I was crazy....LOL!

My mom called and I had to go over to her house to help her with her email.....my sister had dropped of pom pom yarn she bought years ago that she decided she is never going to use so I brought it home....  I am in love <3

That is really all I have.....I leave you with AWESOME pics of Amira going to visit my mom on Valentines Day!

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!

Still Dusty with a Side of Paint!

 So, I have had lots of dust (that I am still cleaning) but the floors are done....now on to painting.  Paige is doing most of the painting but Antonio helps and I did a little too.

There is so much dust, but it is getting better.  On October 1st, I went to a fitness event that one of the gyms I go to puts on at hemisfair park....it was lots of fun.....doing yoga is Paige, Me, Sam, Biz (with one of her dogs, Nova).......Paige and Bizz both won metals!

My sister and mother are in Germany and my sister has been sending lots of great pics!

my sister and mom

my aunt (left) and mom (right)

I am the cute young one here

I have some stash enhancements.

October blanket yarn

some mohair Darlene sent me to try

Mohair from Biscotte

DK From Biscotte

Barnyard knits Plum Blossom

Caramel Brulee hat pattern from the yarn from Elizabeth

All Sockhead hats....first 3 for trenton, bright yellow for Antonio

Then I met a lady online that has several CSM machines and she invited me over to crank at her house.....She cranked one while I watched and took notes and then I cranked the other.....

My crazy dogs.....sharing!

I love when Jackson gets I smallest bed

Here are two of Paige's dogs

That is really all I got.....have a great week!

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!