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!

I Love Vacation!

I had my mini vacation this past weekend (just a 3 day weekend) and we went to Copano bay....it was awesome....here was my first knitting view

Then we went out to eat......I love Shrimp Brochette!

I had worked on my Clapotis a little on the drive down there

And I was going to work on it some more when.....BAMB!!!!  Robert caught a fish....a 19" black drum.  Robert is not my son or Jaime's, but he is kind of adopted by both of us...both of our kids know him and I just love him to death....he is a great kid (who turned 21 this past Thursday)!!  Happy Birthday Robert!

So....I did some more knitting.....and thankfully on Wednesday night I pre-made 2 pans of lasagne....so while they boys were inhaling this

I was enjoying Copano Bay

For those that do not know....Copano Bay is by Rockport.....here is a red pin dot to show where I was:

Before I knew it, it was time to say goodbye to Rockport and head back to reality

Thankfully, reality had a nice surprise waiting for me at home.....some yarn!

Paige wants 2 cardigans for winter....this will be the first.  She decided on "Breezy Cardigan"....and I will use this Quince & Co. Tern Yarn in the Barnacle colorway (because Paige wanted one just like the picture).

So I have it ready to cast on...but have not cast on yet:

While in Copano Bay/Rockport....I did get some major progress done on Jaime's Socks...One heel turned, one almost turned and just 2 legs/cuffs to do and I am finished!

My Clapotis is also growing...I am more than 1/2 way now:

Well, that is all that I have for knitting....I hope to be almost done with my clapotis the next time I talk to you guys....keep your fingers crossed for me.

I have a friend, Jill, who has a blog and is always putting some great recipes on it.....I tried one last week that was awesome.  Her blog is located here and the recipe I tried is called Enchillada Cube Steak...Jaime and I really liked it but I think next time I will try with a different steak cut...I like cube steak, but during the week, I do not have a lot of time to let it cook longer to get more tender...but it was yummy!

I leave you with a picture of Paige and Antonio and then with just Antonio....he came over to visit me (I miss him terribly) and he loves to wear grandpa's hat (and looks darn cute in it too!)

Happy Happy Happy Knitting!  I hope you all have a great week!