• Dec. 5, 2008
Catching Up
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! We did, altho that's starting to seem like a long time ago, already! We will be celebrating Christmas with the farmer's family at our house, next weekend (!) so we've been scurrying around trying to get organized for that.
But back to Thanksgiving weekend - on Saturday, my parents, sister and her family came over for what may be a new family tradition. My dad used to make homemade pizzas when we were kids, but he hasn't done it in years. We decided it was time for him to start teaching the grandsons! (actually, just about everyone helped out) I made some crust and he brought all the toppings and expertise.
It was fun to do, not to mention delicious!! And for dessert - oh boy! I don't know if it was because we were celebrating my birthday or if I just got lucky, but my sister brought over a homemade tiramisu. Best I've EVER had, yum yum. She used the recipe over at PioneerWoman.com - and I'm telling you, pure heaven!!
so good - they are all lucky I shared!
Let's see, what else- I had a very nice birthday on Tuesday, many lovely gifts from the fam. We went out for some yummy Mexican food and then the farmer and I went to the movies. My oldest also started his first non-farm job that day - his karate instructor has asked him to help teach classes two days a week. We think it'll be a great learning experience for him, but life is just getting busier and busier!
I didn't think I'd be doing much Christmas knitting this year - maybe a dishcloth here or there. I'm never really sure people WANT my knitting for Christmas, so I tend not to do it.
But then I had an idea for my gift exchange.........and my four guys also all requested slippers. Not just any slippers, either, they want ones just like the farmer's Nana used to make. I didn't have a pattern but thanks to Ravelry I've got one now!! With 8 slippers to knit, thank goodness it's a quick and easy pattern.
Yesterday some fun came in the mail -- I'd won a blog contest held by Oiyi, and this is what arrived - some lovely worsted weight yarn that she dyed herself! Pretty!!
And just one last thing, especially for you wiener dog fans out there- (I'm looking at you, Mrs. Farmhouse!) a friend alerted me to this adorable pattern. (just scroll down to Dec 3) If it weren't for the slippers, I'd be working on it right now!! Just leave a comment on her blog, she'll email you a pdf of the pattern. Cute!! And now, back to the slippers!
Comments
• Dec. 5, 2008
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Posted by Thimbleanna
Happy Belated Birthday! It looks like you had a great Thanksgiving. I laughed when I saw those slippers -- I've been tempted to make some of those too. I made so many when I was a kid that I can still remember the pattern, except for how many to cast on! You and Ms. Farmhouse are almost making me wish I had a weinerdog -- that pattern is adorable!
• Dec. 5, 2008
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Posted by Oiyi
That sounded like a good holiday and birthday. I love making tiramisu. And love eating it, too.
• Dec. 6, 2008
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Posted by Kelli
I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday and Thanksgiving! Your tiramisu looks delicious!
~Kelli
www.kellishouse.blogspot.com
• Dec. 6, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
Oooh that thanksgiving dinner sure looks yummy!
How fun to have your knitting requested! The slippers are adorable!
• Dec. 6, 2008
oops
Posted by Pink Dandelion
that last comment was me - forgot my name!
• Dec. 8, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
Looks like a great holiday and making pizza's is always a fun time - we do that at my brothers as he likes to plan "activities" for everyone. Glad you had a nice birthday and Happy Belated Birthday wishes. Lordy that weiner dog stitchery is adorable and I'm going back now to get me that pattern - thanks for the link :)
Mrs. Farmhouse
• Dec. 8, 2008
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Posted by woolwinder
Happy Birthday to you! And Merry Christmas, too, since you're celebrating a little ahead of schedule. Good luck with the preparations!
• Dec. 8, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
I love those little slippers, I can just see those 8 little feet running around. Happy Birthday, that Tiramisu looks delicous, I like most recipes from PW, will have to try that one sometime. Have fun with your yarn, what a fun prize.
Carrie
• Dec. 8, 2008
picnic basket
Posted by Anonymous
about your picnic basket, it doesn't say "metairie, louisiana" on the bottom?
