Weekends are so precious especially during the summer here in Wisconsin. Playing outside, running around in the cool summer evenings takes me back to my youth. I use to love to run around being silly and just taking in the outdoors. Now with a son of my own, I love to have him outside and just acting like a kid. This weekend I helped a friend find some girl clothes for her new arrival Ms. Evelyn.

We also had another soccer game for the bear.

Then we wrapped the weekend up with a nice dinner with friends. We took the kiddos to the park and then shared some ice cream sandwiches! Perfect summer weekend.

While my blog is intended for knitting sometimes me expressing my opinion is what you are going to get. So of course, here it comes... watch out.

Today I came across a video of a report from Fox News. I will graciously share it with you.

The Science of Gender Roles

I would love to say I partially agree with something but in truth the whole report is b.s. I have my doctorate in quantum chemistry. I am the "breadwinner" (even though we consider both incomes our money...) and I am totally offended by these old men in the video. How in the hell does my larger income cause an increase in abortions, society dissolving (whatever that means!) and/or hurting our children? 54 million abortions because women are the breadwinners.... WHAT? How is that even directly related...

I pursed my degree because I am passionate about my field of study and believe I can truly make a difference. I would never have done something that would hurt children. How dare he even suggest such a thing! 

Sorry for the language but all of the MEN in this video can go fuck off.

What next, let me guess... Fox News will say Gay Marriage will ruin the sanctity of marriage... Oh wait...

I am off to knit.

Hello knitters,

What an amazing weekend. My family and I went to MN to visit some family. My knitting bestie and her family had us up for the weekend to relax and just be. Of course I started new knitting projects, I mean it's summer... that's a good enough excuse! 

First, I started a Fish Hat by Thelma Egerts. This hat is for donation for a silent auction in October. Knowing me and how many projects I have, I decided to get a good start on it now. So far, I have finished the lips and mouth. Its turning out pretty cute. Pictures to come after I get a bit farther!

Second, I have started a scarf for myself. I fell in love with a scarf a friend knit and I had to make one. It's called the color symphony scarf. It was designed by a local yarn store owner and is not on ravelry. It is knitted with two types of yarn: A mulit-color worsted yarn and then a solid color in kid silk haze. Here is what I have so far:

The worsted yarn is Manos Silk Blend in 3110 Stellar and the Kid Silk Haze is the colorway Ultra.

I hope you had a spectacular weekend! I am off to knit a bit and go to bed early.

Well I am home with a sick kiddo today. N has a fever and is just feeling icky. While he is sleeping soundly, I thought I would quick write a blog post. Last weekend was extremely emotional, fun and exhausting all rolled up into a single weekend. The weekend prior we had a wedding to attend in AL. We took this opportunity to catch up with our old pals in Oxford, MS and then head over the Birmingham for the wedding. While the trip was fun, it was only 3 days in longs so it was a lot of car time. N did the best you could expect.

This past weekend we spent time with family and said our "see you laters" to the J family. While they are now far from us we will see them again in a month or so. Plus we will try to make it down as often as the checkbook allows. I fully plan to take advantage of family living in Florida during the cold winter months of WI.

Today I am back working on a project I started when the weather was nice last summer. I still love these socks more then ever and cannot wait to finish them. I am not sure what it is but I love to knit socks in the summer. I find it peaceful, relaxing and very therapeutic.

On this late Mother's day eve, I catch myself reflecting on how I have changed since being a mom. In short, everything is different. Knowing how much my son needs and depends on me is amazing, but it goes beyond that. You are literally shaping one person into who they will become as an adult. Even more so, you are leaving a piece of yourself behind with that child when you leave this world. My son is my biggest joy, proudest achievement and most beautiful creation. I see myself in his eyes and that is the most precious gift he could give me.  Someday, I hope Nolan will experience this feeling when he has kid(s) because it is the only way I know how to repay him. So, on this mother's day, I need no thanks because he deserves it all. I love you NHB.

WIPS

Wow! This feels good:

That's right, one of my wips is now completed! Dear friends of ours are expecting twins. The B family is so excited, happy and thrilled for the arrival of the two little boys! Their father, Joe has been a close friend of mine since kindergarten. After many years, both families are now living close to each other in Madison. I wanted to do something special for them and of course I wanted to knit it. Therefore, I started making the baby chalice blanket (as picked by the mom) for them. However, with everything going on, I got behind.... So I just finished the one:

and I love how it turned out! The pattern is just so elegant yet simple. However, the boys are coming anytime now and I freaked out... so I asked my dear friend to make the other blanket. Of course, she finished it in record time! Here are both blankets together:

Are they not adorable? Plus, it's pure satisfaction having another project complete!

Do I dare say it? Okay... I think I am going to. I think our bad luck is now over! While 2013 came fast and full of stress, I think (fingers crossed) the worst is behind us. Well, I have to think that. I am at my witt's end with all the stuff my husband and I have had to deal with. I am not sure if I have much left in me to deal with more! MOVING ON!

I am almost done with a baby blanket! ALMOST! I also decided to finish all of my projects before I dare start a new one. I know, it's a big goal. I think I can handle it though. Plus it will be easier on my checkbook if I stop thinking about buying yarn. So lets look forward to an inventory of all the projects I have on needles. HAHA! Well I will try or realistically, I will just go from one wip to another!

How many wips do you have? Don't be shy, I bet I have close to 30! Yep, this goal may have me knitting wips until 2014 (or longer)!