It may be taking over

...I am lovin this blankie and I hope Cameron will too.

A busy week at Chez B and no signs of slowing down.  Sam isn't lovin his allergy shots but we're getting 'em done on schedule. Boomer is back to being Boomer again, I guess I'm too old to remember that I want to change his name, LOL Max is her old lazy self which is good since I would go insane with 3 crazy dogs around here!

Rena brought Winston over for knitting on Saturday and there was quite a competition for her lap.

it's funny how they were in almost the exact same positions last week when she was over knitting too.

The Saint poured his first home brew...and it was good.  On Sunday we did a taste test - The Saint's Brew vs another brand and I thought The Saint's Brew was better.  That other brand had a nasty aftertaste. 

Why is it that they can be so still when they think somebody's fixin some food...

and might just drop some.

We're getting snow and a lot of wind.  I hope all my friends that got dumped on over the weekend are digging out and staying warm.  Looks like we'll be in for a couple of storms in the next week.  The way they talk on the tee vee you'd think they never saw snow before.  This is Michigan - Winter Wonderland - remember?!  geez

Thanks all of you for stopping in and leaving comments.  It's always good to know I'm not just talking to myself here, hehehe.  Have a safe, warm and wonderful week all.

He's a winner!

I got this email yesterday...

 

 Ally - thank you for your submission to the Pawhaus Pet Boutique National Dress Up Your Pet Photo Contest!!  Boomer is one of our top three winners!!! You win a $50 gift certificate to the Pawhaus Pet Boutique. 

 

It's so exciting, his 15 minutes of fame...and they have lots of awesome pet stuff.  We're goin shoppin!

 

And my Serenity is growing quickly.

making progress

I'm rockin on the blankie forsaking all other projects...there will be a shower in about 4 weeks and I want to be sure to have it done in plenty of time.

Mar-cee-ah's scarf is on the blocking board and should be ready to go to work with me tomorrow...her first day back since her long saga started back before the holidays.  I think it turned out pretty nice and will probably make another one.  The pattern, in case you forget is Multnomah.

It's been a great weekend.  A sunny day today made for some good window gazing for the little one...

I've gotten a lot done around Chez B and we're looking forward to a pork tenderloin, rice and green beans dinner. 

Then I can get back to the knitting.   Thanks so much for your kind comments.  Hope you all have a great weekend.

Getting Started

I love starting a new project don't you?

The beginning of a Serenity blanket with plenty of bling attached.  I've done a few more rows since I took this pic and all but one marker is off - thank goodness!  I'm not a fan of all that knitting jewelry.  The blankie is for a co-worker who's expecting a little boy in April.  The yarn is so soft.  It's Caron Simply Soft, purchased at my local Michael's. The color is Lt Country Blue.  I can't wait to sit down and work on it more this evening after chatting with you and scarfing down a little (slightly burnt) pizza.

It's been a busy week of vet visits for me, Sam and Boomer Stuart.  Sam now has his stash of p@rphenalia and we had a little lesson in administration...in a few months he should be a less itchy-scratchy dog. 

 Boomer Stuart loves to imitate the Princess and the Pea in the morning while I'm getting ready for work.

and he really enjoyed Jasmine's visit last weekend.

Our favorite restaurant in the whole world is re-opening next week...and we can hardly wait!

Projects abound

Here at Chez B it's been busy-busy with the planning of knitting.  Lots of projects in the works, one with a deadline the others without. 

Seems there will be a baby shower that I need a gift for so I'm thinking about Serenity, it's made with Cotton-Ease and looks light and airy.  The cotton will not give off fiber like other yarns so would be nice for a baby blanket. 

 I have one of a pair of brown/tan striped socks finished and the second started.

I've printed up a pattern for a sock yarn teddy bear sweater that looks like a lot of fun. 

 And last but not least I have a few inches done on a Mini Mochi Rainbow Scarf in the yarn that my friend Deb gave me a while ago.

Today is the annual family reunion so will be over eating and talking too much this afternoon.  Taking the grand-daughter today and it will be a new experience for her.  Should be fun.

Hope you all have a great weekend.  I'll be mostly relaxing and enjoying other folks company.  Boomer is off confinement and sleeping like a log in his favorite chair.

Confined to quarters

that's what Boomer is since his tragic miscalculation jumping onto the sofa on Thursday night. There was a mad minute of screaming and dragging of hind quarters before I caught him coming around the dining room table. After some checking we determined that he wasn't broken but called the vet. After a few hours stay at the vet on Friday and an x-ray, we now know that there are no fractures but that he has hip dysplasia...he'll be confined for a week so his sore little muscles can heal and then he'll get some anti-arthritis meds for the rest of his days. sigh If you look carefully you'll see him in his crate being a nice little doggie. Sam has been on post, watching over him. I know he misses the daily play. Glad it's only a week. Last night I had a dream that I changed Boomer's name to Stuart. I've always disliked the name Boomer, it has always sounded like a disrespectful nickname to me. I would think that Stuart wouldn't sound much different to his ear and that I could pull it off...whatchu think?I've been working on my latest sock while keeping watch over the little doggie this weekend. It's not looking too bad. The color is a bit drab...goes with the January weather in W Mi. In the background you'll see Rita's yarn that will become Travelling Woman during the Ravelympics. I can't wait to get started with it...just about a month to wait...guess that's not so long.

And in the stupid things department...I'm having a little recovery of my own...yesterday I should have kept my eye on the ground while walking down the driveway to the mailbox. About 4 feet from the box I found myself suddenly lying on my back having hit my arm on the step and the back of my head on the driveway...fortunately I have 3 really sore places today but nothing broken...I didn't even get to do that hilariously funny "whoa-oa", just hit the ground, glad I'm so short so there wasn't so far to go to get to the ground, LOL

Have a great week, thanks for stopping and be careful on those icey spots!

ETA: had the wrong project listed for Ravelympics, gah!

Allergic to wool? Really?

That beautiful dog in my previous post...

I found out yesterday that he's allergic to wool and horse hair...and peanuts, soybeans, milk, beef, pork, flax, kelp - kelp? really? about 7 different kinds of trees, 6 weeds, a bunch of fungi and wool. sigh

I'm thinking there's probably wool in the old carpet in the crafty room - nevermind the bins of wool yarn in there, LOL

We start his allergy shots in about 3 weeks. At least I can buy some Purina One at the grocery store now instead of paying the highway robbery amount for that stuff at the vet. Ah, a silver lining...you know there always is one somewhere.

And no more horseback rides for him! ;-)

Thanks for stoppin. Have a great day!