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January was the month to start new projects. So I started pair of black socks for a friend, 2 shawls for me, 1 sweater for Shaelyn, 1 fair isle hat. What is finished so far are the 2 shawls - They are also in the possiblity of being ripped out. Not happy with either one. All I really want is a large square shawl. Shaelyn's sweater is 1/2 done....this is the next one to be completed. She needs it for school. Goal for February is finish what I started in January. Goal for this year is 12 pairs of socks, a shawl that I like.

Tera - this one is for you.

Books – currently reading Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This is a very interesting book with lots of history. Thanks to Amy’s book club I discovered this book.
61 Hours: Jack Reacher Series, Book 14 by Lee Child
Murder at the Vocarage: Miss Marple Series, Book 1, The Body in the Library: Miss Marple Series, Book 3, The Secret Adversary: Tommy and Tuppence Series, by Agathia Chirstes.
Deep Storm, by Lincoln Child
The Girl Who Played with Fire: Millennium Series, Book 2, The Girl Who Kicked the Horent’s Nest: Millennium Series, Book 3 by Stieg Larsson
Step on a Crack: Michael Bennett Series, Book 1, Worst Case: Michael Bennett Series, Book 3, Mary, Mary: Alex Cross Series, Book 11, 3rd Degree: Women’s Murder Club Series, Book 3, 4th of July: Women’s Murder Club Series, Book 4, by James Patterson
U is for Undertow, by Sue Grafton – (again)
Knit One, Kill Two: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Maggie Sefton
Picture Perfect, Harvesting the Heart, Mercy, by Jodi Picoult
Hothouse Flower and the 9 Plants of Desire, by Margot Berwin
5 Bodies to Die for: Body Movers Series, Book 5, 6 Killer Bodies: Body Movers Series, Book 6, by Stephanie Bond
The Cat Who Tailed a Thief, The Cat Who Blew the Whistle, The Cat Who Said Cheese, The Cat Who Came to Breakfast, by Lilian Jackson Braun
The Last Coyote: Harry Bosch Series, Book 4, by Michael Connelly
Timeline, by Michael Crichton
Mourn Not Your Dead: Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Series by, Deborah Crombie
Clear and Present Danger: Jack Ryan Series. Book 6, by Tom Clancy
Plum Spooky, Smitten, by Janet Evanovich
Long Time Gone: J.P. Beaumount Series, Book 16, Birds of Prey: J.P. Beaumount Series, Book 1, Edge of Evil: Ali Reynolds Mystery Series, Book 1, by J.A. Jance
Dark Summer, And the Desert Blooms: White Satin Series, Book 3, Capture the Rainbow: Sedikhan Series, Book 4, Everlasting, by Iris Johansen
Angles at Christmas, by Debbie Macomber
The Blue Hour: Merci Rayborn Series, Book 1, by T. Jefferson Parker
The Queen of the Big Time, by Adriana Trigiani
The Rembrant Affair: Gabriel Allon Series, Book 10, by Daniel Silva

Knitting – I have completed 3 pairs of socks, completed a sweater for KP, completed a 2 sock kit for KP, completed a pot holder by double knitting, completed a new kitchen rug, completed a new hat for Shaelyn – purple and pink – also double knitting, and completed Lady bug hat and slippers for Sue. I am working of getting my dishcloths made – I seem to be short on these. This is the first year that I have not knit any Christmas stocking.
We have had deer in the yard – they left little presents. Shaelyn and I have seen at least 7 at 3 different times walking around the street. The move fast during the day light hours, and take their time at night. I have camera ready for the next sighting.

Let’s see since last I posted – Phil got a promotion. Yeah! The promotion is in Utah. We moved. We put all the belongings we could into 2 PODS. Great way to move if you don’t have an address. We (Phil, Shaelyn, Bob and me) stayed in an Extended Stay Hotel. This was nice – I was able to cook a meal or 2 and we were able to have our breakfast there. It was hard on Phil all of us in 1 large room – he had to get up at 3:00 am to go to work.
We were able to find a nice house in the city of Pleasant Grove. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. The landlord lives just around the corner. There are wonderful views out of every window. We are surrounded by mountains. The house is on the side of a mountain. Got the living room together the first night – had dish come out and turn on the TV. My kitchen is half this size as the last one – so I am having trouble finding a place for everything. The entire house is about 1000 sq ft smaller than the last – it is still a nice house. There is a large yard – it took a full can of gas for Phil to mow it the first time. I am going to check into the lawn service here. Phil is working long hours.

Books – currently Rumour Has it by Jill Mansell. I like the way Jill Mansell writes. I will be looking for more of her books.
The abominable Man: Martin Beck Series, Book 7, by Maj Sjowall. Enjoyed this book.
Compulsion: Alex Delaware Series, Book 22, Bones: Alex Delaware Series, Book 23 and Evidence: Alex Delaware Series, Book 24 by Jonathan Kellerman.
By the Light of the Moon, From the Corner of His Eye and Life Expectancy , The Face by Dean Koontz. As always Dean Koontz keeps me on the edge of my seat.
The Defector: Gabriel Allon Series, Book 9 by Daniel Silva. Waiting for book 10!!!

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Millennium Series, Book 1 by Stieg Larsson. Good book.
Server Down: Mad Dog and Englishman Series, book 5, by J.H. Hayes. Going to find more Hayes books to read.
Passion Betrayal and Killer Hightlights (Sophie Katz Book 2) by Krya Davis. I enjoyed this book.
The Beach House, The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Crosss #9), I, Alex Cross ( Alex Cross, # 16), Sail, Swimsuit, Double Cross, Alex’ Cross’s Trial book 15, Run for your Life: Michael Bennett Series Book 2, Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas ( read with box of Kleenex ), by James Patterson, as always I enjoy James Patterson’s books.
The Eternity Code, Artemis Fowl Series, Book 3, The Opal Deception Book 4, The Lost Colony Book 5, The Time Paradox Book 6, by Eoin Colfer.
Injustice For all: J.P. Beaumount Series, Book 2, Improbable Cause: J.P. Beaumount series book 5, Trail by Fury: Book 3 by J.A. Jance. I can tell I am going to like this series.
Salvation in death: In Death Series Book 32, by J.D. Robb.
The Scarecrow, by Michael Connelly.
The Fifth Floor: Michael Kelly Series book 2, by Michael Harvey.

Knitting – I have completed 3 pairs of socks, almost completed a sweater for KP, completed a pot holder by double knitting, completed a new kitchen rug. Started a new hat for Shaelyn – purple and pink – also double knitting.

The current book is - Nobody's Baby But Mine from Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I just started this have only gotten 5 minutes into. The books I have listened to this past month are - The Ruby in the Smoke, The Tiger in the Well and The Shadow in the North by Philip Pullman. Both good books. I do enjoy his writing. Scarpetta and Predator by Patricia Cornwell. I learned of her books after 3 had been made into TV movies. I like the books better. The Pact by Jodi Picoult. Good book. Lionboy:The Truth by Zizou Corder, fun book to listen to. Summer's Path by Scott Blum - hard for me to get into this book. A Loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey. I look forward to listening to more of her books. Blood Games:Eve Duncan Series, Book 9 by Iris Johansen. I have like all of this series. Chasing Darkness: An Elvis Cole Novel by Robert Crais. Fantasy in Death: In Death Series, Book 30 by J.D. Robb. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: book 1, by Ann Brashares. The Shack by William Young. This is one I think I will listen to again. Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Happy to have Goodreads.com to help keep me straight on all these books.

Knitting Projects - finished 1 pair of socks for my friend. Found pattern and bought yarn for baby project. Car sock hasn't moved much - that's why it is the car sock. The 3 color sweater will need to have the bind off undone and lenght added - Shaelyn grew. Knit Picks project 6 socks - 2 done, 1 started (it will be on hold until Tuesday) I will start the 3rd on Monday.

Phil got a promotion so we will be moving - I am excited. I just need some answers - like where and when. Then I can start making more plans. I will be missing all my friends from here.

Shaelyn has her Speech Camp June 21st - 25th. She is so happy! I will be happy too! She learns so much from camp and uses her Dynavox that much more.

Scentsy Presents Bring Back My Bar!

The current book is - The River in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters. This is Amelia Peabody series. I have listened to all of in this series and have many nice knitting projects to remind me of them. The books I have listened to this past month - Brimstone: Vigil Cole and Everett Hitch Series, Book 3 by Robert Parker. I will not be listening to any others in this series. Just not my cup of tea.
The Murder of King Tut: The Plot to Kill the Child King by James Patterson. Interesting book. I appreciate the research that has gone into this book.
The Silent Sea: Oregon Files Series, Book 7, by Clive Cussler. This series has kept me thinking. I have really enjoyed this series and can't wait for the next!
Turning Angel By Greg Iles. This is the first book I have listened to by this author and I will be looking for more from him.
Watch the Skies: Daniel X Series, Book 2 by James Patterson. Different type of book - syfi.
The Dark Highlander, The Immortal Highlander, Spell of the Highlander, The Highlander's Touch, by Karen Marie Moning. This is an exciting series. Will be looking for more books by the author!
The Help by Kathryn Stockett. This books makes me realize how far we have come in a short amount of time. I am also greatful that I was not born back then. Good Book!
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman. Good book - about what happened to people and animals during the war.
Magic Kingdom for Sale by Terry Brooks. I like the way this was written. Reminds me Not everything is as it appears.

Knitting projects - finished 1 pair of socks, started 2 more, got to the gusset of the car sock. The 3 color sweater is still sitting and looking at me. I know that I need more yarn, and have to rip out the bind off on the front and back. It may be sitting there until I order more yarn. Knit Picks project is done, mailed and will still name later.

Spring is here - cold, warm, hot, rain, sun.

Above is a hat for Cousin Dan. Made from Cascade 220. It is cold in Wyoming. Double layered and reversible!

Sunny Day in Boise. Great day to clean the house and get ready for Cousin Dan to stop by. This next week I will be posting more of the knitted items. I am so far behind.

The current book is - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Historical-fiction. Listening to this book yesterday and today. It is a book of letters written from people who are picking up the pieces of their lives after the end of the Second World War. I am enjoying this book.

Knitting project - 2 pairs of socks, Knit Picks project to be names later, 1 sweater for Shaelyn. Socks, 1 pair from Mountain Colors Bearfoot, 1 pair Cherry Tree Hills Supersock. Sweater - 3 colors of Araucania Nature Wool worsted weight , from the book Knit One Below. Knit Picks project is made using Wool of the Andes.

Still on a search for an Orthodontist for Shaelyn. It would be nice if the one in Utah would at least email me back. I have a feeling it didn't get past his recepitionist. She was not helping his business!!!! So far nothing in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. The next state to look at is Colorado. There has to be one somewhere!

Flower Socks

Little Bubbles

Little Bubbles made with Comfy Sport Yarn. Wonderful yarn to work with.

Kimono Top

Kimono Top made with Gloss Yarn from Knit Picks.

Astera Fair Isle Cardigan Pattern

Here is the Cardigan as is appears on Knit Picks web site. I made this for Knit Picks using Palette Yarn.

Content: 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight: Fingering Weight
Gauge: 7 - 8 sts = 1" on #1 - 3 needles
Amount: 231 yards/50 gram ball
Care: Hand Wash/Dry Flat

Needle size US 1 and US 3

This sweater is knit in the round and then steeked. FUN FUN FUN!

Astera Fair Isle Cardigan Pattern

Fingerless gloves

These were made for Christmas. Made using the Araucanuia Nature wool - wonderful to work with. Here Shaelyn is my model.

Here are the gloves for Laura - yes they are black. Made with Dark Horse Yarns Fantasy.

Siena Stocking

Christmas Stocking made for a friends niece. I used Cascade 220, 1 skein of each color.

The Natural Knitter

Twinset from The Natural Knitter. I made this with Gloss (Fingering / 4 ply Silk, Merino ) from Knit Picks. The color is Parsley. What fun to knit with!!!!

Wonderful Wallaby

Wonderful Wallaby!

Here Shaelyn is showing off her new hoodie. Now can she wait until it is cool enough to wear?

Sock Blank

Sock Blank from Knit Picks. Knitting 2 socks at 1 time from a sock blank - This makes the socks turn out as twins. Perfect for people who want socks to be identical.