This is a Picture First....
All Six of My Grandchildren together in one picture!!!
This was during Thanksgiving when My Daughter April, Hubby John and Samantha went to her Sister Terrys in Buffalo...












Samantha met her Cousins..Allie, Will, Natalie, Thomas and Paige !!!

California meets Buffalo... :)

Finally finished and mailed off the last of the Five hats and Six scarves for My Grandchildren in Buffalo!!! :)

Two more scarves..... This one is a Quick and Easy Homespun Scarf....


This is a Fancy Fur Hat and Scarf for My Grandaughter "Paige"... I can't wait to see a picture of her with them on :)..*hint*..*hint*... Maybe My Daughter will send me some pictures....

If you get the Florida Local News then you are aware of the Red Tide that we have been having for almost two months already...This is toxic blossoms which are in the water at this time... Most days it lets off a real toxic breeze and prevents us on the beach from being outdoors.. You just constantly cough and sneeze and get tired.....after so long a time it hurts your chest and throat... Its just awful and of course the beaches are pretty empty...
Some days if the wind blows from the West we are able to go out with very little problem...Which we all pray for daily!!
This morning we were able to go out for a bit but later the air was full again..
While at the beach I took these photos... Along the shore line and high tide line there are dead fish and eels as far as you can see looking in both directions.. What a sad site it is!!!!
The fish eat the blossoms and it then kills them and they wash ashore.. What a mess and what a stink !!!
I have written to the local news and conservationists in hopes that this can be researched further...
Is it all from the "Red Tide" or could it also be from all the dredging that is going on off shore near the Beach and channel????
Whatever the cause is we are praying for and end to it...




WORDLESS WEDNESDAY #5

This is The Beginning of The Swallowtail Shawl from Interweave Knits 2006.. I am working on it in between other projects that must be done Yesterday!!!
This is my First Real Lacy Big Project!!!
The yarn is Katia Austral that I bought about 4 years ago.. Yippee.. More stash finally being used :)

I made this hat yesterday for My Grandaughter Natalie who is 7 years old.....
The pattern is from Garnstudio free pattern site and it was listed under the Childrens Patterns...
I used a soft Bernart Worsted Yarn that I bought at Smileys about 2 years ago... See.. I am trying to use My Evergrowing Stash... Actually I have been pretty good here while in Florida.. I only bought some necessary colors that I needed for a project !!! Hummmmm... Am I being GOOD or is it because there is only one *expensive* yarn shop around here... :)
















I also carried along a very lightweight pink yarn with the worsted... Thats why it has a "tweedy" sort of look to it !!!

This is a Hedwig *Harry Potter* Illusion Scarf...
I used Vannas Choice Yarn for it.. One skein of each color..

You can't see the Owl unless you look Down on the scarf... I made it from a cloth pattern on line and then I did the Hedwig cloth pattern upside down on the other end so it would be the same .. It came out really cute.. I think My Niece Allie who is 12 years old will like it :) She is a BIG H.P. Fan !!!!

Another Scarf is Finished...This one was a Quickie...... Knitted it in one night with Lion Brand Boucle Yarn.. It worked up Fast and Soft!!!! Gotta love it !!!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY # 4















This Evenings Sunset in Florida...........

Look How Big Samantha is Getting!!! Awwwwwwww!!!


She just started going in this and MaMa says she loves it!!! She playes there and talks to the dogs and cats and her toys!!! You can see the dog Leia there .. April says they love each other :)

Little Capri Pants for Samantha !!!

Wordless Wednesday #3

Lori showed up wearing her Ravelry T Shirt !! :)

Here we are aat Paneras today ... This is Our Eau Gallie Knitters Group !!!

Here is The Anouk from Knitty that I just finished for Samantha!!!
I added a few of my Own Touches and am very pleased with the results!!!
I am anxious to get it in the mail for her!!! :)
My Daughter bought these yarns for it while she was visiting in October and I love the way they all go together!!

Now... Don't these Photos just make you Smile !!!!! :)
Samantha is all dressed up with her Christmas Spirit and Her Adorable Smile !!!
Yes... Grandma Knitted her hat with the flower on the side..
Yes...Grandma knitted the Blankie she is on..
Yes...Grandma knitted her Christmas Stocking..
Yes...Grandma knitted her Red and Green Booties !!!! LOL


And YES... Grandma knitted her White Loopy Trimed Sweater!!! :)

She sure has a Winning Smile, doesn't she !!!

Hanging Out on The Patio Today is Mr. Dragon...
I guess his eyes are a little crossed because he has fire shooting out of his mouth!!! :)
The head and tail are from This pattern and I decided to put Dragon Bumps on the back :)
OK.. So now Two Scarves are done and I have three more to go!!! Ho! Ho! Ho!

Wordless Wednesday


And Todays Lesson is..........................
Do Not Sit under the Coconut Tree !!!!!!!

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Waiting Patiently for Lunch to Arrive !!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Bob was taking a swim in the pool this morning and I was "playing" with My Camera....



See Little Lizzie here... It was not easy getting her to pose for me :)