Oh, my! I didn't even realize that I already had a blog.  As you can see much time has passed since I posted here last.  I am still knitting baby sweaters and jackets and doing a little sewing.  I now have 2 new granddaughters, 2 great grandsons, and a great granddaughter.  Of course, I already had a grandson and granddaughter.  I also have a smattering of great nieces and nephews.  I love my growing family and imagine I will include my escapades with them in my blog.  These are my Great Grandchildren: Hunter, Cobin and Hadleigh.

These are pictures of my granddaughters Alexandra and Mae.  They are bigger now.  I will have to find some newer pictures.

I am now retired and have found great enjoyment in taking pictures of birds.  In the beginning I took pictures mostly from my windows and deck.  Now I am going to the parks with my dog and camera.  the first time I tried to take a picture of a bluebird it came out all blurry and I cried.  My wonderful husband promised me I would have more chances to get their pictures and I have had great fun taking them.  I need to learn more about taking pictures in the manual mode, but have to get up my nerve ;)

Most of my hiking is done with family, dog and camera.  Maybe this year I will do more. Well, that's all for now.  Oh, I finally have gotten into the de-junking! hahahaha

Well so much for de-junking my house!!! But then the year isn't over yet is it. I have completed two infant jackets since I posted last. And we have a new Dog that I am trying to train to get a good citizen certificate or something like that. She is 1 yr old and thinks that some of the activities are stupid! But, she aims to please.

Puttering around

My last company left today and I'm off work until Monday. So I decided to work on my knitting project which I started yesterday. However, I found myself puttering around and "undecorating" the house, packing up the ornaments and taking down the tree, putting it out on the deck for disposal on a nicer day. (It was drizzling and sleeting this morning, however, the sun came out this afternoon.) BUT, by the time the sun came out I was tired! Puttering takes alot of energy. I have had an awsome holiday, relaxing and fun. Lots of family, friends. I think I will play some snood, get supper and then work on my knitting in front of the TV. I'll finish the "undecorating" tomorrow.

New Year's Day 2009

It is a sunny cold day today. The perfect start to the new year. This year I want to dejunk my house-perhaps clean out as if I am moving into a smaller house (without the moving!). I also want to do more crafts and hiking etc. :)