tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57796967486229173172024-03-05T13:47:41.092-08:00knitwitknitting and other things i heartknitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-39318462239816503682010-01-22T16:36:00.001-08:002010-01-22T16:53:57.875-08:00Knitting Class Schedule Jan, Feb, Mar 2010<p style="MARGIN: 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></p><p>Hey all! it's been forever since I've posted- I know, shame shame. So much has happened and I promise to catch you up later. The latest most exciting happening is that I am now offering knitting classes for all levels. You can view the full schedule for the months of January, February, and March <a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=dft6gtvz_1q8zs44v">here</a>. If you don't see a class or time that suits you, please call and schedule a private indevidual or group lesson!<br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family:French Script MT;font-size:6;color:#191919;"></span></span></p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-18305406039995287552010-01-22T10:43:00.000-08:002010-01-22T11:30:15.488-08:00Knitting Class Schedule: Jan, Feb & MarchHi everyone! It's been forever since I posted last. I know, shame shame. So much has happened but i'll have to update later 'cause right now I want to let everyone know I am now offering knitting classes for all levels! To view class schedule for the months of January, Feruary, and March click <a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=dft6qtvz_1q8zs44v">HERE</a>. If you don't see what you need or the times won't work for you, contact me for private single or group lessions. Spaces are limited so call to reserve your spot today!knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-89106622944775159242008-09-30T19:30:00.000-07:002008-09-30T21:40:10.239-07:00phantom sweaters revealed!alright. finally, here they are. chad and i went out yesterday evening and got some pics of the phantom sweaters <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">i've</span> been talking about. all three of them are cardigans-which i love. this first one is from <a href="http://www.twinklebywenlan.com/">twinkles big city knits</a>. it's called the "best friend cardigan" and it's so cute. it was a really quick knit. i think i did it in like 4 hours. i used cheap-o yarn because i didn't know how it would turn out. i really would've liked to buy the twinkle yarn; but it's like $19 for 80-some yards. there's just no way. plus, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i've</span> heard that it pills really bad. so, i used lion's brand thick and quick and it worked out perfect. i made the size small even though the measurements for the small in the book are like really small (i think 26 or 27 inch bust?) and i measure a 32". if you read the book info though, it explains how to find the size you should make. overall, cute, fun, and fast. and best of all, i get so much use out of it!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252029997049909474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUL4ilfB8Ok4FAH_OQf0ZAxjqF6kZT2oSHTbrC6r2a1q-UTG01bA9mE_pJgIToUBoU-RSB9_vzvqsuvqGflnZS78rdQhUKxxBIRGNkSjGlHCAoHrJKCKsiTwLKpfzFb6KQACMasn1g3SC/s320/P1030826.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpa0bsXHMRy4Z0H918w-xBJWfx-WQSkxQMHj07E2EusSYdY0VhWyKUiGvwdxVdxRSmHUua09cz83q2jFrC7xuyJ6EeHXV4JTn36Rrk7S1zHObsujGVr0G0Wvl_uob4t6u0YKKTUNDLTBb/s1600-h/P1030832.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252029684702892258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpa0bsXHMRy4Z0H918w-xBJWfx-WQSkxQMHj07E2EusSYdY0VhWyKUiGvwdxVdxRSmHUua09cz83q2jFrC7xuyJ6EeHXV4JTn36Rrk7S1zHObsujGVr0G0Wvl_uob4t6u0YKKTUNDLTBb/s320/P1030832.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsXzl5pNW0q375OZGmz0KWXvYtnccHlpoe7TJ69ZWGPB3OpVlwMmSAbMmw54a1ICG5_-Era5OWzQWG8nZfgZyd7UCpBG3gpUStzfteCDluHb2z7n_eYeJCp_YbVYugXMGCbYKjkImxfnr/s1600-h/P1030834.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252029312159007490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsXzl5pNW0q375OZGmz0KWXvYtnccHlpoe7TJ69ZWGPB3OpVlwMmSAbMmw54a1ICG5_-Era5OWzQWG8nZfgZyd7UCpBG3gpUStzfteCDluHb2z7n_eYeJCp_YbVYugXMGCbYKjkImxfnr/s320/P1030834.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaY4xH718xuXx7BQWMDERiGtA3kC1umAbyQKmN8drVeG9-7GNbS11bAPKAz-eq1wxewtwJuKE4QqKBcn2KHZk2TCKO0ADwEwlHEF0x83p8th_jYkKdu6gFRegC-x3mr2_rVtg_69no4Vlx/s1600-h/P1030835.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252028922150384562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaY4xH718xuXx7BQWMDERiGtA3kC1umAbyQKmN8drVeG9-7GNbS11bAPKAz-eq1wxewtwJuKE4QqKBcn2KHZk2TCKO0ADwEwlHEF0x83p8th_jYkKdu6gFRegC-x3mr2_rVtg_69no4Vlx/s320/P1030835.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This one was a pattern that i got off of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ravelry</span></a> called the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">february</span> lady sweater". it took me about 4 weeks to finish; but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">i'll</span> be honest, i wasn't really that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">diligent</span>. it's a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">raglan</span> and is knit all in one piece. i love that 'cause i HATE seaming. the lace pattern was really easy-the whole thing was pretty brainless actually-i like that. i think the pattern is modeled after an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">elizabeth</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">zimmerman</span> pattern; but i can't say that for sure. anyway, it's nice.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cyzW0hYF3SShJWS1aAbRjNrd_BywRfYxsyJQYYUjjQ77dwda4LtRvqq0licoPuYkn_bUsKGTMnGs5t64IQxFXbvHhjqNhTF-G9h7-GMxQvKvaKftH6jTehoFHeTt7yf8YtGlnMd_Ug0D/s1600-h/P1030838.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252028592311695746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cyzW0hYF3SShJWS1aAbRjNrd_BywRfYxsyJQYYUjjQ77dwda4LtRvqq0licoPuYkn_bUsKGTMnGs5t64IQxFXbvHhjqNhTF-G9h7-GMxQvKvaKftH6jTehoFHeTt7yf8YtGlnMd_Ug0D/s320/P1030838.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaGHG9v-ELuf6ZQzbITnfU4ATYZlcBeuA1sdox9awv7k_scYhLgafcReZk3TzV8Lg_lWUCVj9mPXCwZmVaIHYx6QITxCrOLJCp_HFFcTLcFEWHfqYk-G0gHVjo88vDc_xWzqs6IGoyn4S/s1600-h/P1030846.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252028285834575106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaGHG9v-ELuf6ZQzbITnfU4ATYZlcBeuA1sdox9awv7k_scYhLgafcReZk3TzV8Lg_lWUCVj9mPXCwZmVaIHYx6QITxCrOLJCp_HFFcTLcFEWHfqYk-G0gHVjo88vDc_xWzqs6IGoyn4S/s320/P1030846.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0mtMIyUjuKSNh68iad2ku2Mhs6473p9Hs8BLJnV7eeBVzgTIrEPXb6rLfw1H8UM8EGT6LNogZxFGP90Wp8G85O368IrGucNzVH7_qoCIzL5DSluGjAxOUk53NNR7c8WgMAlWj0ZZ-cOk/s1600-h/P1030844.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252027864900611106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0mtMIyUjuKSNh68iad2ku2Mhs6473p9Hs8BLJnV7eeBVzgTIrEPXb6rLfw1H8UM8EGT6LNogZxFGP90Wp8G85O368IrGucNzVH7_qoCIzL5DSluGjAxOUk53NNR7c8WgMAlWj0ZZ-cOk/s320/P1030844.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7hxHzoPCe73AAx1roP_WQ9LV7XIuLoBAKvamGvWoznXqX-s6jROYBs8H090-cagB_rNK9X93W6l8rGjdlPss4udVmCHBswv2VbH8C3kMdgDRYZIYzpfO6pb-PwySQc83hutjFIkcj6Wk/s1600-h/P1030849.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252027440053344162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7hxHzoPCe73AAx1roP_WQ9LV7XIuLoBAKvamGvWoznXqX-s6jROYBs8H090-cagB_rNK9X93W6l8rGjdlPss4udVmCHBswv2VbH8C3kMdgDRYZIYzpfO6pb-PwySQc83hutjFIkcj6Wk/s320/P1030849.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />this is the last one. i got this pattern from <a href="http://www.sweaterbabe.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sweaterbabe</span></a>. it's the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">peplum</span> waste top down cardigan". i really like working this as well. it's also done in one piece with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">raglan</span> sleeves. it looks great with a skirt or jeans. it's comfy and i love wearing it. i used lions brand yarn on this one too ( mostly because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">i'm</span> cheap). the sash was given to me by my sister <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">keiko</span>. it just happens to match perfectly.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hod-DyhUpWj6X2JD8mqsjxN611MbfzYp-XvXECHEIZfAG4mSmW_QmRXAW0pfzxMSfpSJQzxxKoYdkycVI1luX5rEY33V_63KSzD9r2YdpawA09ky32LzuS4zxuo6640hxSYW0TTNif5M/s1600-h/P1030861.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252027026855758786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hod-DyhUpWj6X2JD8mqsjxN611MbfzYp-XvXECHEIZfAG4mSmW_QmRXAW0pfzxMSfpSJQzxxKoYdkycVI1luX5rEY33V_63KSzD9r2YdpawA09ky32LzuS4zxuo6640hxSYW0TTNif5M/s320/P1030861.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252011273860861938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNuZjtuJuGJxlFEWY-LWmOKVr37IrqnUuKi13_ronQSLk2R_CcarwfEe4djAYs1lCo5d6bXlvhm0RxgYkVMquqVP4ZHgs29MQT0RZJJhSe1bcRgc42UuQn0rqG-MjBjxj9grnPKTtkBQM/s320/P1030863.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsALCuCXRao6VLPtWnc3slhrro7r8EZe60bnZleZGL3S-YQMcVDZduml3F348JobovS_uwEPI9eFwHnuZA4V0YDGk5Q9-PBthSMVK6QNZtsEuV93enNiWas3NDacctqy6xGMR8cyknyT4/s1600-h/P1030865.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252010724659415266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsALCuCXRao6VLPtWnc3slhrro7r8EZe60bnZleZGL3S-YQMcVDZduml3F348JobovS_uwEPI9eFwHnuZA4V0YDGk5Q9-PBthSMVK6QNZtsEuV93enNiWas3NDacctqy6xGMR8cyknyT4/s320/P1030865.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />overall <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">i'm</span> really happy with how all of these turned out. the two three-quarter sleeve ones will be great transitional pieces for fall <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">because</span> they look great with long sleeve shirts under them. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">i've</span> already gotten so much use out of all of them, and so many compliments. it's so gratifying to wear something i created.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-41139695672596507402008-09-28T20:04:00.000-07:002008-09-28T20:41:41.219-07:00recent happeningsi'm finding it difficult to blog on a regular basis since chad and i live seperately now and i have not a computer of my own. it's tough; but i'm coping. here is a condensed version of not even a fraction of what been going on lately. no, not one bit of it has to do with knitting. and yes, chad promised that tomorrow he'd take pics of me and the phantom sweaters i've been talking about. i'm telling you people-they are real!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPMV47jlGZv913rb0PL7GfH8pKdKcQetibELDakZDGqqb0CfiSND_57fT35_MnAyEM2RxPdLJmqmYSbT5o4v5dSgFXoHhiWkieTL8QSGPNXRwGGxYlqAE2cMV9KmO57WFQFUVLdLmNVfW/s1600-h/P1030755.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251279361503973938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPMV47jlGZv913rb0PL7GfH8pKdKcQetibELDakZDGqqb0CfiSND_57fT35_MnAyEM2RxPdLJmqmYSbT5o4v5dSgFXoHhiWkieTL8QSGPNXRwGGxYlqAE2cMV9KmO57WFQFUVLdLmNVfW/s320/P1030755.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here's the one and only picture i have of my engagement ring that i've yet to wear. there's nothing worse than being engaged and not having the privilege to flash around that shiny new rock. because i'm super anal, i had to get a new setting made for the ring. oh, but not just any setting. of course the one i want is no where to be found, we had to take it to a place where they specialize in custom jobs. i literally wore the ring for a day, took it to the shop, and almost two month later, still no ring. i guess the first time one of the prongs looked bent. the second time the cast blew up in the kiln. so, last weekend my mom threw an engagement party for us so we went to billings, where the ring is. my mom had picked it up for us as we arrived in town late. when i opened the box, hoping to find the ring of my dreams, i was crushed to find a ring that didn't even slightly resemble the picture which i had given these "specialists". so, yet again it's back in the hands of these alleged "professionals". this time i took a couple hours and drew a diagram (to scale) of the ring i was given, and the one i want. hopefully they get it this time...idiots.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EYAlYcy1ElwadLceF96NwGOgi18TR8CZaChaTQa5xGFpxMgDGrGVEDbquUgKGyJO80YCAg0bKnT91mnqTngWxVeVykT8DBX6Iim-5mF2BitQJMbm6Dt9eGU_zexPXhSR8kOHRuzleXJm/s1600-h/P1030758.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251278963266110690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EYAlYcy1ElwadLceF96NwGOgi18TR8CZaChaTQa5xGFpxMgDGrGVEDbquUgKGyJO80YCAg0bKnT91mnqTngWxVeVykT8DBX6Iim-5mF2BitQJMbm6Dt9eGU_zexPXhSR8kOHRuzleXJm/s320/P1030758.JPG" border="0" /></a> On a lighter note, just 'cause we don't live together doesn't mean we don't cook! and yes, this was likely one of the tastiest meals we've ever made. particularily the shrimp you see on the left. it's walnut shrimp and is AMAZING! thank you <a href="http://www.silverseafoodrestaurant.com/">silver seafood</a>!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAp2eqEnhQZLwE4Jk5Z7V1ZOeSftdpYigaAiT0yyjkBMQam53ojuUNct6j_lT470GD57FCWpgXyHTNmdeRbFUdlpAkUj9OCS7mCUIb7k-O6FtQHGcFyXKKhTycmSTmMkN0-f7ET8lEBFE-/s1600-h/P1030760.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251278601666580754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAp2eqEnhQZLwE4Jk5Z7V1ZOeSftdpYigaAiT0yyjkBMQam53ojuUNct6j_lT470GD57FCWpgXyHTNmdeRbFUdlpAkUj9OCS7mCUIb7k-O6FtQHGcFyXKKhTycmSTmMkN0-f7ET8lEBFE-/s320/P1030760.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />now that we're back in the M.T., it's only right to hit up a griz game. these are a blast. <br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqf6P302R-wuk8-3pKcojN-cmU52j7VAZ6D3unCm97LtmyJXZHd3Uf0XvBP_55onKegOQrn1Lzgd1vcUblxv0TakWtBjkz3m__qTmIi6FuN3u4XyiuKQOWb-jJ_cREqPabusFH0sNpE48/s1600-h/P1030783.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251278162315615442" style="DISPLAY: block; 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Brooke Peterson of Missoula, MT took them. she was so fun to work with and she did such a fabulous job, they turned out so well and we love them. thanks Brooke!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeqnSICY4wbtfko8hNGRHbkaNlW70BxSGIFl-7MXFKd8eUazJGA9cx3gSURGfrL1z5DR9UpU0W9JsJwyXYWyiTtttEzlRJMnHsF2PNs30v0JeijPE8ZjNUlPFJmgPW8xAOrbnZVFDhMJX/s1600-h/Picture+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeqnSICY4wbtfko8hNGRHbkaNlW70BxSGIFl-7MXFKd8eUazJGA9cx3gSURGfrL1z5DR9UpU0W9JsJwyXYWyiTtttEzlRJMnHsF2PNs30v0JeijPE8ZjNUlPFJmgPW8xAOrbnZVFDhMJX/s320/Picture+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245277682552129666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9HxcIavWaZ3VgWJ-VS1DsfSHm1bg0FOFRvj3RqP2-v-RFEEX7d8ZrpKMbmcgGjRgDFKBnghlswUSWmQyA1CRgONBK08KzRrd0NtR7SXjJyQ1TfG6dvfMywjW1RRl_cIEQVHkE4envjpG/s1600-h/Picture+089.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAA9UqfDYXpTPvXNTB7miKMU2BwC52zpeeq_1vI6_Dl5RbzE3FOP-1BP7-DfEHd7Wl0hJEVj_H6duN4zClk_cOL6mta6Jmk493EflIzZlE7IgK_5WtnibE5UEyDaoT-BSVOT-82jU-g1h/s320/Picture+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245275588024057842" border="0" /></a>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-21600684314137420452008-06-17T19:56:00.001-07:002008-06-17T22:09:21.657-07:00update: sister reunioni haven't blogged in quite a while. so, here's an update of what's been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">goin</span>' on. my sisters flew in from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">montana</span> last <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tuesday</span> afternoon, so i spent the next 5 days hanging out with them! it was awesome! we had so much fun together and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">i'm</span> so glad to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">be able</span> to share my gorgeous lovelies with everyone. here's their trip in a nut shell:<br /><br /><div align="center">this was just after they'd arrived. we went to get chad after work. aren't they beautiful?! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">keiko</span> is in the middle, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">kai</span> is on the right.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1fvssHpanRusVZRDjA_ymFBgSHD9b6C3aF0hUR9Q7DpxJEdFx6H0eYeIL70myRSpDxzqLGRrhq56NKpllIP-80k43PQNco05GqCZRThv9rdkjoLYDGW4Zoz9QbCWplrYHB_QnQ2MKuxm/s1600-h/P1030181.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213078110153007122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1fvssHpanRusVZRDjA_ymFBgSHD9b6C3aF0hUR9Q7DpxJEdFx6H0eYeIL70myRSpDxzqLGRrhq56NKpllIP-80k43PQNco05GqCZRThv9rdkjoLYDGW4Zoz9QbCWplrYHB_QnQ2MKuxm/s320/P1030181.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">that night we went to <a href="http://www.cafeiberco.com/">cafe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">iberco</span> </a>down town. it was a good time and a great first night in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">chicago</span> for them.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_F520pvCXeRnv1tQmS9Wq2JIcyGfNM0UL8MbOg_aqdc8ZW-ljGJH8MksG5vDyv6NOpENSKj1iXi4vYdSTa9aVpLMJzO0MpWxlm6EqVFITbWWFXjPBdALKiPeaZUgKRe1gQad8KfX9QLbt/s1600-h/P1030185.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213077772726311250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_F520pvCXeRnv1tQmS9Wq2JIcyGfNM0UL8MbOg_aqdc8ZW-ljGJH8MksG5vDyv6NOpENSKj1iXi4vYdSTa9aVpLMJzO0MpWxlm6EqVFITbWWFXjPBdALKiPeaZUgKRe1gQad8KfX9QLbt/s320/P1030185.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">keiko</span> didn't really like the looks of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">mexican</span> sausage. except for chad it grossed all of us out a little. sausage is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">weird</span> like that~especially a plate full of it.<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBZyi5_8ilfLv4ReYFlCwh7w-YJWP-68pqy0XgXRTmxJsU6gQ4fhYtr6ULhkYNm2cp-kq9FLCOI3JlukaVbZ74xIvuNquOMRCwK3CUSdVi3Gj4FejyxcsxcScQ1hOrhj0OvKr1Oi3I47e/s1600-h/P1030186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213077461051986898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBZyi5_8ilfLv4ReYFlCwh7w-YJWP-68pqy0XgXRTmxJsU6gQ4fhYtr6ULhkYNm2cp-kq9FLCOI3JlukaVbZ74xIvuNquOMRCwK3CUSdVi3Gj4FejyxcsxcScQ1hOrhj0OvKr1Oi3I47e/s320/P1030186.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the smoked salmon with dill cream <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">cheese</span> was pretty good. chad had never had it before, and we enjoyed it.<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVDvkN_6zrGsXUfQkTw980fYWfLig_fmJkoxEDuMqfcNZLkgmJxCpwnINayVA0l3Uo0OGdjLUOkRfk27r5Yekiw04ni8_ChrCUxlwkDafik03QdRqjc0vmlhfJ3haEQ1k-cwr4rdG52Pz/s1600-h/P1030187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213077183693470114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVDvkN_6zrGsXUfQkTw980fYWfLig_fmJkoxEDuMqfcNZLkgmJxCpwnINayVA0l3Uo0OGdjLUOkRfk27r5Yekiw04ni8_ChrCUxlwkDafik03QdRqjc0vmlhfJ3haEQ1k-cwr4rdG52Pz/s320/P1030187.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />i don't know why, but this is my favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">iberco</span> dish. i normally don't care for goat cheese; but with the marinara it's wonderful.<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrREAEnWeShTwl-5Hrt4cuxu8L2RnDqyoaiCHnY8nwVN4vOblXBWk_h_qwar8JpPrUw4FE_cRkW_saRwR7MWL2aB-ILV8bCEYTmKZ6vZQesHYIJ62yVpwEsa1cVM4fLrDVthIkHxjn3KAx/s1600-h/P1030188.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213076858332534514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrREAEnWeShTwl-5Hrt4cuxu8L2RnDqyoaiCHnY8nwVN4vOblXBWk_h_qwar8JpPrUw4FE_cRkW_saRwR7MWL2aB-ILV8bCEYTmKZ6vZQesHYIJ62yVpwEsa1cVM4fLrDVthIkHxjn3KAx/s320/P1030188.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />these fancy cheese stick thingies were really good too.<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Sid4S9rt6ktojuHtRGe7S8ZtI2En9vN8gbDj1QGuNKelDiLv09WBmBur-P50rUYY-Gh9QpaFXHnuS9xwTfKVApnIzl3ABUFtzoZzNVuzYjxKvATknwv1HggJMjN-T6yglHhV3MS13LtU/s1600-h/P1030189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213076537157870994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Sid4S9rt6ktojuHtRGe7S8ZtI2En9vN8gbDj1QGuNKelDiLv09WBmBur-P50rUYY-Gh9QpaFXHnuS9xwTfKVApnIzl3ABUFtzoZzNVuzYjxKvATknwv1HggJMjN-T6yglHhV3MS13LtU/s320/P1030189.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after that we headed to see the sights at night. of course we stopped by rock n' roll <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">McDonald's</span>. we all got at least one pose in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRmqIQJaOCd-XJmMw6MmYF8stiSNKWDe5xHaGid3v-PYHuCaSUW7lDgNUJALpR4MEpH6reShJqhHsvIRbtnyYm0kgT2xkjdLqFmYO3BS3lANpB_TSPtN_3oRJcSbIuUsdBlSvoJjt2qDo/s1600-h/P1030197.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213076324828140306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRmqIQJaOCd-XJmMw6MmYF8stiSNKWDe5xHaGid3v-PYHuCaSUW7lDgNUJALpR4MEpH6reShJqhHsvIRbtnyYm0kgT2xkjdLqFmYO3BS3lANpB_TSPtN_3oRJcSbIuUsdBlSvoJjt2qDo/s320/P1030197.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">i was flirting with this b-ball guy. chad beat his face in. now that's love.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k9__-4TXkRPyvDr0Envd0uXyoAmrWfDgtCeoY8O0o6Xq8_dKUe3nZYobs9xwJQQrqR0-tWDICe2my9OXunkp5P9GZdk-nuEzGncSFXvMdkgrNYoo3yjUnkfBLwj-i_3v63XmF716kVZq/s1600-h/P1030200.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213076107081827970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k9__-4TXkRPyvDr0Envd0uXyoAmrWfDgtCeoY8O0o6Xq8_dKUe3nZYobs9xwJQQrqR0-tWDICe2my9OXunkp5P9GZdk-nuEzGncSFXvMdkgrNYoo3yjUnkfBLwj-i_3v63XmF716kVZq/s320/P1030200.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">the next day we went to the beach. it was so relaxing and nice. i think these pics are my favorite.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY4feOAANe1tZM6TKGlqfXQPHSicbYRXmzM_vD0M6fug6j6xqbZB19HB_YqH96ZgQLq4usFdFGQZHlYPMYzC0ONUGoR2XC0wiIjap3a8v4DOmbqF9gxQMrEoidtTJ18bqjmFYXq_v23ic/s1600-h/P1030203.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213075902124073890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY4feOAANe1tZM6TKGlqfXQPHSicbYRXmzM_vD0M6fug6j6xqbZB19HB_YqH96ZgQLq4usFdFGQZHlYPMYzC0ONUGoR2XC0wiIjap3a8v4DOmbqF9gxQMrEoidtTJ18bqjmFYXq_v23ic/s320/P1030203.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbV04L6r1v4EA4uZRpttMLUlCyY4gaVpLlSiBjOEZpXpR7EUni7lmhhoEJztV7rpYlgBX-nAIute4sOwv-vikL-6sSrpiwokWMzPyxdKbGDEdyN9yyHP7fCChHoaUH4bCDFHjtPtBzpvHh/s1600-h/P1030210.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213075607285573586" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDe-x7QuMCbJHOu7oAFU_xCwtuMbjkPle2Y9QCEew6vz9IMlyHEDv4CwB64ZTQjUB4hDUzlsGGbE8IzvnN-37RgWQ_suzn6Gk11HN6cZeM_8uFB-4I8d22yOv2corVFvKAYpkYKwhycg1Z/s320/P1030261.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />then <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">burnin</span>' some time is boy's town. chad pretended to pick his nose.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKJJBF-LCynP62t0f2nlrWqTVW0zl2cluofZPwXi9IR3BI5p-4f_SkVUv80sp1DkFLKapbeBtqRDGgfm2vJz3pKx0iRJwiUgY2q-DHUzVaTYzDrvxSn6kRd3zJAAjeBKrqMA8063lVQfD/s1600-h/P1030263.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213068717152582226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKJJBF-LCynP62t0f2nlrWqTVW0zl2cluofZPwXi9IR3BI5p-4f_SkVUv80sp1DkFLKapbeBtqRDGgfm2vJz3pKx0iRJwiUgY2q-DHUzVaTYzDrvxSn6kRd3zJAAjeBKrqMA8063lVQfD/s320/P1030263.JPG" border="0" /></a> then finally the blue man group. very cool.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDDKRzuGhDk-sqhnbOx7qxYEnIaa2B7rvVW_xZO3V-3m6bFGFmc8s7aYpB73hHZejzQrSWrtf017_AfPakRNyh4BJbE9Z-UUVqN7dhBwumBbftzpjpq5EAo0Hym1L4C0spCCkqqeYZsNd/s1600-h/P1030266.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213068298863013074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDDKRzuGhDk-sqhnbOx7qxYEnIaa2B7rvVW_xZO3V-3m6bFGFmc8s7aYpB73hHZejzQrSWrtf017_AfPakRNyh4BJbE9Z-UUVqN7dhBwumBbftzpjpq5EAo0Hym1L4C0spCCkqqeYZsNd/s320/P1030266.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />the next day we met <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">kate</span> for lunch. the twins are growing so fast. i miss them already!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVDogbkqLnKeEGby1h0R5z5fTZdcTjeUDUmPc1rzSSmkUw-OKfquY3oYJ8Rp6lKFbJo1U1TB3lKTrgQcwpGfm02oGBdxfMZF0cQmN2ndu1S1evuE6dNy7QI84qMiSdMjeu6gfl_v_IelyT/s1600-h/P1030272.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213067997397492642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVDogbkqLnKeEGby1h0R5z5fTZdcTjeUDUmPc1rzSSmkUw-OKfquY3oYJ8Rp6lKFbJo1U1TB3lKTrgQcwpGfm02oGBdxfMZF0cQmN2ndu1S1evuE6dNy7QI84qMiSdMjeu6gfl_v_IelyT/s320/P1030272.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />also during their time here we, of course, had to go to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">millennium</span> park. the bean is sweet.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK991nBmHlVXVCraSCgl77vahKd5dTMm6fxmY3q8zNbEobZGQucdxpjkPjW7z2WVFfUcRTMaBmZpU2w0inbQxCCEDcf7EX24ff5fqPALXUlizqPRTsUJqX2pHAkp3fTvli_wnbmwutLFEa/s1600-h/P1030280.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213067616878583570" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiev4I2BveSP-yXo-fzW9DyR0b-mbdhMneBaXmJjX4QY93huSQzqapvifXPVtAkiFGiBYvTeWvNR-zwl8Ceb6dwDaA_kNXsmV3ggIqY-PEHsQKUmG5ils7LC4qc9bNC43ZfP1VwxOJ1EfXe/s320/P1030301.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>after a quick ride home and a shower, we got all dolled up for sushi at <a href="http://www.sushiwabi.com/">sushi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">wabi</span></a>.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkR-fBQ1aV39nuYDgu3CPXI0E9Ip5Mwm90PGEDG3VTL4UxYluJW-KJ09H5v2jTZG5rd_DNxnh3PupBZQ9c3ood1F8bmCBra4eVvcOjkV6qXKHRrfEZcbT0USoouM7jlZX899_RCnLw_9JG/s1600-h/P1030308.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213066593008263506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkR-fBQ1aV39nuYDgu3CPXI0E9Ip5Mwm90PGEDG3VTL4UxYluJW-KJ09H5v2jTZG5rd_DNxnh3PupBZQ9c3ood1F8bmCBra4eVvcOjkV6qXKHRrfEZcbT0USoouM7jlZX899_RCnLw_9JG/s320/P1030308.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOOx13ctRto2_aFU5IBMvOEZ2W_JyK6E3SmasB0cylBUsZRM1-imgqIjwRwDB1Sy0BqwhNIPjzJcOOinA8_CqJc7sN6G55-JU178OwEIZgs0TShiLqNglAFitVZhzlnp5SHTLRm23KgLb/s1600-h/P1030310.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213066069472380722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOOx13ctRto2_aFU5IBMvOEZ2W_JyK6E3SmasB0cylBUsZRM1-imgqIjwRwDB1Sy0BqwhNIPjzJcOOinA8_CqJc7sN6G55-JU178OwEIZgs0TShiLqNglAFitVZhzlnp5SHTLRm23KgLb/s320/P1030310.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>this place has the best sushi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">i've</span> ever eaten. it's so delicious! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">keiko</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">kai</span> rated it their best meal in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">chicago</span>. thanks <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">wabi</span>!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFtHeGmv3V9gdkoCjjyNjr32gX9wtWujyiPLvEg07KLdyHQi6f-q5tlX2qGl9YtC8pD7KS7utTjcpPr3b26GfrPyTtLgJBrkdMdBM5OOUPsOvZczPGb9wcrbVihD1t8LMh3erOvOh2gC9/s1600-h/P1030311.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213051464021968242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFtHeGmv3V9gdkoCjjyNjr32gX9wtWujyiPLvEg07KLdyHQi6f-q5tlX2qGl9YtC8pD7KS7utTjcpPr3b26GfrPyTtLgJBrkdMdBM5OOUPsOvZczPGb9wcrbVihD1t8LMh3erOvOh2gC9/s320/P1030311.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00KMTG57cfv3x1mcYeh9WUEA-fcKzsVNbBtjP4LVWQx7N1u2VUrm7WjU_RWYsPzVgYiPVUWPHGSaKNb5AJzmwpcwImAyCjMLOfX_6tdRHmU8SSpmQHl9N6uEnkV162pJmuMNZSxPy2yhR/s1600-h/P1030313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213051292586368194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00KMTG57cfv3x1mcYeh9WUEA-fcKzsVNbBtjP4LVWQx7N1u2VUrm7WjU_RWYsPzVgYiPVUWPHGSaKNb5AJzmwpcwImAyCjMLOfX_6tdRHmU8SSpmQHl9N6uEnkV162pJmuMNZSxPy2yhR/s320/P1030313.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJEQSnUif55_yDlpDS6j1yDrrrGKEGnuLhGGzXWftIIJqxoVkZN7EYp0JZi555LDj9plcchtyQfSvtg2igO7ihASHkhRfC1gdK5X_3ZsoIIxgVAIgwhNFzB7k7oH5dJDevTmKiH5SGmp6/s1600-h/P1030319.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213051088637924466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJEQSnUif55_yDlpDS6j1yDrrrGKEGnuLhGGzXWftIIJqxoVkZN7EYp0JZi555LDj9plcchtyQfSvtg2igO7ihASHkhRfC1gdK5X_3ZsoIIxgVAIgwhNFzB7k7oH5dJDevTmKiH5SGmp6/s320/P1030319.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />after sushi we walked around down town, soaking in the beautiful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">chicago</span> evening.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZVAykn4QhYzfvquCwme6zqupfsXW228r12ka6u7USH-QokaC8GsUZacAn9brqoR9Tjwp42J5m3-cOkTY_oqSi9fk78k7DKwE8cUkJG60XxlCJ14DJb-2wTFUqQLP17kJzwBwSKd3NdHQ/s1600-h/P1030323.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213050921120833586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZVAykn4QhYzfvquCwme6zqupfsXW228r12ka6u7USH-QokaC8GsUZacAn9brqoR9Tjwp42J5m3-cOkTY_oqSi9fk78k7DKwE8cUkJG60XxlCJ14DJb-2wTFUqQLP17kJzwBwSKd3NdHQ/s320/P1030323.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />on their last day here, we just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">wrapped</span> things up by hitting some stores the girls wanted to check out one last time. top it off with a final pic.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4vBGKUXyFjUDgaUOOMTNG-pjgbMA0A0J7dIbR4FSpiPJ5T6ED36cI7ibE282rvM5GKE3QLAWEVzdBS2yGRZgQamimZismDKCPNUzs9aYm-E4pY9v4z-k45aBF1m7rk4dRPg6umTsaRkO/s1600-h/P1030353.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213050345079673970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4vBGKUXyFjUDgaUOOMTNG-pjgbMA0A0J7dIbR4FSpiPJ5T6ED36cI7ibE282rvM5GKE3QLAWEVzdBS2yGRZgQamimZismDKCPNUzs9aYm-E4pY9v4z-k45aBF1m7rk4dRPg6umTsaRkO/s320/P1030353.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="left">i had so much fun with my sisters when they were here. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">kake</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">keebs</span>~thanks for a great time. i love you tons!!!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-61285835860813124812008-06-06T07:44:00.000-07:002008-06-06T08:18:45.544-07:00a sneak peakso, i'<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> gotten a pretty good 50 millionth start on the original design which <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i'd</span> made <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><a href="http://uknitwit.blogspot.com/2008/05/meathead-hat.html">reference</a></span> to in my earlier post. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">i'm</span> hesitant to make it public because, really, who knows what's to come of it. it may not turn out and if that's the case, then all the world will be expecting this non-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">existent</span> work of greatness to emerge. and you know, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">i'm</span> only just a girl. i don't know if i can handle the wait of the world! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ok</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ok</span>, it's not that big of a deal, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">i'm</span> sure it's going to be fine. plus, who really reads this thing anyway? so, without <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">further</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">adu</span>-the debut of my latest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">wip</span>: my key hole <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">caplet</span>.<br /><br />yarn: 1080 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">yds</span>. fingering weight 100% merino wool, in banana creme pie from <a href="http://www.yarnchef.etsy.com/">yarn chef</a><br /><br />needle: circular size 5<br /><br />this yarn is really nice to work with. it's soft and light and though it's wool, i think that with it's light weight it will be perfect to wear on those <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">breezy</span> summer nights (we have those in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">montana</span> but maybe c<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">hicago</span> people don't know what these kinds of nights are).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwYLjhssNQWU3h2MMjU-oBfOeJorV1TPq8Y_DLAVW1q-ysie6KztCoyWPCDsuXNvC1QxBKFb3tfoWGkKjfYZY5YVwKeaFzyW00jXODqyuCLjMAtj1FfxwW21fkPhcWXRgPJWe8RdXDvmM/s1600-h/P1030051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208780772589861650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwYLjhssNQWU3h2MMjU-oBfOeJorV1TPq8Y_DLAVW1q-ysie6KztCoyWPCDsuXNvC1QxBKFb3tfoWGkKjfYZY5YVwKeaFzyW00jXODqyuCLjMAtj1FfxwW21fkPhcWXRgPJWe8RdXDvmM/s320/P1030051.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7X1CGBeHM8vAS7iNz4gcLZkw1o3U-1YsgmxkJB_f_pQ1Smmw2ekAS1HDKE3ZVTvoEI9UOqH4WL98NbuVLoxQqqzVFFhr7CweAbgFM9mfAftdlAwulF2y3WW2ELpfOUS34jSrwklfWO2C/s1600-h/P1030052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208780441224181234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7X1CGBeHM8vAS7iNz4gcLZkw1o3U-1YsgmxkJB_f_pQ1Smmw2ekAS1HDKE3ZVTvoEI9UOqH4WL98NbuVLoxQqqzVFFhr7CweAbgFM9mfAftdlAwulF2y3WW2ELpfOUS34jSrwklfWO2C/s320/P1030052.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>other than the grocery sack, this is my first original pattern. so, i don't really know what <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">i'm</span> doing. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">i've</span> never even made a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">caplet</span> from a pattern. i don't have an inspiration that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">i'm</span> going off of either. let's just say <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">i'm</span> pretty much winging it. whatever the case, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">i'm</span> using seed stitch for all of the edges and a simple <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">eyelet</span> pattern for the body. the whole thing will be done in one piece-you know i hate sewing seams. it's pretty slow going as what you see below is the product of a yesterdays 7 hour knitting binge. about half of that 7 hours was spent designing, knitting, frogging that, revamping design, knitting, frogging that, more revamping, etc. overall, i think i made good progress. plus, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">i'm</span> all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">reved</span> up to knit today. i feel like the design is all in my head now, since i <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">dreamt</span> about it all last night. obsessed? no, not me! you must be thinking of someone else:)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3p5r8ndLmww6W7T2y-hwkkkBXM6IT9N_9zktRZHa7w369lzsPOQS4fQN3X3fDFXoQN05dwLScK31IE63vls1IAvWpMSgMeYGAINsUk5gqpHl3j01AiN-BxEEwuPErj9zRXUrCLl9CwqA/s1600-h/P1030068.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208780169192656402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3p5r8ndLmww6W7T2y-hwkkkBXM6IT9N_9zktRZHa7w369lzsPOQS4fQN3X3fDFXoQN05dwLScK31IE63vls1IAvWpMSgMeYGAINsUk5gqpHl3j01AiN-BxEEwuPErj9zRXUrCLl9CwqA/s320/P1030068.JPG" border="0" /></a> my progress<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVIfEH6lUiEqwuh9eIvv7zbN9meWlm-To4AfNTi0P9t_fn6_AD-9-bquQb2KrxAqdyqfPVwoR6Meyhgu8KzwM9595DsIndOEsvXv-miYurKnbpG7MxtbVB2Av2LQxqYQhId5MYz_4Mjys/s1600-h/P1030069.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208779968311869682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVIfEH6lUiEqwuh9eIvv7zbN9meWlm-To4AfNTi0P9t_fn6_AD-9-bquQb2KrxAqdyqfPVwoR6Meyhgu8KzwM9595DsIndOEsvXv-miYurKnbpG7MxtbVB2Av2LQxqYQhId5MYz_4Mjys/s320/P1030069.JPG" border="0" /></a> it's pretty yarn though, right?</div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-58100319762896961322008-06-06T07:24:00.000-07:002008-06-06T07:43:12.327-07:00primo pastawe made some really delicious pasta the other night. i thought it was such a great summer dish because-though hot (as in stove)- it's light and fresh. it was so simple to make and we had it with steamed <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">broccoli</span> as a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">veggie</span>.<br /><br />ingredients: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Italian</span> sausage (spicy?)<br /> two cans diced tomatoes<br /> onion<br /> cheese (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">asiago</span>/p<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">armesan</span>/etc)<br /> basil<br /> salt & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pepp</span> to taste<br /><br />first you brown the sausage. we've got super dull knives so we always just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">de</span>-skin it then break it up into chunks; but it doesn't really matter how it's done. once it's almost cooked through, throw in the onion and any other <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">additives</span>. i think we also put in fresh mushrooms and garlic. add whatever you like. make it your own! once the onions cook to tender, add in the basil and tomatoes. we did put in about 1/2 c. of fresh grated p<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">armesan</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">asiago</span> combined in the sauce. then just let it simmer. that's it! <br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Iq6GuOBsGohTX_jJmq8fe1Zk8wiLOprbEQDKjtflNh-vDVNc5_eyr_fnwWkIZ6vaOadbWv-s1Xf-_WVL_LpkcUhTurKbTzDM2sM3B91cAfWHoMdnH6plGyTYg_5b-uwpt6G_DbfSYWZe/s1600-h/P1030031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208775594954499602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Iq6GuOBsGohTX_jJmq8fe1Zk8wiLOprbEQDKjtflNh-vDVNc5_eyr_fnwWkIZ6vaOadbWv-s1Xf-_WVL_LpkcUhTurKbTzDM2sM3B91cAfWHoMdnH6plGyTYg_5b-uwpt6G_DbfSYWZe/s320/P1030031.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOoeuhi2MY_tT4UMN77YJBvl69cNQDwxrr2Qr6Ick6gy7NbKoJ_b0zX-QEAcxcmbCF_lauv9ZKIUebgNy_Afisr7uc6JybuypzHufy61p9YI4YPlkfXXQOGAa8PfcqOd7QwqQz-q0AzPCt/s1600-h/P1030032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208775376555637346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOoeuhi2MY_tT4UMN77YJBvl69cNQDwxrr2Qr6Ick6gy7NbKoJ_b0zX-QEAcxcmbCF_lauv9ZKIUebgNy_Afisr7uc6JybuypzHufy61p9YI4YPlkfXXQOGAa8PfcqOd7QwqQz-q0AzPCt/s320/P1030032.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />we didn't even have ours with pasta because we didn't have any. but, we are rice people, so we just had it over rice-which i was weary of; but chad said it would be good. and, sure enough, it was delicious! of course we had to sprinkle some more of that fresh cheese to top it off.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MPmx5nUbVvyrLS7hSsOoZ5t0h_BUwolR1jA5DrqyI_aRJEAdBYnPM2hpdKN_142gPd5yuybTE7aLIDDibqmXG5-ba4YJ4BDwtss8VDMvY6FBV3l0bkiaERbVfKQ4Qdf5ttWzJPg7DSkO/s1600-h/P1030038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208775157809081218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MPmx5nUbVvyrLS7hSsOoZ5t0h_BUwolR1jA5DrqyI_aRJEAdBYnPM2hpdKN_142gPd5yuybTE7aLIDDibqmXG5-ba4YJ4BDwtss8VDMvY6FBV3l0bkiaERbVfKQ4Qdf5ttWzJPg7DSkO/s320/P1030038.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />we drank cheap wine to go with it. this bottle was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">ok</span>. a bit too alcohol-y to me; but we must leave no wounded <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">soldiers</span>. we drank the whole bottle.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8X-m3-jafy-x9S9mTYj5PaH1tsCxUjPPKCKhblN37jIvqMRAYIXXWk7OMogesK44jS9E7TzF-30TPYaTEBpKw2fydD-98TmB12QqLSwpzJQqbPzEnHaCkLqar4YugPLZA5SKie9Sdktl/s1600-h/P1030039.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208774786772063890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8X-m3-jafy-x9S9mTYj5PaH1tsCxUjPPKCKhblN37jIvqMRAYIXXWk7OMogesK44jS9E7TzF-30TPYaTEBpKw2fydD-98TmB12QqLSwpzJQqbPzEnHaCkLqar4YugPLZA5SKie9Sdktl/s320/P1030039.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-59351810972829317432008-06-01T18:17:00.000-07:002008-06-01T19:06:20.268-07:00grocery sackmy first design ever-finished! i know, this one kinda <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">snuck</span> in out of the blue. chad and i have this problem with plastic grocery bags <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">piling</span> up like crazy in our kitchen. we first started saving them for picking up <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">claire's</span> #2's; but (and i hate to admit it) for about the past 2 months, she's been going in the ivy under the tree, and i can never find 'em when she's done! so, i just leave the little tootsie rolls in there. what person walks in the ivy anyway, right? never the less, we now have a build up of plastic bags that we feel too guilty to throw out; but week after week we forget to take them to the store to the plastic bag drop off thing. that's when i decided to make my own grocery sack so as to avoid this whole <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dilemma</span> all together.<br /><br />i looked all over the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">internet</span> for a pattern that i liked; but seeing as how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">i'm</span> pretty particular, i just didn't find any that encompassed all that i was wanting. many of the market bags i saw were completely netting all the way up to the opening of the bag. i thought there should be a little something at the mouth. also, almost every bag used just an i-cord for the strap. ouch! you know when you fill the plastic bag up and it's heavy and it cuts into your hand or arm? that really sucks! so, i decided my bag must have a wide comfy strap. also, for some reason i really hate sewing seams. plus an item such as this seems like it'd be sturdier if it were done in one piece. sadly, almost everything out there is knit like a rectangle, folded, seamed, and handle <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">attached</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">separately</span>. too many pieces. i wanted mine to be knit in the round with handle and all. behold, my grocery sack!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxXkjBEvLNJT_LYABuHDQ272Wf_QtwWNiPi9mqIWhBAJuGIBIC_vENct86O__y6DCIJU07TZU0Zci4NQk0fFNT2wc0LSmypBwskBhJg5BU3H2bhSS_K9c2gOeFzeCdytVq3XGoXIGQ2KP/s1600-h/P1030023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207089862845037250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxXkjBEvLNJT_LYABuHDQ272Wf_QtwWNiPi9mqIWhBAJuGIBIC_vENct86O__y6DCIJU07TZU0Zci4NQk0fFNT2wc0LSmypBwskBhJg5BU3H2bhSS_K9c2gOeFzeCdytVq3XGoXIGQ2KP/s320/P1030023.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">wip</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitetZO9L_ljcoU0gBXD8lNCAzL7F0dYkXdWfqJs4-Qu2CZUJ5lVmbj5EU-LRKSMYp8tMvS6DEJncp6ILcxFSUleJQjRtu4UEpoh49ct_RtcU_0-TCpVeiRCEw-8Vtyr5JXSWULAmNCwYMr/s1600-h/P1030029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207089592262097586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitetZO9L_ljcoU0gBXD8lNCAzL7F0dYkXdWfqJs4-Qu2CZUJ5lVmbj5EU-LRKSMYp8tMvS6DEJncp6ILcxFSUleJQjRtu4UEpoh49ct_RtcU_0-TCpVeiRCEw-8Vtyr5JXSWULAmNCwYMr/s320/P1030029.JPG" border="0" /></a> finished product<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3T8j2WtFvKZaBKZnk4Bjv5AWz1R7jWhyphenhyphen5rG5XjIL-wfYfHsMGrOOsByWH6BLI8xuoBnCAAQ9m5pyN3WZfgfwVjwVpO3oNZkAcdJOxnQYHPIAw9CtlZHZHH43lijmBypSJYnmUy0chNhA/s1600-h/P1030027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207089248664713890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3T8j2WtFvKZaBKZnk4Bjv5AWz1R7jWhyphenhyphen5rG5XjIL-wfYfHsMGrOOsByWH6BLI8xuoBnCAAQ9m5pyN3WZfgfwVjwVpO3oNZkAcdJOxnQYHPIAw9CtlZHZHH43lijmBypSJYnmUy0chNhA/s320/P1030027.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="left">first, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">i'll</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">de</span>-brief on how this one was knit, then <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">i'll</span> talk about what <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">i'm</span> gonna do with the next ones, since obviously <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">i'm</span> gonna need more than just one grocery sack, and this one needs improvements. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">i knit this all in one piece using size 11 circular needles. i used cotton, cream 'n sugar yarn two strands held tog. i started with the strap which i did in rib stitch. at the the end of the strap i cast on additional stitches to make one side of the sack, then picked up stitches from the other end of the strap. then i cast on stitches for the other side. after that it's all knitting in the round! i started the mouth of the sack with rib stitch, then after a few rows changed to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">stockinette</span> stitch. then i began the lace pattern. i used the lace pattern from <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/elisa-nest-tote/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">elisa's</span> nest tote </a> and it worked wonderfully. after knitting the lace pattern for a while, i did some math and decreased on the remaining knit rows of the lace pattern until there were only 10 stitches left. then, i thread the tail yarn through, tied off, and it was done!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">improvements: first of all, this one is a great template. for my first ever design project, i think it's pretty good. but, there are quite a few things that need to be improved: the strap is a great width; but needs to be about 4 inches shorter. also, the sack itself needs to be deeper. a little over double the length i think. the mouth of the bag is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">ok</span>, but if i get ambitious i may try to keep it smaller, increase from the mouth, then decrease at the end. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">i'll</span> get back to ya with the new improved version.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">note: i actually used this bag to get groceries today. it's very sturdy. i put sacks of apples, oranges, caned food, and cheese in it. i walked the 4 blocks home and the strap was comfy. even with the modified strap length, it should still <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">be able</span> to cross the chest (if you don't want it on your shoulder) which worked well today.<br /><br /></div><div></div><br /></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-28823672641291953402008-06-01T12:50:00.000-07:002008-06-01T13:16:18.444-07:00dinner and a movie<p>chad took me on a date last night. i didn't know where we were going or what we were going to do, so it was a pretty fun surprise. we rode our bikes because it was so nice out. first we went to jewel to get some candy. and since i had no idea where we were off to, i though, "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hmm</span>, maybe an outdoor concert or something?". then when we had arrived at our destination, which turned out to be a movie theatre, he told me he was taking me to see "sex and the city" which <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i've</span> been talking about for weeks now. oh how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">i'd</span> wanted to see that movie! let me tell you, it was so worth it! i loved the show. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sarah</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">jessica</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">parker</span> was absolutely fabulous; but not as fabulous as the fashion! if you haven't seen it, you must. trailer below:</p><p><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jo0Hkaft7Nc&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jo0Hkaft7Nc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfX_cgUuesjLgbiZkZAGtxWbEOJTJP4XS04SHkJsNQsbDc_hzmNdRqaV8kq3AHi_-q_oY2g5YCjFMDVyBixJUK2shX6Bu7rs6HbawlIrLrd9xSejTnXKN0vEgNgX_vD1dCpg7BaOHFVYDo/s1600-h/P1030017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207004646398917266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfX_cgUuesjLgbiZkZAGtxWbEOJTJP4XS04SHkJsNQsbDc_hzmNdRqaV8kq3AHi_-q_oY2g5YCjFMDVyBixJUK2shX6Bu7rs6HbawlIrLrd9xSejTnXKN0vEgNgX_vD1dCpg7BaOHFVYDo/s320/P1030017.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center">us in front of the theatre</div><br />afterward he took me to <a href="http://www.rawbarandgrill.com/">raw bar</a> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">wrigglyville</span>. i expected it to be crowded because of the cubs game yesterday; but it was really quiet and romantic. chad had the prime rib and i had beef pare ribs. we had alligator for an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">appetizer</span>, which neither of us had ever had before so it was an experience. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">i'd</span> give it a 3 out of 5. mostly because i can eat chicken and get the same effect. the food was nice, and i enjoyed it. but, what really made the night was the live music. we sat right in front of the stage where <a href="http://bryanharrell.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">brian</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">harrell</span></a> entertained. he played his guitar and sang classic songs like: the way you look tonight, fools rush in, etc. it was really nice.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK9IobYIKU4PUG_bH-sDaawsN9KIBhiZlxDZPNIECd0GDw8to0hc_GWZpr-tvIOZSbHqUhmzhYPKwWppdeacg11hphGWyelV4TmSPRu-CoIYMvXgZHNPKdLYdt7-RrJlktgMTFdJybh6D/s1600-h/P1030019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207004427355585154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK9IobYIKU4PUG_bH-sDaawsN9KIBhiZlxDZPNIECd0GDw8to0hc_GWZpr-tvIOZSbHqUhmzhYPKwWppdeacg11hphGWyelV4TmSPRu-CoIYMvXgZHNPKdLYdt7-RrJlktgMTFdJybh6D/s320/P1030019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZLrJkqC_4oa_gdz2JFT9dUDyOIfYjrSTISwK2KirADyNtDXCJ_sdLxKKbXygMqDxGWuoDsU6FtMMQpp1MKz6RhkbQCcNV9SabpJ3CzAA2LXhk_KpqSrSACOQoi2hiqdRRW9iSlO8jCc0/s1600-h/P1030020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207004294211598962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZLrJkqC_4oa_gdz2JFT9dUDyOIfYjrSTISwK2KirADyNtDXCJ_sdLxKKbXygMqDxGWuoDsU6FtMMQpp1MKz6RhkbQCcNV9SabpJ3CzAA2LXhk_KpqSrSACOQoi2hiqdRRW9iSlO8jCc0/s320/P1030020.JPG" border="0" /></a> delicious food, great atmosphere, beautiful entertainment. all with my favorite person!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTod9NOmNXqpAjs8xdaq_gXb0mS5EDrGGLH2BSr8QcjYM3bZIlAaVFcqbt_pr7bV02ulgH_VuZ9pCjLItl_goLw-UIR630aLfaIsS4w7DGB1Gfn9VHTmqef7ftOoF5mafuMXIEZsXHm6Xu/s1600-h/P1030021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207004131002841698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTod9NOmNXqpAjs8xdaq_gXb0mS5EDrGGLH2BSr8QcjYM3bZIlAaVFcqbt_pr7bV02ulgH_VuZ9pCjLItl_goLw-UIR630aLfaIsS4w7DGB1Gfn9VHTmqef7ftOoF5mafuMXIEZsXHm6Xu/s320/P1030021.JPG" border="0" /></a> this is him performing. i couldn't get the video to work, so a photo will have to do:(<br /><div> </div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-53804931645116434422008-06-01T12:36:00.000-07:002008-06-01T12:49:57.089-07:00do division<div align="center"><div><div align="left">yesterday and today there's a thing going on called "<a href="http://www.do-divisionstreetfest.com/">do division</a>". all on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">division</span> st. they've got vendors with goods and food and even pony rides. it was pretty sweet. i love going out and doing stuff like this in the summer. do division will be going on through today (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sunday</span>).</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207001536842594898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3zassP23j1YDtMN9Lvu3FCULb2ytdV0MmYrxFOwVXPLxot-pKx2to2bxFefcHv5bUfnaxNTTJoct0CqZ0zmGAovNYvwaVdUn475YYqR8wqb6vDxFD8T2IkZhczzcQ89M4Om0l-fegz48/s320/P1020995.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207001352159001154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSMu0NgkD_HXUStWk0fHrSYqAYqFFLIPGyxIlcsKYU924JS6nDms-UY-GMYAG6irusc8l12xSODFPOBCdy5OXKkoBtBCTyTt8ph0D1vrUCL-8K5HNbQwX6Li8CTGOLUFcF97pUr70EZ4l/s320/P1020997.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">the ponies</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207001141705603634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVZaHZrNTj5S5SygRu7Oddy1ppSaird9sCdf4sQ8OkuhU2cdC-DCedHRjvjr51Us4sNvL9HhQb_5t4J7r5H7aqCGict6t3a7maGTPIRep6qzRgRf1jUgk825_VKaEJo3f0DVPd1WooIFi/s320/P1030007.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">this 3 man band was pretty good. the two guitarists were just kids. the drummer <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">i'm</span> sure was their dad.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207000931252206114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcoiRiZ54zm1EHPflKf2Ir0RpCVbwEhLlG_kh8_qQV6I_UnUMXCaUiMXr3Ona63P2faAi0keRsBCVSxHd5mknKhDGQLf6dMyGAoEynZkb9NaJ735w_v_clNLE6LoTHLR9VLPdQbTOc0om/s320/P1030008.JPG" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207000639194429970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEpw70Ozlkk95D0rtKW9DzCqbT5PEvlUNmuSEjNYQPM6zTfH4J3lvdJhb5jyNsurnUQ1Wr6GNzzG0Y1DYF2dP5YRi3j5-3zvPWSWiwNXDbKlH1I19U40OfkjHsxZ85-uKrliuokglBao0/s320/P1030009.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br /></div><p align="center">this little guy is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">cocka</span>-poo. so cute! he was the same color as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">claire</span>. looked like he could be her parent! i wish they would've sat together better.</p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-25411762385341932382008-06-01T11:59:00.000-07:002008-06-01T12:35:47.525-07:00ice cream fridays anyone?on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">friday</span> chad and i cooked home made hot fudge to put on an ice cream <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">friday</span> for chad and to put in a hot fudge milk shake for me! it was pretty delicious. you know, hot fudge shakes taste totally different than plain old chocolate milk shakes. if you're not privy to these kinds of things then, well, i feel bad for you. but, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">i'm</span> here to deliver the good news: you can discover the goodness of your own home-made hot fudge shake any time! that's right, in your very own kitchen! all you need is:<br /><br />vanilla ice cream<br /><br />for sauce: 2c. sugar<br /> 1c. brown sugar<br /> 1c. cocoa<br /> 2 Tb. flour<br /> 1/4c. butter<br /> 1 1/5 c. water<br /><br />mix all dry <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ingredients</span> together, then add butter and water. simmer while stirring for about 4 min. then serve over ice cream or in blender for shake. serves 12.<br /><br />p.s. if you didn't notice, this recipe serves 12 so chad and i cut it in half and had left overs. it's always the best on the first day, so take into consideration how much you need!<br /><br />p.p.s. for an even more super shake, add malt to make it a hot fudge malt. this my friends is my absolute favorite. i wasn't able to do it because we didn't have malt-i cried (almost).<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206994338477406674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzA_aDJ9ZMmxylmFQ6vSvmHWk_KeLHMlR5wBVptGxaZxxWjlWVCSk62ikNHfFjYDASgOq3U_1yD4wA-EjokjCk99KU0qgBCi7H-DAMjgZdxEkrcxg_4SY2imVxI4wNS65PO9t-3zFbRw1/s320/P1020988.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">the hot fudge</div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQJ_SYUSumA1QVZsveYqFOMxg3emOAQisqlJgFWfhfNBMi_DusvPRgElDmEr2KpaWp7djUziHSDIOAgYNMlreVaT0m0iMMBhwqoWWn7eis0enV_7-BACxbVLT8JZzMZGMu3wCLEPSuPvX/s1600-h/P1020986.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206994918297991682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQJ_SYUSumA1QVZsveYqFOMxg3emOAQisqlJgFWfhfNBMi_DusvPRgElDmEr2KpaWp7djUziHSDIOAgYNMlreVaT0m0iMMBhwqoWWn7eis0enV_7-BACxbVLT8JZzMZGMu3wCLEPSuPvX/s320/P1020986.JPG" border="0" /></a> the hot fudge on a banana. who doesn't love a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chocolaty</span> banana?</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkGCkcJHa2ShTZFQaIOPrjJ4o95bBw653plmX4nWccxkiAlIk4WD_p0IQuoo3MuomlnESuTXQOL7QctI-f_oUwMyB0IWl4rvTGqNAmWjo29PJXsX-3sJCWIMROK9HPO9TK-wsbw_QFHZi/s1600-h/P1020987.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206994686369757682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkGCkcJHa2ShTZFQaIOPrjJ4o95bBw653plmX4nWccxkiAlIk4WD_p0IQuoo3MuomlnESuTXQOL7QctI-f_oUwMyB0IWl4rvTGqNAmWjo29PJXsX-3sJCWIMROK9HPO9TK-wsbw_QFHZi/s320/P1020987.JPG" border="0" /></a>shake <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">preparation</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWGiPJDTAEmrMQTQe3FGbA5umnYUtzNgdHwKOrAENVXueTGwjlvXe9RjIUVz3RaoqFmUYsxtfREa8Ywx4E-F8Hv0Npoa_FF8U568dDcd7c1zpO0BWll2WF9hLqCpPdhdK-Yqs9KhJcsAo/s1600-h/P1020989.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206994518866033122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWGiPJDTAEmrMQTQe3FGbA5umnYUtzNgdHwKOrAENVXueTGwjlvXe9RjIUVz3RaoqFmUYsxtfREa8Ywx4E-F8Hv0Npoa_FF8U568dDcd7c1zpO0BWll2WF9hLqCpPdhdK-Yqs9KhJcsAo/s320/P1020989.JPG" border="0" /></a> the goodness <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">revealed</span>. it was so delicious!<br /><div> </div></div><br /></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-14290457260086159292008-05-27T20:55:00.000-07:002008-05-27T21:20:03.785-07:00meathead hatfor the past week or so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">i've</span> been slowly banging out a clover lace caplet-of my own design. it's been slow going and i really needed some relief. so, since it was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chilly</span> out today, i decided to knit up these quick <a href="http://knitalong.net/?page_id=33"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">meathead</span> hats</a>. i used lion's brand extra bulky weight yarn and size 15 needles. the pattern called for bulky weight held tog; so i figured single strand would be fine. you have child, small/med, or large size choices and the first one i made was the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sm</span>/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">md</span>. it ended up being way too big even for chad (he's wearing it). so i quickly did another in the child size which fit me like a glove! it only took about 30 min to do and it's just so darn cute! i also knit the <a href="http://shessassy.vox.com/library/post/pattern-plain-or-flowery-slippers.html">flower</a> which was quick as well. it was on a pattern for house slippers as an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">embellishment</span>, and i thought it would be a nice touch. i <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">attached</span> it to a safety pin, so it's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">removable</span> and can be used on anything else you choose. this hat was exactly what i needed, what a nice break!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dq5AyIADXSRLbY1Yy5cODHmTDmcEFupdT4ikGZrEc7-Q4Y-QGduD4qo0KbHwSqsa9B0m30AWesIghNxPvRD4PIxEpqv4ODhgFn_IDdGLhSVgUKOcpZ3SdFy_NyW4lVwNQl_b7ScSs6Im/s1600-h/P1020969.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205273542650394914" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyh4Gx6EzkYDxRFo2h1GIftLtqHVd8qw9WsgQFo-2QKFS0oMIEH5pX5ZUUm1D-ga8szTChkQqAb_aY8jSy0DNI4RF6JgDAb1EIy6KwY4q5E7h39ur11aFpju_Eei6INu5nSRDhG2fXC6m3/s320/P1020974.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205274539082807650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gN3KhnmdmcLp4lQosluUxaZnbLOXwwbVhwEvyFGE6kjHSWLA7hsPZQqUipwhF-vzwbG6eNM6oyrDqUwdHBbDtdJrtTTXDHWU88POsP1VTGTHRuGBSeRpaRLTJIK3xiJsXKAf23vd_fwy/s320/P1020858.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">i had to post these because they're beautiful. it's the sunset view from our window.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205274689406663026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LWgQOjhGmwemnMzeP5g9851KDJuEW7jI4MB6eq4QyMMzZ-UYt4mh7UJ2TE8sRMyP9FqAbMTzEDG6pGxa5mt4_Xt0CCtKDtPkAXKU2ow5pZqOaCc-_CLpSLJXKHN3uHhSDOZ-q8qe2owu/s320/P1020864.JPG" border="0" /></p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-38024201596210931012008-05-27T19:25:00.000-07:002008-05-27T20:54:19.349-07:00lincoln park picnic<div align="left"> on memorial day we rode our bikes with claire down to lincoln park for a picnic. we walked all around on clark and on broadway, looking in all the shops and enjoying the beautiful day. it was so nice. i love days like this.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205251170165749858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqk3pLW5IMXDo1yfmusjFMZdMXHr9VsMgZbBHVaPmX590Uj3iSZhfTW30fz-aDnPek3wx5QsP16DOZ4RRRJN3KuwK_I7xxJ-QxsIiMKyeaGd1jg7vXXudjlQ9U77Y9fj24mRAY4e_vd7Z/s320/P1020921.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">claire in my bag<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205250830863333458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1EdsRZw2SKVxko_xFX5VpEeX9BJDige_xZlvSVYTaJhyphenhyphenOnZ0C4nR3dDP7q_3K2C-P9UHIbAGWB9Ib1mqXo9xuNvQp58XpVa72pkm9een4UX6M1OR8GZZIq6_3-atcYCBcJm8RsWUWuuR/s320/P1020925.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205251453633591410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnJ006Lze9_wDtEI_2h90moeWjjCXAJOb2bWL0vY7ge8xpGP8_i7GazaD0GFzoUOkM-RNPp26mrD8mVrDZq8d6qLsuJfv0hzVsbKJTG8oBGtorBuKtev8bYij2r50wHmhvVtQ1z1opDNT/s320/P1020931.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">ready for the ride</p><p align="center"> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205270772396488978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXXnrvn937n6ywvSBBwrM4QqFTlKfHr-ZpEOHswg4w8yL9Ddi9tG4dKHfMDm0aHih5ByMuftyJE_EzaOTYSUxR_-38uyiPXCgyBcDULVYLCknC5-uofBOv49xnbmRHFweRcrkdZKmEJoM0/s320/P1020936.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">yum!<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205252042044110994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1IUiv7T5xcJlm_6y_SE6OpL9n4NXfYiGeKMXXr4lNfSdaoFwTa0iE1h12zBrPL_9nE9WtM9s8d1A6PPrSyeQkD70O85iG74QOSuCu1YUNRdZcxm7JT7lLLhv8WwLBcR34TpDWT5jk4b3/s320/P1020935.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205252346986789026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GzYjmgPqUGjpKHpUyJLbluImrB3p1atSkAtbZXhGB6hGQd7UaH18HQNxma0EafERKQS2ybfXQJSHLZ3tSUAMaFuXpzxacVez84pU-r2D6sklgVE6U7z_RwvfqxkUEPcyQ-KyTMBNo_xs/s320/P1020937.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205252673404303538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgII-iJSxlqEOS-kSYQVtGKBwnGcy8gS21ey3JgMU-QHn_JJp6r3fAZgr5ut8tGzUmjnNqgxQY0pVCjBXuh0CKThS4TbxSvzfSgMBD7W95veANhGPmI0dmYqE7z5n8K-mKKvCFxGcW1uLyg/s320/P1020938.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205253193095346370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaM7MmFXjakreGvw-w7GHrmJUM6HhG9Qrlnmd4cpZHO_D-mBy5HWtz5oN2QfN-wsVjcuIrIOMn5WGrF3k3oCT-BRTg96-pIOfm3ud5KbN5_PLHiyuXUrkQ6CdHvWjqlfnPZFAf7JSTQFG/s320/P1020956.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">oh, hello!</p><p align="center"> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205268362919835858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvCePnKw938VpybfEvJULIykl1eDhO7AGshdVGuJIkhJwALRgboSzez9qgRa9astCjPnIlTS96nQjxjgj0NIjSyuJzhOhtzFSHC9yUxfSVptz0BAWTScz-A3HQnO89lSLPXpkwDC2JpxWP/s320/P1020950.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">claire's tongue was hanging out so long!</p><p align="center"> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205268693632317666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSse83a7QWzGt2frv2XkIyTPbLX0mlK1QZQm8HZRCLURFxekp9CkBrfTyDBRBJiy3LzwrSCqn5xl8P5APl4e3vjAMprfIkfJ7ZyZX3Ux2xh0Cr-8bi4joxf1A4AviNEdvurQKlR_XoT3c/s320/P1020962.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">what a cute puppy! claire's curious</p><p align="center"> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205268899790747890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4owW0KTsf8VHdMk6i6w0OUz1czghsoZZWlkKg4PRsUD7KQ4RZE2zlt_f8IYTpN_G50EHQyrz3wE67iUOoFklirE6mEJgzKxWsGoLxOHWSg7phZhytl_hPjqNqgYvy4qY_Cnz0zhW5LeJ0/s320/P1020964.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">it's a shizu/poodle, i call 'em shitty poo's</p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205269187553556738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKfQG-m9vpy-gexzcg5GCW_PwOcHzOGxon92s9NB0gnBVs5vwRGfxnOabw4lC0Xh01DM1-rKgUpbw6TxDTzNNxfv4nme2i8mj2gBTKtFTqb6iAvujtovsVf5-Hhe-AudsrqTWQS4Aj7ki/s320/P1020966.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">we had to capture this "great head" moment;)</p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-56809548154241319632008-05-27T18:56:00.000-07:002008-05-27T19:24:06.309-07:00cut n' curl<div align="left"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">claire's</span> been getting some mad <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dreads</span> lately. her hair is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">curly</span> and if <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">i'm</span> not up on combing it (and sometimes even when i am) it gets all matted especially on her ears and leg pits. i usually cut her when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">i'm</span> sitting on the couch watching <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tv</span> or whatever; but then i have to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">be careful</span> of where the hair falls, etc. so, since it's been kinda pleasant outside i figured i should just do it outside during her walk so i can just let it blow with the wind. it worked out great-this is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">definitely</span> gonna become the routine.</div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205244113534482370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIbE7Hh_76duO6KQMluRXeqzhzh3rIrmkT0qRXt4aaiYUk_C7iMLQAXnYLqj5axGZcC-J465OeJklICo7L8dXOveBQpZBerls80veoDx3SqiFqSXJbx7g7hGnM8kCGe7mHe01Doz9o_4e/s320/P1020840.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205244311102978002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4I1yvH9rb5JuMff-XDqJ8F_iOBW3poX07YSUllcBwAfKBVk6bq1BGTeUiZZbcgfLFQ80qzEhugkuiLV2ig5uuirf7wrkkxE-5_4KOJpaJ_BsLqcTJF8N57Si4guA_WphXOJ_vD7F8cSH/s320/P1020792.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205244637520492514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhq-jMh749IxCJZNAOOYuf4i94BwBe7BhQ2wwFjkI71giCKXUFnr62vtaf90U293EeBglwG_ZfBCPPI_wysHxoumq0zG61MIxdJGCtZevqPJoT7d9BtdEDM3bv926Ulm57BtGFJYeBq20/s320/P1020793.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205245195866241010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMyMh3nog6byv4b5k4I1xnHD6QZ1K61RjDoBoh6VkBBKglDDa6UkZ8_xIpsapKU0Wqr9DdyiPF-fgYoQ2Pk4ve3e85JboQK5qTxGkq9vyuuS7A4v4SrvUli69L7nj_sGFGFrAnumwS_vn/s320/P1020817.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205245483629049858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvnaas71-uPRdexVhxHOMk9VyaXu3kQT6jfl6dJhejuMxSQW3ehBKPmJdrJ2gII_s-6bAqAeUQkxwjln6aMw98xJikvaNlXkuH0R7e9qJcFbGRIolYbBrWDUXnJAseChBOu7byXI-MWhv/s320/P1020819.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205245938895583250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDD5XFQiNEyruClr87-obFlVSAz6rvWm-5jwBnwawnV_lUYWIxwKlUIfQL-2eDJI24zKr_ZVEw9Wb4-esza53XfLv2HIOVxB6f_9kvYC8GDmvzP5ZZf9ckl1FMerQBBcinR-GLHX51_5T/s320/P1020878.JPG" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">claire</span>, do you recognize this brush? duh, duh, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">dummmmmm</span>.....<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205246523011135522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Wn2UJ6CTw9i7H0U0B9xfoxU2WeaNVtyT-lW2fUcIzlgRhx2AIC2OFIN5viM4M259lR5hy2dwAvvVRVRVNXlH-mZM2nEY3h0Zv_TfAMQFXXhJNHhUbLpTW07f0uyxX5G0jWdJrEFq2336/s320/P1020885.JPG" border="0" />she hates getting combed-but she's a trooper</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205246948212897842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKnzoClesTOCn-zQgr9vKfS_ykfiF6REoxH2rsnSKPP7NjfAfGFJbC10K9svW_8r54JPdLtVuu9-vkfbPBHVvHcTTPOQVG3uTzEL1wOTL5sz_FjUbb4FOm1xvrIw3fDwE2RavXgnIIw2M/s320/P1020900.JPG" border="0" />getting cut</p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205247270335445058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbpvx7SHhJ7vI3aOtIwy2uDIVKZ4-bGQdy5S0nkD-d3RYs6_w4EIaeLS3zsokph1rBrEatw8-Izutn1_mhTzDPURnO7m3OUMDjxh5aB04JBbPjY6rgJasUTSdjaT-IuTO4xM8KqhclDQf/s320/P1020901.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">won't someone please help me?!<br /><br /></p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-65311428319265005932008-05-25T17:55:00.001-07:002008-05-25T18:17:05.520-07:00lush and lacy cardigan: finishedwell, my lush and lacy cardigan is finally finished. actually, it was done about a week and a half ago; i just never got around to having chad help me get pics. so, here they are. overall i think it turned out pretty well for my first big project. though, i haven't put buttons on it yet. i decided i will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> do this one again in the near future (while the pattern's still fresh in my mind) and when i do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i'll</span>: do it an a brighter color-yellow?, do it in a small instead of medium (it's kinda big for me), and be more careful of the arm and arm hole decreases (i kinda botched 'em and had to frog a lot)! overall <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">i'd</span> say this project was: fun for the first half then i wanted it over with-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">i'm</span> sure this was because i had to frog <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">a lot</span>, the pattern was pretty simple and easy to follow, and the design is super cute! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">i'm</span> actually excited to do it again. thanks <a href="http://www.sweaterbabe.com/">sweater babe</a>!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204484350999689090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJ5vB2wI2C5-566cme5rFLc-hR7XNFAORne93gIn0dCmieRx2w3vSAGIOGYFJ8iaLo1eMxeXPlRie0KxAzE-6N6amYIvAbHtk6v94HsMh7g1DZsTouMUUJEFJ3yf9Z-p41xU_Ad-hQRLU/s320/P1020798.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxNSpFy8J2Wkic6jS0FI3C2T_fAKkylx6zxm0ZgX_TRLcOqTPWzREU-TWB9kONcGYGYriRONaYN5iB4vlkaOsk2E3LgjAu5Noqj0ngli8N44umOpNmAYadJ5VgI4tUkE_MX_caZ3FfWUd/s1600-h/P1020799.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204485235762952098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxNSpFy8J2Wkic6jS0FI3C2T_fAKkylx6zxm0ZgX_TRLcOqTPWzREU-TWB9kONcGYGYriRONaYN5iB4vlkaOsk2E3LgjAu5Noqj0ngli8N44umOpNmAYadJ5VgI4tUkE_MX_caZ3FfWUd/s320/P1020799.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNYDJVjTOsn0-6ynAkuSde6r714AbSHkk8VX9T0M8rbY12wfoKKhvKwnvWhFVHD2kcsKfWICDBVfuTtT3u241RPTUmNjxK_rjWGmVMHGiZ9YCAuJjaffk2kch_knhJPme-VmUv85LZt1U/s1600-h/P1020809.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204484948000143250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNYDJVjTOsn0-6ynAkuSde6r714AbSHkk8VX9T0M8rbY12wfoKKhvKwnvWhFVHD2kcsKfWICDBVfuTtT3u241RPTUmNjxK_rjWGmVMHGiZ9YCAuJjaffk2kch_knhJPme-VmUv85LZt1U/s320/P1020809.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204485742569093042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ro_0_2Xp1f8MJrKco_f5Mk4yOdVirjnhVU6AE0eyVOKfn-z28FJyTDGX9b9_nkbScPXeTFGddzmR6IftGUR_xC-nm8mW6KF8e_oZlk2xwSG-EdmUKZO_FwpTa0aKWsgTHE9eic8upYjK/s320/P1020802.JPG" border="0" />not such good color w/o the flash; but the lace is a bit more obvious.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-14990847460036767632008-05-25T16:56:00.000-07:002008-05-25T18:25:02.970-07:00fried green tomatoesi really always loved this movie. even though it's sad, i must have watched it like 15 times in a row when i was a kid. some of that may have been because i always thought the fried green tomatoes looked so darn good, although i never ate them until yesterday. over the past couple months chad and i have become burnt out and bored of opening the fridge and seeing the same old food with which we make the same old recipes. in remedy of this we've begun searching for new and exciting dishes to spice up our dining experience. enter: fried green tomatoes! i saw them at the store and, on a whim, new we just had to try them. we did it, and it turned out fabulously!<br /><br />i looked up a bunch of recipes on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Internet</span> and then decided that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i'd</span> make my own hybrid recipe. you'll need the following ingredients:<br /><br />3 green tomatoes<br />1/2c. flour<br />1/4c. milk<br />2/3c. bread crumbs/cornmeal<br />1/4c. oil<br />2 eggs<br />salt<br />pepper<br /><br />first, slice your toms into 1/2" thick slices. not too thick, not too thin. then, in a bowl combine eggs and milk. beat. in a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">separate</span> bowl, combine flour and bread crumbs. you may need more flour and bread mixture depending-so keep it on hand. dip <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tomato</span> slices in: egg mixture then bread crumb mixture, twice (egg, bread, egg, bread). put oil in pan and heat. after hot, fry the slices 'till brown on both sides. salt and pepper to taste. enjoy!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204475593561372530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLCEMyyXTrhj-xX9LRgA9kJhkdACwn7YtgbJnlW_bUeG2SQ-_HvF9eb7hLCjk6FNkJsIdGzc8FLdAl3_iab7elL_M9YZIRZAKHa4kqX7sFaOJiAa9lTZ3tWjoLMPIYah-Vsmy0KNGiEJ_/s320/P1020825.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204475322978432866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XYDTlQtjfMeDpCBT_UKNtl2-Ka3RauzVnnGvT7kVGkuZXSUranoWHLu0SSmsvC4_NtITGzUTI_4DmUnpz7x3ktJZUKqL5X5ct0nr_HjPuLs3Q2XVjqGagh0PBpORzBXEG_eUykzwphRE/s320/P1020828.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204475005150852946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFumExXJw-T2nzr9AwSjaRjYF4Mkku_kmo7eUOqFRc8YAJdd8NuLDMTcwwJnEcwgz4vYF0qYN52oWa9mBCiCi4XFHp1VAEYcDQpZX_oTBcDBqAaumhMZWKcEKsCA_Pm0F0XqTqCvET_Ka/s320/P1020827.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204474691618240322" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizu14gqDeSv_YQjbFC6H39UoPFa1l8nelyTDHEZRzdt69CCGoM7Po3DPB8sVwaXDhEA-Ad0KNAG-vtmq0x1r7_Ny9KPkh8MCWQIrgwOn_JJREVBTzRukQ71w_mwdKO_nYg3ct2ghGzUPZ7/s320/P1020849.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204473776790206226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6O4S-QS1hum9M_oQDNSj4bdRNwpNkra62ficTiIxIZvQChAHYqKR9H5UX6cBcHM14uair2NO4-qG7vXKV8w0mte_1sMyFHYOX4LrdKmbYwAF8Da4jH1ex2ptR8jEYt2hQctyW3ZQDk6qv/s320/P1020852.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204473029465896690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2piZLoC77zUpuWXeAJkLdIzj36D3uwX8GTbiYix3GEr9OYkSQjTpxjtp8nACMF3XeWvSqVGenGQbkl-opWlJ0G3kZrj3o8OcAKHSgg9jdx7iJnyXJ24S44fAgf2c_F4w5TGW_gu1DjtY/s320/P1020853.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204472771767858914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpBSTLOVE9KuD-HO0B9NxrVUyuNbqtGMScmibmCMtPzvWoTSulvUhpxmZVjKK2pOiuT853SkBki70xiSczMsBkzG1bxHPGukV5vjdCsPfcO3czLPpAylRdF0QZjHkGQNB8xuCoSpx6Xbo/s320/P1020857.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>these were so delicious. they've got an almost citrus-y taste to them. as we were gorging ourselves we decided that there are endless <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">possibilities</span> for these. they'd be great with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mozzarella</span> cheese them and a marinara sauce. or maybe baked with goat cheese? you could even add stuff to the bread crumb mixture like basil and oregano for an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">italian</span> feel. or cyan pepper, or garlic. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">mmm</span>.....</p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-6777856622810418952008-05-25T10:19:00.000-07:002008-05-25T11:19:36.260-07:00chad's picnicfor weeks i had been trying to think of something special that i could do for chad; but was having the hardest time! we are barely ever home and when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">i'm</span> home he usually is too. so, it leaves little opportunity for keeping secrets or preparing surprises. but, both of us recently had pretty drastic schedule changes and it just so happens that we have opposite days of. i have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thursday</span> and he has <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">wednesday</span>. it kinda sucks; but in the long run i think it gives us both time to chill out on our own and to have time to scheme little extras for one another. i hadn't done anything special for him in quite a while so i decided to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">surprise</span> him with a dinner picnic. he gets off work at 7 and i wanted to be there in the grassy field waiting for him with blanket and meal displayed. i prepared an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">asian</span> type meal of beef and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">broccoli</span> with vegetable fried noodles. when i got to the field it ended up being pretty chilly and there was a family of 4 kids who were completely in love with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">claire</span>. i left a note on his bike directing him to me and when he showed up the kids were all over trying to cuddle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">claire</span>. turns out he was chilled to the bone from sitting inside an overly air conditioned building all day and it didn't help that it was super nippy outside. he obviously wasn't in the mood to picnic:( still, he <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">obliged</span> and we ate dinner, bless his heart. in the end the whole <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">shebang</span> was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">kind of</span> a bust; but my main point was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">received</span>-that i really appreciate him. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT-tMKuoZHNVLSlU_oGPNvbEygNRKfnXPL1OErUQPLExortRPocr1I7hNU9DCU_pTz75-IIhzpsMrhFvpuktmnQ5OUqdDbneHzJu6F-ne4is3lLIJBGyG1ovSJ3uEvgEgmgMR8pB4NrVJ/s1600-h/P1020650.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204371595223267026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT-tMKuoZHNVLSlU_oGPNvbEygNRKfnXPL1OErUQPLExortRPocr1I7hNU9DCU_pTz75-IIhzpsMrhFvpuktmnQ5OUqdDbneHzJu6F-ne4is3lLIJBGyG1ovSJ3uEvgEgmgMR8pB4NrVJ/s320/P1020650.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAw-TQCeqYNC5bmcHQCVlth-HnGrycp536Mv-Ni4uGP17YRcLkZNtHP4m_WL5K01sGtcgEqifjbTYnulOerSRwOt-gfQpI7UfvaYEp7xPG4UBB2qZWvZIkK5GVV_IR0h44kRJpXDj2WCX/s1600-h/P1020652.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204368322458187458" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2utu7TgaDaY7wJk0x4OQ0L8yrr4c6WgONDF4EHQ20YJZVsI7s2KKOfdAgxSG8phdukHO1RA2Df2XZUpLXD0XtVTUlBZFiEa_opoJB2m9K7UtDpd7QnIr55k-vRljcgiy7kEKFFnrxnJe/s320/P1020662.JPG" border="0" /></a> thanks for appeasing me <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">chadley</span>!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZME-blgcliQiYJdBVMty8U0MuO7EfttjapOTCfI2N2couy4PGIO1qcQYHDN6lxReAOJxyb3IAcutx5sF0qJJi52UP_EXiMKkjtWnp5DJw4CAdlcp7BJa6E9Cx29vgxW7_LkEF6wbzNKP/s1600-h/P1020661.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204367699687929490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZME-blgcliQiYJdBVMty8U0MuO7EfttjapOTCfI2N2couy4PGIO1qcQYHDN6lxReAOJxyb3IAcutx5sF0qJJi52UP_EXiMKkjtWnp5DJw4CAdlcp7BJa6E9Cx29vgxW7_LkEF6wbzNKP/s320/P1020661.JPG" border="0" /></a> we were so distracted with kids and the cold that i forgot to take pics of our spread. that sucks.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapI5Qip4LTQD5MkKdMVFmBpePmDqCMLiZkXUHpr-0W6g6wtduARop2YMyrJPpDAa7c9piVvtsqWBU59ByuY28OY4QlZaXvT3_Y6eV3R-NtoqZmqwIbaD6mRekIySYYKl7uSQK83RyErWe/s1600-h/P1020656.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204367467759695490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapI5Qip4LTQD5MkKdMVFmBpePmDqCMLiZkXUHpr-0W6g6wtduARop2YMyrJPpDAa7c9piVvtsqWBU59ByuY28OY4QlZaXvT3_Y6eV3R-NtoqZmqwIbaD6mRekIySYYKl7uSQK83RyErWe/s320/P1020656.JPG" border="0" /></a>colorful stuff </div></div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-86117699867241268092008-05-25T09:39:00.001-07:002008-05-25T10:17:52.134-07:00memorial day paradememorial day is tomorrow; but the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">chicago</span></span> memorial day parade was yesterday! we rode our bikes down town (17 mi. round trip!) and met up with our friends <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">renee</span></span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">jeff</span></span> who took the train. this parade wasn't nearly as crowded as the one on st. patty's day. we had a great spot <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">across</span> from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chicago</span></span> theatre and could see everything perfectly. for some reason when i think about a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chicago</span></span> parade i imagine huge floats-a big to do. but, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">apparently</span> it's not like that. it felt like a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">montana</span></span> parade, only longer. i guess the big floats only happen in new york. afterward, we enjoyed a picnic and revisited our tourist days!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204358611537131074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq2eosFxT-_OZhgqIqdYTqfh26en8L_oOhF75NrreuduBupNOJOBmjCsWbMqEFu_ZJo1i2yzjzvNAXM22cQtfwNTKYpNCL1r5_sbTibbXbr1LD8_7WwXqzhqG-5WJTQ_1aYysHbYpTsM5/s320/P1020696.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsDrEN2sjVK3SIb7K8cIlODb-o3hFShtGQyoSZfnv0s08HEbvOpDfSpJx2gToSX5VV1ld4143wd0VGC3xqCTRQKUZHz8JaFHEI8ORzB-CNFVGewwa2BsQoo42ddjlTQNp31q-O4t1FXyo/s1600-h/P1020673.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204360634466727538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsDrEN2sjVK3SIb7K8cIlODb-o3hFShtGQyoSZfnv0s08HEbvOpDfSpJx2gToSX5VV1ld4143wd0VGC3xqCTRQKUZHz8JaFHEI8ORzB-CNFVGewwa2BsQoo42ddjlTQNp31q-O4t1FXyo/s320/P1020673.JPG" border="0" /></a> this is mostly what the parade was all about (above)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrmHWGlktG-G__flWTBq-4YQPqvYgGCeQyQnQaHS6gKgMVBFvYiwOVmmOmsaZ1Nr5wHgoLNJ_G8lPA5yS7Oh_bfKn4XUCNv0H_1IdvyVqgoxufHzLzF8OgtBFNaXF21Xy2oxkBtFIEXgv/s1600-h/P1020753.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204360346703918690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrmHWGlktG-G__flWTBq-4YQPqvYgGCeQyQnQaHS6gKgMVBFvYiwOVmmOmsaZ1Nr5wHgoLNJ_G8lPA5yS7Oh_bfKn4XUCNv0H_1IdvyVqgoxufHzLzF8OgtBFNaXF21Xy2oxkBtFIEXgv/s320/P1020753.JPG" border="0" /></a>this guy was kinda cool. he's full of air; but there's an actual person in there! dangerous right?! i mean, he's made of plastic!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFo6WibUNZ9j10b6jccePkKwtuSLuEtj3tboSbLBR9TECYRDE-G_jOv_kml26OwK8luxh5f6Eh_hhj2-CH1L-T8Lk1PN2b0gOPyXrNj6azg6nYF0Vvh_ZZ4Kg9nWqkMRoy03afO-16-Kvn/s1600-h/P1020738.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204359874257516114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFo6WibUNZ9j10b6jccePkKwtuSLuEtj3tboSbLBR9TECYRDE-G_jOv_kml26OwK8luxh5f6Eh_hhj2-CH1L-T8Lk1PN2b0gOPyXrNj6azg6nYF0Vvh_ZZ4Kg9nWqkMRoy03afO-16-Kvn/s320/P1020738.JPG" border="0" /></a> these cute little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">cta</span></span> buses seem way more fun than the life size version.</div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204356919320016370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSMqpryHPqnDM7BzA5IDlpYByJaL82hpm04_nvj5OwZWCP6-tAJJtzF_GyVeLHN7gH673cqFowbtpusuWf-Ci5xnnH3fJBz4XzPtc7xMFdy5EzZeGNFhdJnh0jPgBSD2vFyslcFEgiIwZ/s320/P1020774.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>afterward we all had a picnic in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">millennium</span> park. it was so beautiful out. so good to get together with friends.</div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204357310162040322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqfgN_8jL_KrwbAv05QIrYvdXx8mngME9gx5CJiid9ypha-KNQ_XbDO_6C4xqwKOLZtEI2buetNJrijxDKTz1IbX6QjA7-bf_RgA7LcSr4KVHAenKfdTEk198cm4YugbyXBM2QozPDZci/s320/P1020781.JPG" border="0" />pretty tulips.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iFE8xGsAMnYy_KPIp6QepojA2a2A5oVNntNLfJL7fV8s0HdEGTn5txbHFtzHUpZ-43J1kC112CWCWmFBWR1X3VDdvY0whyphenhyphenv7zMRxI86L9WRjNxGyceop5TnW0X08ZhkcBvhqPTLdJCK3/s1600-h/P1020777.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204358177745434162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iFE8xGsAMnYy_KPIp6QepojA2a2A5oVNntNLfJL7fV8s0HdEGTn5txbHFtzHUpZ-43J1kC112CWCWmFBWR1X3VDdvY0whyphenhyphenv7zMRxI86L9WRjNxGyceop5TnW0X08ZhkcBvhqPTLdJCK3/s320/P1020777.JPG" border="0" /></a>i had to get some pics of the bean-just a refresher.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyrtjh5icZXulkso0djUjxwbWc9Btjhm6JnlrrdAA8D4W1y61XBUdc0f5CHHAftVYlSd02bCNKfSS2369npwiHtE_KXNC9vH-9RwbT8RvA621ys02Vx2sWkz0Qd6b36fZ7Ddx7FvVVFwe/s1600-h/P1020787.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204357907162494498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyrtjh5icZXulkso0djUjxwbWc9Btjhm6JnlrrdAA8D4W1y61XBUdc0f5CHHAftVYlSd02bCNKfSS2369npwiHtE_KXNC9vH-9RwbT8RvA621ys02Vx2sWkz0Qd6b36fZ7Ddx7FvVVFwe/s320/P1020787.JPG" border="0" /></a> i like this sculpture<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkaIuiFQJK6XXBaf4DeRCFUQAP0tlAwQr7DfsX_QrCUtSsfR6Gfuw8cb4dicIatxypw5Nyf5eWmoIQgspccKN98WIRUWVmIOy_lqj9ycEU-0npO3LTCLBygSNiaagYa-tzjPKaYx1iwe0/s1600-h/P1020783.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204357597924849170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkaIuiFQJK6XXBaf4DeRCFUQAP0tlAwQr7DfsX_QrCUtSsfR6Gfuw8cb4dicIatxypw5Nyf5eWmoIQgspccKN98WIRUWVmIOy_lqj9ycEU-0npO3LTCLBygSNiaagYa-tzjPKaYx1iwe0/s320/P1020783.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-46335806244835340692008-05-20T20:03:00.000-07:002008-05-20T20:21:29.312-07:00browniesi don't know what's gotten into me; but ever since i made those statements about not being a baker, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">i've</span> been baking! it turns out, even though <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i've</span> been baking, that doesn't make me a baker. so, the statements weren't completely false! i decided to make brownies the other day-even though it called for two sticks of butter and i know my body's not gonna like that. of course i went ahead and did it anyway. well, the pan i had was already being used to cook our dinner, so i decided it would be perfect to make little individuals using the cupcake thingy. when i made that decision i knew that the brownies would only have to bake for half the time. but, as expected, i forgot about them. they over cooked. therefore, even though they look delicious, they turned out to be dry. imagine trying to swallow a mouthful of sand. need i say more? see the damage below<br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202661984703996962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowE9D5siRjqWzVx4s9ML-reFtZU0qi0z_TnVHVLpjhdxNTLpiPAwU2W7hPaIIbTaC98fWiD5q4OGqZAIa2EglqaE30aXqEqdYKnGiJlIL50rAX11T-IkbZqZqb2OqY7dgumIsDKfsymuX/s320/P1020633.JPG" border="0" />doing good<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBjiKAX8bUFjRxyUuBPo8tHiUGZDYwsGSum_twMmypzjN85arE7ngW1SBD5pGHhYVeiOEACNuKtI0pkQ6VNDasPRGcotzAaFjzs88EwycslnOSUlAhkUWhyxgnh7nF-LJxT24p7prOMyv/s1600-h/P1020635.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202662160797656114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBjiKAX8bUFjRxyUuBPo8tHiUGZDYwsGSum_twMmypzjN85arE7ngW1SBD5pGHhYVeiOEACNuKtI0pkQ6VNDasPRGcotzAaFjzs88EwycslnOSUlAhkUWhyxgnh7nF-LJxT24p7prOMyv/s320/P1020635.JPG" border="0" /></a> doing good<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202662362661119042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpRZbLMO9eDvEAfyzu1yRMKSYpxsix3XAteNa8yH3uROje1lYQjbdgKyx95ZZ1lhvAc0XyZECZqtAtMJIkFElZPlCipFotJ_E-dyGSUyY3jWTAxXpVzkrTTdkdTbmagMe3JmZzSvjK-x2/s320/P1020636.JPG" border="0" />doing good<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202662706258502738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lSXsu7ETwKSgvAxOILXybCQdemdq4rZIA75w3Uauqxh8ur6FFrbL4WdlozhroWVAIEwmKoAfjQAjNiCaDeD0JDsBRKKbfMZZytbr60ctJrSn3HVFCoRLiJI-8tiU3GFmlw-wAco9Btj2/s320/P1020647.JPG" border="0" />looking good<br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202662972546475106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxxgFSsu22pAWCcxek00-jrSGx0zRzGsgdQyBD6KTYMDHfpMKe0Bp_DBbuX75SAbrPFE7DphJvAJxHPlnPAxH18VIkntOo-1SJgnP8obedW4FUhJRPySFy_A3Es0ZdzdIEnBBtKM63AgA/s320/P1020643.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /></div>they weren't good, so we drank this bottle along with some leftover vodka instead. i must be getting old because my hangover comes <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">almost</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">immediately</span> after my last sip. a little alcohol effects me a lot these days~in a bad way:(knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-81533864860003103482008-05-20T19:28:00.000-07:002008-05-20T20:03:16.794-07:00a ride and a walksince the weather is getting nicer we decided that we would start riding our bikes at least once a week together with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">claire</span>. we'll find a cute place and walk her there then make our way home, exploring the city little by little. this past weekend was pretty nice and we rode to a cute little area surrounding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">clark</span> and foster. there's a bunch of shops and restaurants. it was pretty fun!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202659845810283506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHt4yP_zRN5dfHuXQB_IiQOFGQEF65PQB1Axnjwdm-Oha5G8jlreyIxZ5hHDHehZPXt_NR3mRLhOHRJbCdDHRIsR-OWQc9v3kbOePoayQJfVlqnV_7utnQkCOIOJm8vQJkzcLJiRsrVCR2/s320/P1020612.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">we caught one of those push cart vendors and bought some ice cream. just a little refreshment!</div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202660494350345234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVI5teurkkt87z9pUOZC0NX0ziiuztSvjfs77C-dOCAHmxa-pFe-iBT-TZDYPUW-2fyM7yp1Utd-zcrQvM2k1w45KTbhVlN4i2q-OA1UWN-ZxOj3VaXz9FYQui-8f13ut6AtaIceF4Jj-O/s320/P1020626.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">these signs were outside of a dance studio. we enjoyed them.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202660305371784194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DGWs_BfU04MG0P8CFe_bIx23cr1iQNCGlGJqPPv_5kW_IJEEsU2epgBvc29JzqV86BZHn-hOl6-oZfVTke98felDa6qbT3up7qN7gqKt9tdQcJMgK71YFlVU345N5Dk080yhOUMJqbZA/s320/P1020625.JPG" border="0" /></p>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-20397484715770369022008-05-13T18:14:00.001-07:002008-05-13T18:47:23.126-07:00claire girl's a tom boy?!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">claire</span> and i started our lives together when she flew in from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">california</span> on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">december</span> 1, 2006. she was so little, 2lbs, and adorable! her hair was so dark red and i was sure she was just the daintiest lady. she'll be two years old this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">june</span> 16, her hair has really lightened up, and until about a week ago all signs of the "dainty lady" were in tact. and then she decided to mark her territory. i first saw her do it once about a week ago. i was shocked but didn't think much of it. she's always going from pole to pole sniffing each one thoroughly. i didn't really expect her to ever "mark" again. until last night when both chad and i thought we caught the tail end (ha, ha) of her marking yet again, on the same pole even! then today she marked that exact pole once on our way further into the park and once leaving. it's crazy! it's not like she's lifting her leg or anything; but still! maybe she just thinks it's what she's supposed to do since she's smelling other dogs' marks on all the poles. i think our little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">claire</span> girl may be a tom boy!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGw3P72okLIjyeDSI-ER2-8sAr4JfDtcJg7vxi0dzlVUIa164p5ODWcPZqwwnWNNa6QBNB8Fbs76EXMP1-Du4UP5QUmjJx0lQvpaKqyifYiHolNbhUsgdFhqmCUkFDAE5uus6sJyTaJuY/s1600-h/P1020538.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200038966571951074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGw3P72okLIjyeDSI-ER2-8sAr4JfDtcJg7vxi0dzlVUIa164p5ODWcPZqwwnWNNa6QBNB8Fbs76EXMP1-Du4UP5QUmjJx0lQvpaKqyifYiHolNbhUsgdFhqmCUkFDAE5uus6sJyTaJuY/s320/P1020538.JPG" border="0" /></a> i unsuspectingly put her in a dress today. that's irony.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VXh-kJRaUTX2a6pfO55fKugArhSybQTDiFGXiqgVWq7XSeoUX4j14NLoRHyfhH8AyGvAYvNYKrQyXNO6ZyEnR_hvTKUquQtyu3jisi4gVriQ-ipZpVerLCX5IG3g2ITBSEqKUMX-jOwr/s1600-h/P1020545.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200038451175875538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VXh-kJRaUTX2a6pfO55fKugArhSybQTDiFGXiqgVWq7XSeoUX4j14NLoRHyfhH8AyGvAYvNYKrQyXNO6ZyEnR_hvTKUquQtyu3jisi4gVriQ-ipZpVerLCX5IG3g2ITBSEqKUMX-jOwr/s320/P1020545.JPG" border="0" /></a> she looks so cute in it!<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLfRO9WrlL8XfsLDLz7dsgf61mJb_OFZ0_7ipLpKql9xJmoE5LP8MKjxulqoxz5FZBGnJ6gmnh40v6qQkCU2rW6XHFnd7HY3UrERoS76My2jcs3aaOwWGs5FvRVzmlju30gKVTtQfdUHDe/s1600-h/P1020593.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200036634404709298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLfRO9WrlL8XfsLDLz7dsgf61mJb_OFZ0_7ipLpKql9xJmoE5LP8MKjxulqoxz5FZBGnJ6gmnh40v6qQkCU2rW6XHFnd7HY3UrERoS76My2jcs3aaOwWGs5FvRVzmlju30gKVTtQfdUHDe/s320/P1020593.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200037489103201218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLlWIonGHC_-iMCfKP7MY-nZXxw5FS_Ns60I5dhYunmfd1t3P4fHXbbPfKU_7akDLJJsoYTY_tbDtn5vC11LaVjt-c4ifOJLe31RrtdE8Qimji-5ehMEa3nHooq05uVYcwxMTFUXcFpr4/s320/P1020567.JPG" border="0" />kisses!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARnsJpHdLrwr5_OTIrJPSrb7ED6Msfw_Q7XeOCfF5CDGyBqlKglEiDUMsr0fs-5cSqKKJG3JyaltficbQn38LKhjm_WjKY1DH2zIec63K0bGI4PZ6uT1N7aTFyjbwt9R8JGGJAkU11WGL/s1600-h/P1020596.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200036239267718050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARnsJpHdLrwr5_OTIrJPSrb7ED6Msfw_Q7XeOCfF5CDGyBqlKglEiDUMsr0fs-5cSqKKJG3JyaltficbQn38LKhjm_WjKY1DH2zIec63K0bGI4PZ6uT1N7aTFyjbwt9R8JGGJAkU11WGL/s320/P1020596.JPG" border="0" /></a>and we saw a mama and her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">goslings</span> on the way home<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-76879897837598487012008-05-13T16:18:00.000-07:002008-05-13T18:14:19.526-07:00baking binge!so, i know i said that i don't consider myself a baker, and that's still a true statement-i think. except for last night when i made angel food cake to enjoy with the deliciously ripe strawberries and whip cream in the fridge. i think i may be on a baking binge! strawberry short cake is my absolute favorite kind of cake. though it's more of a summer delight, it's what i always chose to have on my birthday (in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">december</span>). i love it and i have to say, it was as delectable!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREoEilRbZmfO-UPYwN_d2rNQWq1uEXUvyRtQtr4Sh0YTl9W2fkJ_7WRHAUrv5l5GyGK6o-H1gTLFznhLBeeGTDlAty7Oi3sngM_NFulY92lgrZ0vuGgXqJjW4RDHTVY4IQkK9N-CDK7aP/s1600-h/P1020523.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200006951885726610" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoQybv6qr4122jSEPavA_yHwnZsUHVcWYdEWhya0RHT60_MTIeWW8ElcVdcPYRozeXzn7_x2dBLt8JkabuSHNTqEu-EDidxBT5niBzDUqlvg7xWwOeypbivLqP4A1A4rUqjWEqutz79G4/s320/P1020526.JPG" border="0" /></a> my plate<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSZyR9GKc6HX1IheH5fO7y3jaB2IK7AvclF4ex0bj_mH7AbqBdWwcrVbgGJkjtaBv7XcqoUqPIhyphenhyphen9GcmvM7ST5dPli2pYZCEkfM0vysycdVOMKjDenJDErbgOeUxeflmvJw47Ui4B6K7O/s1600-h/P1020527.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200006307640632162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSZyR9GKc6HX1IheH5fO7y3jaB2IK7AvclF4ex0bj_mH7AbqBdWwcrVbgGJkjtaBv7XcqoUqPIhyphenhyphen9GcmvM7ST5dPli2pYZCEkfM0vysycdVOMKjDenJDErbgOeUxeflmvJw47Ui4B6K7O/s320/P1020527.JPG" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chad's</span> plate<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>knitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605063831371535921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779696748622917317.post-12911834235672786922008-05-12T15:20:00.000-07:002008-05-12T15:25:15.489-07:00almost doneso these are updates of my lush and lacy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cardi</span>. i can't wait to be done and am already plotting my next project! as you can see, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">i've</span> finished the back, left, right panels and one sleeve. one more sleeve to go and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">i'll</span> be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">wearin</span>' this sucker! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">i'm</span> gonna try to get 'er done by wed. and hopefully the next time i post on it it'll be an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">fo</span>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uabNFQeSWBRZT25Scu85fG8XUl5FEik8hrKXOrHYQBeMlFmbbpp9kBvedFuCOmNVSov896TB3nSqc3TlT-NuSF8IPtGMp6eBT05OwiNufbFGZoBVkvc7KAw72J3X9-Zgwaw9H-U7Cf2V/s1600-h/P1020486.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199620190080721746" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNi9FyhGAvfMOhxDxdVMF6GMfsW0FLJPsEKoi_lCl57o_G8uzbc7ESC4GDWs56zUvqNXKTGP32oE3ZASP8Ty4laVfRx9mzNV2NZcoyhybEUlPg5bPBb-3rYeiPdTEU5wTM84jqgVoV9Ine/s320/P1020489.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuYaXBFl5F_yuzNt7PGtYOZN_8hvo9dCrPI9P2IQv13iNPpsjzg4Ahakcyrh5fko63uhCsqNSY9aVX7kk1sBunKXnUjV30CFFkTYVnv-OAV4PlOYgpx3_2Oie-SRBjf6Ff4EpaZagOCUC/s1600-h/P1020497.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199615478501597938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuYaXBFl5F_yuzNt7PGtYOZN_8hvo9dCrPI9P2IQv13iNPpsjzg4Ahakcyrh5fko63uhCsqNSY9aVX7kk1sBunKXnUjV30CFFkTYVnv-OAV4PlOYgpx3_2Oie-SRBjf6Ff4EpaZagOCUC/s320/P1020497.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zj1mRoM-WDS822fj-4OOWFFeDqW-gyecFDhaaoqrpWIcK0I4h7KUA9dCPDyZTGBaeJrjGVVPMPPndRMTOGWWtv-_qS09RayPuWKZCFgbv0EoP3-sWqEuwMltHeUA5n17kbSCD4H-Ey24/s1600-h/P1020496.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199614726882321122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zj1mRoM-WDS822fj-4OOWFFeDqW-gyecFDhaaoqrpWIcK0I4h7KUA9dCPDyZTGBaeJrjGVVPMPPndRMTOGWWtv-_qS09RayPuWKZCFgbv0EoP3-sWqEuwMltHeUA5n17kbSCD4H-Ey24/s320/P1020496.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">after that we <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cruised</span> over to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">loyola</span> where there were tons of really pretty tulips. i love flowers! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199616599488062226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaDf5xzJLb5RgNkyg68NVxvWh5s4GXMhd3f2fGkJngq6LzxlEstDgTasikEfL0GH3OfiRKERt9FP5OvLh33-DVagm3y3ZR1Nq1b0Y4j7_KEsE9LKQFHPfTOFJGZHYhU8zfi3lwlkq8JTR/s320/P1020503.JPG" border="0" /></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199616161401398018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSp2s9SNuUzhq0qvHgyJtlUM4KGbL6OI7tG9A_yKS7CFAHh5ARwNZZLMZTU1KnEFSHZyYzWDc4G5qkDELHf0AF4SKYp3MFQY6VFaRuWbC5cXu4RoHqO-Xz72lckagdk-7LDMvXhSI8khZm/s320/P1020512.JPG" border="0" /></div><div></div><div align="center">on our way home we ran into some geese. there were really funny waddling around and s**ting everywhere. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hilarious</span>!</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199617140653941554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6lKykhBCuVBkoyLalVNPOZIaXrlmtx_G1yHY4J4DKZA5s7m89rMPwOmZBpjlzUfiLuBJPjUcYmecQS_RwA0iM2wgMmqTBFf3OOp78Fe3be66BTmQaJpINcS_kaNw3xgvh708kV9oBCm3/s320/P1020521.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">they were talking to there friend in the water.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199616900135772962" style="DISPLAY: block; 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