Hiya!!!!

Hello everyone!
I've ( this blog) been experiencing a few technical difficulties lately, so if you are reading this that means that the problem has been fixed, and I will soon return to my wregular writing wroutine. :). Hehehe

Bye for now!!! Have a great day!!!!

:: Chicago bound, and Roses from England ::

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. :)
I know I know, my posts have been very few and far between lately. I'm still in sort of a slump, but maybe what I need is a change of scenery.

This week has been sort of bitter sweet,
For one I've been fighting a flu since Sunday (bitter)

On the other hand, I've been in total grandma bliss, my granddaughter has been visiting us from Arizona. (Sweet).
I have had a lot of hugging and playing to make up for. It's been almost a year since I last saw her ( custody battles are always heart breaking), but I'm taking full advantage!!!!

And to add to the sweet part, this week I received a beautiful card from my friend Lory all the way from England. It is always nice to open ones mail box and find a hand written envelope.
Thank you so much Lorybelle for your sweet and thoughtful words. They really brought a smile to my face. :)

Now, for that change of scenery, well, next Wednesday, I will taking a much needed trip to the Windy City, I have been preparing for about a month or so, you know trying to lose a few pounds, crocheting warm things to wear and things like that. But the only thing that worked out is my oh so simple neck warmer. After looking through my stash and feeling all the wonderful alpaca, wool, silk, cotton, and yes, acrylic blends, I decided to go with this humble 100% cotton, yes, you know the kind we make wash cloths out of. It's very simple, easy to care for, and just the right shade of taupe, it goes with my Chicago wardrobe.
Anyway, about my trip. I will be attending a family wedding on the 20th, but in order to spend precious time with my parents and family I'm leaving a week earlier then my husband. I'm hoping to get in a bit of the museums, stroll Lake shore drive, a little shopping on Michigan ave. and soak in a bit of the local color. My parents live in an awesome neighborhood called Bucktown/Wicker Park. (Don't know how to link on my smartphone, but you can google it if you like) And of course I will visit a few of the LYS. All in all I hope to have a good time. Even if I don't get to do all of the above mentioned, it will be enough to just be with family.

I guess I'll keep prepping for my trip. See y'all soon!!!

P.S. I do make my blog rounds, I'm amazed at how many of you keep up.
It's great to read all your wonderful posts.

:: Autumn ::

" Autumn, the years last loveliest smile"

William Cullen Bryant

Have a wonderful first day of autumn. :)

:: A Boho bag and a Baby blanket ::

Hello everyone!!!

Yes, I'm still here!!! But lately I've just stayed away from anything having to do with yarn. Why? You ask.
Well, it seems as though summer will never leave Southern Cali. We have had almost two whole months of over 100 degree weather. 😓

Last week temps. Reached up to 108 here in the Inland Empire. Yuk!!!!
So, I just kinda sat around inside my air conditioned house and did a lot of reading.
I managed to finish two little things that were almost done anyway. But that's about it.
I had started the baby blanket a while back, so I pushed myself to have it ready before the baby arrives. I chose autumn colors because he will arive in October. The border kinda reminds me of candy corn 🎃.
And the bag was a fun project which was also just sitting around waiting to be finished. ( my daughter nabbed that one)
All in all, I guess I did get some craftiness done.
My next big thing is.....
Well, I'll save some for next time.

Have a wonderful week everyone!!!!
Hugs and more hugs.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

:: Last week ::

Wow! August is almost over, and with that the last few days of summer are going by very quickly. Even so, we have still taken advantage of the warm days to spend some precious time with our grandchildren.
Last Wednesday we took our oldest grandson Oliver to visit his cousins in Dana Point. We spent the afternoon walking with them, running with them, talking and laughing with them, and getting all nice and sticky eating ice cream with them.
While I waited for the slower ones to pick flowers, look for crabs and just take their time, father and daughter got to catch up on whatever it is that fathers and daughters talk about.
And by the end of the day after all the questions were answered, all the little arguments settled, all the running and chasing was done, I was happy, exhausted, but happy to have that very special afternoon with these very special little people.

Julian and Amelia started school a week ago, and Oliver will start tomorrow, and so a day like this one will not happen again for a while. But tonight, as I remember last week and my beautiful grandchildren, I am thankful for them, their parents, and the love of family.

Have a great week everyone!!!!!

:: My little hero ::

Good Morning !!!

As I have mentioned in previous posts the month of July was full of all sorts of emotions.

I will begin by briefly telling the story of my grandson Julian. Julian was born with a bilateral cleft lip, and open palate.
His first few months were a bit difficult.
But after his first surgery at four months of age, in which they corrected his lip, feedings went a bit smoother and his breathing improved. A few months later they closed his palate, after which time he was able to suck on a bottle, and feedings were a breeze. He also had a nose revision at that time.
This last surgery was a bit more involved. They took bone fragments from his hip to fuse his gums, he had another palate correction, and another nose revision. It was extensive for a child his age, but this little guy came through it like a trooper. He is the bravest little boy I know.
Today, he is just about fully healed and is back to being his active rambunctious self. Another great thing is that today Julian aka "Luli" turns nine years old!!!!

He has been through so much for such a young boy. But he has always been an inspiration for our family. He always has a smile on his beautiful face, and is always happy to give hugs. Words could never express the love that I feel for this child.

His parents ( my daughter and son in law) are very patient and loving parents.
Dr. Ray, the young surgeon who has been working with him since day one is an artist. The staff at Loma Linda children's hospital is awesome. All true heroes in my eyes.
But my number one hero is Julian, he has taught me that No obstacle is too great to overcome. Happy birthday my little star sweeper!!!

And a great weekend to all!!

:: More Grannies ::

Good Monday everyone!!!
Today will be a very hot day in my neck of the woods, about 104 to be more precise, so it will be a day of staying indoors, blasting the AC and trying to get a few crochet projects finished.

This mess of grannies will turn out to be a blanket for a baby boy that will be born in October.
An acquaintance of mine decided to have another baby now that her first is 11 yrs. old. (its finally sinking in) says she. A few weeks ago she told me that she has not yet made any baby purchases or made up a nursery. She works two jobs and hasn't had much time.
So, I thought I'd give her a bit of a jumpstart and some encouragement.
And besides, sometimes it's irresistible
not to make newborn things. Especially when I can make grannies and use up leftovers from my stash.

I hope to be able to share this with you by weeks end. (fingers crossed)

For now, I wish everyone a fantastic week!!!! XOXO