Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Change to Store Hours
Friday, December 16, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Website Changes
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Jared Flood
I love to go and look at the artist in the knitting world. Talk about Creative People. When you have time.....pick up one of the knitting books you have purchased and go online and research this person.....Ravelry.com is a great place to find these wonderful folks....Have fun and keep watching the blog for more info.....
brooklyntweed.net/blog/
Many of you may know Jared Flood from his blog, Brooklyn Tweed, or you may know him from his amazing designs that have been featured in publications like Vogue Knitting. If you don’t know his work you simply must get to know it. His designs are elegant and timeless and we’re about to see even more from this talented designer as he teams up with Classic Elite for his first book. A Yarn Tale was lucky enough to get an interview with Jared in advance of Made in Brooklyn’s publication, which is expected out soon.
brooklyntweed.net/blog/
Many of you may know Jared Flood from his blog, Brooklyn Tweed, or you may know him from his amazing designs that have been featured in publications like Vogue Knitting. If you don’t know his work you simply must get to know it. His designs are elegant and timeless and we’re about to see even more from this talented designer as he teams up with Classic Elite for his first book. A Yarn Tale was lucky enough to get an interview with Jared in advance of Made in Brooklyn’s publication, which is expected out soon.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
I am going to try this. I found this on Knitting Daily! Perhaps I can make a sweater that fits.
Successful Knitting for Plus Sizes
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| Waltham Cabled Cardigan by Kathy Zimmerman | |
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| The Barton Cardigan by Marly Bird is a seamless yoke. | |
What makes one sweater different from the next? Besides surface designs, like colorwork or cables, besides design elements like a collar or wide buttonband, what are the meaningful differences? What key distinction between these two garments affects the fit, the pattern, and your ability to modify more than any other?
The sweater's construction type.
In Knitting Plus, I lay out the five standard construction types. For our purposes, construction refers to the sleeve/body join and the related shaping in both pieces.
I don't care if a sweater is worked bottom-up or top-down, in the round or flat, as a cardigan or a pullover—the rules that govern sleeve/body join are universal. The difference between the Banstead Pullover (above left) and the Waltham Cabled Cardigan (right) is that the firs t is a raglan and the second, a drop-shoulder.
If you make the sleeve of the Banstead wider, the neck opening will become larger. If you make the sleeve of the Waltham wider, you won't be able to seam the sleeve into the armhole.
Those are two very different effects, caused by the same modification to the sleeve. If you know that you generally need a wider sleeve, it will serve you greatly to know how that need integrates with all the construction types, and how to compensate for your modifications.
What if you haven't gotten that far yet? You don't know if you need wider sleeves; you don't know how to choose a size to knit if you have an unusual body shape. I have lots of tips in the book for these issues and others, but here's a quick exercise I recommend once you've chosen a design to knit.
Based on your bust size, decide which size in the pattern you would typically knit. Looking at the Banstead pattern and knowing I'd like a close fit, I' d choose the size 42" bust.
Find the schematic in the pattern. Highlight all the numbers that are relevant to your chosen size.
Get out your measuring tape and "try out" all these numbers on your actual body. For my size, the upper sleeve is 15" in circumference, so I loop a tape measure into a 15" circle and slide it up my arm to just below my armpit. How does the loop fit? Does it fit at all? Tweak the loop to a circumference that fits best and write this on the schematic.
The sweater's construction type.
In Knitting Plus, I lay out the five standard construction types. For our purposes, construction refers to the sleeve/body join and the related shaping in both pieces.
I don't care if a sweater is worked bottom-up or top-down, in the round or flat, as a cardigan or a pullover—the rules that govern sleeve/body join are universal. The difference between the Banstead Pullover (above left) and the Waltham Cabled Cardigan (right) is that the firs t is a raglan and the second, a drop-shoulder.
If you make the sleeve of the Banstead wider, the neck opening will become larger. If you make the sleeve of the Waltham wider, you won't be able to seam the sleeve into the armhole.
Those are two very different effects, caused by the same modification to the sleeve. If you know that you generally need a wider sleeve, it will serve you greatly to know how that need integrates with all the construction types, and how to compensate for your modifications.
What if you haven't gotten that far yet? You don't know if you need wider sleeves; you don't know how to choose a size to knit if you have an unusual body shape. I have lots of tips in the book for these issues and others, but here's a quick exercise I recommend once you've chosen a design to knit.
Based on your bust size, decide which size in the pattern you would typically knit. Looking at the Banstead pattern and knowing I'd like a close fit, I' d choose the size 42" bust.
Find the schematic in the pattern. Highlight all the numbers that are relevant to your chosen size.
Get out your measuring tape and "try out" all these numbers on your actual body. For my size, the upper sleeve is 15" in circumference, so I loop a tape measure into a 15" circle and slide it up my arm to just below my armpit. How does the loop fit? Does it fit at all? Tweak the loop to a circumference that fits best and write this on the schematic.
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| The Banstead Pullover schematic |
Do this for hips (remembering to multiply the hem width by two to get the circ), with body length, sleeve length, cuff width, and any other elements that you can measure on your own body. You can then see, at a glance, if your chosen size will fit you in places besides bust circumference.
If your numbers are ranging far from the pattern numbers, you will need to know how to modify those areas, while not disrupting the fit and structural integrity of your garment.
In that way, Knitting Plus contains info that's useful for all knitters, but in this case, it's specifically geared to plus-size women. As ample knitters, we're told all the time to "figure it out," "modify it," "customize the shaping," et cetera, and I hope this book will help you finally do so successfully.
If your numbers are ranging far from the pattern numbers, you will need to know how to modify those areas, while not disrupting the fit and structural integrity of your garment.
In that way, Knitting Plus contains info that's useful for all knitters, but in this case, it's specifically geared to plus-size women. As ample knitters, we're told all the time to "figure it out," "modify it," "customize the shaping," et cetera, and I hope this book will help you finally do so successfully.
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Pick up your copy of Knitting Plus today and get started knitting sweaters that fit and flatter you!
Happy knitting!
Happy knitting!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Raven Frog Fibers will be coming to Calla Lily in June
Bobbie Daniels will be joining us for classes here at Calla Lily. This will be her 3rd visit to Calla Lily. Bobbie has all kinds of tales to tell about Alaska. She is such a joy to be around. She is a very creative person. Please join us for a very fun filled 3 days. Bring you knitting and you questions. We will learning how to create our own sweater to be a perfect fit to our own body types. I can't wait to see her agian. She will arrive sometime in June. Check this post often for updates!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Kid in a Candy Store!!
Ok gals....this is funny....I needed to order some Noni patterns today. If any of you don't know what a Noni Felted handbag is...let me tell you they are fabulous. I have loved them since the day I started knitting. We carry the patterns at the shop.
So....this is my day today. Running around getting as much done in the shop as I could. I finally sat down to order my Noni bag for the class that is about to begin.
I went to http://www.nonipatterns.com/ found the bag I was looking for. I then searched for a phone number. To my surprise I called the number on the screen....The designer answered the phone ....her name is Nora.....I started to studder a bit...when I found I had contacted the designer herself. I bet you couldn't do that with a basketball star. Well....I was very thrilled to talk with her. She's a wonderful person to talk with. I could have asked a million questions. You have no idea how excited I was. I can't wait to get her book. She's getting ready to send it for copy.
So...I must say...I felt very much like a little child who had just met Santa for the first time! LOL I wanted to fill my hands with as much candy as I possibly could without sounding giddy. Thank you Nora for a wonderful day.
I do hope that the June date will work for you to join us all at Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts. Watch the blog and website for details on this little secret!
So....this is my day today. Running around getting as much done in the shop as I could. I finally sat down to order my Noni bag for the class that is about to begin.
I went to http://www.nonipatterns.com/ found the bag I was looking for. I then searched for a phone number. To my surprise I called the number on the screen....The designer answered the phone ....her name is Nora.....I started to studder a bit...when I found I had contacted the designer herself. I bet you couldn't do that with a basketball star. Well....I was very thrilled to talk with her. She's a wonderful person to talk with. I could have asked a million questions. You have no idea how excited I was. I can't wait to get her book. She's getting ready to send it for copy.
So...I must say...I felt very much like a little child who had just met Santa for the first time! LOL I wanted to fill my hands with as much candy as I possibly could without sounding giddy. Thank you Nora for a wonderful day.
I do hope that the June date will work for you to join us all at Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts. Watch the blog and website for details on this little secret!
Spring into Summer.....Here we go!!!
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Your Choice of One of Four Different Summer Tops
When: Mon, March 21, 6pm – 8pm
Description: These four tops you can view on the gallary page of the website. Swing Top - Pattern Booklet CEY Summer Book 1 Center Cable Tee - Pattern Booklet CEY Heron Island Cabled V-Neck Pullover - Pattern Booklet 9080 Summertime Knits Top down pullover - C2 Knits
Cost $ 60.00 Supplies not included in price.
Dates: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 25,
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Soft Linen Sideways Lace Vest
When: Tue, March 22, 6pm – 8pm
Description: Knit this beautiful Lace Vest just in time for all those wonderful summer events you will be attending. Learn how to read a chart! stitches include knit 2 together, slip slip knit and yarn overs. This will challenge the mind a bit....
Cost $60.00 Materials are not included in class price.
Dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, skip one week and finish on April 26.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Market Bag
When: Wed, March 23, 6pm – 8pm
Description: How about a fun summer project....you will enjoy having your very own market bag to carry your summer farmers market purchesses with.
Cost: 50.00 Supplies not included in cost.
Dates: March 23, 30, April 13, April 20
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Two choices in Felted Handbags
When: Thu, March 24, 6pm – 8pm
Where: Felted Handbag
Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to felt..would you like to make a handbag to carry next fall! Let’s get one going!
Cost: $40.00 Supplies not included.
Dates: March 17,24, 31
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Lisa Ellis Designs
I wanted to give you a picture of Lisa Ellis...I'm sorry I am unable to do this. I do hope however you will put this on your calendar.....Save the Date!!!
I am just finalizing my flight plans from Seattle, WA to Calla Lily yarns - for a full day of classes.
I’ll be teaching The Jogless striped hat, Baltic Trims and Braids and Improve Your Look - June 8th (Wednesday).
The classes will be full of new techniques and tricks of the trade.
I have 2 booklets with Leisure Arts and I am a contributing designer to half a dozen other books and magazines. My first knitting article comes out this Fall in a popular knitting magazine.
I hope to see you this June - and be prepared to learn some great new techniques!
For more information on me - go to http://www.LisaEllisDesigns.com
And now for a little advise for winter:
Ice-proof your windows with vinegar! Expecting a frost? Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water & spray it on all your windows at night. In the mornin, they'll be clear of icy mess. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water---preventing water from freezing!
Prevent car doors from freezing shut with cooking spray! Spray cooking oil on the rubber seals around car door & rub it in with a paper towel. The cooking spray prevents water from melting into the rubber.
De-ice your lock in seconds with hand sanitizer! Just put hand sanitizer gel on the key & the lock-- problems solved.
Thank you Joann!!!
I am just finalizing my flight plans from Seattle, WA to Calla Lily yarns - for a full day of classes.
I’ll be teaching The Jogless striped hat, Baltic Trims and Braids and Improve Your Look - June 8th (Wednesday).
The classes will be full of new techniques and tricks of the trade.
I have 2 booklets with Leisure Arts and I am a contributing designer to half a dozen other books and magazines. My first knitting article comes out this Fall in a popular knitting magazine.
I hope to see you this June - and be prepared to learn some great new techniques!
For more information on me - go to http://www.LisaEllisDesigns.com
And now for a little advise for winter:
Ice-proof your windows with vinegar! Expecting a frost? Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water & spray it on all your windows at night. In the mornin, they'll be clear of icy mess. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water---preventing water from freezing!
Prevent car doors from freezing shut with cooking spray! Spray cooking oil on the rubber seals around car door & rub it in with a paper towel. The cooking spray prevents water from melting into the rubber.
De-ice your lock in seconds with hand sanitizer! Just put hand sanitizer gel on the key & the lock-- problems solved.
Thank you Joann!!!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Another eventfull week at the shop!
A really big thank you to Brett for designing a beautiful website for the shop! Hats off to you! Also would like to thank all who attended the Focus Meeting at the shop. We are working very hard to make Calla Lily a great experience for everyone that comes in. Although some changes have been made we do hope that you will understand. Times are a little different than a few years ago! So we want to offer you great things but keep ourselves in check.
No one has yet suggested my favorite way of keeping count of rows,
especially on charted patterns. Find a xerox machine with an enlarger, and
make lots of "blown-up" copies of the graph (I usually run one enlarged
copy, and then enlarge it again.) Then you have big, easy-to-read row by
row charts. I use a highlighter to mark off each row as I finish it; it's
always OBVIOUS what row I am working. Right now I am knitting an Alice
Starmore vest with something like a 65 row repeat; I made one BIG copy of
the chart for each repeat, plus one for the swatch. I just toss each sheet
into the recycling bin after I've marked off all the rows. This seems
obvious, I know, but I suffered thru the back of my first intarsia sweater
until I figured it out.
I don't think that there is such a thing as too many markers. I too
use the coiless safety pins: I think it's Maggie Righetti who suggests
using them to mark increases and decreases. I do this religiously, and
though my pin-studded knitting looks quite odd, it is a lifesaver if you
pick up your knitting at odd moments. I can count safety pins marching down
my sleeve, which makes it easy to see if I need to decrease on the current
row, and how decreases I've already finished.
Nancy Lutz
lutz@platon.econ.vt.edu
No one has yet suggested my favorite way of keeping count of rows,
especially on charted patterns. Find a xerox machine with an enlarger, and
make lots of "blown-up" copies of the graph (I usually run one enlarged
copy, and then enlarge it again.) Then you have big, easy-to-read row by
row charts. I use a highlighter to mark off each row as I finish it; it's
always OBVIOUS what row I am working. Right now I am knitting an Alice
Starmore vest with something like a 65 row repeat; I made one BIG copy of
the chart for each repeat, plus one for the swatch. I just toss each sheet
into the recycling bin after I've marked off all the rows. This seems
obvious, I know, but I suffered thru the back of my first intarsia sweater
until I figured it out.
I don't think that there is such a thing as too many markers. I too
use the coiless safety pins: I think it's Maggie Righetti who suggests
using them to mark increases and decreases. I do this religiously, and
though my pin-studded knitting looks quite odd, it is a lifesaver if you
pick up your knitting at odd moments. I can count safety pins marching down
my sleeve, which makes it easy to see if I need to decrease on the current
row, and how decreases I've already finished.
Nancy Lutz
lutz@platon.econ.vt.edu
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Inventory Complete
WOW....what a week! Inventory....I'd forgotten what it's like to do inverntory....Glad that's over with!
What to look forward to at Calla Lily in the next several monthes. Sales! Sales! Sales! Classes...our Retreat!
We will be having some sales here at Calla Lily.....Patterns, Yarn.....Needles!!!
Watch for our new website to be going live here in the next couple of weeks. Until you see it we will have everything posted on the old one.....
I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and thank you very much for your support of the shop!
Donna
What to look forward to at Calla Lily in the next several monthes. Sales! Sales! Sales! Classes...our Retreat!
We will be having some sales here at Calla Lily.....Patterns, Yarn.....Needles!!!
Watch for our new website to be going live here in the next couple of weeks. Until you see it we will have everything posted on the old one.....
I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and thank you very much for your support of the shop!
Donna
Monday, December 6, 2010
Retreat info for The Inn at Honey Run
Retreat info for The Inn at Honey Run
Friday Night 2/18/2011
8:30 PM - Beautiful Buffet Dinner at the Inn at Honey Run
10:00 – 2:00 Open knit / Time to get to know one another.
Saturday 2/19/2011
8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast at the Inn at Honey Run
9:00 AM to 12:00 - Class / Lisa Ellis Design / Swedish Technique/ w/Kit
12:00 to 3:00 PM - Lunch and Shop
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Class / Beaded Hat or Crochet techniques for knitting.
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Open Knit
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Ready for Dinner……a little R&R for the night ahead!!!
8:30 to 10:00 – Another Beautiful Buffet Dinner at the Inn at Honey Run
10:00 – midnight or whenever……Style show….I would love for all you to bring on of your favorite knitted items….wear it….or carry it….show and tell….A night of pure fun and fantastic talent!!!
Sunday 2/20/2011
On your own…..Breakfast at The Inn at Honey Run…..R&R Hope you had a wonderful time with Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts.
Price - 150.00 to paid at Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts
Your hotel rooms are booked by yourself. I won’t be handling anything having to do with the rooms.
Call: The Inn at Honey Run for reservations
Reservations : 800-468 6639 Be sure to mention Retreat put on by Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Kangaroo Dyer
Eventually, Gail reached a point where she wanted more contact with the raw material, unimpeded by even the minimal interference of a loom. After several classes and much experimentation, Gail began felting hats of many styles and shapes. One result of the classes was her own “felted goddesses” which seem to come alive and develop personality as the felter works to create the face and then the body, rendering each as individual as its creator.
Color and texture have always been priorities for Gail. As she became more accomplished in these areas, she created her own color way. Thus was born The Kangaroo Dyer. Using her instinct for color, Gail begins with un-dyed skeins of yarn, creatively blending until the final product is both beautiful to look at and sensual to handle. As a by-product, Gail now hand-dyes silk scarves and sashes, creating elegant fashion accessories at a modest price.
Please join Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts for our Brand New
Toosties Club
(What one most refers to as Sock of the Month Club)
Each month we will bring in a brilliant new sock color. Created by the Kangaroo Dyer. We will start this program the 1st of the year.
Cost to you will be $72.00 plus tax and shipping every three months.
You will need to call the shop to get on the list to participate. We will mail your yarn to you or you can pick it up at the shop the first week of the month. We are only going to have 30 skeins each month so if you are interested I would call soon. If I see that it's growing we will raise the Quantity. We will have a contest every 3rd month and have judging on the socks for a small gift from Calla Lily. If you live out of town you can send a photo via email to participate ....We would like to feature the sock in the shop, along with the pattern you used for your sock.
I hope you will join us for this fun event!!! Can't wait to see your creations!
Stiffening Knitted Pieces
I was wondering about making a knitted project a little stiffer...I want to use one of my projects for a planter for in the house. Here is what I learned.
Use potato flour. Mix 2 table-spoons of potato flour in 1/2 - 1 cup (1-2 dl or dilute) cold water. Pour it slowly into boiling water, stirring until it has the consistency of paste. Let cool a bit. Place the knitted piece into the stiffening agent so that it becomes thoroughly saturated. Remove it and squeeze out the water. Block it over a form and pin or sew it down. Let it dry completely. Finish by covering with decoupage paste to make the piece totally stiff.
I can't wait to try this... I will post a picture when I have it completed!!!!
As you can see....I will only be posting once or twice a week.....
Use potato flour. Mix 2 table-spoons of potato flour in 1/2 - 1 cup (1-2 dl or dilute) cold water. Pour it slowly into boiling water, stirring until it has the consistency of paste. Let cool a bit. Place the knitted piece into the stiffening agent so that it becomes thoroughly saturated. Remove it and squeeze out the water. Block it over a form and pin or sew it down. Let it dry completely. Finish by covering with decoupage paste to make the piece totally stiff.
I can't wait to try this... I will post a picture when I have it completed!!!!
As you can see....I will only be posting once or twice a week.....
Friday, December 3, 2010
Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts
Presents it's first Knitting Retreat
Please join us for a very relaxing weekend in Holmes County!
Where: The Inn at Honey Run
Dates:
February 2011
Friday 18th, Saturday 19th,
You will need to book and pay for your own rooms
Pricing goes as follows
Standard $129.00
Deluxe: $139.00
Superior: 149.00
Suite: 199.00
Room rates per night plus applicable taxes for double/single occupancy.
Inquire about special amenities or requests.
(Rooms must be reserved by January 1st 2011)
This is going to be a fun filled weekend.
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes.....
Learn a couple of new techniques!
Visit.....Eat.....Relax......Knit, Visit......Eat......Relax.....Knit!!!!!
Shopping too!!!
More details to follow! Check the blog frequently!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Give more "WOW" this year.
You know the "wow face"... It's that reaction someone has when you give them a gift that's both totally awesome and completely unexpected.
In my experience, giving something handmade that people will actually use always makes for a pretty awesome gift. This year, I'm attempting to get as many wow faces as possible by giving these takeout coffee cozies. I'm making them from a simple basic pattern that can be altered to meet any design specification and in many different yarns in many different colors. But this one, in a color I'm calling "Pumpkin Latte", is one of my favorites. It's knit in an all cotton Misti Alpaca fingering weight yarn that I picked up at Calla Lily. I picked it so I could get the stitches tight and have it look like a sock, plus this yarn is DELICIOUSLY soft so no one could resist using it.
Wow faces, here I come.
Here's the skinny on how it's made:
CO 44sts on 3 size 4 DPNs (I then knit the first stitch then slip it back onto the first needle to lock it in.
K1P1 rpt for rows 1-6
For row 7:
K1, K1F&B, K40sts, K1F&B, K1
Knit rows 8-14
For row 15:
K1, K1F&B, K42sts, K1F&B, K1
Knit rows 16-22
For row 23:
K1, K1F&B, K44sts, K1F&B, K1
K1P1 for rows 24-30
Cast off.
There you have it, simple, huh? In fact, you're only 60 minutes away from a gift that is sure to get you a "wow face". Who wouldn't want that?
By: Brett T. Coalmer
Blogged from my iPhone.
See what else I'm doing/making/breaking at http://www.thebrettt.tk
Friday, November 12, 2010
CEY
Classic Elite Yarns - Love Your Shop Giveaway
http://classiceliteyarns.blogspot.com/
See also....www.classiceliteyarns.com/LYS.php
Fun in the shop....
Also...please join us Friday November 19 for "A Celtic Christmas" For 6 PM until 9 PM
http://classiceliteyarns.blogspot.com/
See also....www.classiceliteyarns.com/LYS.php
Fun in the shop....
Also...please join us Friday November 19 for "A Celtic Christmas" For 6 PM until 9 PM
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Stocking Cap
Ok....so my hat started out with the intent to be a floppy hat...But...dirrections weren't correct. So instead...it will be altered to be a stocking cap for my niece (Curry). I love working with yarn. If the project isn't going the way you like you can alter things to make the project into something else usefull.
The frustration of patterns. I'm not sure if you all are aware of Errata....you can go to any company that you have puchased a pattern from and find posting of patterns with errors. Many times people will work through the pattern and fix the problem and send it to the company. I'm sorry that you have to sometimes do this...but we are human and errors happen.
The next time you have an issue with the pattern stop by the shop and I will help you look online for possible corrections to your patterns.
It was a busy day at Calla Lily...I love that people come down and enjoy just sitting and knitting that is why we have the space in the back. It's just a nice break from the working world to come in and just chill for a little while. Catch your breath and go back to work. So please feel free to come on in!
The frustration of patterns. I'm not sure if you all are aware of Errata....you can go to any company that you have puchased a pattern from and find posting of patterns with errors. Many times people will work through the pattern and fix the problem and send it to the company. I'm sorry that you have to sometimes do this...but we are human and errors happen.
The next time you have an issue with the pattern stop by the shop and I will help you look online for possible corrections to your patterns.
It was a busy day at Calla Lily...I love that people come down and enjoy just sitting and knitting that is why we have the space in the back. It's just a nice break from the working world to come in and just chill for a little while. Catch your breath and go back to work. So please feel free to come on in!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Blogging World
Ok...I think that's enough for now! Good Night and God Bless!
This is my son and his new bride!!! I will share with you about my family in my next post...that way you will know a bit about me!
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