Mac Attack

Today I gave in and bought the Macintosh laptop computer I have been drooling over for months. I stopped in to the MacAuthority store on my way downtown and they happened to have a second-hand MacBook Pro with a 17" screen for a price I couldn't pass up (I had been looking at new ones). I am so happy to have a Mac again and I am amazed by all the cool things that have been added to the system since I bought my G3 in 1999. 

I also can now use our wireless DSL connection anywhere in the house and that will make it so much easier to keep up with my e-mail and this Blog. There is software included to do just about anything, including iMovie, so I am looking forward to editing together my home movies and being able to watch them on DVD.

Happy Easter!

We had a wonderful holiday today. My sisters Susan & Christine, my brother Lou and brother-in-law Eddie all came over for an early dinner. It isn't very often that all of us make it into the same room, so it was a real treat for me to have everyone together. 

We had spiral ham and lamb chops, with my mother's famous (to us) au gratin potatoes, asparagus, and all the trimmings. It was hard to pry a few colored eggs away from Rachel to make deviled eggs so here is a photo for posterity.

The Easter Bunny was good to Rachel, too. I may even be able to sneak a Peep or two for myself...

Got Snow?

Rachel had a Snow Day from school today and in a departure from our usual dusting we actually got almost 4 inches of snow this morning. It was really beautiful, with a bright sunny day to go with it.

I am glad I let Rachel (and Doug) out to play right after breakfast 'cause it was all gone by 1:00 pm. (smile)

Birthdays

Today is the birthday of both my sister Christine and my brother Lou, born on the same day nine years apart. How cool is that?! Lou says Christine was the best birthday present he ever got. aawww. Happy Birthdays you two--I love you!

Although it is my half-birthday I wasn't counting on a surprise like this:

I had just dropped Rachel off at school and was driving home. I turned onto our street and I guess I got distracted thinking about other things. I looked out the passenger window for a moment and when I turned my head back I was about to hit my neighbor's brick-enclosed mailbox. I hit the brakes, but it was too late and I basically drove right into it.

Both front airbags went off and although I wasn't hurt at all, I was very upset that I had been so careless and stupid. I am very grateful that Rachel wasn't in the car and that she wasn't hurt or scared. The crash was really loud and bricks flew everywhere. The damage to the Escape is pretty severe and I won't be very surprised if it can't be fixed. We'll have to see what the body shop finds and what the insurance company decides to do.

Birthday Knits

We went to two birthday parties today; one for Rachel's friend Kaila, and another for my nephew, Angus. Both of them have birthdays later this week, and by coincidence both parties ended up being today. Kaila had her party at the YMCA and Angus had a Bowling Party. Rachel had a wonderful time and got to eat plenty of cake, lol.

Angus is going to turn 6, and I gave him the tunic sweater I started knitting a year ago and finally finished. He seemed to really like it and I am glad I knitted the largest size in the pattern, 'cause it still fit fine! 

Happy New Year!

Happy 2008 everyone! 

As has become our tradition in the last few years, we forego the big New Year's Eve events and stay home. We make a fancy dinner (usually involving lobster or some other decadent shellfish), watch the TV broadcast from New York City, and then set off some firecrackers or fireworks if we have some.

Rachel didn't quite make it to see the ball come down in Times Square and I just had to take this sweet photo when she passed out on the couch.

Best wishes to all my friends and family for a wonderful and prosperous 2008--I love you guys!

Funny Girl

Sometimes a picture really does speak a thousand words...

I'm In, I'm In!

I just got my invitation to Ravelry (actually, it arrived on October 5 and I never downloaded my e-mail this weekend) and I am so excited! My screen name will be KnittyCatKnits if anyone wants to check it out. More projects and info will be coming soon. It is just as addictive as everyone says! :)

Also, Happy 21st Birthday to my niece Sophie! Pictures from last night's Birthday Extravaganza to come very soon.

Oh What a (Opening) Night!

Last night Doug, Rachel and I went to the Opening Night Predators game vs. the Colorado Avalanche and I have this to say:

Preds Win!
Shutout! (Final Score 4-0)
We won a "Jersey off Our Backs" from Ortmeyer.

It was a perfect night and after 10 years--and 16,000+ fans-- I can't believe "we" (Doug's name was drawn) actually won a very large, very sweaty, game worn jersey.

Of course, it's me, and my camera died before I got pictures but I am going to try and download the photos from my cell phone.

Monday Again

I have a few errands to run this morning and then it's Knitting at the Library day. Hooray! On the second Monday of each month there is a group that meets at the main public library in downtown Nashville. Knitters of note often attend, there are door prizes, and a good time is had by all. It's been awhile since my schedule has allowed me to attend, so I am really looking forward to it.

Doug and I have been working hard in the veggie garden, too. I need to post a photo or two, but we've been trying to come up with a foolproof way to keep our dog Pogo out of the garden. He has become obsessed with stealing the green tomatoes (I think he believes they are tennis balls) and if things keep up this way we won't harvest a ripe tomato this summer. Doug has reinforced the fencing and is building a new wood gate that I don't think he'll be able to push his way under. I tell ya, sometimes pets seem to be more trouble than they are worth. Of course, I don't really mean that. Pogo is awfully cute.