Erica’s Blog

Just a quick update.  We had our big annual church conference over the weekend and, for the first time since 2001, had the Things with us.  In the past, we’ve shipped them off to Poppa & Nana’s house, but there’s more for them to do at the conference now, they have more friends, etc., so we took them.  We’d hunted all around for dog-sitting and been unable to find any, so Hubby & I were going to have to trade off on who went to the conference and who stayed home, etc. (it’s only in San Jose).  When the Things & I arrived at the Hilton to check in, we saw someone else checking in w/his dog.  I asked the guy at the registration desk, and yep - the San Jose Hilton allows pets!  You don’t even have to pay extra; you just sign a liability waiver.  I quickly signed the waiver and called Hubby, telling him to get down there pronto w/Jenna.  Having Jenna in the hotel had its awkward moments, but for her first time in a hotel, she did really well.  Had a great time at the conference, as usual - love seeing friends from out of town and nearby friends we just don’t see often - and juggling who watched the Things when worked out pretty well.  The Things were bummed that we didn’t order room service like they wanted to, but they were thrilled to spend three hours in the hotel jacuzzi yesterday and to get to watch TV in bed, TV with expanded cable, no less.  In just two years, Thing One will be in the Middle School classes.  Yikes!  (You want money to develop an excellent youth ministry?  Sure, take my money!  Here, take more!  No, take even more; I’ve got a vested interest in this!) 

Did a little knitting over the weekend, but not much.

Had a great barbecue today at Will & T’s after checking out of the hotel.  Jenna behaved herself very well, the Things watched DVD’s, and we got caught up. 

That’s about it; I’m taking my headache to bed soon here.

Some old pictures from Toots, via Auntie.  Many thanks to both of you!

Thanksgiving 1994, a.k.a. my 30th birthday.  Hubby & I had only been dating each other exclusively for just over a month.  Look at how young & skinny we both were!  Check out my big glasses.  Check out Hubby w/contacts! 

From our wedding, November 19th, 1995.  I especially like the picture of Poppa & Nana b/c it’s not really posed.  Auntie looked great that day, but the picture doesn’t do her justice. 

I rarely comment on the news, but there are a couple of items in today’s news about which I feel compelled to speak.  If you disagree with me, that’s fine; it’s my blog, not yours, and you don’t have to agree.

John Cuouey — The Christian part of my heart tells me that no human has the right to decide who lives or dies.  The Mama Bear part of me, however, says that this guy should fry for what he did to that poor little nine-year-old girl.

Lisa Nowak — Whine, whine, whine!  Woman, don’t be so stupid!  If you weren’t willing to endure the consequences, you shouldn’t have committed the crime.  Punishment isn’t supposed to be pleasant.  You’re a member of our military, which means you’re supposed to have honor and courage and be able to endure hardship.  Surely you can handle the inconvenience of a stupid GPS ankle bracelet.  If you don’t like the expense, then fire your media consultant.  Puhleeze!

YARN:  Leftover Shepherd Worsted from Aunt Lila’s shawl.

NEEDLES:  US 9’s

PATTERN:  Pattern?  Pattern?  We don’t need no stinkin’ patterns…(It’s just a 2×2 rib.)

Happy Birthday, Grandma Ruthie!!!!

If your birthday  package doesn’t arrive today, click on “Read More” to see your gift.  Of course, you could also click on it if you want to “peek”, but then you’d spoil the surprise.  Others, feel free to click to see my latest FO.

Indoctrination August 23, 2007

A direct cut and paste from an email Hubby sent me earlier today:

Has anyone created a list of songs that have knitting references? I was just listening to When I’m 64 by the Beatles and there is a line, You can knit a sweater by the fireside, Sunday mornings go for a ride. I thought it would be fun for your knitting friends to generate a list.

OK, how cool is THAT - Hubby’s thinking about knitblogging and knitting?  Sooo, I’ll get this party started:

Um…umm…ummmmmm…uh, oh.  A little help?

This was BEFORE she puked in the car.