Here Comes the Sun

We are enjoying the sunshine today. It's the first time we've seen it in about three weeks. I know--I'm just a spoiled California girl!

There's just one little problem with so much bright light. I can see all the dust bunnies and dog-hair tumbleweeds! I guess it's time to give in and do a spot of housework.

Enjoying El Niño

Winter came roaring in last night. The wind is howling and it's pouring rain. It's about time.

When the power went out this morning, and I had the house to myself, I was thrilled. Just me, a cup of coffee, and my knitting. I've been working on some new socks.

The yarn is BMFA mediumweight in River Rocked. It came in one of my Sock Club kits. I wasn't thrilled with the pattern, so I made up my own. I wanted something simple that would show off the gorgeous colors of the yarn. I think this works.

I am finished knitting the pieces of Cosima (yes, it's really taken me 11 months). Now I need to sew them together and knit the neck band. I've been procrastinating (surprise!!). I've never seamed any knitting before. It's kinda scary.

On the Road Again

Yep. And this time I'm training to run a full marathon. That's 26.2 miles.

I don't know. Just crazy I guess!

I'm training to run the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon June 6th, again with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. This season I'm going to be a mentor, helping along some first timers. I'm really excited to start with my new team in a couple of weeks.

I'd like you to meet my two friends who'll be training along with me.

“The miracle isn’t that I finished.
The miracle is that I had the courage to start.”
John "The Penguin" Bingham

Good boy

This is my favorite photo from Christmas morning. Gus loves his new pink octopus Dog Beanie Baby.

Handmade Holiday

I was thrilled to get two handmade gifts for Christmas this year. This knitting basket, made of fabric wrapped rope, was skillfully stitched together by my friend Dianne. I was so lucky she drew my name this year! She even sneeked into my family room one day when we were knitting so she could match up some fabric swatches to my sofa pillows.


My mom has just started knitting again (after lot's of nagging by you know who). She surprised me by knitting this gorgeous scarf for me--her first ever lace knitting. I love it!

Next to handmade, I love techy gadgets. Larry topped the iPhone he gave me a couple of years ago with this little beauty. Fun, fun, fun!

I'm pretty spoiled, eh?

I finished this handmade holiday knit, but didn't get it mailed in time for Christmas. It will go off this week to one of my Team in Training teammates who was deployed to an Airforce base in Kyrgystan. She left her three kids and husband at home for 6 months! I hope this will keep her warm and let her know I'm thankful for her service.

Did you get or give anything handmade for Christmas this year?

Pay Attention

Hello 2010, I'm glad you're here!

I've been thinking a lot about goals for the new year. I boiled it down to one idea. Pay attention. To the people I love. To what I eat. To how I spend my time. To my own feelings. To my body... I hope this will work to make this year a more balanced one for me.

I hope 2010 is a great year for you filled with love, good health, and time for making things.