Rest

I hope everyone is enjoyong their holidays. G and I are sick :o( But I guess that is to be expected when you are around so many people in such a condensed period of time.
Mother Nature has shown that she has not forgotten us, so it is finally snowing. December 30th...hell of a lot better than some years. I remember being a kid and having snow at Hallowe'en. So we really cannot complain.

Things have been nice and slow the last few days because we are all under the weather. There has been much cuddling,

and knitting,

and ripping*,

and general enjoyment.

G went out and purchased this game after having played it with his nephew the other day. G is a guitarist and he gives this game a couple of thumbs up. It is actually pretty neat. So I have had quite a bit of knitting time while he fools around with his Christmas Bonus purchase and watches the hockey games.

Well I'm going to go make myself another pot of tea, sit on the couch with my Snug-Pug and start this sweater over...in a larger size. Man I wish I could do this everyday, minus the sickies.

*However, I do get to start over because of the glaringly obvious mistake on the cable. But, hey, it is my first cable...This has given me a chance to check the size and guess what? Too small. I did go down a size because of the amount of time I have been spending at the gym, but this is still a wee bit too small. So the whole thing is visiting the frog pond right now. I really do not mind though, it is such a quick knit. The pattern is from a Lion Brand booklet and I am using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Colour #135 - Spice.

48...

48 Things You Could Care Less About
1. FIRST NAME? Keri
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? I cry alot, so....I'm sure it was recently.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No. Never have, probably never will.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Ummm....yuck.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Probably.
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Nah.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I'd like to think I'd try it.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? I don't eat cereal.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes, except my 8 hole Docs.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Physically I'm working on it.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Mint Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Cherry.
14. SHOE SIZE? 9-10.
5. RED OR PINK? Red.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Where do I start? Lack of confidence.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandmama (Mom's Mom) and my Grandpa (Dad's Dad).
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? No.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Navy knitted sweater that was my Mom's, red Tee, Navy Comfy pants and socks, with a Pug on my lap. She is napping, keeping me toasty.
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? 2 cookies..shhhh.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Puggy snoars.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Orange.
23. FAVORITE SMELL? Oranges.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My brother.
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Hair, eyes, shoulders.
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON you stole THIS from? Yep.
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Water.
28. FAVORITE SPORT? Horseback riding. It's been awhile.
29. EYE COLOR? Dark Brown with black flecks. They look black sometimes.
30. HAT SIZE? Medium.
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope.
32. FAVORITE FOOD? Cheese, Fruit.
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings.
35. SUMMER OR WINTER?Winter.
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Both.
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Ice Cream. Tiramisu.
38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? No one.
39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? See above.
40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? In between.
41. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?Nothing, it is black.
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Nothing. I don't watch much TV. Bugs G since we have a 52".
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Puggy plays and sleeps.
44. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles.
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Vermont.
46. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? My inability to make a decision...
47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Ottawa, ON.
48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Copied and pasted various blogs.

Fixed It

Time for a nap....

Working on it

I am a Sunflower What Flower Are You?

I'm still trying to figure out the damn font colours....

Viva....

Yeppers, thanks to Lissa I do not have to go hunting for the label. As soon as I read her comment I had a duh! moment. I do remember it being called Viva. Thank you Lissa :o)
I did finish the sleeves last night but I have no visual evidence (yet). We will be wrapping pressies here at the Pug Hut tonight and then heading out to my folks place tomorrow for the weekend. But we will be back on THE DAY to spend time with G's family, so I will be updating later in the week.
BTW, I have no idea why you cannot read my blog without "highlighting" it. Does anyone else have this problem? *sigh*
I hope everyone enjoys their holidays and has lots of time with their loved ones, loved wools and their beverage of choice.
Merry Christmas and be sure to cuddle with your furry friend(s).

Uhhh....Hi!

Long time no blog, eh?

Well lots has been happening here at the Pug Hut. I've invested in a personal trainer which is the number one reason why I have not been blooging lately...no time, at gym. It's a commitment no doubt about it. I'm liking it though. I notice differences everyday in the way my body moves, but so far I have yet to see a difference, on the scale or in the clothes. I'm not upset though, I feel so much better and I still beleive that once the weight starts coming off, it'll just go. It just needs to get past that wall first, then look out.
I did take a break from knitting for awhile (I know, I know), but I find breaks are good. I am someone who can go full throttle on something and then burn out just as quickly. So I have started up again and I have a FO.

Yes, another sweater for Zoe. Actually the wee army camo sweater from last season does not fit her anymore, so I needed to whip up another. This is a prototype. It is a little snug in the chest and long in the back, and I haven't finished the sleeves, but I took notes and I feel that I can really improve upon this one. BTW, for any that may be curious it is knit in Red Heart uhhh... not sure, I'll get back to you about the colour, I can't even find it online. Anyhow, it was knit on US 8s.
Here is a parting shot of someone who is really not happy with her Mommy this morning.