This is a pretty important week overall though, because Saturday is my Emma's 4th birthday. I also can't believe that she will be 4 on Saturday. She has grown so much over the past four years, and everyday is growing more. The things she comes up with surprise me everyday, and I am so thankful to have her in my life!
Because of her special day, I am trying to knit up some of those cute little pockets that I have seen all over the place for these two special little girls (and a third little girl who has a birthday coming up in 6 short weeks :-)). I thought they would make a nice little favor idea, of course I didn't come up with this until last night. So the fact that I only have one partially made is slightly concerning. But, they knit up fast, so I am thinking it will be a breeze to get these done...well that is my hope.
On the reading front, I am still reading Depletion and Abundance, as well as Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health. What I really like about this Herbal Recipes book, is that it isn't just about herbs, well that is a large part of it, she also talks about different foods that you can eat to strengthen you, foods you should avoid. There are quite a few herbs I have never heard of, and because of that will probably be buying instead of growing them - at least for a while. I'm not even sure all of these herbs can be grown in my area, but I will try my hardest to grow the ones that seem to matter the most to me.
I am also starting Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx. My high school English teacher gave me this book shortly before I graduated, he thought I would enjoy it. I assumed that I would enjoy it as well, but never ended up reading it. When I went to college my love of reading was slightly diminished by all the required reading that I had to do, in fact I didn't even really start reading for pleasure and my own desire to learn until after college...sad I know...but it is what it is! So, since my desk is now facing my book shelves, I have been staring at this book for a week. I realized it was time to pick it up!
Joining in with Ginny and her yarn along again today! Did your reading feel stifled in college? I ended up taking two women's lit classes just so I could read some decent fiction - I was a Business major with a macro-economics concentration...silly I know :-)
Happy birthday to both your niece and your daughter, they do grow up fast!
ReplyDeleteI am still knitting pockets myself, the pattern is so easy and the wee ones love them.
Have a happy day.
Happy birthday week to all you littles!!! Aren't those pockets the sweetest little things???
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter and niece. I think birthdays get more special the older you get. I am sure those pockets will work out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteI adore the color of the yarn you are using for the pockets, very pretty! Yes, we will have celebrations this week - can't wait to see you to celebrate FOUR!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of making the pockets as party favours. A hundred times better than a plastic one. I read the Shippping News a few years ago, and then saw the film. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThose knitted pockets are a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!
The knitted pockets are really cute! Love the color.
ReplyDeleteThese "pockets" sounds very interesting. I haven't heard of them before. Is there a picture somewhere where I can see what they look like??? Thanks so much! Renee
ReplyDeleteHi Renee! I found the idea here http://www.gsheller.com/2012/04/community-knitting.html I am using much thicker yarn than Ginny did, but they were a huge hit with the girls for my daughter's birthday :-)
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