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Month: April 2008

  • Tulips and Closets

    I know, bad blogger. On Thursday Michele, V and I gave the tulip fields another try. Cuteness all around. V learned to say my name!!! Well sort of, she calls me "Ambi" right now. It’s super cute. When I left she was whining, "Ambi, Ambi!"And then she made that kissy face so I would come give her another kiss. Is there anything better? Me thinks not! Glad we got there when there was tulips, and a little break in the rain. Then of course I had to have a sausage. mmmm. Since then I’ve been working…

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  • The Yarn Harlot!

    The Yarn Harlot came to Portland! So my neighbor Tracy and I had to drive up there to see her. She didn’t disappoint, it was so fun, and funny! Afterwards I waited to have her sign her new book, and give her a ribbon jar. While listening to her of course everyone was knitting. I worked on these: (free pattern) The fist one is so tiny. But luckily there was a newborn a few rows ahead that I could check it on. There were lots of babies decked out in hand knits, sooo cute. I also…

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  • More scrappy goodness

    Yesterday I got to do some more scrapbooking and I whipped out nine layouts. I am seriously on a roll here! I love having all my pictures printed! I also took the time to try a couple of techniques I’d been wanting to. Please forgive the spotty picture taking. I’m not at home, I’m watching my little sister since my step-mom had to go take care of my dad, and I’m not using my normal software as well. Oh Erin on a related note: to make an image smaller from iPhoto just go up to File…

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