tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009323004871108012024-03-13T13:05:52.044-04:00kristyn knitsKristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-37913260974441613052014-01-26T23:37:00.001-05:002014-01-26T23:37:17.840-05:00a lost voice<div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I wonder if you've ever felt like me? I found myself getting lost in the lives of my favorite bloggers and not my own. I found myself wanting to have the perfect post instead of a honest sharing of my heart. I found myself creating just so I could share it in this space. then I found myself disliking more about blogging than I liked. so I made a decision to take a pause. that pause turned into a stop. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">unfortunately when the words stopped flowing on my blog, my creative juices stop flowing as well. It wasn't until November that I started knitting and finishing...anything.</span></div>
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Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-31105413906283354412012-12-19T06:00:00.000-05:002012-12-19T06:00:16.900-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For unto us a child is born,</div><div style="text-align: center;">unto us a son is given;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the government</div><div style="text-align: center;">shall be upon his shoulder:</div><div style="text-align: center;">and his name shall be called</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wonderful, Counsellor, </div><div style="text-align: center;">The mighty God,</div><div style="text-align: center;">The everlasting Father,</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Prince of Peace.</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Isaiah 9:6</div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-86548756905193143692012-12-12T06:00:00.000-05:002012-12-12T06:00:02.219-05:00words for wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Glory to God in the highest,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and on earth </div><div style="text-align: center;">peace, good will toward me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Luke 2:14</div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-62874756989388509792012-03-28T05:30:00.002-04:002012-03-28T05:30:04.232-04:00words for wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">part of cultivating a good life is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">looking procrastination </div><div style="text-align: center;">in the face and saying</div><div style="text-align: center;">"enough is enough."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">you know what's good for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">DO IT.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">-becky higgins</span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-35023568392733625392012-03-15T23:05:00.004-04:002012-03-15T23:21:11.334-04:00today...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqMfQIXNRBlcFlBvyXKxISq_IrL1-ygR2msbUN6FYWocHggcTZpCqroAk6qjGWciVuuvqdZzQvIwEdYuWP_iGRpoEPEeMqRl2grZn_lS1Vc8Sb7coiytAXrrM4QMTfrZgmnp00j0wgCWl/s320/IMG_6976.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720328109064627218" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>3:00 pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I'm nervous about the high school scheduling we'll do tonight.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: It's warm and sunny. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I feel like cleaning and purging everything.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I'm sad for my neighbor. She lost her mom on tuesday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I started over with ww...again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I'm enjoying the balanced checkbook glow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I dealt with the mail as soon as I brought it in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I left the tv on, so I could listen to the march madness.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I'm wishing I had time to create. something.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:: I completed each task I started.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-8647973995510644442012-03-07T16:34:00.003-05:002012-03-07T16:38:42.556-05:00words for wednesday<div><br /></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>productivity.<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the goal is to find a task,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>a really important good task,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>that requires your full attention</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and follow that task to completion!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>don't get caught up in multi-tasking</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>or the 'smoke and mirrors' of busy.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-natalie norton</div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-54345007476199262712012-02-24T16:01:00.013-05:002012-02-24T17:07:07.702-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 14px; font-size: medium; ">Part of cultivating a good life</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">is knowing that no matter what happens today,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">you have control of your outlook + attitude.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; ">-Becky Higgins</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; ">I started the day behind. that's what happens when you wake up late. we signed the birthday cards that had to go in the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;"> mail today, ate a quick breakfast, then sped off to school. when I returned home, mark's cell phone was laying on the kitchen table...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 14px; ">I called to see if he needed it delivered. this is a bit of our conversation:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">"No, I can do without it today. How's your day going?"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">"I'm going to Christine's to scrap my recipe book. I wish I could enjoy it. I feel like I should just stay home; I've got too much to do."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">"Well, being negative about it should help, so do that."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihXP0QEQVP1M-7IeJ42ABOUL9lnVy680omTt_0EPROwklZEfD9su4p3aMUUoaTY8EFtpt2EJx1KG30iSrG-6kgdc1sWLcaAtE3pAKtFSGn-wuXqaS3cXZlzZbFddR6CGLldv3XMiix6Ll/s320/IMG_0423.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712816315609523874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">and then this wise husband of whom I speak, sent me this sweet message later in the day:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i>"hey sweet, </i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 14px; font-size: medium; "><i>not sure where you are at the moment,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>but hope you are in the moment wherever you are."</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZgbbAcxRCJb3bS1CyRCxL9OGRMcFmRmqE73eKb6q9troB7hIE500X9WtXaYBze3T-K6Mse3LPa0UcN6F5SWdv-o4y6PxOBkivLxJ0N3c7ojzur10qytfa2_nixHN-FsvXLG6u29yYpub/s320/IMG_0427.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712816031676016738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; ">He keeps me looking for daily bright spots; today it's the creative time that started my <a href="http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/cbyington/Content/Shop/Product.aspx?pr=InspectOffering&s=648630">Recipe Album</a>. I hope you have someone who keeps you looking for bright spots. Happy Weekend Friends!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-37597229599960809392012-02-16T20:33:00.016-05:002012-02-16T22:57:29.172-05:00a wrap up<div style="text-align: left;">I dropped the posting ball at the close of ADVENTure 2011...sorry to all of you creating along with me last year. my final project was finished <i>just</i> in time to mail off to my mother-in-law. </div><div><br /></div><div>here are a few pictures of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kristynknits/traveling-woman">traveling woman</a>:</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6rOM5nMJQtTaa9S0YVCrWrWpqZ1RKErQV2-JO8HX75zckEM8MEMSs9I4z26ybIIeGWeh5kjqVQJExyxhqPlktAo4JB4z8VBwjsSQcQj_DA9ujURzVtHl54r2RVt4BIA1D7jDMBpZLfep/s320/IMG_9184.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709930838774054882" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibY3V0idnTQgAY8xHloSlxKA2K6O1WTysOodevohaBosPcSf7W3b866f_3DOQNOl1tYC-lhry4KSrmiNJA0YoXB6k2ovejh0pYdmfJmd5XnXOUF0EOzk5352aPQkEI1LLTaOB83FTIjcZe/s320/IMG_9192.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709941167943811202" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1NQk3xQyK_Du_fxKGhBZb9Ym_PON1N0Mdl10SoJXbn8sZ5Jo-sXckO9uxPt8TQmlOZF0rEfet4snlRkIE_LxeGXrRos8MdVQQ0Dx-HgdsRh7kvEwywqMgL7a7Z0eXj8dHlGfTteoBanv8/s320/IMG_9200.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709930868956208898" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcl2diHoAVXm-RboUvEs6GH-TaWzT4ncFS1j3PUGK-W087JW3-oCTV45Xi3abPUBlONLziqBu4ZiCsHR2MEfh5vk1UpV6JK0PkZF5nmjPgzCQmc9TzwABaQLUIWctYNY3M4fUKvLugdRK/s320/IMG_9194.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709930862826226946" /><div>I'll be continuing my ADVENTure in 2012 and invite you to create along with me. this is how I described my idea back in 2010 when I started: </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "><i><strong>advent</strong>: from the latin meaning "coming"; a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas.<br /><strong>adventure</strong>: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks<br /><br />so this year in anticipation of Christmas, I'm starting an ADVENTure. I'm going to be preparing, making, and adventuring through new crafts. crafts to display at home, some to give as gifts, some just to try a new skill.<br /><br />how many of us want to give of ourselves and our talents at Christmas by making gifts? I know I do! but without preparation and diligence this goal could become an overwhelming task that steals your joy at the most wonderful time of the year! while I was in the quilt store last week, a customer was telling the shop owner that her purchase was for her first Christmas gift of 2010...it was her "new year's resolution" to create all year long. the shop owner said she tried to help her customers last year with a monthly class on creating for the holidays...it lasted only three months.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); line-height: 20px; font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; font-size:100%;color:#333333;" >after a traveling woman blocking mishap, I vowed not to pick up lace again. Ha! my next intended project is this lace hat. never say never. hello ADVENTure 2012!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJxf8tbI_jMzRellYAWqr3cef6CgQwtbZlieDI0Bdy4cCLH21MEwUWNEP2XIaQM51jiUB1erqqWhE_vySePVoAm40KmePGgTIkBBzXj5Nor0KlpsxGXumGHdRKhm62LYUdNDuDI3xUsfJ/s320/IMG_9664.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709931363240246002" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-3008704466255029422012-02-15T12:53:00.003-05:002012-02-15T13:01:59.189-05:00words for wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">'Stay' is a charming word</div><div style="text-align: center;">in a friend's vocabulary.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">-Louisa May Alcott</span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-42516210534591492372012-02-13T13:54:00.012-05:002012-02-13T21:30:03.237-05:00silent no more<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;" >I'm not sure how to come back the "right" way.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">The past few months have had moments of:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>happiness, stress, sadness, frustration, concern, and silence.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I could say my silence has been caused by busyness.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I could say my silence has been caused by insecurity.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3unEMHjEDwAtjLfeT4a4OzAJbfEaSwFOG19YoGbWwmCbhYe_UoE9YdwyVgrSt-xr5Ow1hnRTY1YUAO4igy-35MttngiMrDi2TegfQnthirdMemNDal2LJNmDdmFQH_Z3IH_4lb_ALQNU/s320/IMG_9459.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708698057745428754" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I could say my silence has been caused by a lack of creative expression.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;" >I think I'll settle on what the silence has given me: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>time to value and appreciate the people most precious to me,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>time to question the activities that fill my moments, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and time to begin carving out a more meaningful purpose.</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Looking forward to being silent no more.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-57936286367954783192011-12-02T12:00:00.007-05:002011-12-02T12:23:48.711-05:00holiday remembering<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>when I turned the monthly calendar page in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Blue-Sky-Monthly-Planner-8-5-x11/-/A-13633064">my planner</a> yesterday, I met december. this quote was in the square before day 1:<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>think about what <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;"><b>you</b></span> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>want to remember </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>about your holiday</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>and do it!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">so today I'm thinking about the activities and traditions I want to remember. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wMHgL1APQmuaIrz_X5J7vvosQZxw4ApeoVwvxQhUwHaZNT4l13DDRniNBJFJY5mq_zpiR7JULNo8M2mZf2ghKIWsmyxX0HmgP-yDYpw_F1KZCz_BPeRcT_wg_9b71O1yMc9GHuC4WtB4/s320/IMG_3418_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681581882195107106" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've started a short list (of course)...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: quiet moments at home with mark, spencer and connor</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: advent calendars</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: Christmas trees</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: making lots of sweet treat gifts</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: holiday nights at greenfield village</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: telling the stories of december with words and photos</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: Christmas music playing</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: driving around town looking at Christmas lights</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: Christmas novels</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>:: completing a few more handmade presents</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">what are some of the activities you want to remember this year?</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-86269563823293404732011-12-01T12:50:00.004-05:002011-12-01T13:01:17.233-05:00happy december!<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3W0ZqCY_V_r5BW9ej6F4Yrum3YcPsop3D_IWNCr0iEtFBH4nVTcPgQ-4YVdBJ7WlCfec-1XCrzGKFz8rcbSuusAZnMpdmIwbxjiSOgLoAETasppIbftbmVVjwDjXOY_3Wn1VL9x1OKi83/s1600/IMG_3553_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3W0ZqCY_V_r5BW9ej6F4Yrum3YcPsop3D_IWNCr0iEtFBH4nVTcPgQ-4YVdBJ7WlCfec-1XCrzGKFz8rcbSuusAZnMpdmIwbxjiSOgLoAETasppIbftbmVVjwDjXOY_3Wn1VL9x1OKi83/s320/IMG_3553_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681219258998753138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you choose<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;"><b> joy</b></span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-91521757913355881522011-11-30T11:59:00.016-05:002011-11-30T12:58:41.936-05:00my Thanksgiving lens<div>this year celebrating Thanksgiving included traveling to atlanta to be with mark's family. while distance may separate us, the relationships we've built make it feel like no time has passed when we're together again. and getting these four cousins together is pure joy. </div><div><br /></div><div>these were a few of our highlights:</div><div>we all arrived with excitement and anticipation in our hearts.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4E3Ynbq-Ldh11GLgbGNVSwm95Fcr8GactfOBRpLuDtZQ0IoQCle0tVmlfuqe-044oyOmkvzC1PPirSW6bP0b5Fjubr5ks-2Rif5UAlD6gojeBeLzl7uIKLpr0MOHtA2T96QrcpOph3H-2/s1600/IMG_8691.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4E3Ynbq-Ldh11GLgbGNVSwm95Fcr8GactfOBRpLuDtZQ0IoQCle0tVmlfuqe-044oyOmkvzC1PPirSW6bP0b5Fjubr5ks-2Rif5UAlD6gojeBeLzl7uIKLpr0MOHtA2T96QrcpOph3H-2/s320/IMG_8691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680837353561367682" /></a>we ate awesome meals and feasted on lots of sweet treats including our tradition of pilgrim pies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqHi8h3s4CAXSp81NVqcJDTr4V3hpG1ok9dvK7pnmE5nPXQ4YjWRnvb8dRtnj_AdxRa0FUoe8O5Nai7ziUVmz0ZFbJlM_ROYhIHKy_x6gZRoscbi6l80RDeHTB3XMBV4dUilwJQE1t4E8/s1600/IMG_8698.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqHi8h3s4CAXSp81NVqcJDTr4V3hpG1ok9dvK7pnmE5nPXQ4YjWRnvb8dRtnj_AdxRa0FUoe8O5Nai7ziUVmz0ZFbJlM_ROYhIHKy_x6gZRoscbi6l80RDeHTB3XMBV4dUilwJQE1t4E8/s320/IMG_8698.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680837345324946578" /></a>uncle mark did another outstanding job creating a personalized ornament for each one.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCkkwDC70Q1WO8PL2lI9TR7YqzpGnZQK-v9umfeeUqsdERPNDcOz89ucs1kiCB_4byF7XqhdmvXaMe_LlS3iuYTk7g5AXD585eNUWToITLhZjDCQD3UB21dQD-wn6TwV6WJc6Gj85OShk/s1600/IMG_8707.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCkkwDC70Q1WO8PL2lI9TR7YqzpGnZQK-v9umfeeUqsdERPNDcOz89ucs1kiCB_4byF7XqhdmvXaMe_LlS3iuYTk7g5AXD585eNUWToITLhZjDCQD3UB21dQD-wn6TwV6WJc6Gj85OShk/s320/IMG_8707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680837334156586226" /></a>michelle and sally served both ham and turkey.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCv28b5y_Nwt9rcJMWZz_P3u9CPgMKAwoUprbs8nCej5t8Aovj4wZElU7nbHrJnNmbIth-zFjDEPIwRbEQEHnJtBCPKzT1eOl5_YbFMpLkLQOV9cYQGNQaQBTkl8OyQxMY8nebpJdQLetX/s1600/IMG_8750.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCv28b5y_Nwt9rcJMWZz_P3u9CPgMKAwoUprbs8nCej5t8Aovj4wZElU7nbHrJnNmbIth-zFjDEPIwRbEQEHnJtBCPKzT1eOl5_YbFMpLkLQOV9cYQGNQaQBTkl8OyQxMY8nebpJdQLetX/s320/IMG_8750.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680837325676292434" /></a>the four cousins played until they dropped.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfk_IepXDqbKV7aT6AXwV5-uA6Df1ojW748QgUY6W-5m7dtddU45TOxXbAcBqk5uorzZkPZng-YyEFbe8DsulcG-0VI9ss3aP187_sFAaUqIDFzzhLa8mWrjqjX6AGGxRpNkUkey6PxJ2/s1600/IMG_8756.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfk_IepXDqbKV7aT6AXwV5-uA6Df1ojW748QgUY6W-5m7dtddU45TOxXbAcBqk5uorzZkPZng-YyEFbe8DsulcG-0VI9ss3aP187_sFAaUqIDFzzhLa8mWrjqjX6AGGxRpNkUkey6PxJ2/s320/IMG_8756.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680837322318649570" /></a>temperatures were in the mid 60's, but the fireplace was always burning.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfNQfv3iuK1ns0nr5NoHyDowCb0QKS7WkRE39EdPdZtzfflcmQuwlz0FxtSf0f6B5fNKh7UCOJI_RTf33Ug0jm_bsEKbts8IZ7DVLwgwwb3st-p-3oOyyAcxojxbsPCZTnr8BKRcv9fU5/s1600/IMG_8757.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfNQfv3iuK1ns0nr5NoHyDowCb0QKS7WkRE39EdPdZtzfflcmQuwlz0FxtSf0f6B5fNKh7UCOJI_RTf33Ug0jm_bsEKbts8IZ7DVLwgwwb3st-p-3oOyyAcxojxbsPCZTnr8BKRcv9fU5/s320/IMG_8757.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680835930972238434" /></a>the trampoline was a huge hit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMHvJpCwfSF3VnBJe4txZKj5dT7J8EthAh4spXwPi7vHdjvAds6NRTt9k4JJVK5CXZq_MWtyTRslZJ7CZq5x3V6H5gPd4q6-sjUCvFS8TFOVf9Z56HT_yZ62a6cQFFV6dpLmbWfduGnIP/s1600/IMG_8721_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMHvJpCwfSF3VnBJe4txZKj5dT7J8EthAh4spXwPi7vHdjvAds6NRTt9k4JJVK5CXZq_MWtyTRslZJ7CZq5x3V6H5gPd4q6-sjUCvFS8TFOVf9Z56HT_yZ62a6cQFFV6dpLmbWfduGnIP/s320/IMG_8721_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680835922361110162" /></a>and the four of them were good sports about letting me take photo after photo trying to get the "perfect" shot.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQk4r8Qzrv32lRpJVoE5NEZj57T_A2Y3eDR-tD7DePHLCsJm1IoJcowahzyBmW0MpyT2KvPC0iwCK0cJJrJ6PJJ5Gdlph5lLligJcx3IBs2LCan3C_Rm5lXz7Z7MdyZeH5uRI2QVQ3eeNR/s1600/IMG_8802_2_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQk4r8Qzrv32lRpJVoE5NEZj57T_A2Y3eDR-tD7DePHLCsJm1IoJcowahzyBmW0MpyT2KvPC0iwCK0cJJrJ6PJJ5Gdlph5lLligJcx3IBs2LCan3C_Rm5lXz7Z7MdyZeH5uRI2QVQ3eeNR/s320/IMG_8802_2_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680835912939309762" /></a>some of us celebrated a michigan win and then later that night a south carolina win.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxR6cJcSpQhziEzmZ0ybsHOK1Y-5A-KqmYQMYe7juuMz7bpkxFzQ-YpRozSMHfSutv5BVmq3Hy9bBGLdGWeelMrOae1MfBlxSq6lVAoMhoLtrt4dm_c9paeB_sai_4dzLm29DzOVq_gxV/s1600/IMG_8853_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxR6cJcSpQhziEzmZ0ybsHOK1Y-5A-KqmYQMYe7juuMz7bpkxFzQ-YpRozSMHfSutv5BVmq3Hy9bBGLdGWeelMrOae1MfBlxSq6lVAoMhoLtrt4dm_c9paeB_sai_4dzLm29DzOVq_gxV/s320/IMG_8853_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680835906838893202" /></a>we started what would be a fourteen hour drive home with this bright spot.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWPP00BDV0fhsPhjQ-HcTZX5cS8-uas1fbrqQ6lFnjjLtNNx0e9szRUdKmIdoC6gxai3OYo21N8fZMw6PA7ZJZFK6CopRDDba2y6YfrmLnI6fKOA2gTqxTNrPNAOQ-XduXTyd-cOvU0We/s1600/IMG_8859_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWPP00BDV0fhsPhjQ-HcTZX5cS8-uas1fbrqQ6lFnjjLtNNx0e9szRUdKmIdoC6gxai3OYo21N8fZMw6PA7ZJZFK6CopRDDba2y6YfrmLnI6fKOA2gTqxTNrPNAOQ-XduXTyd-cOvU0We/s320/IMG_8859_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680835906188964626" /></a>being with family is always the best place to be.Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-57213080900781042142011-11-19T22:00:00.003-05:002011-11-19T22:58:29.037-05:00soup's on<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">I'm a bit late to the party, but wanted to share my "go-to" soup recipe for <a href="http://thejollybee.blogspot.com/2011/11/welcome-to-soup-bowl-recipe-exchange.html">Jodi's Soup Bowl</a>. during the winter months, I make this at least once a week! I hope you try and enjoy it as much as we do!!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrU5cyU0S2pIbDWhOQDrrWMZ6NM9vpF3lGL5nOQUXuCS6C_-xCpox_W9PpvpCcDbL1Cqbc4dyxQ3SK33ahVxR655IBae_yj6iNIMfzeYWVAvojgdY-WEOQD9qXJqZZtmX0G8KdBCKL2mMj/s320/IMG_8481.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676918143706597906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Ham & Cheese Chowder</i></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> cups water</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">4-6</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> medium potatoes, diced</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1 cup chopped celery</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1/4 cup diced onion</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">2 tsp salt</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1/4 tsp pepper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1/2 cup butter or margarine</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1/2 cup flour</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1 quart milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">2 cups cooked, cubed ham</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Add potatoes, celery, onion, salt and pepper to boiling water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes tender. In a separate large saucepan, heat milk and melt butter in warm milk. When butter has melted, gradually whisk in flour. Stir constantly while cooking. Add cheese and stir until melted. Combine cheese mixture to veggie mixture. Add diced ham. Heat thoroughly. Serve with your favorite bread!</span></div><div><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-36901428036443152712011-11-09T11:30:00.000-05:002011-11-09T12:56:46.584-05:00a little bran<div style="text-align: left;">in my kitchen, meal time is the challenge, and baking is the joy! I love making homemade treats and anxiously await the holiday baking season when I can keep the oven humming.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PLMmYDXLLbSj8t4z-NunqSVOiIopqOKKL9mpyeVE4MPicHsYF9GsUfgr151-D6sa6UKaX9lcmeXzRDQkDldA4Bu9EwQsSWwmMahXHmX5_Qq4wlwmRFx0yq-j-uYJk_ZO__196ai4yDLG/s320/IMG_8434.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672344115322026322" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>for the past eight weeks or so, I've been making <a href="http://theknittingblogbymrpuffythedog.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-muffins.html">Claudia's Raisin Bran Muffins</a>, and I l o v e them!! (Claudia does an excellent job describing and giving the recipe, so I'll let her do that.) my only modification is that I make twelve standard size muffins using my #20 <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.biz/kristynrobb?page=products-detail&categoryId=122&productId=364&itemId=1790">stainless steel scoop</a>. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! many thanks Claudia!</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72-yi3Yxzuxjg_0r4-ZNDQjH64ABBfWMSJ1_kKE0tL5qJFuCw4ZNzTC6JuXwUCmHn4aM_k3p8AUqCdGkZZuSijjFGa4k_fLl5RxeGm2R1IlMJZnrrGvd3WPEA7u_MDDbnPo_phYO5bYgk/s320/IMG_8335_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672344110385544882" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-60856000399411748312011-11-07T15:00:00.000-05:002011-11-07T16:38:39.316-05:00ten things<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCBJJ2oNuEjFhCD5jVbHq5RQlvi4Xrdz1zxZB_-W4hxnhyphenhyphene_r7x77G9JMzUe0SxibJZW4mCnZPeRkZrrPKKZyx6iz4_N4mNRMxwnisQOH5TNIXcqcUr5sbgxATSBVTzsbAIlWr5__xS4D/s320/IMG_8366.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672366064158089746" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm thinking about...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>:: starting a new cross stitch project.</div><div><br /></div><div>:: asking for a point and shoot camera for Christmas. </div><div><br /></div><div>:: making a trip to Arizona to see my friend Heather's life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>:: the joys and sorrows of friendship.</div><div><br /></div><div>:: going back to school. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>:: the priorities of faith, family, health, and simplicity, and how to continue cultivating a good life around them.</div><div><br /></div><div>:: the <a href="http://kristynknits.blogspot.com/search/label/ADVENTure%202011">ADVENTure</a> projects I want to complete before December first.</div><div><br /></div><div>:: remaining present and thankful during a busy season.</div><div><br /></div><div>:: how to effectively deal with a strong-willed child.</div><div><br /></div><div>:: making soup, so I can link up with <a href="http://thejollybee.blogspot.com/2011/11/welcome-to-soup-bowl-recipe-exchange.html">Jodi's Soup Bowl</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>what are you thinking about as we start a new week?</div><div><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-59565993787315185512011-11-02T05:30:00.000-04:002011-11-02T05:30:01.086-04:00words for wednesday<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">we cannot experience <b>LOVE</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">if we are not known,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and we cannot be known,</div><div style="text-align: center;">if we are not <b>HONEST</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">-unknown</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-30153413259137327592011-11-01T13:54:00.007-04:002011-11-01T14:16:39.024-04:00all ones day<div>Halloween is one of the days I truly appreciate having two boys who love sports. while I adored the little red riding hood, ladybug, and cowgirl costumes I saw yesterday, I love having {most of} the supplies necessary for a scary-free costume!</div><div><br /></div><div>this year connor disguised himself as a Detroit Lions' football player,</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-OAq2GkAJ99qW4NL2tWmNQc4Dfk3phP7mWSDPK7YasMppgx-0yo5REeQPa-Eh-0vdLdWanNWK8E9ix0_ZCFUq3pKNkwDKCLa_uOe4aGl4xMRueeQWBAowlaGWiS1XXYkP03puREziiRw3/s320/IMG_8421.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670088591599332578" /></div><div><br /></div>and Spencer was a loyal Ohio State fan.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbH5lwJwL5ShSBIM7Qiml8heFiCDvvmBJRpKSStMph3FDgoe_TM4KpogrkHxsrqApVcbH0URW9pNJZ3J0klftaJbdukGg-fcYrpoxCQAEKnEJVwi42IMYtviusijtmBlIuHU_g0y0iED0Q/s320/IMG_8420.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670088578623204690" />together they were brothers loving their sports teams.<br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNrRAXqqxggD_gjLBI4SjyELP19n1p5fYLUO927HbiLl53VfS1xlMPwUvrM7yc67PxTbbFJjtlWokvVtUje9zS9n4PjeIfXaoR7BAgqGEz5Et-7_3rG0OsJDMNg5JI2EPWQEAlXaKxPtc/s320/IMG_8418.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670088588683481682" /><div style="text-align: left;">{can I tell you a secret? spencer behind that mask freaks me out!}</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">and a sign of our family times...one wanted to be photoed with friends before treating and one did not.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgho7LBrGXPjS_elcvGu2LG2P2fwQCJ6ftyE4iHtKAFd_T_UGAF0GrakyWucj6wGmQ5A_ag8oG8thz213iqtAkTlBo2sv-aHDt13p2zbhfHvF73VwvqUA56t3MXPPvSu-Jt6dU7Bn34yJ31/s1600/IMG_8423.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgho7LBrGXPjS_elcvGu2LG2P2fwQCJ6ftyE4iHtKAFd_T_UGAF0GrakyWucj6wGmQ5A_ag8oG8thz213iqtAkTlBo2sv-aHDt13p2zbhfHvF73VwvqUA56t3MXPPvSu-Jt6dU7Bn34yJ31/s320/IMG_8423.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670088572493030786" /></a><div>costumes or not, I hope your day was full of treats!</div><div><br /></div><div>and happy 11.1.11!</div><div>it's all ones day! I think it's fun when the numbers on the calendar line up.</div></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-28911687586890743602011-10-26T05:00:00.000-04:002011-10-26T05:00:11.811-04:00words for wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">use it up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">wear it out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">make it do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">do without.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">-unknown</span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-73839264037588828242011-10-19T05:55:00.001-04:002011-10-19T05:55:00.414-04:00words for wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>part of cultivating a good life is...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">understanding that things don't change</div><div style="text-align: center;">just because you wish they would.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>do</b> something.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">-Becky Higgins</span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-45342188087528113872011-10-12T06:00:00.000-04:002011-10-12T06:00:03.419-04:00words for wednesday<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Educated women in the home? </span></span></em></div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What an odd thing to deplore! </span></span></em></div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What better place to have us “end up”. . . </span></span></em></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What more important job is there </span></span></em></div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">than sharing the values we are learning to cherish</span></span></em></div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">with the next generation of adults? </span></span></em></div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What more strategic place could there be for the educated woman?</span></span></em></div><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 18px; "></p><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uistorymessage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">- Edith F. Hunter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></div></span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-52221758707405427572011-10-09T16:22:00.021-04:002011-10-09T23:28:05.823-04:00what's real right now<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is that simplicity <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">[freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts]</span> is escaping me. even the smallest of tasks seems to add a layer of difficulty that overwhelms me. when my piles are too much for the dining room table, I move everything to our bed, so piles can be made and dismantled one piece at a time.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHjkXXrA9aIfdK3ZSJ67sUUYB23z9tu1I66L3XaShsW_2RqjVDOzT5nZe2aei8UnXBTHo7crbf3NfSF_MBnMUddJNWnDnGflOLhoQtXHdFFX-e9cbKp8EowBYUJ_MtE8kRSzggWBqh59Z/s320/IMG_7742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661592370283333138" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is mark and I are being challenged by work stress invading every corner of our lives. too much to do, unhappy career paths, travel, and lack of connection describe what we are facing right now. not sure how to help, guilt about spending without contributing much financially, and concern about health are lifted up daily.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is connor is loving life in a big way. third grade is treating him well. he's growing taller each day, which is helping him reach his goal to be taller than mom...just like his brother. he finished his first soccer season on saturday; he questions everything (more than once if necessary); and wants to play the Xbox 360 24-7.</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oU04gK-CKzmFw4TGYmWlcojGvPu1HWbRcGwSIkybesijlxydMLmg1IuDQeXGkBiL3ijY_hyphenhyphenPnv1G8EJ_rB_6kiFL7vz18aCpixi8V-vTp9jshjqetQWBl5kprkmNHzXrkNmrSzXVQb0o/s320/IMG_7806.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661592366406927986" /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is spencer is playing an awesome eighth grade season of football. kick off kicker, offense, and defense are keeping him challenged. he's getting more invitations to be with good friends, which makes me miss him when he's away. he's a leader, a loyal friend, and sensitive son.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCR6tlrK9-jTkABxmbXzAAMrmhYMIWtWBw2zziIJEU3I-TIN85JHFYewuNBhrp6WzvLeJLZyv8dSqY1dtNpLCY5v5JAvSHMEIvAK3658n9cIoa26_XD5bftBW9TyPcAEjZ6eY_03KqPIy6/s320/101_1445_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661592339381705842" /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is our fall colors are beginning to shine. my favorite trees are the ones that are split down the middle with green on one side and color on the other. it's as if the tree can't decide whether to stay in summer or venture into fall.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3S3WtJJXkkR6t2ud_WmNo62kS-MKNp_fWMXA7jxyuJMYqs-55RsXaljV3v3hMMHVfUgY8V97Xfl9KeIdUkCddlGaF-Q8SrF30rH6HpXwlpj7jjtMw735s1Km4G_5MOP0rUM_Gk3amksoy/s320/IMG_8113.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661592355596664882" /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is I would love to finish knitting my <a href="http://kristynknits.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-routine.html">traveling woman</a>, make a whole pile of cards, and begin a stitch project, but I just can't make the time. I'm missing this creative space and regular contact with all of you. each time I consider taking off the ability to comment (because I'm not sure when I can reciprocate your kindness), I remember the friendships that have been formed and wouldn't want to miss out on the blessing of you!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-AHlxjXJ6FRjNf9mPsgQY_I2wfnhxioqwOkCeM1lgUXwB4gAImaeR3UVgMwfZ3TGHiO1lQ_hejeaQwOSkkdAVsaYVg0h3mlgobySZbhrJzGzIIL8XxYUmtQLfmR40dYOzF_u4p31j4aM/s320/IMG_8116.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661592349828149426" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">what's real right now</span></b> is my 25th High School Class reunion is this coming weekend, and I'm obsessing over an outfit that looks like "me" and if the "me" that they see will be enough?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">:: this post inspired by the creativity and originality of <a href="http://aliedwards.com/">ali edwards</a>. ::</span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-76193742764650792722011-09-14T05:30:00.001-04:002011-09-14T05:30:01.976-04:00words for wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">S i m p l i c i t y</div><div style="text-align: center;">is the key to </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">SUCCESSFUL LIVING</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">- unknown</span></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-63324808213482704712011-09-12T16:55:00.011-04:002011-09-12T17:18:53.137-04:00a new routine<div style="text-align: left;">finding a new routine to my days,</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbdg9eXNgEdG1mO7sXQGjGZ-FN4WHW5eFV8EUteqy6i9yOn4X0_QeVeZGTAForkJS0JDn2aO8YiaXdlH8I2vYuH5EX2bepUjOiRaN9JwtB-MOSrjuk0riuP8srLOQruZInahPpXZs-GHQ/s320/IMG_7328.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651581005339069346" />includes a <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday">dilatory</a> project to keep my mind and hands busy... <div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/traveling-woman">traveling woman</a>.</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIJcgFs1R8ZSpufGckcWXIe_9ma-hnllYYrRmfQEgCzMIdLw_2JVDhy1h9kMQ2mQt73zAW1VIchwkDUtfRIS6tqN_mukrWLBEGW_4jcvgFLFfudH-lBHcmAeEob2okUysZXIZXL4yQMmp/s320/IMG_7331.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651581004361028658" /><div>stitch by stitch, row by row, she's now ready for the lace.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8D8NiktrWP5RWsn5fGHaiXcmV3serOBVobc-8imaz4ITc849Jomp3M_uexmV9iRlpwZnH5ohI8vLxngLJxlJBowDiEGEAyMGmCSwYDJmmrscTZfCHYiAGBfs8KdijgeZd_bljshBMED6D/s320/IMG_7346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651580995962295346" /><div>I hope you're finding peace and joy in the rhythm of your days.</div><div><br /></div></div></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900932300487110801.post-51698137903632719852011-09-07T14:31:00.005-04:002011-09-07T14:38:53.574-04:00our hopes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGp7yATJoC7gRMyFUX4fhExg3tRitA6x4Ce7buSteuiPudCrofl1AQQr3CuNqydouGs8on6lKKwnbnxNLhPCy9zKVNMR95H9ST7NVhM41-QjXbrBz5GNHa4z8A2l3ueWtdKMuaM1gBrGU/s1600/IMG_7281.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgitqn_EQjwHfhi59QQTevogcSiMAfNFA6g3_W1IzSCNxJxv_8ytza3Un5WHTcvhbtAHCJzXNDMaYq3baRLGeafNnay26WoGuu7pi6UkeoU5hZDTicztjcWsMTxK10Gv_f6a267nkcjeQ0/s320/IMG_7325.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649688340649484850" /><div><br /></div>Kristyn Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com9