Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I did it, I finished the book. I will not give anything away here. I just want to say that J.K. Rowling did a good job. I started the book on Monday at 5pm (I had to finish homework first) and I finished it on Tuesday at 8:45pm. I had a hard time putting it down and to me that shows that it is a great book. To all those reading it...enjoy.

Finishing up

Well I'm almost done with the secret project, few last things to finish up and then it will be done and ready to give. The Cabled Hobo Bag is close to done also. My mom's friend got tired of waiting for me to sew in the lining, so she did the majority of it for me. All that is left is the strap and sewing on the button.

Also I'm finishing school. I will be done with my masters next Wednesday. Hard to believe, but I'm so excited. Of course right now is crunch time, projects due in both classes and that has been a main focus.

I have had a few moments to work on the pillow. I'm really excited about how it is coming out.

It's hard to see the cables and the basketweave from the pictures, but they do look really cool.

The Yarn is Patons Decor First Spring Ombre.

Happy 4th of July

I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July. The hubby and I are going up to New Hampshire to go camping with some friends.

Why do I do this

I started a pillow. I really shouldn't be doing it as I have other work to do (homework, other knitting projects), but I just really want to work on this. I found the yarn at a local yarn shop called Three Black Sheep. The colors were just so amazing that I had to make something with it. Pictures to follow later...

Scattegories

I found this on In the Pink's blog. She didn't tag me for this but it looked like fun. If anyone wants to do this have fun.
The game is SCATTERGORIES, and it’s harder than it looks!
Here are the rules:
Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They MUST be real places, names, things…NOTHING made up! If you can’t think of anything, skip it. Try to use different answers if the person before you had the same 1st initial. You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question. Have fun!
Your Name: Susan
1. Famous Singer/Band: Sting
2. 4 letter word: Save (keeping it clean)
3. Street: Susan Terrace (it's true I've passed it)
4. Color: Salmon
5. Gifts/Presents: Scarf
6. Vehicle: Sedan
7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Sweatshirt
8. Boy Name: Sean
9. Girl Name: Samantha
10. Movie Title: Stargate
11. Drink: Sangria
12. Occupation: Singer
13. Celebrity: Susan Lucci
14. Magazine: Sports Illustrated
15. U.S. City: Sacramento
16. Pro Sports Teams: Seahawks
18. Reason for Being Late for Work: Snooze alarm
19. Something You Throw Away: Saran Wrap
20. Things You Shout: Sugar!!! (just like my mom)
21. Cartoon Character: Superman

Funny Book

OK so I have a ton of reading for this class, but I found this funny book that I think every elementary teacher must read. It's called 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny by Phillip Done. It is just so funny and true. You must read it!!!!

The other book is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. I have mine pre-ordered and can't wait until it arrives. Happy reading!

Let's Go Yankees!

My husband and I went to the Yankees vs. Mets game yesterday afternoon. This was my husband's birthday present from my parents (back in February). We had a great time.
The Yankees won 11 to 8.
(A-Rod hitting)

There was a rain delay at one point and I think I was one of the only ones in the crowd that came prepared. I whipped out my bright yellow Mickey poncho from Disney World and stayed dry, while everyone else got wet.

(Jeter at 3rd)