Knitting Genius

When I started pharmacy school, my Aunt DeeAnne taught me how to knit.  During school and my residency, I perfected the traditional scarf.  The habit took a back seat as I grew busier and busier.  To re-learn my lost skill, I’ve been taking a knitting class at a local knit shop (Mass Ave Knit Shop).  We started out with a “small project”, a scarf, hat, and mittens.  My masterpieces are shown below. 

   

After the scarf, Susan (my knitting mentor) started us on a “simple sweater”.  This was in March and I JUST FINISHED.  This was my EVEREST.  It took me FOREVER to complete.  All in all, I think it looks classy…like a lady.

 

After finishing the sweater, I started working on a scarf.  This is a cable scarf and I’m making some for Christmas.  I’m also working on another scarf, but I have to wait until class on Monday for Susan to fix my scarf…

All You Can Eat Date Night-Gluttony

Matt and I went to Red Lobster for date night this week.  Matt dined on AYCE (all you can eat) shrimp, while I chose a little lighter meal of flounder.  I know that most people branch out to something slightly classier for date night, but you tell me how I could possibly resist watching Matt try to stuff his face.  **of note, tonight I’m using Live Writer to blog.  So far, it’s much easier than my old technique.  Thanks to Sonja-my blog/salsa mentor!**

Matt started out with Teriyaki and fried shrimp.

I tried to match a cheddar biscuit for each order of shrimp.  I was unable to keep up, but I did make it through 7 biscuits…YUMMY.

Matt’s second order…CAJUN.

Round 3-coconut fried shrimp…YUMMMY!

Matt was starting to wear down a little.

Still, he kept going….AMAZING!

  FINALLY HE’S ALL DONE…

Matt has this unnatural ability to stick his belly out like he’s pregnant.  This time around he may be only slightly exaggerating…Careful ladies, he’s taken!

NFA Conference 2009

I spent last weekend in Wisconsin at the National Fireworks Association conference. Mom and my two aunts go to the annual conference to represent WALD FIREWORKS! They are kind enough to let me tag along.



Mom and Aunt DeeAnne trying to win some MONEY!



MORE FIREWORKS!



All in all a fun weekend at the NFA!

Sky DIVING!

I just got to the jump site and I'm a little nervous.


Here is our group ready to rock and roll for Sky DIVING! We had 13 people total, most of us first time sky divers.


Waiting for our turns to jump. Notice I am busy trying to find my happy place while Matt and Bethany are relaxed and enjoying life.


All suited up and ready to go. Turns out my leader has a wife and kid...two reasons to live. I feel like I'm in good hands.


Should I be concerned that the back of my harness says "DANGER"?


Walking to the plane with my life-saver, Patrick.


These were the fools jumping from my plane. We were the last 3 in our group to jump.


Almost to the ground. Notice my feet are up and I'm ready to land




All done and safely on the ground. I would gladly do it again and again!

Colleen and Matt's Wedding

Colleen and Matt's first dance!


Mother of the Bride and Maid of Honor. Aren't they the cutest?!?!?!


Me, Grandma, Mom, and Aunt Jerry.


Rachel and Joe. Rachel...looking good.


Love birds celebrating the big 9 month anniversary. WOO HOO!


Joe and I on the dance floor. We were good...but could not compete with Ben and Bill.