MOTHER'S DAY

I know this day should feel important to me, seeing as how I am a mother but with my mom gone and my girls so far away it just does not feel like a special day.

I do have to say, though, that Becky's gift did amuse me and I liked it very much. She sent me a knitting book with pages marked where she liked something. I love her sense of humor and she knew that would please me.

Mel sent me the most gorgeous shawl. It's made of mohair, though, so I will have to wait for awhile before I can use it.

Me and three others are going to St. Michaels this Thurday for a girls night out. We are celebrating Karen's 50th at a hotel and spa. Thursday night we will dine at the Crab Claw and Friday we get the spa treatment. I am hoping we fit in some shopping since St. Michaels has a really nice yarn shop!

Saturday the KC kids are having a yard sale/breakfast which I promised to help with. I am not looking forward to it since that means I miss Saturday knitting. What was I thinking when I volunteered!?!?!

Nashville is still a go for Memorial Day. The wedding venue is undamaged as is the hotel. The party the night before the wedding has to be relocated since that place suffered major damage. Sharon is busy working on that now.

Dad is really looking forward to it. It will be interesting to see how he does traveling. I think he knows he can't go alone but maybe if he does well he would consider a cruise with Frank.

Bought a book on Hong Kong. I am trying to get excited but between the extreme heat in August and the 14 hour flight, well, it is difficult.

I am still working on that *#%#*# baby blanket. Hopefully this will teach me to say NO! It is so repetitive and boring. Good news is I have made solid progress and hope to finish it in a week. From my mouth to my knitting needles!

It would help if Nestle were not so opposed to me knitting. Especially with the blanket because it leaves so little lap space. I think if she could she would hide it. Invariably she ends up on Frank's lap and bugs him so much he ends up handing her over to me!

Doesn't matter. We both adore her. After all, what's not to love!