I pray you are all doing well. It has been a rough couple of months for me. I didn't think my migraines could get any worse, but they have, and it's crippling. I have been back to my doctor, had more tests done and no issues found. Unfortunately, there are still no medications or treatments I can take other than OTC pain meds.
During our frigid polar vortex, this frosty, frozen artwork was on one of my windows. Our weather has been brutal with many snow and ice storms, several power outages and school has been canceled 10 days since January 12. We've been lucky to have a few days of warmer weather sporadically mixed in and I can't remember ever having such crazy weather in one season.
SHE'S HOME! SHE'S HOME! SHE'S HOME!
DD made it home from deployment on Sunday, Feb 10. Unfortunately, we weren't there to greet her. DD had told us to leave for Texas late Feb 11 or early Feb 12. Got a call from DD at 4:24 am on Monday, Feb 11 asking if we could pick her up from O'Hare airport in Chicago! What a wonderful surprise! DD had asked that we not tell her sister that she was in our area because she wanted to surprise her. Somehow, we managed to pull off organizing a family dinner without my oldest DD finding out until her sister walked in. There were lots of hugs and lots of happy tears! We were so thankful and excited to be together that we didn't even think to take photos, lol.
When DD deployed, we brought her vehicle back to IL and DD's plan was to drive back to TX. Due to the snow and ice predicted for that night and the next day, DD decided to leave for TX right after dinner. DD also decided to leave Hollie with us until DD gets settled in. Since DD's lease ended when she deployed, she had to find housing when she returned and is now busy moving in.
Our family celebrated Christmas at my niece's house. The triplets were very active and such a joy!
Hard to believe the triplets will be celebrating their first birthday next month.
They all weigh about the same now, all are crawling and one is even walking.
I challenged myself to learn new things this year. I started off by learning to knit a hat. Big needles and bulky yarn made the learning process easier (and quicker).
Wanderlust Toque
by Lisa Hofelich
Yarn - Lion Brand Hometown
Color - Dallas Grey
US Size 15 - 10.0 mm Circular Needles
I'm happy with the way it turned out, but I can't say I enjoyed knitting it because it was a struggle for me. I struggled because I can make the knit and purl stitches, but am not comfortable holding the knitting needles. Being a crocheter, holding the yarn and knitting needles is so different than holding a crochet hook. I have tons of bulky yarn and I may make more knitted hats to donate.
Stay Safe!
Until next time,
Happy Stitchin!
