As the Wool Turns: January 2008

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Happy Birthday to my DS {Dear Sister}

I feel truly blessed to be a member of my family! I love my parents, brother and sister. Today is my day to say Happy Birthday to the best sister a girl could ever want! Wish I could have been there to say it in person! We share a lot of common interests and I wish we lived closer so we could get together more often.

I just knew DS was going to be born on my birthday and she almost was ~ she arrived to greet the world 2 days before my birthday {same parents, same hospital, same doctor, but a number of years apart}. Because of our age difference we did not have very many years together at Mom and Dad's. I moved 500 + miles away to attend college and here I have stayed.

Before I moved I was always playing the piano at home, so when I learned DS was taking piano lessons I proudly assumed I was part of her inspiration. Ahhh, how family can keep us humble. One year when I was back home visiting, I sat down to play something and soon I heard my sister run thru the room to find Mom so she could tell her that I knew how to play the piano. It seems my ability to play the piano was a total surprise to my Dear Sister. Oh yes, I had really made an impression on her when I lived at home! LOL {Laugh Out Loud}!

Fast forward years later when she and her now hubby were setting the date for their upcoming marriage. When they chose the same day as my wedding anniversary, I thought it was so sweet they wanted to get married on the same day. Surprise ~ when they chose the date they did not know it was the same day as my anniversary!

I know if we were together today, we would be laughing and having fun! By being a number of years apart in age and my moving away when DS was young, we bypassed a lot of the squabbles and sibling rivalry that others go thru. We headed straight for the fun times!

Time is so precious and all too short when we are together! So on this your special day, Dear Sister, I send to you my love and birthday greetings across the miles.

To celebrate your special day, here's some toned down Guns 'n Roses for your birthday:

And if you want a little more Guns 'n Roses:

Love,
KZ

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Gourmet Yarn Company

{click the link to visit their website}

Several months ago DS and DIL {Dear Son and Daughter-in-law} moved into Oklahoma City. Naturally I wanted to check out the yarn stores in OKC. Somehow I only made it to one. I have so much fun at Gourmet Yarn Company that I just keep going back every chance I can when I am in The City.

Every time I have started to take pictures outside the sun has been shining brightly, so getting pictures without too much glare was the best I could hope for. I apologize for cutting off the hours, but if you are in the area, they are also open 10 to 5 on Saturdays and 12 to 5 on Sundays.

When you walk in the door, your eyes are greeted with eye candy every which way you look!

My pictures do not do it justice. There are only a few shots here because I was too busy having fun to take pictures of all of the store.

Recently they mentioned they had some Mrs. Wilson in. I was intrigued. LOL!

Here is a close up of one Feza Oriental Alp, aka Mrs. Wilson {my apologies that the close up is blurry}:

Have you figured it out? Here is one of the movie trailers from Cast Away where Tom Hanks is on a deserted island for a number of years:

For those of you who might still be wondering who Wilson is, here is someone's fun compilation of scenes from the movie with Tom Hanks and the infamous Wilson.

No, he is not in love with Wilson, but I guess when there is no one else to talk to while being cast away, a Wilson ball works nicely!

For more fun reading, click here for Gourmet Yarn Company's Blog and find out what keeps everyone coming back for more GYC!

Carpe Knitting,

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest Dads a girl could ever want! Dad, you have been a blessing to me my whole life!! You watched over me and protected me when I was growing up. I know you still have an interest in my well being and though I am an adult now, it is great to know I will always be your "favorite older daughter"!

I have always appreciated how you encourage me to learn as much as I can. I remember one particular summer day when you were so willing to let me learn, you did not even yell when I took the spring apart in the lawn mower. I know that cost you money to have it rewound! I thought that was so cool when you said I could take the lawn mower apart to see how it worked. I am sure you never dreamed I would unwind that coil. While this was not the start of a lawn mower repair service for me, I learned not to be afraid of finding out how things work.

When I came to you as a 5 year old and said "Dad, I want to sing a solo in church." You so wisely asked "What would you like to sing?" To which I replied, "I don't know." You lovingly told me to let you know when I decided what I wanted to sing. Then a few months later I came to you and said, "Dad, I want to sing a solo in church." Once again you asked, "What would you like to sing?" "I don't know." Still being the wonderful Dad you are, you replied, "Let me know when you decide what you want to sing." In my memory I asked you this multiple times over the coming months. While this was not the start of a singing career for me, I learned not to be afraid to ask.

I do not recall being afraid when I gave my first public speech in the high school auditorium the night I graduated from kindergarten. Public speaking comes so naturally to you and Mom that I probably did not know some people have a fear of giving speeches. I learned that I was merely speaking to friends, albeit quite a large number of friends, while on stage. That has served me well thru the years.

So on this special occasion, I wish you a happy birthday ... and many more!! {I blurred out the number candles so your age will remain a secret.}