From the Other Side

So much has happened in the last few months. I feel like I've neglected this poor blog. Here's the run down:
1. Applied for a new job - a GREAT job. I thought "no way would they hire someone my age, but what the heck". I GOT THE JOB!
2. Problem was, job was in a new city 2 hours away.
3. City was where son, DIL and grandkids live!
4. Had to find new house.
5. Found house - got a bargain. Ever see the Money Pit? We FOUND IT!
It's been three months now and most of what I have is still in boxes. Boxes, boxes everywhere. At least it makes you realize just how much STUFF you have!
I'm trying to clean as I go (I thought I did that on the other end, but I guess not).
Here is the creative space as it stands today. I'm putting it out there so MAYBE it will force me to do something about it.
Praying that 2016 is a most awesome year. I think everyone needs it!

He Has a NAME!

It's ARTY! Short for Artemis (or Artemis Prime as the geeks in the house like to call him). They are so much fun and just SO healthy! They've been to the vet and had their first shots (I couldn't bear to watch).

Back to playtime!!

Driven to Distraction!

I should have been knitting or working on dolls this weekend. BUT NO! I was a bit distracted. Just a bit.
For two reasons.
Meet Mina:

And her brother (as yet unnamed, but the names Stinker or Ninja keep popping up):

They seem to think this green chair is their new playground. It belonged to my hubby's auntie who always had a kitty in her house. She would be so pleased!

Sorry - got to run. ;)

Plugging Along

This is really a fun knit! I love the way the shawl is knitting up. It's call "Nymphlidea" and it's actually a free pattern. Check out RAVELRY if you haven't already. Best.Site.Ever.
Shawl in progress:

Craft du Jour

I seem to be waffling between knitting, spinning and fabric sculpting. The thing I love most about knitting is that it is portable. I can take it to work, to the doctor's office, on road trips - you get the picture. Plus by buying yarn at the Loopy Ewe and participating in their challenges, I can earn even MORE yarn! (Although the husbeast would not think that is a plus.)
Here are two works in progress:

Socks for moi:

This is yarn in a colorway I inspired! I love it!
Here is the inspiration picture:

And a challenge shawl in progress:

May all your challenges in life be FUN ones!!

FINALLY!!!

Yet another 5K - but I DID IT!
I ran it in under 40 minutes. Actually, I finished second (out of 9) in my age bracket. Not bad for an old bag!

Here's after the race:

And here's how you celebrate:

Got two more to run in June - then taking a break for the summer. I don't mind running in the cold, but I'll be darned if I'm running in the HEAT!

OOPS - I did it AGAIN!

You think I would have learned the first time I ran a 5K. Old bodies and running don't always mix - but this was a fundraiser for the Louisville Zoo. I did it for the critters (at least that's what I was telling myself).
Danielle was kind enough to run with me. Sort of. Actually she ran way ahead of me, bettering her last time. That was quite a feat as the zoo had many hills. We are both sore. Not just sore, IN PAIN! Two days later and I'm still hobbling around like Yoda.
We won't discuss my time. I did not improve. Big bummer.
BUT it was fun!!