Crafted Items

I thought I'd post a couple of my recently finished items.

First up, is a pair of boot toppers. These were made for my daughter to wear to keep her legs a bit warmer in her rain boots.

Next up is a wreath I made for the house for Christmas. I posted a picture on Facebook and a friend like it so much she bought it from me.
I'll post the items I made for Christmas gifts soon.

2012

I spent the first day of 2012 confined to a chair, foot up convalescing from surgery. I've knit several inches on the sock I cast on last night. The sock is Darjeeling by Cat Bordhi, published in The Knitter's Book of Socks. I'm knitting it in Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk 5603 colorway (blue). Oh and I've been unemployed for 4 months now.

My husband told me I should actually start writing my blog. So here I am.

In addition to the knitting, today I've:

• Eaten one of the few meals my husband has cooked for me in our 24 year marriage.
• Watched two episodes of Hell on Wheels.
• Cooked crock pot chicken & vegetables with dumplings, with the help of my youngest daughter.
• Listened to two Graham Norton podcasts.
• Talked the dogs down from eating the front door, twice.
• Updated the virus protection software on a laptop.

If today is any indication of the year to come, it's gonna be an exciting one!

Odom Family Accomplisments for 2009 & 2010 Goals

Christy learned to drive and attended the Sewanee Young Writer's Conference
Rae made the basketball team
Paid off the car
Knit and Crocheted lots of items
Thirteen trip with Rachel

Goals for 2010
Christy - Finish Portfolio for College
Rae - AAU Ball
Chris & Donna - Certifications
Pay off debt.
Replace furniture.

30. Chris, working.
29. My beautiful 17 year old.
28. The company of family.
27. Shopping with my funny, joyful, lovely 13 year old.
26. Family, Food, and traditions.

25. The upcoming 4 day weekend.
24. An approved Gold Award project.
23. Football!
22. A good Mother-in-law.
21. A winterized yard.
20. A canceled basketball tournament.
19. Children to take care of.
18. Highlights.
17. Help from Atlanta.
16. To be employed.
15. A clean house.
14. Jane, Pam, & Tracie.

Thankful for...

13. Old friends.
12. Watching Rae play basketball.
11. A day off!
10. A 16 year old that tells me all the drama of high school.
9. A long car ride home from a basketball game with Rae.
8. Baptism, small group and good creamed corn.
7. Helping others.

6. Even when it frustrates me, I am thankful I have a job.