Going to New Mexico

It is the wee hours of the morning and we will have to wake up at the crack of dawn. My dad likes to get a freakishly early start. If I go to bed in the next 15 minutes, I will get a good solid 4 hours of sleep!

After many hours of cleaning, packing, taking the girls to the Vet's office for their vacation, and some yard work, I am beat. But, I do have to say, when I got home from work I had the most lovely surprise! Roving! A very sweet and thoughtful friend picked some up for me in Taos. It was such a fantastic surprise after a long week! Thank you!! I can't wait to start spinning. You know, I love roving, but I especially love roving from New Mexico. I think it carries the spirits with it.

So, what would any roving hoarder and spinner do? Pack it all up and take it to New Mexico!

My dad is going to have a coronary when he sees all of this.

I also thought my Mama and I would need a little pampering so I made a lavender sugar scrub to take along.

New Mexico, here I come!

Potato Soup For The Viral Pharyngitis Soul

So, I went to the MD today because my throat has been insanely inflamed. I get strep throat about once every other year so I tend to be hyper sensitive when I get a sore throat. But, the MD just told me that I have Viral Pharyngitis. No, treatment, just some Ibuprofen and Mucinex...and a little potato soup will fix it right up! Well, I added in the potato soup but what can't potato soup cure, right? This was the easiest recipe ever.

After my MD appointment I went home and got back in bed, watched the holiday, and worked on a bit of Christmas knitting. I wish I could do this everyday, without the sick part.

This little knitting project is for a certain someone that probably does not read this blog often so I bet it is safe to post a picture.

After I finished up the mitts, I started working on a "Man Scarf" for the DH. I think I may needle felt then ends with some of the roving I have from my huge roving stash! Ziggy joined me and my tissues in bed with me today. He loves to take naps...so do I and that is exactly what I did after I worked on this for a bit.

So, previously I mentioned roving stash. I bought some more. My name is Elizabeth and I am addicted to roving. Is roving hoarding a proper medical diagnosis? Well, anyway, a few years ago, when I was in New Mexico, I stopped in the most fantastic yarn store in Arroyo Seco called the Taos Sunflower. I purchased the best Corriedale wool there and have been looking for more like it. I happened upon her Etsy store and sure enough, there it was.....and on sale! So, I snatched up as much as I could and now it is on it's way to may house! I can't wait! Merry Christmas to me! So, that roving stash just got even bigger. I need to start spinning to make room for more roving!

I think I am going to get back in bed and cozy up with Ziggy and watch another movie.

Cheers!