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I am Tricia. Momma of nine, homeschooler, artist, foodie and maker of all kinds of things. It's a pleasure to share here our family homesteading adventures, the things we make, and what inspires our days. Read more about my family and work here. Thanks for visiting!

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New York trip Part one

By on November 21, 2011 in Outings

I can’t believe i am back and my trip is behind me already AND that Thanksgiving is right in front of me.  The trip could not have been better and I’m sorry I did not post while I was there even once but I would get home everyday and just collapse on the couch or bed.  I really owe such a debt of gratitude to my family, they tirelessly made sure I had a good time and accomplished my goals there.

I am so happy to share a little of New York with all of you.

a little mile high knitting to keep me calm (did I tell you I was scared of flying) 
my families home 
The Plaza or as my cousin likes to nickname it “Home Alone”.  This night was cold and rainy.
I know this is a terrible picture but I had to share one of my favorite people, my cousin
aren’t those leaves just gorgeous
there is a little funny story here.  I saw the beautiful colors of the trees so we pulled over for me to get a picture. Then I looked down and noticed that the leaves I was standing on were just as beautiful.  Little did I know I stepped on a little surprise (a stinky one).  So did you know its supposed to be good luck to step in dog doodie?
my cousin Julie, I had not seen her since we were children
my cousin and I (I am the one at the top of the picture and she is in white below me) Isn’t she adorable?
so back to the trip
Saint Patricks Cathedral…very dark inside so sorry for the pictures
the details inside were breath taking but with almost no light it was not possible to get many good pictures
Everywhere you look is now decorated for Christmas
Thursday I will post the rest of the pictures.  I took so many but my computer is taking for ever to load them up so I hope to see you back here Thursday for the rest of them as well as tomorrow (Tuesday) for “Keepin it real” pics.

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Apple sweaters and excitement

By on November 16, 2011 in Yarn Along
At 6 AM  I will be on my way to New York, I can’t believe it.  I am nervous about the plane ride…. very nervous.  I have packed a knitting project (the cowls for my other two little girls) in the hopes that it will keep my mind off of things.  I know I am being silly but still.
I am not  reading anything this week but to do lists and packing lists for my trip.  I am yarning along along with Ginny again this week with these cute little apple sweaters I designed a year or two back after seeing a few on Etsy that I was too cheap to buy : )  These will be presents for the Sisters that teach at the school at our church.  I hope they don’t think I am bonkers.
 If you are smitten with them too and would like to make some, leave a comment and shoot me an email and I will send you the pattern.they work up soooo fast with very little yarn and I love them so here is my little gift to you…the pattern (when I get back of course).
I hope to write from New York, I got my old laptop fixed since it will fit in my purse and it was great to finally have it back along with everything that is in it. 
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