I'm Home!

This past week has just been a whirl wind of activity. It all started with a 14 hour drive from Detroit to Atlanta. This is one very long drive. Thank God that we purchased a DVD player that attaches to the back of the headrest. It was a lifesaver as it managed to entertain Karolyn for the entire ride down there. We watched Ariel. The Little Mermaid that is. I did get to watch "Eight Below" and a couple of other movies but for the most part it was Ariel.

We stayed with my in-laws and had a wonderful time. We took Karolyn to a winery (more about that in a minute), to the mall, and then to the playground. Many pictures were taken by her grandparents. Were any taken by me? Not so much. I have to say I'm not very good in the picture taking department.

Now about this winery. Its called Chateau Elan. I could hardly believe it myself. My favorite internet yarn source is also a winery! I was elated and felt right at home. The wine is superb of course and DH bought 6 bottles. He says that its OK because you get a discount if you bought 6. I wasn't complaining. Now the tricky part is to convince him not to drink the stuff until after the baby is born and then we can drink all that we want to!


As far as Christmas goodies are concerned, DH thought I needed more diamonds and gave me some earrings. Did I tell you that I love that man? He also got me the KIP bags by Knitpicks, blocking wires, and the magnetic chart holder.

My DMIL gave me the Knitting Calender and Stephanie's book.



My brother John gave me some Alpaca yarn that he traveled all the way to Chile to get. He is in the Airforce and is sent down there quite often. When he is there, he gets me yarn and buttons and other cool things that he finds.


An online friend gave me this wonderful silk yarn. Have you ever seen colors this vibrant?

We stayed with my in-laws for a week and got home last night. We had a wonderful visit and look forward to seeing them again.

As I went to sleep last night I was thinking that as great as it was to be with family for Christmas, it was also great to sleep in my own bed.

I'm hoping that all of you had a wonderful Holiday Season and will have a plentiful new year!