Knitting Mama's path of yarn

BRICKS for Young Adults: Building Resources In Cancer Knowledge & Services

2009-05-02T07:03:00.000-07:00

BRICKS for Young Adults: Building Resources In Cancer Knowledge & Services

FIBERY GIFT x3

2009-03-04T13:26:00.000-08:00

Fibery Prizes for first 3 people to repost this

The catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 3 people who do the same on your blog. The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did, win a fibery gift. Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Who’s in?

Real Free stuff

2009-01-28T09:10:00.000-08:00

Hey, so I found this cool freebie site, Hey It's Free!! from the Woman's Day magazine. I was worried at first about the whole spam thing but WOW was I wrong. Goob, the main man, does an awesome job not only filtering out all the spammy stuff but he is ridiculously entertaining and amusing as well. I have gotten some really cool freebies like a TiVo Cookie cutter, posters, stickers and even free Magic the gathering decks (which I gave to my brother for Christmas, Thanks Goob).
AND NOW, as if it isn't awesome enough to get tons of free stuff so easily, he is giving away a $50 Wal-mart card (imagine the yarn you could get, or supplies, etc..)just for sharing the info with you guys!! So go check it out, you will be pleasantly surprised!

Recently finished projects

2008-12-20T22:01:00.001-08:00

First, a silly photo of my son "Ready...Set... GO!!"

A little dress to go over a dish soap dispenser (pattern on Ravelry)

A scarf of which I ended up making 4 of and will eventually have made 7 of (sorry about the bad pictures from the cell new ones to come)

A hat for a new baby at church

lip gloss

2008-12-09T13:59:00.000-08:00

Check out this cute lipgloss site. Good idea for stuffing those knitted stockings!!!

My mom's medical update/Sorry not knittong related

2008-11-11T23:16:00.001-08:00

We just got home from a visit to the Emergency Room with mom which resulted in (for her) the reality that she will with 100% positivity be having her left big toe amputated in the VERY near future (as in what I expect will be in the next week maybe two). The gangrene that has been stable for several months now (we were scheduled for them to unblock the artery in that leg the second week of december) has decided to begin to get worse. So, she is back on antibiotics and will see the wound care doctor/surgeon thursday to asses the toe and we will know more then. Please be praying for peace and acceptance for her as she has been trying to convince herself all this time that the toe can be saved and now there is not a chance at all for that (well, we all know God can do that if He so chooses). And also be praying for her strength as losing the big toe basically requires learning how to balance and walk again as this messes with the balance in walking, and for the continued willingness of my sister in law for babysitting. THANKS all for the prayers and support I have seen LEAPS and BOUNDS in her faith since ReMix.

PS: Please feel free to pass this along to any prayer chains or people you know (or I know and I don't have email for) the more prayer the better!!

--
Barbianne

OUR NEXT PRESIDENT

2008-11-04T20:10:00.000-08:00

Praise God for so many things today!

The election is over
Barak Obama is the next president
and my little boy (with hopefully brothers and sisters at some point) has a chance at achieving the american dream!

So funny

2008-11-02T10:33:00.001-08:00

Ok, so here's the set-up. Last night I worked in CCU and the 2 patients I had borth had an infection that is contageous that has the fun symptom of massive diarrhea- both of which has catheters in their bums, so I told Evan about it (cause he asked) and so today I put in to get the day off and here is what I found on my computer this afternoon.. . . (seriously this man is . . . . .awesome!)

Evan: 45 minutes and counting
Evan: Will she work, or will she lay around the house...
Evan: Tune in to this week's edition of.. Barbi: Nurse on Call... dun dun dun
Evan: In our last episode, two men coincidentally had a communical butt disease, and claimed to not know each other, nor have communicated this disease to one another's heineys... coincidentally, they arrived at roughly the same time
Evan: Are these cases of communicable butt disease related? Who are these men? Will Barbi be changing their pants again today? Find out, at 1:30

Political Frustration

2008-10-16T09:09:00.000-07:00

Ok- DISCLAIMER: This is written regardless of who I support for President, and I will not argue my decision with anyone. I am well informed I am 100% sure of my choice and I will not change my mind!

With that said, Obama cannot be blamed for the actions of ACORN or Bill Ayers, he's not their keepers or their Daddy! ACORN is responsible for finding if and who made fraudulent registrations and discipline them, it's not Obama who wrote the fake registrations and frankly it's got nothing to do with him- AND Bill Ayers is a big boy just because he was stupid and gave money to terrorist groups does not mean that Obama did. I can tell you at least one action that ALL of my friends have done that I don't agree with- Just because my EX did drugs while we were married does not make me a drug supporter or user or dealer! Get my point! Have a nice day and PLEASE be an informed voter- regardless of your choice of candidates read, research, learn and know what you're voting for!

Health Fair at Robinson Mall

2008-10-02T13:08:00.000-07:00

Hi all! Just wanted to tell you all that there is a health fair going on at Robinson Mall Oct. 10 from 12-8. I have been given the great responsibility of being in charge of a table at the fair. We will have goodies and fun "created by me" Medical Trivia complete with prizes! COME SEE ME!!

Levi has arrived

2008-08-17T19:02:00.000-07:00

Levi Matthew Howe
12 weeks early
Aug. 17 8:44 pm
2 lbs 10 oz
He cried which is good and mom says she and baby doing well.

In HONOR of Levi

2008-07-09T17:38:00.001-07:00

I know that Levi is strong (I mean come on have you met his mom!) but just because I know he has a big struggle ahead I am doing this!

I have decided to donate my wedding dress to this place I can't wait to get it shipped!! If you know anyone who might want to do the same PLEASE let me know!

Poetry

2008-07-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

Ok, so there have been lots of thing, life altering things, going on in my family/friends lives that are life altering for those of us who love them as well. Dad Bailey and now Levi it amazes me to see the miricles that God blesses us with in the midst of fear and doubt. ANYWAY, I used to write poetry all the time in high school and so it has been YEARS!! since I have written anything. Tonight, just now I felt the urge and wrote a poem, nothing majorly significant, not even related to the aforementioned life altering events. Hmmmm....

When I get the nerve (and time-I'm at work) to post it I will but who knows. Hmmmm..

sean

2008-06-08T17:29:00.001-07:00

Here is the washcloth I made and the man I made it for :)

A snap with Tap

2008-06-01T18:53:00.000-07:00

This is SO funny check it out
Snap/Tap

Medical Knitting

2008-05-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all!! I am looking for some medical knitting. I found the following.

Knitted DNA
Knitted digestive system
Uterus
Breasts
Stump Sock
Stoma cover (a stoma is a device in the neck to assist ones breathing)

I know there are chemo caps as well, I have found lots of patterns for those.

I am looking for unique or useful things such as what is listed. If you know of any patterns, please do share or if you have any suggestions maybe i can come up with a pattern (wow CC look at me getting brave, you're rubbing off, lol)

CHECK THIS OUT

2008-03-10T20:50:00.003-07:00

This is the art project I am now a part of forever, don't make fun of the million times I said "like" I was nervous and the first one to talk

The Scarf in ACTION

2008-01-29T10:00:00.000-08:00

so you all remember the brown scarf I made for the friend in CA, my first experience with cables??

Well, here are some pics of the scarf in action!

Christopher is baby Jesus

2007-12-14T21:22:00.000-08:00

My little guy will be playing the part of Baby Jesus in a play at Church this sunday (12/16) My niece will be portraying an angel (an adorable one if I do say so myself)

You are all invite!!

10 AM Church of the Savior
420 Maplewood Ave
Ambridge

Hope you can make it

my Christmas tree

2007-11-29T08:11:00.001-08:00

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Photos -a- Plenty

2007-11-28T14:42:00.000-08:00

First, Natural Stitches ROCKS!!! (Go Martha!) Here are all the GOODIES I got the day the store opened!
A Sock book and, naturally yarn to go with (Mini Raggi)!

A winter hat that I am making for myself (will start tonight) the yarn is Berroco Comfort in ivory, green and blue

And really cute felted coasters and bowls with the yarn of the rainbow wall Cascade 220!
Lastly, a Chibi with 2 darning needles.

Oh and I bought the patterns there too just FYI.

For your photo entertainment, Christopher as a monkey on Halloween

Last 2 pictures from tonight, Christopher and I (and Nana) put up his VERY FIRST EVER Christmas tree and the 2 of us put the star on together! (daddy did not allow Christmas trees so this is my first tree in 7 years) So I'm VERY excited about the tree! And Christopher OOOO and AHHHH the whole time!

Cool project

2007-11-06T11:07:00.000-08:00

Hi all!
I just wanted to let you all know what's up and What Christopher and I are up to. We are both doing wonderful, Christopher has learned to dance and is starting to stand a little on his own (it seems that he is going to figure out how walking works and then do it, he stands and marches his feet while holding on so we'll see). At his birthday (some of you know this) we asked people to bring something for our adopted soldier in Iraq rather than (or in addition to) gifts (THANKS to you who came to the party or brought something for our box) well it turns out that the soldier we had previously been sending boxes too is now home (safe thank god). So, I requested a new soldier to get our box. The place we went thru has adopted out all of their soldiers, but directed me to this awesome site (which they endorse as a true honest non-profit) www.anysoldier.com.

So, now we basically have adopted a whole Marine troop (18 men and 4 women) this troop have just recently arrived in Iraq and are expecting to be there until May 2008. They are for the most part first timers in Iraq and haven't gotten much contact from their families (some of which are from CA and are safe from the fires) so the morale is low with this troop. There is a small letter from the contact person on their site that you can check out (this is where I have gotten the bit of info I am including here) You can go to the site and click "where to send" and look for his name

Sgt. Paul J. Beaudrie

So the deal is what I send will be given to whoever needs/requested it within this troop. Below is a list of what was needed as well as requested and as I receive contact back from them I can let anyone who is interested in sending along with us know. (Just email me if you want to know what's needed for this group, otherwise this will be the only email you get from me about it). I am excited to have a good amount to send from Christopher's party and I am going to send some pictures as well. This is something I really have a heart for because I want Christopher to understand how much these men and women are doing for his future and I know I'm not just sitting at home expecting them to keep me safe with nothing in return. Regardless of how I or anyone else feels about this war ( I will keep my opinion to myself lol) it's still our families that are risking their lives 24/7 to keep my little man safe!

So, off my soapbox, lol, here's the list of stuff (let me know if you want/have anything you want to send and I will make sure it gets sent. There is also I list on the USPS website with specifics if you want more ideas) MOST IMPORTANT: Letters from the states! Letters are the most requested thing from all soldiers.

NEEDS: All personal care items (both male and female) , disposable schick and mach 3 razors, Brown and Black cotton boot socks, kool-aid packets, hand sanitizer, nutter butters, nutty bars, pringles (I think it's cute that the last 3 things were listed under needs rather than wants but we all know how that goes right)

WANTS: A Zune power cord (anyone know what that is?), magazines, playing cards, maxwell house coffee, MP3 players, BLACK sunglasses, blue/green monster drinks (like Red Bull but called Monster), music and iPods.

They have trailors that have 210v electricity that fit 2 per trailor. as well as a microwave available to them. I am told as well that troops give out beanie babies (and similar size stuffed things) to the kids, so if you have any lying around feel free to send that as well.

Thanks!

a real man (not like a daddy I know)

2007-10-23T16:01:00.000-07:00

He looks so cute but is NOT a fan of hats as you can see.

This is his new lady lol baby Maggie.

I am not encouraging a bottle at all but it was really cute and we had to show him what to do with it lol.

FIRST birthday pictures

2007-10-21T13:21:00.001-07:00

WE DID IT!

2007-10-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

WE MADE IT!!! Christopher will be a year old at 4:40 am Friday morning (10-19-2007) and we are still nursing despite all the set backs at the beginning!!!!!!!!!!!

We did it all premature birth, shields, pump, bottles, low supply, supplimental nurser (only a few times) stress, jaundice, baby weight loss, dehydration, unsupportive husband. . .

Sorry I haven't posted recently I am back to working at Sewickley hospital! I miss my wednesday knitting friends terribly :( and I am still trying to get back to the socks I started but I'm not really liking the sock thing. I will post again soon :)

Martha. . . . Can't wait to see the new shop!!! (especially now that I have a paycheck lol)