Who gets Startitis 5 days before Christmas?

Why does Startitis have to strike just a few days before Christmas when I already have a pile of crafting to get finished and I’m flat on my back with the worst series of sinus headaches I’ve ever had in my life?

 

Opal Schafpate Yarn: Orange, Black, Gray, 5841

 

But seriously, who could resist these colors?   Not me.

These are Regia Fluoromania in Neon Rainbow that I ordered from Amazon and Opal Shafpate in orange/black/gray that I got from Dizzy Sheep.

While in Texas

We found interesting ways to watch paint dry.

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We had a lovely Thanksgiving, except for the part where Chynna was sick.And the part where I was sick the next day.

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We played video games.

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We photographed the dog

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and the nephews

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and decorated cookies

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and gave my sister’s cat somewhere to sit.

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It was a good trip.

Happy Birthday Danica

Last I looked, I had this.

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How did this happen?

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Today we celebrate my gorgeous little girl’s 25th birthday. Right about now, 25 years ago, I was just barely recovering from 36 hours of labor. I had no idea what is meant to be responsible for a little human being, I just knew that the little thing I was holding in my arms was infinitely precious and I couldn’t imagine loving anything more. Smart, funny, determined, talented, and beautiful are just a few of the words I could use to describe what an amazing woman she has become. There are many more that exist beyond my poor writing skills.

Happy Birthday, baby girl.