Blogiversary - 6 months late - And a Contest!

I didn't even think about my Blogiversary in January.  It was probably because of the storms, power outages, the raging flu!  But, as I was sitting down knitting a bit ago, I was thinking what I could blog about that wouldn't require pictures (since my camera lens still isn't fixed and I it is starting to really irriate me now - they said maybe Thursday.  MAYBE?).  Anyway, I decided that I would blog about my late blogiversary and checked my yarn cabinet to see what yarn I would give away - and realized that I needed my camera! 

So, I have decided to do what Robin did before - leave a comment and ask me a question - I am sure there are some things that I haven't leaked to you guys yet that I would be willing to reveal.  I will give you until Thursday at 12:00 noon pacific time.  I will then make a post and answer the questions either Thursday or Friday and will also post pics of the yarn up for grabs so long as I have my camera lens back.  The drawing for the yarn will be done with a random number generator.  I may even be done with Cherry at that point and then will have 3 FO's to post about!  This is driving me crazy.

Things are actually pretty good right now and I am so relieved.  With my Grandmother in remission and the fact that Exie's infection is getting better and not worse after being off antibiotics I feel much more relaxed.  We are living a cloud of smoke right now - going on week #2 because of the fires but it is better than the other stuff that was going on.  The hard part is that we have to stay in doors because our air quality is deemed to be "hazardous" to all people right now.  The fires are slowing down so hopefully the smoke will be gone soon. 

Camille and Davis did do a race last weekend (just before the thunder storms started that caused the fires!).  It is called Mudskipper and it is a bike and run relay.  So one person starts out on the bike and one person starts out running and then they switch off - so the runner typically finishes last and will have to find the bike of his/her partner and then take off biking.  They make the switch twice and have obstacles in between switches.  However, in order to complete the race, both partners must take a swim in the mud pit at the end.  It was funny and I was so proud of my kids for doing this.  They are good little athletes and I think it so great for them.  Here are some pics (they are from their dad's camera).

Camille starting off on the bike (above).

Davis running.  He is the only little kid running.

A trip through the mud pit.

They loved it!

Happy Racers

Sophie got in on the action and got in a mud fight with Davis.

A token picture of my little girls who were supporting their brother and sister.

I guess that is it for now.  Let the questions roll for the contest!

Comments

[tori]

My husband and I did a race like that together once. The kids all got to go in the mud at the end too. We were all kinds of gross when we got in the car to make the hour long trip home.

My question is If you could live anywhere you wanted where would it be? And what is your very favorite thing you have ever knit?

[kathy b]

Happy Bloghappiness day.

I have two questions: What kinda crazy are you to have those kids go through mud?

:)
and, whats the most expensive thing you've ever knit?

[Monica]

Happy Belated Blogiversary!! Your kids are so cute! All that mud is really funny, LOL.

My question: Aside from the fires and smoke, what's it climate like living in Northern Cali? Do you have the four seasons or is there just two?

[Katie O]

Are you nervous for your kids to grow up to be teenagers?? I know I was a good kid, but my younger siblings weren't as well behaved... What do you plan on doing to keep them on the straight and narrow?

[Emily]

Happy blogiversary!

My question: If you could do ONE thing to help the world become a better place, what would that one thing be?

[Knitmomma]

I find it fascinating what interests people about knitting - do you tend to seek out new things, or do similar patterns over again? Do you focus on the end result, or enjoy learning and doing? (Process/product) I'm new to your blog, so apologize if you have covered some of this and I missed it.

[Robin]

Thanks for borrowing my blogiversary idea! I'm honored. A lot of the questions I was going to ask have already been asked, so I'll be interested in seeing the answers. Let me see - I'll ask a personal question. How is everything going now after the divorce - is the adjustment getting any easier for you and the kids?

[Elizabeth Hartsell]

Happy (late) Blogiversary! What's your most favorite thing you've knit, and why?

[Theresa]

Happy late Blogiversary.
My question: When you met your husband did you know he was THE ONE and did you how long have you been married?

[lisa]

Your kids are so cute! When do you find the time to knit so many beautiful sweaters?

[purple]

Happy Blogiversary whenever!

What do you like most about blogging? Do you find it a chore or satisfying?

[bean]

Congrats and good luck with the next year of blogging.
OOO my questions: What drew you to knitting and why stick with it?
Why live in Paradise? I live in Redding so the fires are here too and just wanted to know what drew you to Northern Cali?

[adrienne]

LOVE these pics!! Look at all that mud! LOL

[blogless in NJ]

happy belated blogiversary

so many good questions.

Mine is - what is your favorite yarn weight and material?

[blogless in NJ]

happy belated blogiversary

so many good questions.

Mine is - what is your favorite yarn weight and material?

[Dawn]

Happy belated Blogiversary!!! I'm glad to hear that Exie and your Grandmother are doing so well.

Non-knitting related - How do you stay in such great shape?
Knitting related - Are you a process or a product knitter?

[Knitters Delight]

Happy belated blogiversary. With hind site 20/20, what is the one thing you'd change about your knitting style? What do you like best about your knitting style?

[~Kristie]

What a wonderful race for your kids to participate in. Your kids are so adorable. :-)

Happy Belated Blogiversary. My question is ... what are your favorite guilty pleasures?

[Andrea]

Happy un-blogiversary!
What is the one item (knitting or non-knitting related) that you just can't live without?

[Kristen]

Happy belated Blogiversary. I went back and reviewed a bunch of your posts and I have to tell you that I'm SO impressed with you knitting! Especially when it looks like you've only been knitting for a few years. (So maybe there's hope for me yet!)
I also read that you're back in school, but I didn't catch what you're studying. You've probably revealed it so maybe I'll find it as I read more. But my question is: What are you going to school for and how did you know that that's what you wanted to study/be?

[Colleen]

Happy belated blogiversary! Glad to hear things are going well. What is the best advice someone has ever given you?

[Jersey Jessie]

Congrats to you and more to your Grandma. As a chemo survivor (I'll know I've survive cancer when I die of something else at a ripe old age), hurray for being 2/3 done! I took my friend out yesterday to celebrate her last treatment last week. Make sure you help your grandmother celebrate all big steps like that. It is so important.

Now the question. Regardless of whether or not it was trendy, what is the one thing you really want to knit?

[Robyn]

Happy late blogaversary!

Q: If you could only knit with one brand of yarn for the rest of your life, which one would it be, and why?

[Keanalee]

Where did you get Exie's name from? It is on my dhort list of girl names for my next baby. If that's ok with you & Exie.

[Kitten with a Whiplash]

What is your favorite dessert recipe, and why... Tastes great, Less Filling; easiest to make, healthy but yummy? Congrats on your 6 months ago blogiverary.