Winterfest 2014 ~~Saturday's Report

Hubby and I were up and out early.

He finished the lights while I tweaked the displays.

Hubby also takes charge of the cash register 

and this year we have added a Square Reader...

He has it set up on his iPad.

Is that an oxymoron?

Square Reader and iPad

with an antique cash register??

We had a great day and and we want to thank all of our good friends 

that stopped in to say "Hello".

Another thing I love about Winterfest...

the other artists.

Across the aisle from us,

Kozy Kittos.

Isn't she just adorable.

She makes the softest minky fleece items for babies.

Plus, she said the sweetest thing to me last night,

I had been her FACS teacher...oh, about 10 years ago.

She said I helped her get started in sewing.

Amber, I'm so proud of you!

Our neighbor behind us has a booth filled with beautiful pottery.

He is Robert Kern and he comes to Winterfest from Wyoming.

And I'm pleased to say that his daughter, Jamie and his son-in-law, Jesse are friends.

On my quick run through the arena, I looked for my friend, Deb.

She has an Etsy Shop, My Stitches to Treasure. 

Doesn't she make just the cutest snowmen?!

And last, but not least, our good friend, Brum.

He is my hubby's golfing buddy and hunting buddy.

He does wood turning and makes fabulous bowls, knitting needles, 

coasters and wine bottle stoppers.

It is well worth the trip downtown.

We hope to see you all tomorrow.

Take care,

~Natalie

TGIF~Knitting Club Report~and that just felt like TWO weeks in ONE

 

I look forward to Fridays for more than one reason...

not only is it the end of the work week, but it's Knitting Club Day.

So on Thursday evening, while hubby is at Praise Band rehearsal,

I prepare soup for the slowcooker.

This week was Southwest Chicken Chowder.

It was super easy and super delicious, and I will post the recipe soon.

We have less than an hour together.

We enjoy a quick bowl of soup and work on our projects.

Already, we have a box full of scarves ready to donate.

Here's what I have been working on.

So, I mentioned that first term ended on Tuesday.

(With reviews, end of course exams and final projects,

that felt like a full week already)

And new classes started Wednesday.

I think I learned 98 new names this week. 

By fourth block all of the Freshman girls started to look the same!

I hope you all had a productive work week...

Take care,

~Natalie

Where the Week Went & What'cha Workin' on Wednesday...Knitting Club, School, Crafting...

I am happy to introduce our new Knitting Club.

Some of you remember our charter knitting club.

For 4 years, we created scarves for Special Olympics Athletes.

Most of these girls graduated and now we have a renewed interest.

Every Friday, I fill my slow cooker with soup...

we eat a quick lunch in my classroom and then go to work.

(This is my Vegetarian Chili.)

We are also fortunate to have a School Resource Officer

at our high school.

When he is not busy in the front office,

he likes to visit our classes.

He talks about school safety.

We do a mock traffic stop, complete with field sobriety tests.

On the homefront, we are in frantic fall crafting season.

Owls, Turkeys, Santas, Snowmen...

I crafted so hard that I actually got a blister on my finger!

(My ring is my Kappa Delta Sorority crest. 

My grandpa was so proud that I went to college,

and when I was elected president of our sorority, 

he wanted to purchase a keepsake for me.

It is one of my treasures)

I still have not learned the art of taking a 'selfie'...

I must take lessons from the Kardashians.

Take care,

~Natalie

What'cha Workin' on Wednesday? Knitting??

Did a little shopping after school today...

I wanted to check out some of the new yarns for spring.

It is time for my Fashion class to start their scarf project.

The trend is moving from the long skinny scarf

to a more chunky yarn Infinity Scarf.

I hadn't done any knitting since before my accident and surgery.

But, I guess I'm not likely to forget...

I started knitting when I was 10 years old,

and that is a very long time ago!

Like riding a bicycle...

the stitches came naturally.

However, my wrists reminded me that they don't move like they used to.

So, I packed my 'fun' project up in Grandma's knitting bag.

I have moved on to more the 'responsible' task 

of correcting papers and recording grades.

I hope you are all having a great night.

Take care,

~Natalie

Special Olympics Scarf Project 2012

As South Dakota's deadline nears,

our knitting club gathered to make finishing touches on our scarves.

There was some last minute knitting...

fingers were flying...

And, of course,

lots of picture taking!

Thanks to these lovely young women 

for donating their time and talent to this project.

And thanks to their moms, a retired teacher, and an school EA,

We have 14 scarves packaged up to send with Mrs. Schmitz.

The rest will go in the mail next week.

Take care,

~Natalie

p.s. The girls are already asking when the 2013 colors will be announced!