The first day of blog-ing... not quite sure where this journey is going to take me.

My DH is a confederate drummer.. doesnt he look like he stepped out of a time machine?

Reenacting is one or our newest passions/obsessions. Is great fun and is nice to escape modern reality now and then. I will probably write a lot about this.

Especially as i am trying to learn so much and sew so much... somedays i really need to learn how to say nooooooo! ROFL!

My other Newest obsession/hobby is Knitting. I taught myself how this summer, part of my 'learn a new craft every summer' campaign. I LOVE IT!! have been loom knitting as well as needle knitting. i dont finish much yet (i DO do LOTS of frogging tho...LOL!) but slowly but surely i am figuring things out.

otn right now:an attempt at an 1861 winter hood from Peterson's Magazine. an undersleeve that i am NOT happy with (am winging it w/o a pattern and about to frog it, sigh.....) a shawl for my six year old niece who LOVEs pink. its very pink w/pink and purple eyelash yarn and is very fuzzy. i think it will be very cuddlesome.

still looking for the "perfect' dress for my eldest dd= she is engaged to be married in -maybe = oct 07 or possibly longer than that - am still trying to cope with THATwhole idea! but they are being sensible and taking their time before that total commitment. id rather they figure things out BEFORE a wedding!

and just found out my youngest dd is slated to go with her band to CHINA in july 07- OH MY!!! (picture home alone pose here!!) am listening to her practice on the keyboard. is amazing how fast kids are to learn something new. she's due to have her 4th lesson and she is already playing simple songs!
proud mama moment here!