Yesterday was my birthday! It was a little understated this year because I've got a cold, but really, I'm most comfortable at home anyway. It was a day full of knitting, TiVo, and food, which are three of my favorite things. Oh, and kitties.
I was pleasantly surprised to get a lot of messages through Ravelry yesterday. Apparently, a little birthday cake appeared by my picture, making the announcement to all of my friends. Jess and Casey are so clever!
This was a nice birthday, too, because I feel really at peace with where I am. There are things in my life that are still unresolved and a little scary (like going back to school), but they're also exciting and positive. Birthdays are a good time for reflection, and I'm glad that at this time I can really appreciate where I am and where I'm going.
My family, knowing me pretty well, gave me a lot of great gifts! Here are the knitting-related ones.
Knit Pick's Andean Treasure, a sportweight baby alpaca yarn, from David's father. I think this will make a very warm accessory. Colorwork, perhaps?
Two knitting books from my parents. I've wanted to have Lace Style for a while now, and the Socks book has some wacky patterns in it! (I like wacky patterns.)
And finally, the Knit Picks Options set with the Harmony wood tips, from David. They're so pretty! As you can see, I've already pressed some into use.
Now I'm off for more knitting, TiVo, food, and kitties! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Happy Birthday! Pretty goodies. :)
I purchased a set of Harmony DPNs to replace the ones confiscated from me at the roller derby. Kind of glad they were confiscated; I really enjoy using them.
Feel better.
Posted by: Sacha | October 28, 2007 at 01:01 PM
Happy Birthday! Glad to see David came through for you with the Harmony needles. What are the size 8's doing right now? Something yummy I'm sure!
Posted by: Anne | October 28, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Sounds like a good day to me, kitties, knitting, fav shows what could be better??
How are you liking the new needles??
Posted by: Kelly | October 28, 2007 at 02:40 PM
Happy [belated] birthday, Kristy! I hope you feel better soon. x
Posted by: Nora | October 28, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Happy [belated] birthday, Kristy! I hope you feel better soon. x
Posted by: Nora | October 28, 2007 at 04:26 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, Kristy!
Posted by: kim | October 28, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Happy Birthday! It must my birthday too as I am napping, watching TV and had a kitty jump on my head:) Oh, and knitting too. Great presents - I so want some Harmony dpns!
Posted by: stacey | October 28, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Happy b-day. It sounds perfect to me; exactly how I would have wanted to spend mine.
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | October 28, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Happy birthday to another Scorpio! I'm so sorry about the cold, though . . . hope you feel better soon. (And, hey, I asked for those Harmony needles as a birthday present this year, too....)
Posted by: --Deb | October 28, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Happy Birthday! Yarn is the perfect b-day gift for a knitter. Hope you are feeling better soon!
Posted by: margene | October 28, 2007 at 08:08 PM
Happy Birthday, Kristy. Hope this year is the best one yet!
Posted by: Christy | October 28, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Have a fabulous birthday!
Posted by: grumperina | October 28, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Happy Birthday! I was wondering what that little icon was next to your picture. I couldn't tell it was a birthday cake. LOL!
You got a lot of great birthday loot!
Posted by: Oiyi | October 28, 2007 at 10:32 PM
Happy birthday, Kristy!!! Say, how do you get fam to give you yarn and knitting related materials as presents??? My people need to talk to your people...
Posted by: Elinor | October 29, 2007 at 05:31 AM
yay you got the harmony set! and honestly, i prefer to spend my birthdays the way you did (that's what i did this year too).
Posted by: jody | October 29, 2007 at 05:53 AM
Happy birthday!!! Jess and Casey are so on the ball...how creative!
Looks like you got some great gifts and had a great day with things you love! :)
Posted by: stacey | October 29, 2007 at 09:23 AM
I'm such a dork. I meant to e-mail you on Saturday and totally forgot. So Happy Belated Birthday! Sounds like you had a good one. And yay for good knitting related birthday gifts! :)
Posted by: Jessica | October 29, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Happy Birthday you young thing!
Your family sure knows how to spoil you, those are some wonderful gifts.
Posted by: Kirsten | October 29, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Happy Birthday! What a great bunch of gifts. Especially the harmony needles. My b-day is tomorrow. I've always loved havign a b-day near halloween.
Posted by: Kim | October 29, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Juno | October 29, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Ooo, happy belated birthday! Sounds like a great way to spend the day, at peace and doing the things you love. Hope you're feeling better soon and that this year is a wonderful one!
Posted by: Ariel | October 29, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Happy Birthday!!! I missed it yesterday as I was doing family stuff and didn't pop on Ravelry! Darn. I hope you had a good one and best wishes for a lifetime more.
Posted by: Sharon | October 29, 2007 at 01:06 PM
Happy happy birthday!!! Hope the rest of your weekend rocked.
Posted by: Amy | October 29, 2007 at 02:11 PM
Happy belated birthday! Enjoy your wonderful gifts!
Posted by: tiennie | October 29, 2007 at 05:11 PM
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a wonderful year! I'm glad you had a good time and such great family and kitties.
Posted by: Brenda | October 29, 2007 at 05:42 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Posted by: pamela wynne | October 29, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Happy Birthday, honey! You got some great loot. Other than your cold, it sounds like a perfect day. Here's to an excellent year!
(The kitties are adorable. Philana is getting so big!)
Posted by: Jean | October 29, 2007 at 08:08 PM
Happy Belated (I'm a bit behind on my blog feeds...) Birthday!
Nice presents!
Posted by: whitney | October 30, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Looks like you made out like a bandit! Glad you had a nice birthday!
Posted by: Tanya | October 30, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Happy Birthday, belatedly. I hope the celebration continues for the rest of the week!
Posted by: nova | October 30, 2007 at 08:04 AM
happy day! those needles look gorgeous! i wonder if i can truly justify getting them when i've already got Denises.... maybe if i sell my other circs.
anyway, yay kitties!
Posted by: heather | October 30, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Oooh, happy belated! :-) And hooray for Knitpicks needles! Just don't let those kitties chew on them. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | October 30, 2007 at 04:03 PM
Happy birthday, Kristy!
Posted by: Liz K. | October 30, 2007 at 10:32 PM
Ah, to e "eleven" again...
Birthday blessings!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | October 31, 2007 at 01:21 PM
happy birthday!!!
Posted by: eve | November 01, 2007 at 10:51 PM