So, it's 2011

Well, all I can say about the new year is, thank goodness me it's here! 2010 was a very up and down sort of year and while a lot of good things happened (getting engaged, getting a puppy, finding peace of mind through yarn and a crochet hook); a lot of laziness, lack of motivation and bad feelings occurred as well. So while I thank you 2010, I'm still happy to see you go! Lol!

The first sunny day of 2011, today! =)

2011 is the year I am getting married. So unbelievable in a way, but I am so happy about it. We've been really letting the wedding get in the way of getting MARRIED since the engagement and now that we have separated the two, we've come to the conclusion that the wedding is not getting married and that getting married should be stress-free, romantic and a celebration of our love for each other by US. Therefore, we let go of having a wedding with all of the hoopla... we're eloping!!! =) Destination: Kyoto, Japan. Not only that, but instead of having a wedding in the states at the end of December, we're going during the cherry blossom time...the end of MARCH! Excitement has taken hold of me! If you don't understand the fuss about Japan, google Maruyama park, the philosopher's path and temples of Kyoto. If you still don't get it, google those terms with cherry blossoms. Oh me oh my. Gorgeous! I can't stop thinking about it, I really feel good about our decision although it isn't the traditional thing to do. We have a lot to do before we go!

As for crocheting... I have started my crocheting year with tortoises. I made this fellow for my sister in law, until I realized this was for one of my friends. Once it was done, it just shouted her name.

Quite an ugly fellow, but cute in its own way... No? The pattern is from "Super super cute crochet" by Brigitte Read, one of the books I got for Christmas. Well, since this little one was born and can't be given to the sister in law (birthday approaching...), a fellow like this is on the way:

Okay, that's just the pieces I've made so far to make this: Roman Sock's Greek Tortoise (linked). I'm really excited to see it done, but man, it's pretty complicated and something tells me it won't make to the post office in time to make it to the states for her birthday. And now that I've been so excited about JAPAN, researching has put this baby on the back burner. Sorry!

Before I go, let me share a bit of the weather... snow snow snow. After Christmas it snowed. A lot. And it's not like we didn't have enough snow BEFORE Christmas. So here is a view of our patio (after hubbyman-to-be shoveled it and after that it sprinkled a new layer of snow, go figure eh).

Up to my knees almost! 

Well, hope your new year started well. Thanks for reading! =)