Reach for the stars my dear one!
Our weekend was one of family and pride. Ashley my middle child is the first of our children to graduation from college. She worked very hard this year, carrying a full boat of difficult classes and we are so very proud of her! A little bit of sadness was mingled in with the joy…..as much as it’s exciting to see her move onto the next chapter in her life, it is also bittersweet to see her say good~bye to childhood.
Of course the day would not have been complete without the martini toast to the new graduate. Ashley although very laid back becomes a very determined young woman when challenged….this trait will carry her far in life.
This is the child when asked what she wanted to be when she grows up would answer…."A couch potato"…..
You’ve come a long way baby!
A little fiber…….
Not much time over the weekend was dedicated to fiber for the obvious reasons, but I did manage to squeeze in a little knitting time.
Not one to usually jump on a band wagon, I just could not resist Cara’s enthusiasm over the Knitty Monkey sock. She is right….the pattern consisting of 10 rows keeps you moving right along and keeps you interested. It’s very easy to follow along and is fun.
I have wanted to knit up samples using my sock yarns, so I have been a bit more focused on socks than I have ever been in the past. I don’t know if I will ever be able to crank them out like some can……but I’m thinking I’m going to meet my sock goal for this year pretty quickly :-). My feet are going to be happy next winter!!
The Woolen Rabbit 
Kim, she looks so much like you! Congratulations to Ashley. You have every right to be proud, proud, proud!
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Congratulations! That’s wonderful! And she’s beautiful to boot!
Your monkey looks great. I’m glad you’re enjoying the pattern. It goes so fast.
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you are a sock maniac! and best wishes to your daughter; what a great time of life!
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Go Ashley…something no one can ever take away from you..your education!
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Congratulations to Ashley! She does look like you! The monkey sock looks great in your sock yarn. Looks like something I’ll have to try.
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I like her “couch potato” answer. My son used to say he wanted to grow up to be a mind reader. Congratulations!
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What a beautiful girl! May her life be filled with joy and success in all she aims for!
The monkey socks look grand. I love that pattern. Cookie certainly outdid herself with that fun pattern, didn’t she.
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Congratulations to you all! Best looking couch potato I have ever seen!
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Congrats to Ashley! I’m sure if she is anything like you then she will excel at everything she does. 🙂
Your sock is looking mighty fine! 🙂
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Way to go, Ashley! That’s a great accomplishment. And wow! Talk about a look alike. I hope she knows that’s a compliment!
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You don’t get to wear that outfit if you’re a couch potato! You wear it only if you work hard and are smart!
Congratulations to Ashley, but congratulations also to the whole family. It is a huge effort, and I recognize how much work the parents and others do to get the child to that point in life.
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Huzzah Ashley!! She does look like you! Same beautiful smile. Your Monkey is looking good…I might be addicted the pattern.
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My god! Ashley’s the spitting image of you! Congratulations!!!
🙂 Kate
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Congratulations to Ashley!! And to you, too, Kim. ; )
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Many congratulations to your daughter! And to you, too, for bringing her up. 🙂
I can see the family resemblance, especially around the eyes!
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Congratulation to your daughter! What an awesome milestone!!!
The mokey socks look great–I know what you mean about feeling tempted. After reading Cara’s many posts on these socks I keep thinking about them too:)
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Congratulations to all of you!!! The graduate for all of her hard work and to the family for being there cheering and supporting in so many important ways!!
And then there are the gorgeous socks!!
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Congratulations to Ashley!!! And to you for getting through it all yourself. Must be rough, having no kids that look like you and all. Oh wait, that’s me! She is gorgeous and really does look just like you.
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Congratulations to Ashley and the whole family!
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Congrats Ashley! Kim, you are rightfully proud.
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Boy does she look like you! Wow! And congrats to her on the graduation, that’s great!
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Congratulations and blessings to all of you, Kim. I know your heart must be bursting with pride and joy.
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Congratulations to Ashley! She exudes confidence in those pictures.
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