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Today I turn 35. I keep thinking at some point I'm going to hit an age where I'll start to feel old. Hasn't happened yet. As I get older I feel more comfortable and confident in who I am. I love this feeling. Birthdays? Bring em on!

Birthday 2007

I was a very lucky girl this year.

I've been frustrated lately with the type of pictures I've able to take with my camera. This little guy should help. I say help because after playing with it for a few hours I've decided I need to take a class to really learn how to use it properly.

Then, I finally got Favorite socks. While I had several of the patterns from back issues of IK, a few of the older ones are additions, and well as the brand new.

And then, a few etsy gems.

The yarn is this really beautiful, mottled, handdyed by Spindlecatstudio. It's so soft that I'm considering a scarf rather than socks. I'm not sure I want to stuff this yarn into my shoes!

And finally, a set of danglefree stitch markers and danglefree row markers from entrelac at etsy. These were recommended by Kristy and they're great. Light, compact, and burr-free.

The weather is terrible. Lots of rain and wind. Sounds like the perfect excuse for a day spent knitting in the house.

And then there's talk of a lemon cake making its way here this afternoon with a special little man.

51 Comments

--Deb said:

Happy, happy birthday!!!

grumperina said:

Happy, happy birthday! You will love your new Canon. I have the XTi version and I'm only now starting to get the hang of it. Let me know if you need any pointers for lenses, books, forums, etc.

Jessica said:

Fun birthday gifts! You're going to have a great time with them all. I have the same camera and it takes great pictures.

Cynthia said:

Happy Birthday and hope you have many more!

Kathy said:

Happy Birthday!

caro said:

Happy birthday! Looks like we both got the same camera for our 35ths! You'll love the Canon, it totally rocks.

lekkercraft said:

Happy Birthday! Hope it is a great one!

yaiAnn said:

Happy Birthday! You're a lucky girl!!

lola said:

Happy birthday! Looks like some good loot.

Chris said:

Happy birthday, you youngster! (I'm 40, I can say things like that.) What a gorgeous camera!! Lucky, lucky you.

elise said:

happy birthday! that's a fine set of gifts if i've ever seen any.

isel said:

Lemon cake? That special little guy is also very smart!
I always think of that blanket when I am working on one of my very simple ones (like right now). You did an amazing job.

Have a wonderful day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I agree that things only get better as we age. Except my underarm flab. That does not improve.

I love your swag. Have a great rainy day.

kim said:

happy birthday! even though the weather is yucky, i think it does warrant snuggling up on the couch with some lovely yarn and knitting all day!

Erin said:

Happy Birthday! Looks like you are having a perfect day.

Lauren said:

Happy Birthday! Stay in and stay dry.

Kristy said:

Happy Birthday! I like your birthday philosophy... bring em on!

It's great birthday weather today :) I love knitting when it's raining outside!

Jessica said:

Happy birthday!

pamela wynne said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! and, omg, that *camera* -- so jealous!

Barb said:

Happy Birthday:) Have good one!

Liz K. said:

You sure did well for your birthday, and I could think of no more deserving knitter! Happy Birthday, Jody!!

Happy Day!

Look at that loot... :)

Bertha said:

Yay, happy birthday Jody!!

Sarah said:

De-lurking to say happy birthday to a fellow tax day baby!

Julia said:

Happy Birthday!! Mmm...lemon cake, my favorite. =)

Ann said:

Happy Birthday! I feel the same way about aging -- I turn 40 this year and can't wait!

Christy said:

Hope this year is the best one yet!

I'm so glad you were born!

Carrie said:

Just wanted to say happy birthday to a fellow tax day baby too!! Seems like there are a bunch of us! :)

Bear Knits said:

Happy Birthday!!!

Mari said:

Happy Birthsday!
Lovely gifts. I'm still waiting for my copy of Favorite Socks. Can't wait!

Christie said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Enjoy it all!

Sharlene said:

Happy happy Birthday to you!

Jessica said:

Happy Birthday! Definitely a good day to stay inside and do what you want.

Happy Birthday Jody! Kudos on the healthy attitude :)

I have the Rebel too, and found these tutorials to be really helpful (I'm not much one for manuals!):

http://www.usa.canon.com/content/rebelxt_tutorial/rebelxtlessons.htm

Enjoy!

Karma said:

Happy Birthday! 35 is a great age to be. :)

Chris said:

Happy Birthday!!!! Love all your goodies - I have the same camera and it's amazing - you'll get the hang of it - canon has great tutorials on their website.

kaet said:

happy birthday! hope it is a great one! we have the same weather here in ny, great knitting weather!

kate said:

Happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHICA!

Kathy said:

Happy birthday! Hope your day was filled with good things :-).

erika said:

happy birthday you!!!

kelp! said:

Happy birthday! I'm looking forward to your fancy-pants photos.

jacqueline said:

OMG. i get a few days behind in bloglines and I miss your bday!

i am so so so sorry! i hope you had a happy day regardless of how useless this friend is!

Happy birthday jody!!

heather said:

(day late)

Happy Day!!!!

Love that camera--digital SLRs are amazing.

isela said:

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your new camera :) and all the other goodies too.

stacey said:

Hope you have a great day! Use that new camera to take pictures of that amazing sounding cake!

Vicki said:

Happy Birthday, Jody!!

elizabeth said:

Happy birthday! Getting older is a state of mind - I much prefer to think of it as getting better!

Kathleen said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

claudia said:

Happy Birthday Jody! Kick ass camera! Might I recommend that you stop by the Canon Rebel forum on www.dpreview.com. There is lots of great info on there.

S.Kate said:

Hi Jody - Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy the yarn however you choose to use it. :-)

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bought at MDSW '10

  • 1 hank of Miss Babs Sock in My Kelly - all used up!
  • Dragonfly Djinni Sock Yarn in Reluctant Dragon - gone!
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bought at Stitches '08

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bought at MDSW '08

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bought at MDSW '06

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  • Tess Sock Yarn in purple DONE!
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  • Tess Sock Yarn in white with gray bits
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