Swap Kit!!!

Yay!!! My swap kit arrived today! Wisteria really spoiled me rotten!
Check out the amazing kit she put together for me.....

Let's start with the bag..... she did such an awesome job! It's nice and big, with lots of great pockets, perfect for knitting projects. Although, with two kids now, this may end up as my "everything" bag!

A really cool fingerless mitts pattern..... I've never made any before but I've really been wanting to try my skills at making a pair. This particular pattern looks really fun to knit.

Along with the pattern there was two different types of yarn.... Wisteria couldn't decide which she liked best, and neither can I! (the panda silk feels soooooooo nice though!) Two different sizes of knit picks needles. (my faves!)

And check out this sweet little trinket box.... I think it's really cute.

Of course, it was loaded with tons of little goodies....

A really cool tape measure/pen (I've never seen these before, I think its awesome!)

A beaded row marker. (I've never used one before but it came with instructions so I'm totally going to try this!)

A Gryffindor BookBeads Bookmark

A cute knitting keychain (this has already found its new home on my keys)

A Gryffindor crest pin

The coolest stitch markers I've ever seen!!! Seriously, these are really neat, they have a tiny little symbol of each different Hogwarts house on them.... so cool.

A HP sketchbook.... aparently this was made from an old board game... cool, hey?

A mini-pencil crayon set.... super-cute.

A tin of Roobios tea. (it smelled soooo good when I opened the lid!)

Box of Fudge Flies (don't worry, they taste far more like fudge than like flies!)

Candy potion
Shortbread (gone...I ate this while taking the photos!)

Wand cosy (I think muggles also use these for their knitting needles)
Mr.Tickle and the Dragon book..... my daughter is going to LOVE this!

Yup, I'd say I'm spoiled!!! Thank you Wisteria!!!!

Quidditch!

1. This “Harry Potter” character’s first name comes from Roman mythology. The mythological character’s twin brother is named Romulus. What is the Harry Potter character last name?

a. Black

b. Lupin

c. Pucey

d. Finnigan

2. Which “Harry Potter” character’s first name is the Roman equivalent of the Greed Goddess Athena?

a. Evans

b. Malfoy

c. McGonagall

d. Flitwick

3. In ‘Harry Potter’ World, this wizard has created the Philosopher’s Stone (called the Sorcerer Stone in the US). The historical figure from the 14th and 15th centuries was a scribe and a manuscript-seller who became famous as an alchemist. Who is this individual?

Nicolas Flamel

4. What is the first name of a character whose last name is the name of a Bulgarian leader from early 9th century who doubled the country’s territory?

a. Theodore

b. Cedric

c. Viktor

d. Vincent

5. Which character’s name is the name of goddess in Indian mythology?

a. Creevey

b. Patil

c. Zabini

d. Vane

6. “Where the Wild Things Are” tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal?

a. Maurice Sendak

b. Chris Van Allsberg

c. Ezra Jack Keats

d. John Steptoe

7. What was NOT one of the unexpected defense mechanisms that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook encountered in their attempt to rob Gringotts?

a. The Flagrante

b. The Thieves’ Downfall

c. Anti-summoning Enchantments

d. The Geminio Curse

8. What was Snape aiming at when he cut off George’s ear?

a. Another Death Eater’s back

b. George’s wand hand

c. Another Death Eater’s wand hand
d. George’s face

9. How much older than James was Lily? (Referring to Harry’s parents, not children).

a. James was older

b. 6 months

c. 1 month

d. 2 months

10. Food is one of the five exceptions to what magical law?

a. Grimp’s Law of Elemental Transfiguration

b. Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfiguration

c. Gamp’s Law of Fundamental Transfiguration

d. Grimp’s Law of Fundamental Transfiguration

Picture Hunt

George

McGonagall


Patil

Where the Wild Things Are

Future Hogwarts Student

My future Hogwarts student was born yesterday afternoon! Welcome baby Kenzie!!!

Just In Case

Nothing to really blog about right now, but I wanted to make sure I've posted in case I go into labour and can't post for a few days. ;-)
Ya never know!

Up, Up, and Away!

Owly McFeatherpants has left the building! Keep your eyes open for a scruffy old owl heading your way Waverly! I hope you like your kit!!!

Muggle Artifacts

I just got the coolest new muggle artifact! It's called a "laptop" and it's some kind of muggle computer. Anyway, I'm able to make my weekly blog posts with it so I'm super-happy. Now I won't feel like I'm missing out on so much that's going on around here at Hogwarts because of my limited computer access.
In other news, I'm sending Owly McFeatherpants out with the package for my spoilee on Monday.... Keep your eyes open Waverly. (although it might take him a while to fly all the way from Canada)

Almost Ready

My kit is almost ready to send!!! I just need to take pictures of everything and pack it all into a box. I also need to give my owl a few lessons on international flying, this is his fourth trip out with a swap package, but his first time flying one out to the US. I'm sure Owly McFeatherPants will do fine. Quit laughing! He was a second-hand owl, I didn't name him!