1. Pumpkin - Pie
2. Owl - Post
3. Leaf - Tea
4. Weasley - Ron
5. Quaffle - Quidditch
6. Hallow - Deathly
7. Mad - Moody
8. Dragon - Flying
9. Crystal - Ball (my first word was actually "kingdom", but that's from my daughter's Dora-the-Explorer movie - Crystal Kingdom. ha! thought I should try to keep it HP related)
10. Trees - Forest
11. Hermione - Granger
12. Hogwarts - School
13. Burrow - Weasley
14. Dobby - Elf
15. Horcrux - Harry
16. Ministry - Magic
17. Magic - Wizard
18. Sirius - Black
19. Apple - Pie
20. Juice - Apple
21. Candle - Light
22. Ghost - Nick
23. Snake - Snape
24. Wand - Magic
25. Invisibility - Cloak
26. Tent - Camping
27. Spell - Magic
28. Umbridge - Witch! (but with a "B")
29. Dursley - Dudley
30. Prophet - Daily
Hmmm, I used the work "pie" twice..... that's what happens when you do word-association before breakfast. I'm hungry!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Time Turner?
Anyone know where I can purchase a good time turner? I looked for one in Diagon Alley, but no luck. I really need one!!! I signed up for this swap with nothing but time on my hands.... then I bought a house! We take possession on October 15th, so I'm frantically cleaning and packing right now. Can I manage to juggle my Hogwarts schedule and my Real-Life? Hmmmm, I'm sure going to try!
I've got a start on my swap kit, but I'm going to have to leave the hand-made part of it for after I've moved into the new place. (since I've already started packing my craft stuff!)
I'm feeling a bit frazzled, I admit it. But I'm so happy/excited at the same time. :)
I've got a start on my swap kit, but I'm going to have to leave the hand-made part of it for after I've moved into the new place. (since I've already started packing my craft stuff!)
I'm feeling a bit frazzled, I admit it. But I'm so happy/excited at the same time. :)
Monday, September 13, 2010
New Term!!!
After taking a break from swapping, I'm back for HSKS 12!!!! I'm very excited to be back.... and I'm happy to be part of the "Hermione's Heroic Braniacs" family.
Things were starting to quite down around here, and I was going to have lots of free time..... but then we went and put an offer on a house yesterday!!! SQUEEEEEE!!!! I'm anxiously waiting for a phone call to see if the offer has been accepted. We have a house already, but it's in a rough neighbourhood and we want to get the kids into a better area before they start school (next year, possibly). I really, really, really hope we get this house! (and then I hope we can sell this one quickly!)
Things were starting to quite down around here, and I was going to have lots of free time..... but then we went and put an offer on a house yesterday!!! SQUEEEEEE!!!! I'm anxiously waiting for a phone call to see if the offer has been accepted. We have a house already, but it's in a rough neighbourhood and we want to get the kids into a better area before they start school (next year, possibly). I really, really, really hope we get this house! (and then I hope we can sell this one quickly!)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
It's Here!!! It's Here!!!
An owl arrived today with my swap kit!!! I'm so excited. I know you wouldn't believe the awesomeness of everything I got, so I took some pictures to show you!
I could post a three page blog entry with photos of everything, but that would be a little too much like bragging, so I took a group shot....
I got some soft 'n silky Tofutsies sock yarn, in a very Magpie-worthy colourway.... along with the Lothlorien sock pattern. (I almost bought this pattern myself! Good think I didn't!) 
love (1,000,000)
My little house-elf got her own little package too! I would've included her stuff in the group shot, but she wasn't giving any of it up, even for a photo.... I snuck a quick picture of her with my zoom lens while I was writing this blog post.
She got her very own knit hat (it fits her great, and she actually wants to wear it), a Dora the Explorer necklace and bracelet (you should've seen her face when she saw those!), stickers, and chocolate. The chocolate was tactfully left out of her gift, so Mommy could decide if she should have it. As you can see, I did let her have it. I was expecting super-hyper kid right about now, but she's actually having an afternoon nap. Wow. I guess the craziness will happen later. ;)
I could post a three page blog entry with photos of everything, but that would be a little too much like bragging, so I took a group shot....
I got some soft 'n silky Tofutsies sock yarn, in a very Magpie-worthy colourway.... along with the Lothlorien sock pattern. (I almost bought this pattern myself! Good think I didn't!) There was loads n loads of extra goodies.... Chocolate (mmmm, chocolate), candies, notepads, a bath bomb from Lush (I can't even begin to explain my addiction to Lush bath bombs!), super-cute black & white stitch markers from Bumblebirch in an adorable little tin with my Magpies Jersey on it!!! (so cool) Some Harry Potter colouring posters and markers, a really neat little pyramid shaped bag, a super cool sock-blocker keychain with a maple leaf on it (yay Canada!), already adorned with a sweet little mini-sock. (my daughter insisted I put this on the Christmas tree - I obliged, but will be putting it on my keys after Christmas) and a Hedwig book bag. (these are so cool, they actually protect your books! I've been wanting one for ages)
And, saving the best for last..... An owl cabled hat and mitts!!!! These are sooooo cool! And super-comfy too!
love (1,000,000)My little house-elf got her own little package too! I would've included her stuff in the group shot, but she wasn't giving any of it up, even for a photo.... I snuck a quick picture of her with my zoom lens while I was writing this blog post.
She got her very own knit hat (it fits her great, and she actually wants to wear it), a Dora the Explorer necklace and bracelet (you should've seen her face when she saw those!), stickers, and chocolate. The chocolate was tactfully left out of her gift, so Mommy could decide if she should have it. As you can see, I did let her have it. I was expecting super-hyper kid right about now, but she's actually having an afternoon nap. Wow. I guess the craziness will happen later. ;)Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
oops! blog neglect!
I totally forgot to blog last week! Ack! Sorry Magpies!
I'm here and I'm busy trying to work on my spoilee's kit. Everything is ready except for the handmade item. I've recently developed a really bad case of tendonitis (from playing guitar) and have been told not to go near my guitar (or knit) for at least two weeks. My doctor originally said six weeks, but that literally made me almost cry, so he then downgraded to two weeks, and then take things really slow, and if I feel any pain, to stop immediately. I've had to cheat and work on my kit anyway. It's going really slow, because I can't knit for very long at one time, but I'm determined to have it finished in time. I'm thinking I might even get it done this weekend! Wish me luck!
I'm here and I'm busy trying to work on my spoilee's kit. Everything is ready except for the handmade item. I've recently developed a really bad case of tendonitis (from playing guitar) and have been told not to go near my guitar (or knit) for at least two weeks. My doctor originally said six weeks, but that literally made me almost cry, so he then downgraded to two weeks, and then take things really slow, and if I feel any pain, to stop immediately. I've had to cheat and work on my kit anyway. It's going really slow, because I can't knit for very long at one time, but I'm determined to have it finished in time. I'm thinking I might even get it done this weekend! Wish me luck!
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