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Monday, November 29, 2010

Goodbye to another term at hogwarts. I am also sad to see them end. This is our last week and my spoilee received her kit. I am so glad she likes it. TTFN!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Kit Sent

My owl Periwinkle is in flight and on her way to Texas from Germany.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

My owl came bringing presents this week.



I got my kit from Ronni this week! I love it! The first thing I saw when i opend the box was the pattern. You got a good laugh out of me Ronni!
Here is what was in my box:
Nice Hooters owl pattern (too cute!)
2 skeins of Knitpicks Felici Sport in Sticks and stones
2 skeins of Knitpicks Stroll sport in Stream Heather (they are soooooooo soft!)
Clover 7" No. 6 DPNs (my first set of dpns!)
A lovely purple knitted hat (comfy!)
a super cute project bag
Beautiful stitch markers in purple, silver, green, one cute silve ball of yarn and needles
Some lovely purple beads
One Skein Wonders by Judith Durant

I love my kit! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Week 9 quiz

1. To which prison was Gellert Grindelwald sent after he was defeated by Dumbledore in 1945?
Nurmengard

2. Who is the first casualty in The Deathly Hallows?
Professor Charity Burbage

3. What does Draco Malfoy name his son?
Scorpius Malfoy

4. Before Harry gains control of it, who is the master of the Elder Wand?
Draco Malfoy

5. Severus Snape’s Patronus takes the same form as which other character’s?
Lily Potter

6. Where do Ron, Hermione and Harry apparate when Death Eaters invade Bill and Fleur’s wedding?
Tottenham Court Road

7. Who does Harry send to search for Mundungus Fletcher and the missing locket?
Kreacher

8. Who destroys Salazar Slytherin’s locket?
Ron

9. What does Hermione use to destroy Helga Hufflepuff’s cu?
Basilisk Fang

10. Following the death of Lord Voldemort, who is named temporary Minister of Magic?
Kingsley Shacklebolt

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Week 7 Homework







Week 8 Homework

1. SPARSE VENUES
2. GO UNLOAD LOVE
3. A MOTH SEDAN
4. FLUSH CIGAR
5. SLICK AIRBUS
6. DUMB ANALOG
7. A DRY MOO-CALF
8. UNSNAP THE SKI
9. PIT-A-PAT RIVAL
10. AN OLD JEER

1. Severus Snape
2. Luna Lovegood
3. Dean Thomas
4. Argus Filch
5. Siruis Black
6. Ludo Bagman
7. Draco Malfoy
8. Stan SHunpike
9. Parvati Patil
10. Lee Jordan

Saturday, October 30, 2010

I am blogging for the week.....My computer is not loading pics to blogger so I will have to try and do my homework later. It has been a super busy week and only going to get more busy!!!!!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

So I have been working on my spoilee's kit this weekend. I am enjoying a little break form everything else in my life....expect my son. So far I have made her a ________ and I am working on a ___________. I have also bought her some treats. I hope she likes _____ ____________ ___, a nice ____ of _____, a cute ___ ____, a _____ ______, and some ________.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Week 5 Homework

1. Vine wood and Dragon Heartstring-i. Hermione Granger

2. Walnut and Dragon Heartstring-k. Belatrix Lestrange

3. Hawthorn and Unicorn tail hair-m. Draco Malfoy

4. Hornbeam and Dragon Heartstring-d. Viktor Krum

5. Ash and Unicorn hair-g. Cedric Diggory

6. Rosewood and Veela Hair-l. Fleur Delacour

7. Elder and Thestral Hair-b. Albus Dumbledore

8. Mahogany and an unknown core-j. James Potter

9. Elm and Dragon Heartstring-e. Lucius Malfoy

10. Cherry and Unicorn hair-c. Mary Cattermole

11. Yew and Phoenix Feather-h. Tom Riddle

12. Holly and Phoenix Feather-f. Harry Potter

13. Willow and Unicorn Hair-a. Ron Weasley

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Homework week 4

1. Why does Harry accuse Remus Lupin of being a coward?
Because he trying to run away from Tonks and their son.
2. Who is R.A.B.?
Regulus Black- Sirius Blacks little bro
3. According to legend, what would a person become if he could assemble the Deathly Hallows?
the master of Death
4. What is Ariana Dumbledore rumored to be?
a squib
5. What is written on Harry’s parents’ gravestone?
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
6. Why does Krum want to fight Xenophilius Lovegood?
Becuase he is wearing "the sign" of Grindelwald
7. Why does Voldemort seek the Elder Wand?
So he can defeat Harry
8. Where did Dumbledore’s family live?
Godric's Hollow
9. Whose eye does Harry see in his magic mirror shard?
Aberfoth's
10. What item does Harry steal from Gringotts?
Hufflepuff's cup
11. Where does Rita Skeeter get her information about Dumbledore?
Bathilda Bagshot
12. What is inside the Snitch that Dumbledore leaves Harry?
the resurrection stone
13. Why does Dumbledore leave Ron a Deluminator?
so he could find his way back
14. Why has Hermione not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard?
she was muggle born and didn't grow up listening to wizard fairy tales
15. What is Dumbledore’s greatest regret?
Helping Gellert Grindelwald
16. Whose mail did Snape open?
Petuna's
17. What form does Snape’s Patronus take?
Doe
18. Why can the Sword of Gryffindor destroy Horcruxes?
It is imbibed with Basillisk Venom
19. What name is given to wizards who help Mudbloods?
Blood traitors
20. How do Harry and his friends enter the Ministry of Magic?
through toilets
21. Who made Harry’s wand?
ollivander

Monday, September 27, 2010

Homework week 3

1. Pumpkin gnocchi
2. Owl droppings
3. Leaf red
4. Weasley sweaters
5. Quaffle ball
6. Hallow Halloween
7. Mad lib
8. Dragon pox
9. Crystal beads
10. Trees changing colors
11. Hermione Netta
12. Hogwarts fun
13. Burrow yummy breakfast
14. Dobby sad
15. Horcrux what am i doing for my kit
16. Ministry magic
17. Magic wand
18. Sirius star
19. Apple juice
20. Juice need to buy some more
21. Candle wax
22. Ghost busters
23. Snake purse
24. Wand fake
25. Invisibility would be really fun
26. Tent camping
27. Spell damage
28. Umbridge pink
29. Dursely dudley
30. Prophet Follow the Prophet

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

My favorite part of book 7

I just finished rereading book 7. Still love it! Still get frustrated by all the camping parts, but I think you are suppose to so you feel as frustrated as the trio. And my favorite part is still the very end. I love those little family moments. I think Harry and Ginny would be great parents. It will be great to see Harry as a dad and his dream of a family complete. I wish Warner Brothers would do a Hogwarts animated tv series. I think that could be a lot of fun if done right.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

My week one homework

1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one).
Hermione Bagnold, smileynetta
2. Someone who was born in the same month as you.
Fleur Sweeting, misslucy,
3. Someone from a different country.
Emma Gorodok, Selana But now we live in the same country!!!
4. A new HSKS Family member.
Morgianna Defeufaucon, staroftwilight,
5. Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps.
Siobhan Mooney, CelticMommy,
6. Someone who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so!
Allitrya Spelling starsplash
7. Someone who both knits and crochets.
Clara Clovenhoof, ajkane,
8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you.
Lizzie Wychwood, Wychwoodlady,
9. Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you.
Emma Scimgeour, cyancomet,
10. Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you.
Meladia Starseeker, LAFisher,

Homework week one- My answers

1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one).
Crochet, knit, jewelry making, some scrapbooking....

2. Someone who was born in the same month as you.
born in July

3. Someone from a different country.
I was born in Louisiana, but live in Germany now.

4. A new HSKS Family member.
I am not new.

5. Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps.
This is my fourth HSKS swap.

6. Someone who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so!
I don't have any of my yarn posted in my stash section, but I am getting quite a large stash.

7. Someone who both knits and crochets.
I do both.

8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you.
Purple and blue

9. Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you.
Autumn and Halloween are my favorites.

10. Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you.
ummm.............I don't have one. I guess for the purpose of this game I will say merino wool.

HSKS 12 favorite things

A few of my favorite things

I am not a picky person. I just like to be surprised and to get things that make me smile. I hope this helps my spoiler.


* Knit or crochet or both?
I have been crocheting for two years now and I just finished my first knitting project. I can knit and purl and that is it for now. I would like to learn how to knit in the round on circular needles as my next goal for knitting. I love crocheting just about anything.

* Brands you would like to try but don't have easy access to
I am not too picky on brands because I don't really know too many. Knitpicks.com has been my best friend lately. Everyone keeps talking about Malabrigo, so that could be fun to try.

* Favorite fibers/least favorite fibers
I love soft fibers. I don't have any particular favorites, but I love trying new blends.

* Favorite colors/least favorite colors
My most favorite colors are all shades of purple and blue, but I love all colors.

* Yarn weight preferences
I don't have any preferences to weight but I do ask that you send a pattern with it. I am horrible at making choices for patterns for the yarn I have lying around.

* Favorite projects
I enjoy making scarves and bags, but I like trying new patterns for different things. I love making earrings and other jewelry. I am always open to trying new crafts. I think I am finally going to break down and buy a sewing machine, because I have been thinking about sewing alot!

* Favorite designers
Ann Kingstone, but I have a long way to go before I can do her designs. I love being introduced to new designers. Surprise me!

* Salty or Sweet or...?
I love it all except licorice flavors and I am not that big into candy. I love chocolate, trail mix, and well more chocolate. My favorite things that I cannot get here are starcrunches.

* Tea or Coffee or...?
I love fruit teas and hot chocolate (not the mix with water kind). Italy spoiled me with rich creamy hot chocolate.

* Allergies
I don’t have any, but my hubby and my son are allergic to cats.

* Other things you like, i.e., buttons, pens, fabric, stitchmarkers, etc.
Fun buttons and beads are always useful. The only bead shopping I do is online, so I love getting new beads and other jewelry supplies. I love notebooks and journals. I love reading, cooking, photography, dancing, and playing games with my family.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

My Kit from Emma Diggory!









I feel super spoiled right now! I cannot believe her owl got here so quickly. Emma must have put a speeding charm on it. I love love love my kit!
First things I opened were my lucky stitch markers, earrings, and so cool domino bracelet. Then I opened my new large stash of Knitpicks Wool of the Andes in a wonderful array of colors which goes with my new book Amigurumi World Seriously Cute Crochet (which I have been wanting!!). I also got a really comfy looking size G crochet hook to help me make those cute animals. Emma also sent me word search, Sudoku, hangman, and tic tac toe books. She surprised me with not one but three boxes of starcrunches which I cannot get here. My little house elf loved "Lighning Queen box" matching game which we are playing tonight. And last but certainly not least is my handmade felted backgammon set!!! I love it so much. The dragonflies and butterflies are so cute. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making this for me. It is so lovely! You have made my month!! You are the best Emma Diggory!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Last week of camp! I'm so sad. It went by so fast. I wonder if anyone will ever find those extra water balloons. Can't wait for my swap kit to get here! Thanks everyone for such a fun camp. Especially my Hutties!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

My owl goes out tomorrow. I have a house lef free day all day so I hope to get a lot done.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Just a little tease of what is to come!

Dino Park


My little house elf and I had a fun outing into the muggle world today.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The hunt is on final 2




* campfire

* pinecone

The hunt is on













* bowtruckle

* candle

* muggle trash

* water balloon

* edible plant

* creature that lives in the lake

* bird feather

* yarn

* Hogwarts/House pride item

* a bathing suit (and extra magical kudos if it's a bathing suit on the headmistress!) ;)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

I WINGOED!

W1- Emma Wigworthy spins her own yarn and my favorite of hers is her Blue faced leicester 'Marianne.
I1- Quietus has worked at Girl Scout Camp.
N1- Generva Dreamy went to Madrid by train.
G1- Hermione Bagnold and I both love Knitpicks.
O1- Emma Gordock can speak German.

My Wingo Info

I1- I have worked Girl Scout, Church, and science summer camps in Louisiana.
N1- I have been on a train to Venice, Trieste, Rome, and Florence.
G1- I love knitpicks!
O1- I could really say that I actually speak another language but I know enough Italian and Spanish to shop.

W2- I have seen every film in the Theater!
G2- I have 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
O2- I have 77 projects in my queue.

W3- My patronus is a snow leopard.
N3- I have a witch's hat with silver stars all over it and Rosewood and unicorn hair.
G3- I have been to Miramare Castle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miramare
O3- I made my first set of stitch markers for Generva Dreamy's kit for HSKS 10.

W4- I live in Ramstein-Mesenbach Germany which is 4 hours away from Emma Gordock.
I4- I am from The U.S. but live in Germany.
N4- I love Chocolate!
G4- I played my first game of quidditch in June.
O4-I own all the HP movies.

W5- This is my 3rd HSKS swap.
I5- I have been camping by the Buffalo River in Arkansas, the Ocoee River in Tenessee and Lake Degray in Arkansas.
N5- I high school I played melodic percussion.
G5- I was born in July.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Our Little Treehouse Adventure


We had a little fun last night!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

A few of my favorite things

I am not a picky person. I just like to be surprised and to get things that make me smile. I hope this helps my spoiler.


* Knit or crochet or both?
I have been crocheting for two years now and started to learn to knit this past Winter but I haven't gotten too far since I cannot find my knitting supplies.

* Brands you would like to try but don't have easy access to
I am not too picky on brands because I don't really know too many. Knitpicks.com has been my best friend lately.

* Favorite fibers/least favorite fibers
I love soft fibers. I don't have any particular favorites, but I love trying new blends.

* Favorite colors/least favorite colors
My favorite colors are all shades of purple and blue, but I love all colors.

* Yarn weight preferences
I don't have any preferences to weight but I do ask that you send a pattern with it. I am horrible at making choices for patterns for the yarn I have lying around.

* Favorite projects
I enjoy making scarves and bags, but I like trying new patterns for different things. I love making earrings and other jewelry. I am always open to trying new crafts.

* Favorite designers
Ann Kingstone, but I have a long way to go before I can do her designs.

* Salty or Sweet or...?
I love it all except licorice flavors and I am not that big into candy. I love chocolate, trail mix, and well more chocolate. My favorite things that I cannot get here are starcrunches.

* Tea or Coffee or...?
I love fruit teas and hot chocolate.

* Allergies
I don’t have any, but my hubby and my son are allergic to cats.

* Other things you like, i.e., buttons, pens, fabric, stitchmarkers, etc.
Fun buttons and beads are always useful. The only bead shopping I do is online, so I love getting new beads and other jewelry supplies. I love notebooks and journals. I love reading, cooking, photography, dancing, and playing games with my family. I picked the kits I did because I thought they would be fun choices for me and my 2 yr old house elf.

*Favorite Games
I love Skip Bo, Imagine if, Guess Who, and games you play with a regular deck of cards ( War, speed, etc.) A game to play with a toddler would be nice.

*Favorite Critters
I love cats of any kind. I like butterflies, dragonflies, and lady bugs. My little house elf loves frogs, lizards, snakes, puppies, and owls.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

My Kit!








I just got the most delightful Luna kit from Winifred Hornswaggle. She sent me some African Rooibus Red Tea, yummy looking trail mix, Double ended crochet hook set, a yarn cutter ( something that I have been wanting forever), circular needles, knitpick's Gloss yarn in mulberry (I cannot wait to use this delicious yarn!), the pattern for the Luna scarf ( I have been wanting to make it for a long time), a cute mini sock, a Quibbler notebook, Hogwarts colors stitch markers, knitted radish earrings ( I love, love, love them!), and my favorite part was the " Dumbledore is My Homeboy" key chain. I love this kit. Thank you Winifred! I feel so spoiled and I know I am going to be smiling for a long time because of you. Especially every time I look at the key chain.:) Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The last week of this term

Well, I finally got Generva's kit mailed off today. I hope it makes good time to her and I hope she enjoys it. We my hubby is gone for the next while and I just trying to figure out what to do with myself. I am new here and haven't really made friends yet. I am watching kids from 12 -5:30 so at least my little house elf has kids to play with. And I still haven't found my knitting knitting needles. I want to get knitting and I have no needles. How ironic.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Parts 1 & 2 of Muggle Studies Homework

Part 1 Short Answer:

1. Explain why Muggles need electricty.
-Muggles use electricity so they can dry their hair without use of the drying spell, watch silly muggle operas on the television, or have machines wash the dishes for them.


2. What are the most common ways Muggles communicate when they are not together in the same place?
-Muggles scream into feletones or send eekmails on the computer.

3. How do Muggles cope with broken items?
-Duct tape is the muggles universal fix it or there is always elmers glue for little muggles.

4. Describe a popular Muggle sport.
- Curling is a popular muggle winter sport. Players slide and sweep stones on ice towards a target to get the highest score. Their "brooms" are wierd. Silly muggles.

5. Name something you'd like to try doing without magic, and how you would accomplish it.
-Knitting! I would disguise myself as a muggle and go to a knitting group at a LYS so they could teach me.


Part 2: Identify these common Muggle items.

1. A small squared-off rod held in the hand with many soft buttons on one side with numbers and words written on them.
-I think it is a remote. Muggles cann't live without them. Remotes are like wands for muggles.

2. A metal box with a long, handled hose, which counts several sets of numbers when you compress the handle.
-a gasoline pump

3. A heavy rod with a single button that emits light when pushed.
-a flashlight

4. A small, thin, glossy rectangle that has pictures on one side and emits a variety of noises, often attached to Muggles' ears with a thin cord.
-a mp3 player

5. A large cabinet with one glass side, displaying a variety of neatly organized items, which occasionally spits one out when the correct code is entered.
-a vending machine

Part 3 of Muggle Studies Homework

1. Spike Jonze is an American director and producer of films, commercials, and music videos. He directed Where the Wild Things Are.





2. Oprah Winfrey is the daytime talk show host queen in The U.S.


3. Bono is an Irish singer and musician and the main vocalist for U2 a muggle rock band.


4. Elizabeth II is the current muggle Queen of England.

5. J.K. Rowling is a famous muggle author of the Wizard Biography of Harry Potter.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The post owls coming here must be taking their time. I don't think I am going to get my package out for early send. Sorry Ravenclaw! Generva, I really hope you like your kit. It has traveled from Italy through Austria to Germany.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

I have my yarn back and I get my Internet this weekend! Life is good!

Friday, May 21, 2010

It looks the magic carpet movers will be making a stop at our place next Wednesday. I guess they got tired of repelling my accio charms.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Just ordered the last couple of things to finish my kit projects. I don't get internet until the 29th of May! I wish it was sooner.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Still getting my home set up. My little house elf is having fun playing on our new stairs.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Harry Potter And The Curse of Dudley

Harry Potter, the boy wonder, the (HERO) of the wizarding world; sat alone in his tiny bedroom scratching his (BELLY BUTTON) and cleaning the (PIXIE DUST) out of Hedwig's cage. This summer wasn't nearly as boring as his previous summers had been.

Over the summer, his cousin Dudley had grown quite frightened of him. Harry secretly kept cursing him, even though under age use of magic was strictly forbidden outside of Hog(WARTS [HAHAHAHA, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT WORKED OUT LIKE THAT!])'s school of (BLANKET)craft and (JUSTICE).

It seemed the wizarding world turned a blind (TOE NAIL) when it came to Harry, and he never got in trouble for his... transgressions.

One particularly memorable curse on Dudley happened on the (8)th of June. It was so hot, you could (DEFENESTRATE) a (HAND CREAM) on the sidewalk.

Dudley sat on his enormous (NOSE) in front of the telly, spooning (COOKIE JAR)ful after (COOKIE JAR)ful of (SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS) down his throat. Harry thought he looked rather (HIPPO)ish, with his piggy little eyes and fat body.

Harry got an evil little grin on his (HIP) and raised his wand behind Dudley's head. "(EX ANIMO)" he shouted; which translated to English means "Turn this boy's head into a (PLUM) and make him dance around like a (TIGER) with (APHASIA)!"

And that's just what Dudley did! He (KISSED) off the couch, screamed "(FANTAZZICAL)!" to the top of his lungs, and began (SPELUNKING) on the floor, while turning in circles and flapping his (FEET).

Harry was laughing so hard, he almost peed his (NECK TIE). He was still laughing, and Dudley was still flapping, when Uncle Vernon came thundering down the stairs. He had gone a nice shade of purple. He looked at Harry, shaking in anger, then looked at Dudley, horrified. "(LITTLE AND OFTEN MAKES MUCH)" he screamed, then calmly turned and walked away.

Harry and Dudley looked at each other in abject confusion. Harry shrugged his shoulders in a "beats me" gesture, and the two cousins sat on the sofa, temporarily forgetting their animosity toward one another.

Dudley lifted the half empty (COOKIE JAR) of (SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS) and offered it to Harry.

"Don't mind if I do!" said the bespectacled young man, grabbing a spoon and preparing to dine.

Dudley's (FEET) gave one mighty final flap, and the boys had a most enjoyable evening, indeed.

Monday, April 26, 2010

It's a Mad, Mad World

1. a verb- DEFENESTRATE
2. a number-8
3. a body part- TOE NAIL
4. an abstract noun- JUSTICE
5. a noun- BLANKET
6. a skin condition- WARTS
7. a body part- BELLY BUTTON
8. type of person/stereotype- HERO
9. a substance- PIXIE DUST
10. a fortune cookie phrase in all capital letters- LITTLE AND OFTEN MAKES MUCH
11. article of clothing- NECK TIE
12. verb ending in "-ed"- KISSED
13. neurological disorder- APHASIA
14. an animal- TIGER
15. a fruit- PLUM
16. a latin (sounding) phrase in all capital letters- EX ANIMO
17. a body part- HIP
18. a large animal- HIPPO
19. a food- SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
20. a body part in plural- FEET
21. a verb ending in "-ing"- SPELUNKING
22. a nonsensical word in all capital letters- FANTAZZICAL
23. a container-COOKE JAR
24. a body part- NOSE
25. a noun- HAND CREAM

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

I finally have my new mailing address and tomorrow we should here if we got the town house we saw today. I am loving all these hills and the beautiful German countryside. I got alot of my kit done before I left. I am just looking for a few finishing touches and I am waiting on Hermione to mail me the kit (Yay for finally getting my knew address!!!) so I can finish the main project. I have the best head of house. Go Ravenclaw!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Care of Magical Creatures Homework; Part 2

1. House elves are small creatures with a big head, large eyes, pointed ears, and a skinny stature.
2. The Black family
3. hats
4. An owner gives them clothes.
5. The Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare

Monday, April 5, 2010

Transfiguration Homework -HAGRID'S ROCK CAKES



TORTA ROCCIA


Transfiguration Homework -Nose-biting Teacup





TAZZA MORSO NASO

Transfiguration Homework - TIME TURNER




CAMBIEARE TEMPO


Transfiguration Homework - BOWTRUCKLE





LANA ALBERA FATA