Welcoming....

Most of you heard me talking about my sister, right? If not looking at her quilt, or new baby girl that is making her the happiest mom on the world, than you definately read (or still can) about the precious gift I got from her.
Well, she officially started her own blog. I showed her a lot of blogs while I was home and she was inspired. She writes in Slovak, but puts a lot of pictures up, so you can easily guess what she is writing about. You could also have her page translated by google. (It translates weird sometimes, but gives you an idea.)
Please, go on and support her, she doesn't know anybody from the blogland yet, but is eager to get to know all the other crafty moms.

I have been occupied by school for the past two weeks. It seems like this semester will be a bit chalenging, but I will get in the normal posting schedule soon.

Rose Hill Hat of my own...

Me in Budapest...

Few months back, I read through my favorite blogs and found tutorial for this awesome hat. I am not too much into knitting, but having a hat like that... I was eager to relearn. I even emailed Erin about those little dots (I call them..), so she could explain in non - knitter language, but I had to give up...
Then I went home (home as Slovakia home) and yeah, I forgot to mention that my sister is a prolific knitter. She truly is, I wish I had pictures of things she did. She did...
She hasn't been knitting for a while. No time, motivation, well and yes five little ones.
I sent her a link to Erin's tutorial and ask her if she could help me with it when I arrive. Weeelllll, we didn't find time for that until the last few days I had with her. She offered that she will make the hat for me. Great!!! Even better.
She printed it out and asked me few thing about it, since it was all in English. I went out and bought wool. I gave it to her on the last day I have seen her. The next morning, her husband was picking me up to go to the train station, then airport. Guess what he had for me... The hat. She did it in one evening.
Look, I love it!







I have gotten a news that matching scarflet and hand warmers are on its way to me.
I love you sis, thanks..
(Dakujem Ajka, cmuk...)

Oh, and big thanks to Erin and her great tutorial.

Being back....

I arrived back to States a week ago, today. It took me a while to get myself back to normal life and continue on. I figured out my class schedule and a new work schedule.
I had a wonderful time in Slovakia with all of my family and friends. Thanks to all that wished me a safe and nice trip. It truly was great.
I have many many pictures, even though I often forgot to take them, but I am still waiting for more from my sister and dad.
I will try to post here my favorites, maybe instead of some crafty one, since it may take me a little more time to accomplish something. Maybe not, I am ready....

Here are some : - not chronological just here and there bits and pieces...

My dad mashing potatoes at my sister's kitchen.... This smile is so typical for him, but very few photos caught it. I love it...



My mom helping me finish my sister's quilt, well binding on it... She wanted to learn how to do it... I miss crafting with her. One day I will have to show you her amazing creations..



This is little Michaela (they call her Miska [pronouced Mishka]) in one of her new onesies... I can't wait to sew for her when she is a bit older... She'll be spoiled this way..



Simon, my nephew #4, I know you've seen him already, but I love this photo. It was totaly unintetional. I asked him if he is an angel. His answer was: "No, I am a very sad king.." Now we have a photo together: A sad king and queen.



Here I am.. Proudly strolling with my first and only niece...

Home....

First, I hope all of you had a beautiful Christmas! I was absent for a while and yes I owe you. I promised to keep you updated and here I go being quiet.
Today, in few hours, will be exactly two weeks since I left home to come home.
I have been spending time with my family, at least as much I could.
Those two weeks flew by and I don't even know how. I didn't even meet all of the people I promised I will visit, but I think I was a bit ambitious to think I will be able to do so.
I am full of happy and also weird feelings. I love being with my family, but I am missing someone who is a big part of my life too. I realized that I don't feel complete alone anymore.... and no Christmas will be truly Christmas without this person.
I know this should be craft blog, but as you can imagine I didn't have chance to do any of it lately.
What about my home?
While in US I couldn't even imagine how I would feel returning home after such a long time. Now, here in Slovakia with my family and places that are so familiar, I feel like I only left about a month ago.
On the other hand, I do miss an American Christmas magic that I grew to like as well.

I will have to share all of my feelings from this special trip slowly, just because I can't just spit it all out, but here are at least some images from my first days.



Walk through downtown on the way to the opera...



My youngest nephew with typical Slovak dish (Bryndzove halusky/ Sheep cheese potato noodles)...




My sister and me...



View from my room, but I wanted to show parking. I was shocked to see it... In the past years more people started to use cars for transportation and parking problem arose. As you can see...

From other side of the ocean...

I am here. After a very long flight and travel (6 hours delay), warm welcome and a first day spent surrounded with my closest family (is closest even a word?). It is amazing!
I will be back when a bit more rested and with some pictures.
Thanks for all good wishes!

Off I go...

OK, I did not sleep a bit (maybe 3 hours the most), but I calmed down.
This is definitely the last post before leaving. I just couldn't wait to share with you what I won in the recent giveaway at For the Journey .
Dallas was soo generous. Look at what she sent. I felt a need to place a thread there for the scale. I love all of those vintage sheets.



She split her collection of vintage sheets between four winners to see what everybody comes up with. I am so excited about this already. I will have something to think about while waiting on the airports.:)
It will definitely be a quilt, but I may add something since there is enough fabric for multiple projects.

Here are just a few favorites.



So long, talk to you from Slovakia.....

Oh, no....

I didn't have a good day.
Last night with the snow/wind storm we lost our internet connection. We don't have cable here, so it's working through the satelite and because of the weather, that obviously didn't work.
This morning we found out that the company the internet is coming from won't fix it unless we pay $160.00 dollars or sign another two year contract. So what do we do?
Send them .... you know where. We were in search for other company for awhile anyway since there were other issues.
We found a different company, but they won't be able to come and set it up until Dec. 18th.
So, I am posting this from school. Sorry, no pictures...
This wouldn't be the end of the world for us anyway because we can use internet at work or at school.
Well, another unfortunate thing that happened is that I am worried about my flight home.
My dad woke up us this morning calling from Slovakia. There has been strikes going on in Budapest airport (where I am supposed to arrive) since this morning and flights are being canceled. You can read about it more here, if you are interested.
I was nervous about the whole traveling part of my trip anyway. I am not much of a traveler, you may say.
I don't know how long this will be going on, but it sure makes me worried.

If I won't be able to post until I leave....
I will definately post from Slovakia. I should be able to get there sometime, right?
I just might be too worried about other things tomorrow.
I am leaving Chicago 5pm on Friday, wish me luck.