Something's in the air.

L got her first hair cut today! Really she just got bangs and a tiny trim all over. I have a little curl of her hair in a little baggie... My baby is growing up. She went from this to this! She did pretty good for a two year old having to sit still with sharp scissors just inches away from her face. I think she looks so much older, for a two year old...

So I had my hair cut yesterday... It had almost been a year from my last cut. Its pretty short... but I think I like it. Summer is coming and I just wanted it off my neck.

This morning we dyed eggs. The kidlets were pumped up! I figure we'll start it now and do a dozen at a time and dye eggs a bunch of times. Its pretty, and the kids like it. I always say I want to dye eggs all year round but I never end up doing it... so I thought we'd do them a few times in the next couple of weeks. That's my plan anyways.

On the knitting front I'm about half way through L's kimono. BTW the pattern is from Mason Dixon Knitting. I'm not sure if I've expressed my feelings for that book. I absolutely L-O-V-E it! Its just great to read and has fun patterns too. Whats better than that?!

Right now we're listening to Laurie Berkner. The kids, I, and Hubby all love her music. Its got a fun funky beat you can move and grove too! Its silly, fun music for kids. Just thought I'd share with you all. Sometimes if we are having a bad morning we put it on and dance like nobody is watching:)

kNiT hApPy!

check one off the list!

The kimono is done! I thought I'd use ribbon that didn't take away form the flower... I found the closest match (to the yarn) that I could. I did a little photo shoot so here you go:








I don't think I went too over board with the embroidering, did I?









the sun just came to me, I think its pretty cute.








Of course you need to see it on C.












And the back.

I'm very happy with it and I already have about 4 in done on L's.

While I was at Michael's last night, getting the ribbon, I found some yarn on clearance! Normally $6 a ball, down to $2! They had a sample knit square and it was pretty cute. I instantly thought of making hat and mittens for L next year. The price was right and L said she liked it.

After putting the kidlets to bed last night I made some Amish Friendship Bread, in the way of muffins. While they were baking and cooling was when I finished the kimono. I was a bit preoccupied and let them cool for too long and half of the muffins got stuck in the pan(they had chocolate chips in them and I think that's what made them stick) I mutilated at least 1/3 of them. I was planning on bringing them to knitting tonight, but now I don't have that many. I probably still will. So I can hand out some of the starter bags. Mine came all the way from my sis! It (the bag) was so full of air when I opened the package, I didn't know she was sending me that. It was pretty funny, If it would have taken one more day in the mail I'm sure it would have exploded! Also in that package was all the seasons of Alias! I'm already on the 4th season, and I'm loving it! Thanks Allena!

Watching TV series on DVD is the only way to go. Last year we started watching 24, a friend from work let us borrow the first few seasons, and we were all caught up by the time the 6th season started this year. Now waiting week to week for only ONE episode is killing me. I'd almost rather wait and buy the season on DVD. Its so much better that way!

OK its lunch time and the kidlets are hungry... kNiT hApPy!

This morning G decided that he wanted pancakes for breakfast. Normally I'd just make plain old round ones. Awhile ago my MIL had bought some Dino shaped pancake makers and I had totally forgotten about them. Hubby actually remembered them and decided to try them out. They worked pretty well, cute hey?! G had the T-Rex and L had the triceratops. G kept announcing which par he was eating next. "Now I'm eatin his... head... Now I'm eatin his... tail... "and so on. It was pretty cute, especially because you really couldn't tell what was what, it was all cut up. When he was all done he said "I ate it all! Now I'm gonna get big and strong, just like daddy!"

Last night I tried my hand at embroidering. It went pretty well, i think. I kinda followed a guide form a book I have Knitting for Two. I really like this book. It has a bunch of patterns I really want to make, and some I already have. I'm working on a flower on the back... I'll post a pic when its finished. I think i like the flower, its growing on me. L really liked the flower so once I finish this one I'm going to start hers so I don't loose my motivation. I still don't know if I should use a button or a ribbon, what do you think... Please let me know, either way I'll have to go out and buy something... I don't have anything in stock.

Don't Leave... It's still me!

I updated blogger and lost all my personalized stuff. So bear with me as I slowly fix my blog and get everything back on my sidebar. I thought I could use a new look too. What do you think!? I'd love to eventually get a typepad account, but who knows. I'm not sure how much that costs... and right now free = good. Someday though.

I tried the kimono on C... what do you think?

I think I'd like to embroider some flowers on it or something. Give it some color. I can't complain, its made out of peaches & cream, on a big cone from wal*mart. A good choice for a low budget. I think she would look cute in anything:) But what do I know... I'm her momma, I have to think that!

Spring is HERE! Its been like 80 out all day (compared to 40 the rest of the week)... and look, I have new growth! I think they are called grape hyishians. They are about 4 inches tall!

Hope you all have a good Monday, Knit Happy.

2 days in a row!

Can you believe it? I hardly can...

This is one of L's new and favorite toys. It would have been a pain to blow up but my parents had an electric blower, used for blowing up air mattresses. I de-flatted two of the sides to take it home, and that wasn't to bad to re blow up. Both G + L love it. They put the balls through the holes, and they pop right out! Its a blast. I've been using it to help L learn her colors. She is pretty good at it.G is always there to help her if she does them wrong... What are big brothers for?!

C was being super smiley last night. But she is always turning her head when I try and take the picture. So this is the result. One of these days I'll get a good picture of her.

*OKC
(obligated knitting content) I figured I needed some.

Here is her little kimono, it still needs buttons or a ribbon for a tie... I still haven't decided. The one I made for my friend last spring was done in garter stitch and I put ribbons on it. You can see it here. It was really easy and quick to knit... I think I might play with the pattern and make on for L. She loves to wear dresses, but so many of the ones she has are sleeveless, just tiny little straps. Its still quite cold in Wisconsin... I can't wait for spring. Green grass, beautiful colors from all types of flowers, I just can't wait! I envy all you out there who live in places where things are already blooming.

Lets see how many days in a row I can go for... I better get knitting

Yippie skippie!

Good news! We recieved a great deal on a basic cable and internet package through charter communications... $30 a month for 12 months. I just couldn't pass it up. We paid off our credit card debt and have a little bit of extra cash. So I convinced hubby to let us get back on line! I'm so excited, that means I can blog regularly again! I can't believe I haven't posted in over a month. Things have been crazy busy, I wonder why?!

My little Leah had her 2nd birthday on the 19th. she is getting so big! We sorta celebrated it for three days. With us, the in-laws and my parents. The kids loved it! Gabe didn't think it was too fair, but I kept explaining that it was her special day, and that on his birthday it would be his turn to have a special day. I think he finally got the idea, but he still wan't to thrilled with it. We bought her a tricycle, she loved it! It was even nice enough to let her ride it outside for a bit. Of course i forgot to take pictures... so you get the ones of her in the kitchen. She loved the helmet and pads so much she wore them for over an hour!

Here she is last year on her 1st birthday... they grow so fast. What a little girly girl she is. I can't believe my little baby girl is growing up.

My 2nd little baby girl, Chloe is getting so big. Just like her sister, she got those big chubby cheekers. She has been flashing her little smile for the past couple of weeks. I caught it on camera while her cousin Lilly was holding her. Cutie pies!

I'm going to be going back to work in a week or two. They are pretty flexible, its ultimatly up to me. It will only be for two days a week, which isn't so bad, but just the thought of it makes me sad.


A few weeks ago I had started to wear my slippers thin and in some spots there were holes. What did I do?! Throw them in the washer to re-felt them... Hello? when did I forget how to use my brain... I should have used some yarn to do a patch job but i didn't. The result, even bigger holes than were there before. Bummer. I guess on the plus side its is starting to get warmer out and I will have time to knit, yet another pair, before next winter. Final note to self: Never think a hole will just felt to itself.

In the past month I've done a good amount of spinning. I forgot to take a picture of all of it before giving it to Brigitte. I still have a few "balls" of roving left to spin, but I did most of it, about 4 pounds so far.

I've also knit a baby kimono for Chloe... I just have to put the finishing touches on it... so stay tuned! thanks to all of you for being so nice and leaving such swet comments on last months post, Its always nice to hear from ya'll!

Take care. Happy knitting!

Chloe

Thanks to everyone for your congratulations and sweet comments!


I'd like to introduce the newest addition to our family! Chloe Adaline, was 7lb 15oz and 20 1/2 inches long. She is such a sweetie and the kids instantly loved her!


I can barely remember life without her, and it hasn't even been 3 full weeks! Ok so I can remember, but I don't want to...

I thought I'd post a bunch of pictures, some of my favorites.

Chloe is lovin the camera even with her eyes closed! I sent out birth announcements and two days later took this picture... I wish I would have waited. Its almost too perfect of a picture.

Here is the big brother and big sister holding thier new sibling! Gabe is so proud! My mom's hand is helping Gabe and Leah hold Chloe. Leah was laughing becuase Chloe had the hicups and she thinks thats hilarious! It was really cute.

Here is one of her while she is all wide eyed! One of the few times durring the day!

And of course I have to include the hat I made for her. Even though I thought we were going to be having a boy.

Alright I'll switch modes from baby to what been happening. Since being in the hospitial I have finished 2 pair of toasty tootsies, one for my mother's co-worker and one for my mother, I thought I'd suprise her with a pair of her own!

On Vanentines Day my MIL droped off some strawberries and a package of chocolate chips. So after dinner (that hubby made) we melted the chocolate and had fresh dipped strawberries for dessert. The kids loved it! Gabes exact words were "This is GREAT!... It's like a party!" Do I have to even say that they were a mess?! Here are some pictures to go with this little story.

Since kniting the slippers I've picked up spinning a bit here and there. Leah loves to "help" me. As you can see she puts her foot right next to mine and treddels right along with me.

I hope you all are doing well, take care and Knit Happy!

Tomorrow is baby day!

I've been spinning up a storm lately. As much as I can anyways. I think I've got half of that garbage bag left, not bad for only a few weeks. This is a picture of some of the yarn, I have about twice as much spun up (12 skeins total). This picture doesn't do it any justice. Its really black with a tiny bit of a white thrown in, it almost makes it shine.

I finally felted the purse I made when teaching the class. It turned out really cute! I used a different yarn than i normally do and it shrunk a lot more than I expected. It was made out of brown sheep nature spun, and I usually use cascade 220. Either way I really like the shape of it. I put it up at the shop as a sample.

I also started another pair of toastie tootsies for a lady that works with my mom. I'm hoping I'll finish them in the hospitial. I have to stay there for at least a few days because of the c-section. I'll see if i get any knitting time, or even if I feel like it. I can't believe it's tomorrow. It doesn't seem real yet. I guess it will kick in when I'm holding a tiny new little baby... and to be able to tell people if it is a boy of girl... I can't wait. We are all here at my parents house, and the kids are staying here over night. We have to be at the hospitial at 6 am. Surgery is at 8. We took a few pictures of us for the last time as a family of 4. this is the best one, Leah wasn't really coroperating with us. Here I am on my last day of being prego!I know I'll miss it, some of it anyways! I won't miss the bruised rib feeling. That I'll definetly say bye bye to.

My last day of babysitting was on thursday. So on friday we wanted to someting fun with the kids. We ended up going to the Above & Beyond Childrens Museum. We had a blast and ended up getting a years membership. Gabe also had his first dentist appointment and he did so well! They even let him hold "mr sucky". The dental hygenist was very impressed with his coorperation and attitude towards the whole procedure. He even got a flouride treatment, which they said they usually don't give it to kids that young. My little boy is growing up!

I'm not sure when the next time I'll be posting But I'll be sure to let you all know the news. You could check out allena's blog, maybe she'll post an update for me... I haven't asked her yet...but I'm sure she wont mind!

Lots of love and happy knitting!

10 more days!

I miss blog land, and wish I had axcess to the internet at home... I don't so here I am weeks after my last post. I haven't been up to much. Only the normal getting things ready for baby #3. Its only ten days away, I can hardly belive it. We put the crib up in our room and got everything situatated. All I have to do now is pack a bag for the hospitial and one for the kids who are going to be staying with grandma and grandpa. My mom was abel to take off the whole week after my schedualed c-section. That will be super nice, I never have to worry about the kids when they are with my parents, it really puts my mind at ease.

I have made a few things for baby #3. A boy and girl hat. Both of witch are super cute, and I'll be proud to put either one on our new little baby. The other thing I made was a pair of tiny baby booties. Yes it is another pair of toasty tootsies :) I tell you, they are the easiest things to make. I took measurments of Gabe and Leah's baby footprints to make sure they will be a somewhat acurate size.

My mother asked me to make her 2 pair of the toasty tootsies for a co-worker's son and nephew. I did them as quickly as possible so I could get back to my main task this month... Which is spinning. I'm sad to say I haven't taken any pictures of it so far. But there has been good progress on it. I'm hoping to get most of the 4ish pound bag of roving done before the baby comes. I must say this month is going by quickly, only one more week.

My knitting classes went very well. I don't belive they are over already. The ladies in my purse class are so sweet! At the second class they had made the cutest cake for me. It was a 9in round, double layer, with white frosting and cute little ducks around it. The ducks were cut out cookies with yellow frosting a metalic balls for eyes. It was so yummy too. And to top it all off they made me take the rest of it home for the family. They also gave me a baby gift. I wish I would have had my camera along, but sorry no pictures. I had these same ladies in my begining to knit class, and they want to take the toasty tootsies class as soon as I'm ready after the baby. They are the most fun class ever, I'm going to miss them when there is nothing left for me to teach.

Last week we finally got some snow! after a few months of a non-winter it is finally white in Wisconsin! We got the kids all bundled up and took them out to play. They each have thier own little snow shoves, and love to help:)

My new spot!

I've been quite busy out at the shop the past week or so. I was out there every other day or so last week! I had the slipper sock class on Friday and Saturday. It went really well. I only had to teach two ladies, but I almost like it better that way, more one on one time. I knit up a pair with them and did a child size 9 in a dusty rose color. Gabe was nice enough to model them for me. He don't care about color yet:) Then on Tuesday I started my purse class. It was so much fun. The ladies in this class are a blast, they even brought a bottle of wine! The class is a total of three Tuesdays. I made them all some beaded stitch markers (and forgot to take a picture of them) they all loved them. What fun ladies, I sure could do that for a living... One can wish...

Ok now on to the good stuff, the thing that I've been pumped about for the last week!~
We finally took our tree down, and man does it look spacious in out living room! There was a little re-arranging going on too. I was so excited. Alright let me explain. We moved our big chair into the corner and there was room on the sides of it for my spinning wheel to kept there permanently! I normally would use it and then haul it back into the office out of sight from the kidos. Now its tucked in behind the chair and easily accessible!(for someone who don't have a huge tummy poking out) I thought you'd all like to see my prego belly from my point of view. He he, I just threw that in for fun! I also moved my spinning spot from the sofa to the big chair, both are comfy but now I have my own spot! Hubby didn't really like it when I would use the sofa because I'd take up lots of room around it with all my stuff. So we are all happy campers now! It makes me so happy to know that my wheel has its very own spot.

I finished the big bag of roving I was spinning. I weighed it all and it came out to 32.125 oz. I can't believe I spun it all. I didn't think I'd ever finish it, but I did. So I got another big bag (from Brigitte) to spin. This roving is black, and I can't wait to get started!

Tonight is knitting at the shop so I'll be out there yet again, what a good feeling!