Things I'd Love to Blog About

...if I could only find the time!

1.  Grace Based Parenting. A book by Dr. Tim Kimmel and a class I am taking at WCOG. The class leader Jennifer Miller has a great Blog. Check it out!

2.  My tug-of-war with a certain 15 lbs

3.  All the knit and crochet projects I have planned

4.  Our visit to the pumpkin patch

5.  My Tuesday morning Bible Study. Oh what would I do without Women in the Word and their Little Hearts program which watches the kids during those three awesome hours?

6.  Toddler tantrums

7.  Making applesauce

8.  How I feel about the passing of my latest birthday

9.  My personal style...or lack thereof

10.  All the amazing things my kids are learning (and teaching me)

Christmas in July

No, Santa hasn't decided to make a stop at our house this Summer, though we have been extra good this year. With two kids and my goal of making all Christmas gifts for family and friends, I actually have started knitting now instead of waiting till November. I'm not going to share the pattern since some who follow my blog will be the lucky recipients (assuming you too have been good), but I can offer a sneak peak picture. The cotton yarn makes knitting in the Summer bearable. If I finish in good time, I hope to start on coordinating outfits for Nicolaus and Carleigh...we'll see how that goes.

What A Pair!

Of socks that is. Remember when I was pregnant with Nicolaus and took a class to knit my first sock? I finally completed its mate! I was determined to finish the pair before Carleigh is born and feel so good about my accomplishment, especially since I knit this one without any help from anyone even though it had been over a year since I knit the first. I think I used a different decrease when I shaped the toe, but i don't think anyone can tell. This colorful pair is going right into my bag for the hospital to keep my tootsies warm when I have Carleigh.

Coming Home Ensemble Complete!

Yesterday I finally finished the blanket for our baby girl! Now Carleigh's coming home ensemble is complete! I knit the hat and crocheted the blanket to match the little outfit I picked up during a Carter's sale. I am so happy with how it all turned out. She is going to be "berry" cute! (Couldn't resist)

Sneak Peek

I finally get to start knitting things for our baby girl! I cannot believe in three months Carliegh will be wearing items handmade by her mommy!

Sweater Weather

Mr Groundhog did indeed see his shadow and boy is it COLD outside! In fact my area is bracing to get blasted by another snow storm expected to drop 2 more feet of snow. I admit I am tired of being snowed in and fighting off a constant case of cabin fever, but I am excited I still have plenty of time this winter to wear the sweater I just finished knitting. It is the first article of real clothing I have ever completed and the first item I have ever knit for myself. The Baby Alpaca Grande yarn is oh so soft and I love how the sweater hugs my shoulders and keeps me cozy.

A Winter Hat For Nicolaus

I finally knit something for Nicolaus. The last item I completed before this was his baby blanket and hat which I finished just prior to him being born. I am so happy with how it turned out...it will look great with the coat his Great-grandma Lam gave him. It could stand to be a bit longer, but that is just because my son's head is huge. Wonder where he gets that from?

Once I started the hat, I had it finished in no time and remembered how much I enjoy the craft. So, I am hoping to cast on a bunch of projects in the next few months...some for me, some for new baby. I never have even knit myself something! I always give my handiwork away.

My 1st Sock!

One of my goals this year was to learn how to knit socks. Over the last few weeks I have been in a beginners sock class and I am proud to say I finished my first sock this morning. Now lets hope I can knit a 2nd one to go with it so I can have a pair! I love the colors in the yarn...it really makes me think of th eupcoming fall season. In case anyone is wondering, the yarn is Noro Kureyon sock yarn # 185 and I used size 3 dpns.