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Sent to the corner

I have a few things to share with you this weekend. The big news is that with the cold weather here, there are more and more days when I can not work in my basement work room; it’s just too cold down there. So…I have fixed up my little area in the living room where I will have to work on the days when it is too cold to work in the basement. I’ll share more about that in a moment, but first, here are some other fun snaps for you!

When we went to the Lego store over the winter break, we bought the girls a tub o’ Legos. They have been creating awesomeness. Here is Vada’s racecar.

I have been creating awesomeness as well. Just with yarn instead of Legos.

OK, maybe a little bit with Legos.

Here are some of the pretty yarnie goodies I have been working on.

Fun, yarn, and home repair

It has been a rather interesting couple of weeks. There has been lots of good times, and lots of home repair/renovations as well.

This was one day last week. It was a bit chilly out, and we had arrived at school early, so we stayed in the car and had a dance break for a couple of songs. I believe “Against the Wind” was on for this dance.

One night last week I had the urge to make a seed stitch & entrelac dish cloth. The squares were easy and quick, but the triangles were a bit fussy. I think if I do anything with this pattern I will make the triangle garter or stockinette. It will be less fussy and it will make a pretty border as well.

Wednesday Round Up 8/20/2014 ~ Kid’s Outerwear

With schools everywhere starting up, and fall on the way, it’s time to think about keeping the littles warm as the weather cools. So here is a collection of patterns from various designers that will keep your littles cozy and warm this fall. Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them. 1) All Grown Up Striped Slouch Hat ~ Free Crochet Pattern by Moogly Moogly reader … Read more

Home and back to work

I will try to catch you up on the goings~on of the past couple weeks. I don’t remember when this was, but the girls were having a cute little tea party. I love Vada’s little pinky sticking up. I know I shared with you when the girls were going outside to make art. Here is the portrait of Kyla they made. When I went out to bring them lunch, Kyla was laying on the driveway and Vada was tracing her. … Read more

Secret and not~so~secret crochet!

So I have finally been feeling alive enough to get back to crocheting today! Here is a pile of yarn I have next to me attached to a few secret projects. I know, I’m such a stinker showing you the yarn and not the project, but sometimes you just have to wait! Here is the start of something I hope to have ready to share with you by the end of the weekend. I LOVE making a linen stitch with … Read more

Wordless Wednesday ~ Early Summer Catch Up

Yarn Everywhere

I miss my parents when they are off living on other continents. But there are some perks. My mom saw the Bayeux Tapestry and bought me back a goodie from the gift shop. Before you say, “What, just cards?” Look inside. Pretty cool, aren’t they? MINE!!! I love them. A few days ago Kyla lost one of her top front teeth. The other one has been leaning to one side, so it looks like it is right in the middle. … Read more

Upcycled Puzzle Storage Box Tutorial

Remember when my house was overrun with girl scout cookies? Well, not long after that I was doing some organizing with the girls and needed a place to store some puzzles in plastic bags. You know how sometimes the puzzle boxes get ruined, so you have to put the puzzles in a storage bag? Well, I needed a place to put all those little bags full of puzzles. (and a place to toss the random puzzle pieces that sometimes show … Read more

Sick Days and Flower Day

Sunday morning Kyla wasn’t feeling well. Throughout the day she ended up with a fever and feeling very bad. She slept most of the day away. Here she is sleeping on my lap. Poor dear. I hate when they are sick, but she sure looks sweet, doesn’t she? On Monday morning, Vada wasn’t feeling to well, either, so I kept them both home. Vada spend most of the day on the couch with the emergency sick bowl, just in case. … Read more

So much to do, so little time

Honestly, since I left the theater, I don’t think I’ve understood this phrase as much as I do right now. Somehow I have forgotten how many hours there are in a day and have just taken on a bit too much. I guess that is the downfall of finally having a handle on my MDD for the first time in quite a few years. Guess I will have to learn about restraint again. ;^) So much to do!

On top of the WiPs I had already going on, a few weeks ago my sister~in~law called to say there would be a baby show for our niece on the 9th (last weekend). That’s right, do the math, I’m going to be a great aunt. Our niece’s mother is Doug’s older sister from his father’s first marriage, so I don’t feel quite as old, but it is still a bit of an odd feeling. Then again, I have an uncle who is 5 months younger then me, so I guess I should just chill a bit.

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