Finally Finished with a knitted object

It feels like this sweater took me forever to do, in all actuality it took just over a month. I started it on the plane flight to San Jose for CKU and finished it completely last night. Hopefully baby Lily will hold off for a few more weeks before making her appearance to wear this sweater. Her big sister Madisson is looking forward to meeting her, but I think her mom and dad and the rest of us can be patient a little while longer. I got this pattern from the knitting CJ (circle journal) that I was a part of last year. The pattern originally comes from the Minnies book by Jill Eaton. Rowan Calmer was the yarn of choice in a dusty rose color, such a nice yarn for a delicate little sweater. I used the ribbon instead of the i-cord ties that it called for, figured it would be easier to tie one bow than three separate ties. Tony already knows that I was making a sweater, but I'm hoping that it will still be a surprise for Tanya.

Now I get to finish Picovoli, the T is more than half finished (better be because I'm more than halfway done with the 5 balls of yarn that I have).

Happy birthday Nick

Another birthday boy in the house!!!! This one is a bit older today, 33 years old. Happy Birthday sweetie, I love you...


Here are a few pictures of him bright and early this morning. The kids were so excited about having him open his present. He had been eyeballing this huge Lego Ferrari set for the last year or so. I tracked it down actually on lego.com and it arrived a few days ago. The boys managed to keep it a surprise for the last few days, that is amazing for a 4 and 2 year old. So proud of everyone involved. The Ferrari is a 1:10 scale formula 1 car, 719 pieces, perfect for a grown adult.

Creative disaster area

I never realized what kind of a mess that I can create while I'm creating until I took a picture of it last night. I've had this scrapbook page idea in my head now for a few days and it was screaming to get out. Yes, I have a corner of scrapbook heaven in the office, but it is dangerously close to Nathan's bedroom wall so I'm very hesitant to use the corner while he is sleeping. I gathered up the minimum amount of supplies and went to work at the kitchen table. I took this picture as a reminder for making sure that I clean up when I'm done. This is the layout that I got done last night. I actually did manage to get it all cleaned up right as Nick was walking in the door from work. He absolutely loved the page and so do I.

I've still be knitting on the baby surprise. I so wish I could post a picture of it, but some family members do actually read my blog and I want it to be a surprise for everyone. Once I'm done with said surprise I'll be working on projects for me, namely the poor neglected Picovoli tank and the wrap cardigan from IK winter 2005.

Later

Run don't walk to make these

I got the recipe from a link on Finnyknits blog, it is for Blueberry breakfast bars. They are to die for. I was trying to figure out what I was going to make with the huge box of blueberries that I bought at Costco the other day, when I stumbled upon the recipe. I made a huge mess of the kitchen, but it was well worth it in the end. The end result is what counts, right.

Quick storyboard of the kids

Last night they wanted to take a shower instead of a bath. I don't mind, showers are quicker and less messy, no water really ends up on the floor. Another plus side to last night's shower is their utter joy at playing with their dad outside of the glass. I just had to capture it, it was hilarious. I'm planning on shooting some more pictures like this and using them as big black and whites above our tub. Perfect bathroom pictures.

Been a while

I can't really figure out why I haven't been blogging lately. I can always walk away for a few minutes and post something, but the something hasn't been free flowing lately. We did however find out that Nick will be going to dayshift starting next Wednesday. He once again gets to act human and get some much deserved sleep. His hours will vary throughout the week, but will start by 10am and end by 10pm. Those are awesome hours. He'll get to hang out with the kids in the morning and then I'll be large and in charge in the afternoons. I actually worked my last crop night last night at Recollections. His new days off are Mondays and Tuesdays and with his hours I won't be able to go in for the crop night shifts. I'm actually going to miss it. Getting to see everyone be creative even if I can't be was so much fun. I always enjoyed getting to help other people with their love of this craft. Speaking of crafting, I got a few layouts done recently.




On the knitting front, I got out and met up with the SnB group at Changing Hands on Wednesday night, had a great time. Sorry, can't post any knitting updates, what I'm working on right now is a gift. Gifts, Gifts, Gifts, Kent sent me two more hanks of the Koigu Cosmos bringing my total number of skeins to 6. That is about 1000 yards of wonder. Now what to make, I was thinking about the lace shawl that was on the cover of KnitPicks the other month. I just don't know. I could make a few pairs of socks, but I'm not thinking so right now. Feel free to give me your input.

Happy Birthday Nathan

Nick and I were talking this morning and it was so amazing that Nathan is already 2. Can't believe that two years ago today he was born. Lately he has been growing in huge chunks, getting taller and his vocabulary and speech has really taken off. We have to really be careful now, because both boys are tape recorders. Nathan is already talking in sentences thanks to getting to hear his big brother talk (Jared is never quiet). Here are a ton of pictures from his party in the afternoon. He loved every minute of it. I really think he loved the attention and especially the cake. Poor thing, the cake didn't settle very well in his tummy at night and he got sick. Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts that he received. He loves each and every one of them.

we put together the water table after everyone left and Nathan immediately climbed in.
My cousins, Sagan and Alex, Michael and I. Sagan is going to USC in August, so proud of her, she'll have a blast. Alex is going to be a senior this year.
My artist brother with Nathan