Over Christmas break, the kid got a cold, which turned into an ear infection (um, which he isn't supposed to have anymore since he got tubes…oh joy).  Then, the husband got a cold.  I thought I had missed it, and I did, sort of.  I've been having troubles with my contacts so I went to … Continue reading →

I finished the back for Salina yesterday!  I am now a few inches into the sleeves.  We totally hibernated this weekend, which helps with the knitting progress.  I decided to do the sleeves (both at the same time) in between the front and the back for two reasons.  1. Sleeves are most often when I … Continue reading →

In my effort to capture the little everyday moments of live, I bring you one of our favorite things right now.  Bird Meetings!  Anytime the kiddo sees a large group of birds hanging out together on telephone lines, he gets SO excited.  Kids are really good at helping you appreciate the little things in life, … Continue reading →

Inspired by Ali Edwards and her One Little Word concept, I have picked a word for 2009.  It is Capture. This has a lot of meanings to me. I want to get better at photography, so I can better capture moments that I experience. I also want to catch up on scrapbooking, but that's a … Continue reading →

In the whole NaKniSweMoDo challenge, I want to get 12 sweaters/tops that I will ACTUALLY wear!  I have a stack of handknits that do not get worn.  Even my Audrey, which I am most proud of, is too short.  My two struggles are the length of the torso and the length of the arms.  If … Continue reading →

The first day back from vacation is always hard.  While I was very ready to return to our routine, it is still hard to get up in the morning and to remember all of the in's and out's of work life.  Over the break I forgot how to run a report at work, something I … Continue reading →

Salina is my NaKniSweMoDo Sweater #1.  I have just reached the point of starting the increases on the back.  I think that’s pretty good given that I’ve only been working on it for a couple of days and it’s knit on size 5 needles.  I love the yarn so far, it’s Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed … Continue reading →

I was so busy crafting during the holidays that I didn't take the time to share any of the results.  While it's late, I don't want to miss out on documenting these projects!  This is one of my favorites, an apron for my co-worker & friend Diana who makes the most amazing cakes and is … Continue reading →

The husband and I have decided that 2008 was a year to survive.  We survived two surgeries in two weeks, ear tubes for the kid and tonsilectemy for the dad.  We survived the "I can't communicate so I'll just scream" phase with the kiddo.  We survived Hurricane Ike and all that came with it, including … Continue reading →

When we arrived at the park today, the little guy was drawn to this fountain almost right away.  He loves water in any form, always has as long as you don't count those first baths.  There were a few kids playing in the water, but not many.  We steered him away from it initially, to … Continue reading →