Who doesn't love a bunny? Here's one I'm working on freehand as my latest creative project. I love linen, I love to cross-stitch, and I love buttons so I decided to go for the trifecta in my latest project. Soon to be framed and then (hopefully) placed on a new Etsy site - my GoGoMommyBoutique. Not sure when that will be but.... Hope you enjoy!
Just wanted to keep all of you in California, Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, and Iowa informed of the latest recall.
I just read about an egg recall due to a high number of salmonella cases. You can read more about the specifics in this update on Huliq called: "Wright County Egg recall includes thirteen brands."
Please, share this with you family and check your eggs:)!
I've always loved to work with my hands. Even in my high school art classes, my favorite projects were those that were 3 dimensional - the ones that I could really get my hands into like sculpting, wood-working, and weaving. I'm also obsessed with patterns, in language as well as visually. I love creating them, following them, or noticing them in architecture or wherever they catch my eye. When it comes down to it, I tend toward the asymmetrical and love to create objects. I guess that's why I love knitting so much. I get to feel the yarn as I work it into various loops, twists, and turns until one little string becomes an object that shows the love I put into every single stitch.
I just finished a few projects I thought I would share them . Here is a photo of a metallic multi-color scarf I made for Poppy's Kindergarten teacher. Just a quick slip-stitch pattern I created on my own:
Next is a single cable scarf. I was looking for a skinny scarf that Poppy's other Kinder teacher (the pm teacher was like a teacher's helper in the am class) could wear from the fall through the spring months. I love the color and made it with a 3-ply linen which was interesting to work with but the pattern made the sides of the scarf turn in on itself so while it was a hit with the teacher (thank goodness), I probably won't be repeating this pattern until I modify it a bit.
Finally, I just finished a vertical striped scarf for myself that I made with some left-over stash. Years ago, I taught myself to knit while I was on bed rest while pregnant with Sweet Pea and since that time, I've never kept anything that I've knitted. So finally, after all the baby hats for friends, the scarves and hats for parents and in-laws, and hats for Sweet Pea and Poppy, I finally have something to call my own. Now I just have to wait a few months for the cold weather:)!
It's that time of year where we are saying goodbye to many things. First, it was Poppy & Sweet Pea's swim classes that ended this past Monday. Now, it's Poppy's Daisy Troop.
Poppy was in her first Girl Scout Troop and was super excited to share the experience with her best friend from preschool; Miss T. Each month she looked forward to the meetings and seeing Miss T since the two were at different elementary schools. Each month she got to make a craft, learn about many important things like recycling, and earning her "petals" in the process. We had so much fun watching her flower "grow" on her Daisy Vest!
Now it's complete. She just earned her last petal - violet for "being a sister to every Girl Scout." When our troop leader asked each girl what she enjoyed most about coming to the Daisy meetings each month, Poppy said: "Just being here." Isn't that so true and what we all should be thankful for?
Way to go Poppy! I love you:).
Yes, you heard me. Look like this while you cook your next dinner. It's an incredible concept; isn't it? Cleaning your dishes while you cook a yummy meal for your family and even guests - and you don't even have to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven!
I'm not sure if I can actually bring myself to do this (or even just wrap my mind around it yet) but just in case you are ready for something new, you can check out the video recipe at PartSelect.
Yes, there are many reasons why it has been who knows how long since my last post. Let's just say that while life swirled around me, my brief hiatus took top priority.
That said, I am pleased to say that Poppy and Sweet Pea are growing like weeds, the school year is wrapping up, and in the midst of all this chaos, little Sweet Pea said the cutest thing. I know, I know, so does every other kid on the planet but I just love to document these things since I am, at heart, a historian. Here goes:
One evening last week at the end of a long and very hard day for all of us....
Me: Okay loves, it's time for bed. Daddy, are you coming up?
Daddy: No, I'm just going to wind-down and watch tv. I'll probably sleep for a while on the couch.
Sweet Pea: Mommy, are you going to carry Daddy upstairs?
Hope you're enjoying your own precious moments:)!
Poppy and Sweet Pea were invited over to Miss I's house (a new school friend) for an "end-of-the-year" party. Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, and rice crispies treats for the kids - what a better way to have fun and celebrate?!
So far, Sweet Pea has had a pretty easy time meeting and making friends. And there's a good reason for that - since she was born, her big sister, Poppy, was always there to make the introduction. Whether it was at the park, in the play zone at the mall, or wherever the two happened to see another kid who would instantly become the girls' new "best friend," Poppy was always there to take the lead.
The easiest salad ever!
Poppy said to me this morning: "Look mommy, I made God!"
What an inspirational way to start the day -does it get any better than this?!
Have a great weekend, everyone!