Merry Christmas

My early gift from my husband was a photo of my kids, not fighting. Wow was it fun to get it through to the photographer that my kids don't touch unless it is to inflict pain on another. I think it turned out beautifully though.

Unfortunately I haven't had alot of time to crochet though...too busy working and trying to keep up with the kids and pets.

Hoping to get a few items finished on my 4 days off...possibly get a few other things started.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Troubles with signing in

Hey all, I am trying to catch a quick update. I have had problems logging into my blog. Any how, things are going good, soccer season has begun and I am still trying to fit crochet into a busy schedule.
Not to mention trying to keep up with the newest addition to our house hold. This little girl just showed up. All helpless and scared, well, now she has a forever home that is safe and loves her little ornery butt alot. We decided after a few days of deliberation to name her Angel.
Have a great day all.

Baby blankets

Got a few baby blankets finished. For the first one I did granny squares and put them on end to create a different effect for the blanket. Guess I needed to add my own touch to make it personal. The colors used were Red Heart's ocean and Mainstays white. Works great for a boy or a girl.
The second blanket I used a mesh pattern. For the border I used a mesh pattern, but for the corners I (ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc). In each corner and increased as needed. I know black for any baby blanket is very dark and depressing, but considering the baby's parents like Harley's I figured it wouldn't really matter. Plus it is less likely to stain as badly with the nasty formula and whatever else babies "get into".

Catching up some

Been working quite a bit more than I was used to. Graveyards are hard to get back into after 4 years of sleeping nights. Whew, hope the hours get easier.
My Iris' have been blooming like crazy over the last 2 or 3 weeks, all shades of purple. I was so happy, until...Well one of the superstition iris, which are supposed to be almost black, it decided to bloom a bright snowy white. It looked really out of place in all the center of all the dark colors.



















I managed to get pictures of all these kids. Kind of a challenge to get that many kids sitting still and looking in the same general direction all at the same time. All of my nieces and nephews on my husbands side of the family. Only 2 kids are missing, his brothers two. And my daughter ducked out and hid behind a baby. Took this picture Easter sunday, just took awhile to get them posted.

Well good day to all. Stay safe.

Prom nightmare

Whew, now that prom is over for my "adopted" daughter. I can rest for 2 or 3 years before I have to go through that again with my own kids. She looked BEAUTIFUL though... makes my daughter look a little underdressed for the occassion... Oh well both are beautiful girls.

Ash's senior year so graduation is next. Oh the nightmares of girls. LOL

Waiting for snow/ rain

Weather woman has decided to let us know that the first day of spring is going to be cold and snowy. How nice...nothing like dumping snow after a week of 45+ degree weather. Oh well, it will soon be summer. The sunsets are gorgeous and with spring right around the corner they will only get prettier.
Harry Potter Pita, she let me put these glasses on her only because she was still recovering from her latest surgery. The first went well, then she got an infection and her skin was rotting so she needed a second to bring her back to a healthy level for recovery. Now she is back to ruling the house.
Latest picture of my three hellions. Actually got them to stop fighting long enough to snap a quick pic.
To answer an anonymous reader, I still purchase my Mainstays yarns from Wal-Mart, there are 4 stores within 15 miles from my home and they all still carry that brand. If one discontinues a color then one of the others is sure to have it. The only thing I can think is to check other Wal-Mart stores if there are any close by. I know the Wal-mart in Altoona and Knoxville still carry that color...I am sure we can figure something out to get you what you need. Just let me know if I can help and we'll see what we can do.
Have a safe day...

Winter Formal

From left to right...Franklin, Ashley, and Matt getting ready to go to Winter Formal. Ashley looked amazing and so did the boys. They are all friends and act more like siblings. Things went well and all had a safe good time.

Catching Up

GRRR!!! It's been a hectic week. Just a warning to those of you with pets, watch your babies around thread of any sort. We just got our baby, Pita, back from the vet after emergency surgery Sunday afternoon... little missie decided to eat about 4 yards of thread out of my sewing machine. Little dork, she got it caught around her tounge and swallowed the rest... thankfully I caught it early enough that she didn't get too weak and die on me. Now the threat of an infection is our biggest concern. All's good for now though, she is resting alot and acting like the baby she really is. This is her Monday right after we brought her home, she was still fighting the effects of all the drugs.

Wow I do have alot to catch up on, I have been making quilt tops and have 3 of the 7 done so far, but since Pita is hurt I am putting the sewing on hold for a few weeks until she is not in need of 24/7 supervision. I also am in the process of making a special cover for the thread on the machine. This will be to eliminate the cats from eating any more of it.

Will catch up more later, my pc is trying to do it's own thing and I need to check on Pita and feed her breakfast. Have a great day and keep safe.