Father's Day Fun!

Babygirl made these beauties for Father's Day:

We went home for the weekend and enjoyed two days of barbecues.  So much fun!  It was great seeing some family and friends that we haven't seen in a while.

Babygirl and cousin Crash had a great time playing together.  Somehow Babygirl managed to come home with a Momma and Babybear.  Thanks Cousin I :)

WIP Wednesdays

Wip Wednesdays:

WIP Wednesdays with Tami's Amis:

Still working on Solar Flare, though I haven't touched it too much this week for fear of screwing it up.  I've had a lot on my mind and haven't been very focused at night so I've only been doing a row or two at a time.  Still loving this pattern and yarn. The yarn is Ulndi by ...into the whirled colorway Fourteen dot Twelve. Still working chart 2.

Also still working on my yellow plain vanilla's (Lion Brand Sock Ease).  They are starting to feel like the never ending pair of socks.

At the heel for Bellatrix, which means these are stalled for the moment.  I plan on spending some time on them this weekend.

I've started this beauty...sorta: All The Shades of Truth  Working with worsted so I'm making some changes to section sizes.  This is being done in Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand.

Busy Bags #2

I "made" two more busy bags this weekend.  I use the term made loosely because I really just put some stuff into two one gallon ziploc bags.

Bag 1 has a bubbles set that I picked up somewhere.  It's got a small jar of bubbles and a bunch of wands with it.  Since Babygirl loves bubbles I see this one coming in handy while were are out and about the next few months.

Bag 2 has some mini books in it.  This is one that Babygirl can use independently.  Babygirl loves looking at her books.  This will work in the car or if we get stuck waiting for something.

WIP Wednesday

Wip Wednesdays:

WIP Wednesdays with Tami's Amis:

Still working on Solar Flare!  Still loving this pattern and yarn. The yarn is Ulndi by ...into the whirled colorway Fourteen dot Twelve. Into Chart 2 now.  Here's a photo of my progress:




Also still working on my yellow plain vanilla's (Lion Brand Sock Ease).

Haven't touched Bellatrix so I'm not going to bother with a photo.  Hopefully I'll feel like working on that one this week.

Busy Bag #1

I was looking to put together some activities to keep in the car for Babygirl. Since we usually spend one weekend a month traveling to see family I figured they might come in handy in case when we hit traffic. While doing some research I came across these two blogs with loads of activities for toddlers: Second Story Window and PlayCreateExplore.  Loving them both. Over the next few weeks I will be making up some of the Busy Bags from these two sites. 


Off to the dollar store I went. Here's the first bag (Idea from Second Story Window):

One half a pool noodle and some nylon rope. A great activity to practice "stringing beads". I could probably get three to four activity bags from these two items. However I chose to make one and put the extra material into the craft pile that I've started accumulating for Babygirl.

Zoo Time!

Super excited for Babygirl's first trip to the Zoo today!  The weather is gorgeous.  We're meeting cousins I and Crash there.  Can't wait!  It's been a while since Babygirl's been able to hang with her cousins.

I made a quick snack to take with us from stuff I had in the pantry:
Zoo Mix
1/2 bag mini marshmallows
1/2 container of sea salted peanuts
1/2 bag dried cranberries
1/4 bag white chocolate chips

Mommy 1, Babygirl 0

...for the moment anyway.

Little Miss Monster has decided that she will no longer eat veggies.  None...I've tried all her recent favorites but she just refuses to eat them or feeds them to the dogs.

Enter this cup:         Munchkin Mighty Straw Cup  and mommy's blender.


Today she's enjoying a spinach, avocado, and pear smoothie.  I wonder how long the cup will remain "fun" to drink from.