"Mommy, put down the yarn."

Oh my goodness, it has been a month since I last posted. Bad blogger, no cookie! Our lives have been a flurry of activity since Thanksgiving. No, I didn't finish Mr. Greenjeans in time for Thanksgiving. In fact it still isn't finished. However my Christmas shopping is 95% complete. The Christmas cards are ordered (not yet sent, but ordered). AND I'm halfway through the Christmas knitting. (Neck gaiter for Chuck, mittens for MIL, fingerless mitts for FIL, possibly sweaters for my furry nephews) I'll post knitting pictures as soon as I can. In the meantime enjoy these adorable family shots.

Rock-a-palooza!

My parents gave C the greatest gift a truck loving little boy could have: a giant pile of gravel.









Sockapalooza!

I'm working on two options for my sock pal. She likes cables and lives in a warm climate so I'm testing out Lacy Mock Cable Socks in Knitpicks Dancing. The yarn is a wool cotton blend and the lace provides some ventilation. This is the second sock of the pair. The pattern stitch is quite simple but makes an attractive and comfortable sock.

My sock pal is also a Grey's Anatomy fan. During last nights season finale I worked on this Whitby sock from Knitting On the Road. The yarn is Dorchester Farms. Like Meredith Grey they are dark and twisty.

Easter Blessings to everyone!

I don't think I can remember an Easter as cool as this one. It was in the 8os when I bought my dress last weekend. The high today was 54 degrees! The temperature didn't stop Big C from finding every egg hidden in my grandmother's back yard. I can't decide if he looks more like Tony Soprano or Tiger Woods in this Easter getup.











I simply adore the Panda Wool socks I finished last night. The bamboo really cools the wool down and gives just a hint of shine. They were originally meant to be Roza's Socks from the Spring Interweave Knits, but I just couldn't get the brioche stitch to work out. I had to hurry up and do a basic ribbed sock, because this pair is a gift for someone special's birthday. *wink*











By the way, in case anyone wonders why I haven't been posting much lately here's Exhibit A.

Who's that coming around the bend? It's THOMAS!














We spent this morning at Day out with Thomas. We managed to score a seat in the open air cars and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Big C was in a state of shock for the first half of the ride. He was trying hard to take it all in. Finally he looked up and said, "Daddy dwive us to Sodor!" Sure he did baby!











While aboard we posed for a lovely family picture. This one just might go in our home study portfolio. And of course I had to get in just a little knitting. City girls aren't the only ones who knit socks on the train.