oh my gosh ...

 ...this old blog has been in hibernation for almost a month and a half now, I want to apologize and reassure you that I'm fine...although I had a cold that lasted almost 6 weeks. It just wouldn't go away, but I didn't let it stand in the way of enjoying the holidays, we had a wonderful Christmas, lots of quality time with the family and lots of baby cuddles. and a lot of television knitting!

mousie

Tweetie I made 3 of them

poor boy cap

Sackboy

I also have some news to share with you, in 6 months are family will welcome another baby, Cari and Jason are expecting a baby in July.
Dylan is going to be a big brother and I'm going to be a grandmother of 5!!! I went along with Cari to her first doctor appointment last week, and heard the heart beat ♥. yes we are very excited!
I haven't started any knitting for him or her yet...but I'll be casting on soon.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

...well here it is December 11 already, wow how time flies, I'm just about ready for the big day, I have all my shopping done except for the groceries and stocking stuffers, that I like to do last minute.
My Christmas knitting is 80% finished.

The tree is up and decorated, the house is decked out both inside and out! the baking will start on Tuesday!

 Nate's very first Christmas concert was last week. I haven't been to a school concert since Cari was in grade 6!!! nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like a school concert! the little voices are so precious! I had tears in my eyes the entire time!

all we need now is the snow.

warm winter set

again I am amazed at how fast this Baby has grown, he has out grown his second sweater set and is now in a size 6 month size. I wanted a nice warm set for the winter, so I picked out a worsted weight yarn.

Infant Earflap hats by Ari Whitlow
yarn-S.R. Kertzer Northern Worsted
Colourway-Casual Attire and Linen
Needle- 4.0 mm

Pattern-Stay-Put Baby Mitts by Jillian Neary
yarn-S.R. Kertzer Northern Worsted
Colourway- Linen
Needle- 4.0 mm

Gansey Booties by Lorraine Goddard
yarn-S.R. Kertzer Northern Worsted
Colourway-Linen
Needle- 4.0 mm

Pattern-Five Hour Baby Sweater by Courtney Filner
yarn-S.R. Kertzer Northern Worsted
Colourway-Casual Attire and Linen
Needle- 4.0 mm

now doesn't he look cozy?

There…Now all my Grandsons have this hat!

Pattern-(Baby Earflap Hat) by Bobbi Padgett
Needle 3.5mm dpn's
Yarn 25g Sirdar Crofter Baby Fair Isle effect DK

Liam's new hat

it is remarkable how fast Liam has grown, He's already grown out of his new born knits and needed another hat I knitted up one of his Mommy's favourite.

Pattern-Aviatrix baby hat by Justine Turner
Size-6-9 months
Needle-3.5 mm-4.0 mm
Yarn- 25g Sirdar Crofter Baby Fair Isle effect DK
Colorway-Dougal

more baby knits

Liam's Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater and Aviatrix baby hat

Angry Bird

Pattern-FREE BABEE CHULLO by Bobbi Padgett
Size Large
Yarn- 100g Patons Classic Wool
Needle- 3.75 mm

Don't be fooled by the look on his face... He Loves this hat!

Liam is Home

On October 12 2011 Liam left the hospital, weighing 5 lbs 12oz, and doing fantastic!!!!

Welcome Home Liam