Crafting along...

Do you ever order yarn online and then when it comes forget exactly what you had planned for it?? Please tell me I am not the only one :P



Yep another baby girl hat...:)


The market bag for my sis...I am totally loving the way the colors are turning into this pattern. Just bummed I ran out of yarn and am hoping I can get the new skein to match up...

My Creative Space

It's all about trying to conquer the Christmas To-Do list....I have been indulging in my nesting instincts as well so it's been a bit of a battle these days...


First, I just started a Market bag for my sister...Perfect for strolling the Farmers Market down by the beach where she lives...So Lucky!!



And the BIG project I have decided to embark on.....Several bags/purses/pouches from Scott's uniforms some of which have been to Iraq..."Yes they have been washed" :P
I figured these would be great gifts for his family I just need to get the nerve to cut into them...




I am sure next week's Creative Space will be showing these in more productive state but for now this is what I got....:)

30 Weeks

Just got home from my latest Dr.'s appointment. I know it is necessary but if I could skip that part of pregnancy I would be a much happier preggo.

I do have to say that when I was pregnant with Shay I was much happier with my care. Yes it was military but it was at an Air Force Hospital and I was assigned to one Dr. who was just the sweetest thing.

This time around I am not so lucky, and have been bounced around from Dr. to Dr. having to be asked the same million questions each time I go in and dealing with each of their opinions about what I should do where I should be etc. It's just not fun.

My latest appt. was with the most disliked Dr. of the bunch. She is older and pushy in that "I'm better then you" sort of way. She was upset that I have gained the amount of weight I have even though she was well aware that Shay was almost a 10 lb'er. She made me read a booklet while she asked me questions and then reviewed the book with me???? Who does that????? She questioned why I did not get the Triple Screen test even though it didn't matter because I am way out of that window of opportunity anyways. And then of course how dare I not get the FLU shot..That's just not acceptable. But the worst by far....She rudely said to me...So is this it??? Are you serious lady what does it matter to you??? Ugh

I don't even know her name but I will make sure to make it a point to not get her for any further appointments.

Other then that...Everything is good..Blood Pressure/heart rate/temp/ baby's heart rate are all good and I am measuring 31 weeks with goes right along with her size from the Ultrasounds so all is well...

Costume parade

We had a great night!!! Although I wasn't sure it was going to go that way by the looks of Shay when he first put on his costume. But once he figured out what he could get with each "trick or treat" it was on!!!









No more pictures mom...Let's get a move on!!!

The reluctant child....

Most days I can get Shay to "ham it up" in front of the camera but some days (especially when I want to show something off) he becomes very stubborn. Almost as if he knows I will eventually give in and bribe him. Which is probably indeed the case but as long as I don't believe that I feel like a better mother haha...

Remember that jacket? It came in the mail yesterday and since I was making a hat to go along with it I waited til this morning to try and get some photo's. Yes he was stubborn and yes I did bribe him, seems he is like his daddy and is a sucker for Reese's peanut butter cups..

Anywho on to the pictures already!!!! And how bout that hat??? 1 day YAY ME!!!!!





Yep a mouth full of chocolate and peanut butter...All is right with the world!!!

Pumpkin fun....

Tonight was pumpkin carving night!!!!!

Created by....

Chesire cat... Me and Shay
Scarey face....Hubby
Pirate skeleton...Ayden
Boo Ghost.....Alexis
Lone wolf.....Andrew




We tested them out tonight before tomorrow's big show..Aren't they fab???

Time for me...

Well after a somewhat stressful, running around, taking care of everyone but me. Kind of week up until this point. I figure I deserve a break.... Right??

So when I wake up to find a "Tornado Watch" flashing across my TV screen. And a not so lovely day outside.



It was proof that I was meant to snuggle in eat brownies and crochet the day away. While convincing Shay he really wanted to play in his room... Ok so maybe that part of the plan had a few kinks in it but..I'd say so far so good....



I started and finished a little hat for the baby. After all it has been quite a few days since I crocheted one. I was beginning to have with drawls. And from the looks of it Shay approves.





It's just a simple HDC hat with a small ribbed edge that I have never done before but figured it would be a nice touch...I especially like that it flares out just a bit so it won't hug her forehead too tight...



The quick version..I obviously switched color each round and fastened off each time as well. I find it easier to keep the seam cleaner this way..:) haven't measured it yet but I am sure this will fit about a 3-6 month old..And of course as usual you can go up hook sizes to increase size...

HDC, Crochet hat pattern.

US Terms

F/3.75mm

Worsted

Row 1 Ch. 3
11 hdc in first chain join

Row 2 ch. 2 hdc in same stitch
2 hdc in each hdc join

Row 3 ch. 2
2 hdc, 1 hdc repeat til end. Join

Row 4 ch. 2
1 hdc in next 1 hdc then 2hdc repeat til end. Join

Row 5 ch. 2
1 hdc in next 5 hdc's then 2 hdc repeat til end. Join

Row 6/13 ch. 2
1 hdc in each hdc til you have 13 rows...

This part is a bit tricky to explain so I apologize if I confuse you but once you get it going it's pretty simple..You are basically working in the chains/sc's and slip stitching to the hdc to connect.


Ribbed edge.

Row 14 Ch.5 working in the chain not the next hdc..
SC in each chain (4 sc's) then slip stitch into next hdc.
turn working back up SC in back loop of each SC. Turn
Ch.1 SC in each SC "both loops*

Repeat for rib pattern til end slip stitch into first chain row..