Loving of the Yarn & February Lady Plans

This my readers is my February Lady Sweater yarn all finished and washed and ready to knit into my first sweater.

Here is another picture of the yarn and swatch as well as the other skeins that I did not send in to the fair. I will most likely use every bit of this yarn so this could very likely be the last picture of this yarn in a swatch or skein.

Of course any time the mom is on the floor with a camera small hands must assist. I think that this was my favorite picture out of the bunch.

Family in the Park and the Cutest Nephew Ever

My baby is getting much too old, it seems that as each day goes by he gets closer to being a preteen. Even though he still wants cuddles and our attention he wants more and more private time in his room alone. I am not looking forward to this time in our relationship, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Baby Nephew Christian is getting bigger and bigger, he seems to always be smiling and happy.

Annabelle loves nature and is almost always finding something new to bring home after wandering around outside.

DH Brad holding baby Christian. Brad has always had the touch with babies and can calm them and put them to sleep in no time.

The Chair

Ares and Sam have picked their favorite spot in the house, Daddy's Chair!  For years daddy has sat in that chair and typically kicked out anyone who dared to sit in it when he was at home but now the boys rule his chair and he doesn't even say a word.  The boys will even beg to sit with you if you sit in their chair and then they will instantly fall asleep!

Ares says man I taste good!

Sam is still snoozing he is such a cuddler.

Missouri Bike Tour Chillicothe

Brad enjoyed getting to Ride the Route after the professional bike riders started their trek out of town from Washington street to highway 190. the event was not very well planned. The planners made sure that the professional bikers had a safe route but they did not do the same for the elementary school aged children who participate in Ride the Route. The children biked down Washington street and then turned onto Locust in front of the YMCA this is the part that gets a little crazy the side streets were not blocked off for the hundreds of children riding their bikes on the route that they were told to take people who were trying to leave the bike route on Washington were pulling out in front of the young children riding their bikes instead of waiting and the "security" that was used during the event just walked right on by doing nothing to protect the children. Parents ended up standing in the side streets to block the traffic for the safety of other peoples children as well as their own. Chillicothe prides itself on being a family town but they really dropped the ball on keeping our children safe during a community activity luckily no children were hurt. I think that is the end of my rant thanks for hanging in there!

The professional riders were moving fast so fast that I could only take a few pictures before the entire group was gone.

Another rant but shorter this time. Annabelle got a birds eye view because inconsiderate adults kept moving in front of her and instead of doing what I wanted to do (use your imagination) Brad just put her up on his shoulders. I was amazed by how rude an adult could be to a 4 year old, I am wondering what our society has come to. Common courtesy is not so common any more.

This was my favorite team logo although it made me want to go out and get some Jelly Belly jelly beans.

Bethal World Sheep Festival

I am not sure that the World Sheep Festival lives up to it's name but it was a fun day with friends and spinning and knitting.

Of course their were beautiful sheep vying for their chance to be on my blog!

And sheep in coats!

This sign made me laugh every time I walked by. While at the world wool festival I learned how to finger weave, ate a tomato stuffed with tuna salad YUM!, huddled under a tent during a pouring rain storm, and had plenty of time to talk to Jeffrey who won best in show on the yarn he entered! Did I take pictures of those things no of course not I was too busy finger weaving. Did I mention that I almost brought home an angora bunny, I didn't this time but I am still considering getting one or two after we live in the country.

Chautauqua in the Park

Elaine and Louise are spinning away at the Chautaqua in the park. They both spin on Lendrum Double Treadles.

This is the swatch from my white ribbon winning yarn and some corridale locks that I purchased at the Chautaqua. I ended up not using them on my sweater so I am not sure what I will be doing with the yarn after it is spun.

Jeffrey is a long time friend of the family. Jeffrey worked with my mother for years before we moved and she found a job closer to home. Jeffrey spins and weaves. Jeffrey makes the most amazing shawls, table cloths, and runners.

Jeanessa is new to spinning but her ability is amazing, she spins superfine and is very consistent. Jeanessa also dyes yarn and has written a crochet pattern. Her productivity amazes me and she manages to do all of this while running a daycare and raising her daughter.

This is the latest of my knitted babes. I have not given her a name yet but I can tell you that she is looking for a new home.

Kitchen Kleaning Krew Needed!

Today I am going to tackle my messy kitchen, and not just what you can see but also what you can't see. I am going to get my kitchen ready for all of the holiday baking that will be happening in the next month! I will be showing before and after pictures as well as pictures of my holiday baking in the comming month. I just wish I had a dish fairy to take care of all my dirty dishes.






I am hoping that posting these pictures will give me the motivation I need to get and keep my kitchen clean!