Feelin' fulfilled...

I have to say that today has to have been one of the most perfect days ... I have been crafting with the kids all morning, we made shrinky dinks. For those who do not know what they are, they are little bits of a thin plastic material with an image printed on it that you color with colored pencils. I did a few and so did the babies. Really this was a trial run, to see if they'd like it or not. They loved it tons & now all of our beautiful art work is hanging on the fridge.

Tomorrow we're going to make new crayons out of old crayons. Once we do it I will post a how-to on here. I still really need to post all my pics from today's adventures as well.

The babies are lying in their beds watching Strawberry Shortcake, I am sitting with my granny blanket in my lap, my HUGE mug of Crystal Light, and almost all my lights are out. Just a few candles burning & "Crime 360" is on in the back ground. I have a warm puppy lying next to me, and finally have no headache. I'm full, kids are full, and I think the fur babies are too.

This is my moment. My happiness.

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Following the happiness...

The pic above is a bath poof I just made for the hubby.

But this bottom pic is my granny stripe blanket. I love this pic so much and it has all my fav things... Coffee, yarn, a hooky project, and my antiquey light :) I look and instantly smile.

Just this very short post to share something that makes me so happy :)

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Happiness Pursuit...

So, I have started my granny blanket that I'd talked about earlier. I have several rows started on it & I must say that so far I am quite happy with it. HERE is the link to what I am making although I have cut my blankie in half. Instead of 240 I am doing 120. I am doing this simply because I am making this one for Lou Lou Belle...

When the baby says "It's so soft and snugly momma, it hasta be good", how can I resist???

Yeah... it's hers <3

I look into those big beautiful blue eyes and just can  not resist her :)

Sooooo in the beginning there is yarn, lots & lots of yarn...

How I do love yarn, I think I am border line hoarder, obsessive lol. I love the feel, smell, and colors so much. I think yarn (my obsession with yarn) is a very good anti depressant. Anyone who knows me knows that I have Major Depressive Disorder & Social Anxiety. Eh, I am OK for the most part, I deal... hell maybe a  little ADHD in there too.... Ummm where was I? Oh, yes, my Blanety Blankie Blanket...

OMJesus the frikkin chining 120 & then getting the SC right is a bastaaaarrrrddd, but I did it! I can not imagine doing the actual 240!!!! Go Lucy of Attic24, go!!! 

I am using knit picks comfy worsted yarn in a multitude of colors, if you;d like to know exactly what it is, it is here on my ravelry page. 

This is what I have so far :)

I am totally in love already and only after 5 rows. I am getting a lot better at things, I must say that tension is an absolute necessity... meaning that you must learn how to have an even tension. I myself tend to crochet/knit much tighter than everyone I know. Soooo I use a needle/hook 1-2 times bigger than called for.   It honestly is much more important than what I'd originally thought! I am using an I hook & my yarn is a DK ish weight. 

Well friends I will continue to post updated work here ;0)

Please say a prayer or send good thoughts, my dog is gravely ill.

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This little light of mine...

I'm gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine...

Today was end of year performances at Lily's school. She's in a preschool Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30 -3:30. These are something that I have been looking forward to  all year. I got to see her with her friends, some old, some new. I even made a friend & our kids want to have play dates :) That's something I have always wanted... play dates :)

They sang "This Little Light", "Down by the Bay", "Chili Peppers", and "Out in the Desert". Yep, I did, I recorded the whole thing, goofy smiles & all. I was so proud & teared up so much. How I adore my Lilyana Lee <3

Oh, yes... pictures :)

Here is Wyatt anxiously awaiting Lily...

Lily sitting with her class mates... Her BFF Dani Lee is in the green shirt...

Her other BFF Carolina is in the blue vest... Carla is in white, she's Carolina's sister...

This is Miss Angela's (Lily's class) & Miss Emilies class combined....

My pretty girl having snack...

Two peas in a pod, Dani & Lily...

Here's her friend who she always sits with on the school bus, Marcus...

Lily has 3 teachers ...

Miss Peggy

Miss Raquel...

And her main teacher, Miss Angela :)

What a great year, with fantastic friends, learning experiences, and friendships. I am so blessed to have such an amazingly beautiful, sweet, smart, big girl. I love you Lilyana Lee, I am glad God chose me to be your momma :) I am proud of you!!!

 Next year no more special ed <3

That's all of my gushing :)

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Pursuit of Happiness

Hmmm, lots going on in my head. I think people in general aren't bad, but all have a bad streak in them? I am making it a priority at this point in my life to be a much more positive person. By doing so I am cutting people out of my life who bring me down. I am done with giving second, third, fourth chances. I have got to be the best mommy, friend, and wife I can be, so that I am happy with myself inside. I am on the pursuit of happiness. 

Having said that, I am going to dive more into my yarn obsession, knit & crochet things that make me smile, and surround myself with positive colors, energy, vibes, & images. 

Current WIPS are:

Granny Stripe Blankie

Granny Mandala

My sockies

All of these things make me happy. The yarn colors, feel, and finished project makes me smile. I love to give my creations away as much as I like to keep things. I am thinking of working on some things for my mom as well. Maybe if I fill my time with needles & hooks I won't have time to think of any negativity in my down time :) 

Well I believe this is my first post with out pics? Eh, click on the links & you'll see. 

Love this song "Pursuit of Happiness"