Ho Hum La De Dum...

Not a whole lot has been going on here. Just been sitting wishing and hoping...

I did do some crafts with Lily & I think they came out beautiful...

Lily's is on the right, I think she really did a good job!

I've been going through the process of learning to knit. For me it's very intimidating. I actually tried a "magic loop"...

Yeah it looks good lying down, but it had what's called "ladders", or big ASS holes in it where the stitches were separated... I do not like this method, and I did give it a very good go. So I attempted DPN's... thhose are INTIMIDATING! But, they work oh so well!!

So we shall see once this is an FO.

Mind you I don't sit and knit all day lol... I crochet too, clean, do the mommy/housewife thing... but I am also a property manager & live onsite.

I have so mannnnnny ideas/projects running through my head, think I'll have to make a list to get it all done :)

That's my ramblings for today...

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My reveal...

Hmmm friends,

I don't know what it is, but I've been blue lately. Nothing has made me smile truly or not think bad things. Have I been depressed? Maybe a little, but not so much as I've been pondering. Am I happy with  who I am, where I'm at, what I believe in, what kind of friend, mother, daughter, person I am...

And for the most part I am. I think there's things I could change about myself, things that I wish I could chaange or undo, but those things aren't easy. I love the fact that I've got such an amazing passion for all things yarn, and that I've picked up as much as I have already. And for those things that I can't/won't/haven't changed... well, I am only 31 after all, I have a whole lifetime to change....

SOOOOOOO.... my reveal....

Something inspiring...

Something happy...

Beautiful...

Fresh....

Sunny Petals

Do you love it???? I do!! I took these pics in the dark because to me I have felt dark and moody lately... But this bag is so bright and cheerful and glowy... how could my mind not brighten and my mood lift? I hope my Sunny bag helps you smile too....

I've also been working on a couple small things to brighten my mom & dad's day a little bit. Pics to come once I'm done...

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Why blog?

I have been asking myself this question.... Why blog?

My answer? I am so forgetful, I want a place to keep track of my life, experiences, things I've been doing with the kiddos... and really? I'm doing it for me...

If you'd like to know what I've been up to, well... crocheting, knitting, and reading.

Lily's bag on the left is just about finished. All I have now is to add the handles. I absolutely love this bag, I just really hope she doesn't ruin it :) The flower in front is a pot holder I just can't seem to make myself finish... I really dislike not finishing things, but I am the queen of starting new things before others are finished... you too?

Ohhh yes, knitting, thanks for asking...

This washcloth is the very first COMPLETED knitting project I've completed. I absolutely love the colors. This is knitted on sized 7 cirular needles, with Lily Sugar and Cream cotton yarn.

Now, your supposed to 'block" things, that makes them perfectly straight & square... bu this is my cloth, and I don't feel the need to waste time blocking it when I want to use it straight away ha ha ha.

I finished my crochet shrug too, it's made from Serenity silk yarn

I also have read two books recently... can you believe I've managed to read books??? I read "Trace the Dead Eye" ( that receieves one thumb up) and "Blood Island". BI gets 2 total thumbs up! LOVE this book.

Blood Island

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One of my fav things to do is being outdoors. I love to go camping... nothing smells better to me than a campfire, and some dogs roasting on it. I love to fish as well... I could literally sit for hours and get a horrid sunburn (which I did) and love every minute of it. I absolutely love the out doors. Sadly I've not taken Lou or Bubba camping! *shaking head in disbelief* BUT I do have a couple cool pics of Lou & Bubba from out last outdoorsy adventure...

Yes I know, most people don't condone taking their kids out to the shooting range. Ben & I are not most people, actually were very safe with oour guns, keep them hidden @ home, and while out were never shooting at the same time...

This is in Pinal, the kids love it out there. It's a huge military area that isn't used anymore (as far as we know). Families go out there to ride dirt bikes, quads, buggies etc. There are 2 huge ponds & those arre the shooting areas. People actually go out there to hunt Dove & Quail too. Pretty interesting.

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Hooking is coming along nicely...

So, I've been working on this little bag and I love it. All the bright colors and softness of the yarn. I'm just about halfway done now. Crochet has started taking up so much of my time, but it's a good thing. My hands stay busy, my mind is creative, I've quit smoking, love it. I am so excited to see what this year brings creatively for me

Right then, you'd like a pic eh?

Isn't it pretty? Doesn't it make you smile? And after all the hooking I did I had to have a hearty meal. If anyone is interested I can post a recipe!

Very very good soup! It's my twist on Albondigas.Well then, I've got to go open the office, but don't fret.... I 'll be baaaack (said in Arnie's voice)

PS... my SIL has a shop, she crochets & knits gorgeous things up... here's the LINK if your interested in purchasing something from her!

Hooks, yarns, baggies...

Here is a "stash bag" that I made a few weeks ago. I got the pattern from Lucy. This is a blog I absolutely love.  Now I'm making another bag, hich I'm calling Spring Petals.

Here's the begining...

I absolutely love this little  bag! I am thinking of giving it to Lily... But, she may not take proper care of it seeing that she's just about to be 4... could be a project bag for mommy eh? As alays, there is so much I want to make, work on, look at, etc...

Back to it then, and I will add more pics...

I think it's coming along rather pretty! I just love the bright colors, makes me smile. The kiddos have been occupying themselves for a bit, so I think I'll take advantage ha ha ha... oh, yes, I'm also nursing a brandy :)

Just when Bubba had gotten a little nutty (guess I was hooking too much) this happens...

Only a mother could love such dirty hands...

Ahhh yes, I love him <3

More to come....

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Desperate to blog!

I've very much so been wanting to blog, write out thoughts, memories, pictures, patterns, etc......

I have no way to get all 2000 pics from my phone to this wee net book... that would take a lot of space wouldn't it? Maybe I need a declutter of pics from the tele eh?

Well I've got several WIP's (works in progress) going. I'm learning to knit so I've got a scarf going, a wash cloth for my momma in crochet, and I'm turning the wheels in my head to start something else.

I've just ordered some yarn off Ravelry.  I am very excited for that. Then coming soon the hubby has said I can order some more yarn off rav from a friend... Is it bad I get so giggly over yarn?

Sould you be interested my Ravelry page is louwymomma. I am on there a lot, and add lots of stash yarn and what not.