the same....

Adele and I have the same color of Converse shoes. These are actually her third pair... and in all honestly I will keep buying them, and I will keep every pair.. She loves the fact that we match.. and I will treasure that always.. until she becomes a teenager and thinks it's un-cool to be like mom.. and when that day comes, I know it will bring a tear to my eye..

busy weekend

I had Adele this weekend, and it was so awesome.
We went swimming, my little girl is turning into a fish....
We did painting, and played with sparkles..
and in the end... my angel fell asleep

as she slept I sat and stared and wondered what was she dreaming? Was she dreaming of swimming with the dolphins, or playing in a playground.... in the end I picked her up and held her, and told her she is loved, kissed her warm forehead. I didn't want to let go, I just wanted to hold her... sigh.. mushy mom moment was brought to you today by the letters.. A D E L E  ......

and onto the scarf.....

So at lunch time (to cool my nerves from personal events)... I went to the local book ( Tanner's Books) store here in Sidney. They have a nice selection of crochet books, and it helps me calm down. Trying to find ideas for Adele's scarf, I came upon a book about interweaving crochet.  I was just about to purchase it, when I decided.. I can look online and see if I even like doing this.. and welll  this is the outcome so far.. a little tricky at first but this is what I have created so far... I am pretty sure I have screwed up already.. but meh.. I like the pattern it's creating..

Hat completed

So last night I was able to sit and finish Adele's hat, I'm pretty happy with the outcome, and looking forward to giving it to her tonight.

I really like this yarn, the colors are so vibrant and exciting. I have still a lot left and thinking a scarf will be a perfect match for this, since the cold days of fall and winter are apon us.. just the question issss what kind of scarf to make her, stripped, fancy, loomed???
Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions?

WIP

WIP - Work in Progress -
I have a few projects on the go, some are hidden deep within the container of wool screaming for completion, which i choose to ignore.

I have been working on a couple of projects that I would like to share with you today... drum roll please... ok in my head it is a drum roll, in your head might be tumble weeds rolling across the desert..

Adeles new hat :

As you can see I'm using a kniffty knitter.  Adele chose the colors. I'm using Paton's "Beehive Baby Chunky" in Billowy Blue and Plusher Pink. This yarn works really well with the loom.  It very easy to handle, and the outcome so far gives the hat a warm cozy feeling.  The hardest part to stop Adele from putting it on her head while I'm making this!!!! I will also be using Clover Pom Pom maker to finish this hat off!

(Please Note : the pink wool looks like it is throwing up, yaaa over pulled the center out, and also note the timmies cup - a must for all Canadian crocheters!)

Second Project: a shawl for ME:

Ok so right now it's not much.. I have a bunch of these flowers to make still, and I need to start blocking the flowers. I took the pattern from "Crochet! Magazine"  The yarn that i'm using is Sidar Snuggly "Baby Bamboo"  It is soooooo soft, and I love working with bamboo.  Just wish it wasn't so expensive!!! Originally this shawl was going to be a gift for someone, and as I started to work on it, I realised that I have yet to make something for myself, and thought it was about time. Can you imagine with this is done with a little black dress!!!!!!


So that's it for now.. .. more pics to follow! 

Little monster indeed

OK people this is a venting moment  - cover your ears or something

I love my child, everyone who knows me knows that that little girl saved me from falling into a dark hole, and showed me what true love is..

BUT right now is I swear the devil in disguses as a CUTE blonde blue eyed child..
NO NO NO NO NO.. Adele socks - NO, Adele coat - NO, Adele clothes please - NO

Then we are now back into hitting and kicking - to add to the NO factor. What she turns 4 and is a UFC fighter now.. when did this happen. That was not in the manual when she was born... I saw the contract in there was NO mention of UFC fighter..

I know my mom is probably laughing and thinking "ahhhh sweet revenge" as she is a mini me, no doubt about that. Stubborn and cute!!!!!


I love you Adele, but ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHH

Adventure is out there!

So Deb and her daughter Sarah picked me up at the house for a little off roading!

our limousine

We picked up a pizza (gluten free) and heading up a mountain.. and so much fun.

one of our views

if you look over dare.....

mother and daughter

amazing view, and I don't mean my tattoo either

a random chair found in the most random place.. look the jeep is smiling too

it was a fantastic evening and the weather was so perfect! A lot of good laughs...

I you guys!