Thursday, April 30, 2009

CrossOver

Kailen had his big boy scout crossover ceremony this week.


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He received a lot of pins and awards.



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He is a Webelos 2 now. The rank right before a Boy Scout.


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He also received his new bandana handkerchief with a handmade holder.


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He was happy!


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Sugey was not.



Knitting News


My first hat made out of my own handspun yarn.


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Getting the hang of it.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Lady Bug

This week, for my birthday (early) I got a Lady Bug spinning wheel!!!!!!











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On every wheel there is a ladybug that is placed in it's own unique spot.





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Now only if I could use it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!








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Another Attempt








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I want to be able to spin so bad.







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While I was spinning.....








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This kids were having fun in the pool.






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Florida weather is nice.



The House!

Here is our new house!

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I love the decks outside.

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The creek is soooo beautiful.


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At Night



With my Sugey


Thursday, April 23, 2009

Homeschooling News
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This week, we have been doing mini units. This one was from the Consumer /Producer one. This is Kailen's version of his own cereal brand.

He was the producer.

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We also have been working on the Human Body Unit. There is so much to cover, it is taking 3 weeks.

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Skeletal System






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One of my favorite!!!



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Since scouting is part of our homeschooling, here is a picture of the girls learning how to fold a flag.




Knitting News



Almost done with my first "Monkey"

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Spun a little, even though it came out super chunky in places.



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Made some more stitch markers, this time for myself. I made a set of 20 Clapotis markers.


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Dropped two stitches so far!


Randomosity


Conquer thy coke.

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Some creatures the kids caught.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Monkey Monkey

Knitting News
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This week, I started on a Newsboy Cap. It was supposed to be for me, since I love them so much, but it turned out to fit Sugey better.





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Monkey!!!!!!
I cast on Money by Cookie A. Last night. It is very addicting!


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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Bunny

Happy Easter



Easter Bunny Makes Great Homemade Baskets



Even to suit the ones who don't like chocolate.



And the sickos who eat heads off their cute little peeps.




So Cute.




And pretty flowers



White Chocolate Ducks!!!




Soft White Bunnies




Cute Smiles that warm your heart.




See, sicko!!




Before its demise.





Two Bunnies!!! How lucky




Derranged Rabbit going through his basket.



Such Joy.




Puppy Dog Tails.




"Don't take my picture dammit!"


Rock Lover



Fun Fun


Happy Easter and Happy Ostara to all.....