Grape and Lavendar

As promised here is the other baby blanket I have just finished. I really love this one alot. This one is also Red Heart Soft Yarn and is my first attempt at the scalloped edge. I think that if we have another girl in the future I will make another one like this or really similar as this one is for some close friends who are expecting their little girl in a few weeks.

Green and Orange

Here is another baby blanket I crocheted for a gift. I really like the green and orange together. It is just double crochet rows with a single stitch border. I used Red Heart Soft Yarn. I love working with that yarn because it is fairly inexpensive and the finished products are so nice. Let me know what you think or any suggestions for the future. I have another almost done that is a little smaller with two purple yarns. It is a little more subtle and I really love it. I will try to finish it up and share soon.

Ellie Kathleen

I would like to introduce you to little Ellie. She was born on April 17, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and measuring 21 inches long. She is such a joy to me already and I am so excited for her parents and extended family. This is a little girl who will be showered in love and prayer her whole life. I was lucky enough to spend 5 days with her and I already miss her.

Perfect Hubby

(well almost) for you skeptics, I am completely aware that my husband is not completely perfect. However, he IS perfect for me. Thank you for figuring out the babysitting while working 55+ hours this week and struggling with his school assignment. Thank you for your encouraging words after being up with a sick toddler. I was so tired and regretfully I don't remember all the exact words but I fell back to sleep peacefully. Let me tell you, when you feel like you don't have one more ounce of energy to wipe away more tears or snot those few words of comfort can be like a cold drink on a hot day. Thank you Shane for always (or at least usually) knowing exactly what I need. ;) I love you!

Catching Up

I feel bad that I haven't posted much this month but here's an attempt to catch up on what has been happening here during March. Seriously, what happened to March? We are anxiously waiting for the arrival of a special baby girl, which will probably lead to another absence from the blog, but who can resist a cute baby? Anyways, the family has been through some sickness and traveling but we are all home and well now. I have been doing some crafting, mostly crocheting. There are a few blankets I am working on for gifts. This one is similar to the last one.

We celebrated a few birthdays including our youngest nephew's 2nd birthday.

We spent Easter with some of Shane's family.

I started a quilt for Sydney, upon request.

And last but not least Sydney received her flower girl dress for Christine's wedding later this summer.

More updates and hopefully some finished projects to show you soon.

Yarn and another project

(Photo from Happy Handwork)

Well, the throw was so fun to make I decided to try another blanket. I just started one with Cotton Ease yarn and it is coming together nicely. I am trying to make the stripes a little wider this time around. Although I am not sure how I like it so far, I am eager to get a larger portion done. I promise to share a picture as soon as I am feeling a little better and have a little more finished.

On another yarn note, there is an awesome giveaway over at Happy Handwork. You should all go enter to try and win the beautiful Malabrigo yarn. Good luck!

Crocheted throw

I made this blue and cream throw for my brother and sister-in-law. Their birthdays are both in March and since they are moving to Washington in about 6 weeks I thought they could definitely use another blanket around the house. You received a little glimpse of it back here but here are a couple more pictures of the finished product. I used some of Vanna's Choice yarn and I was surprised how soft it ended up. I really like the texture of the finished blanket plus it is machine washable which is a big plus with two toddlers running around the house. I hope it gets good use in their new home.