When Good Yarn Goes Bad

So after months weeks of dropping subtle hints to hubby utilizing subliminal whispers of “Claudia”, hubby surprised me for my birthday with two skeins of Claudia’s Handpainted yarn.  In purple….I hate purple.  I speak of my distaste for purple often.  Apparently my color preferences to hubby are equivalent to my interest in MSU sports.  Back to Rae’s we went [...]

Summer of Socks and the 2007 Expedition Stroller Spring Break Tour

You’re never too young for a first trip to Starbucks 

Hubby’s off on “vacation” for the week and we have taken advantage of the warm weather and the end of RSV season to hit the road.  Hubby will have a play by play of the 2007 Spring Break Expedition Stroller Tour on his blog, but here [...]

Baby Blast from the Past

The upside of having both the grandmas coming to watch the chitlins is that we get to catch up on sleep – the down side is that they talk and catch up with each other…about us.  Knowing what I know now about hubby when he was a kid and adolescent would have made me rethink [...]

Poppy While They Sleep

“Poppies will make them sleep”
-Wizard of Oz
I recall my childhood dialogue with dad as to why poppies made Dorothy pass out in that flower field  -that’s when I became educated about the origin of opium and it’s ravages in opium houses and why those funny unshowered people with long hair and colorful shirts danced naked.  I think I [...]

The Pinot Grigio and Stale Applejacks Post-Pregnancy Diet Plan

****This Program is not endorsed by the American Dietetic Association, Dr. Phil, Oprah, The American Medical Association, etc.***
After a few months of bed-rest with a triplet pregnancy and a c-section, I was concerned I wouldn’t be in the tip-top physical condition to keep up with the babes…this plan wasn’t the plan I imagined, but Gangles [...]

Gangles Develops His First Crush

Hey Jenla, Marina has some serious competition as well.
Introducing Gangles’ first crush:

“I Love You Senor Abeja”

Mr. Bo Gangles has found himself a new friend.  Laughs, drools, smiles and drools some more.  He will stare for not just minutes but sometimes an hour.  Mr. Bee has already contacted the police to begin PPO paperwork. 

Spring?

The Prep:

The Starting Line:

A Couple of Miles Later

Mittens gifted by Rae and those sweaters?  They are handknit by ME!  My first handknits in true action!  My fav baby pattern – Knitting Pure and Simple Baby Tunic in Cascade 220 Superwash.  Gangles already christened his blue one with a good hearty puke seconds after putting it [...]

Otis Meets His Match

I have always thought that Otis’ colorings and markings were unique and quite spectacular.  Many people also remark on this when they meet him in person.  Since I began knitting, I have always thought he would make a magnificent colorway.  I especially think this when I am sweeping up his fur and start wondering how [...]

Over the Grand River and Into the Woods, To the Grandparents House We Go!

Yesterday events:
Hubby did a feed before he left for a training day at work and informed me that he not only believes the boys are down for 3 more hours, but coffee was on and he made me breakfast.  No sooner than the garage door closing, my baby monitor begin emitting sounds of baby rustling.
I [...]

What I Learned on My Blogging Hiatus (sort-of)

First and foremost, it’s hard to stay away…My Bloglines was on fire with new posts – which also taught me that just because I take a break, doesn’t mean the world takes a break.
Thanks to all you who have sent well wishes our way regarding Scrappy – we are all fine and good now thanks [...]