Jack-o-lantern. 2010.

Niagara Falls.

Just thought I'd say hello and here is a photo from Niagara Falls... we were in Buffalo for my good friend's wedding and paid a visit to the Falls. Back to school has really slapped my schedule upside the head. Free time is definitely dwindling...

Ahoy!

My newly minted 6 year old had a backyard pirate/treasure hunt for her birthday this year. And holy cow was that ever a lot of work. These things tend to start out simple (“oh, we’ll just have a few girls in the back yard for a party...”) and then I just can’t stop myself from going a little nuts. The thing is this: I see something – invitations, games, party favors – and say to myself I can make that. Famous last words!

Summer Knit Bag.

Whew! My camera surfaced a week or so ago, and I have lots of things to post. I finished this bag quite awhile ago – I remember that I worked on it while my husband and I were on vacation in FLA last January. Sunny yellow... just like the Florida sunshine! This pattern was from the book One Ball Knits Purses. The bag itself was easy to knit, but I needed a lot of help figuring out the pattern, specifically the texture stitch on the sides (the site knittinghelp.com was very helpful). Also, since the instructions were vague, I pretty much made up how to make the lining, but I really learned a lot on this little project.

This was one of the few projects that turned out exactly how I wanted it to, and I’ve got to say, I love it.

Missing Camera.

I just cannot find it : (

Easter on the Beach.

After forcing down a disgusting ham and cheese strata (which I made - yikes!) we spent our Easter afternoon on the shores of Lake Michigan. The day was beautiful and relaxing: the girls brought their Easter kites to fly, and played in the sand for a couple of hours (2!) while my husband and I took turns dozing in the sun.

Yesterday I was trying to think of something quick that I could make for the girls’ Easter baskets, and I came across these bunny finger puppets from the purl bee.

Hats & Spring.

A few hats that I made over the winter for the girls.


The birds are returning.. happy Spring!