Work and family make it difficult to really try to focus and create detailed patterns. I need my yarn play time along with fulfilling the multitude of other duties. To help with the costs of things, I might put ads on the blog, but we'll see. I need more content to do so.
For the first time in months, I saw many of my knitting buddies. I'm so very thankful for them. Shar's baby shower was yesterday, and I'm so thrilled for her. A little baby girl is coming soon, and a whole crew of people was at her beautiful home to celebrate. Shar, I'm sure I missed telling you, but you look great. Your home is so lovely, and your friends and family are wonderful. This isn't just a bunch of fluff or flattery...it's the truth :). Parenting is one of those incredible blessings and having a great community can help so much too. Thank you to the friends Cathy, Sara, and Margaret who help set up.
It was nice to have a moment to catch up with friends who I miss so much. I heard many things that I needed to hear even if I wasn't ready for all of it. Life is so very hectic and overwhelming. I'm hopeful that the tough things that some of you are dealing with will pass. You're all much tougher than I am, so you'll be fine :). Hearing about new jobs, homes, and crafting fills me with joy. If anyone is interested in a weekend or maybe Friday brunch in Multnomah Village...I'll be there :).
I wanted to share a few cute things that happened today (Sunday). I told my seven-year-old that we would start checking out other Multnomah County Libraries and parks. We visited both this afternoon. Jeffy picked out five books, and I picked out four. He likes graphic novels, and thankfully the kid section at this library was bigger than the last one. I found a couple of knitting/crochet books for fun, a picture book for Ethan, and a book to read Jeffrey. On the way out we saw the used books for sale. I spent $2 to get two cute books. In my defense, Jeffy told me to get both.
The Knitted Dinosaurs book was an easy sale. The Knit Your Own Boyfriend was a bit funnier. I saw it and laughed, then Jeffy read the little subtitle and thought it was so funny, "Creat the Man You've Been Yarning For." We decided we couldn't live without it. There are some very cute jokes inside and 15 different patterns for knitted boyfriends. As you might be aware, I'm married...but it could be fun to knit myself a few backups ;). I think I'm interested in the Astronaut pattern. If I successfully knit one, my blog will be the first to know. There are many other fun things I'd like to test out for now.
Of the books that I checked out I chose Crobots, which provides patterns for cute crocheted robots. Sunny, I believe this was on your list of wanted books in the past. Jeffy decided that both he and his little brother need a Babybot, so I'm hopeful that I can make a couple before I have to return the book. It should be fun. When I'm done with the Crobots, Jeffy indicated that we'll need to make dinosaurs from the book I purchased. He is partial to the Stegosaurus.
Ok, after our library shenanigans we ran over to the nearby park. I chased Jeffy around as he requested and we attempted one of his war games in the field next to the playground. We found a little area where there were a bunch of rocks. I'm not sure what kind of ceremonial dance Jeffy is doing near or around the rocks, but he had fun.
We then wandered to a garage sale and found some highly discounted Playmobil toys. I left and had only spent about $10...dangerous :). This reminds me that I need to get more done related to the book that I fell in love with Let's Go Camping. The designs are meant to fit Playmobil characters. The book is so fun, and I started the camper and made a bunch of tents. I struggled with the tent structure, but plan to make progress. Maybe I'll have some nice sets ready for Christmas (like I had hoped for last year).
Thank you to those who have read this far. It's time for me to get a few more things done at home and head to bed. Please click the blue "Follow" button on the upper right-hand side of the blog if you'd like to get updates.
Happy crafting and living.
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