Lula Belle

Out

Yesterday we took the baby out of the house for the very first time.  It was strange leaving our cozy little nest that we have been hunkered down in for days.  I wish that we could just stay home and never leave, but I couldn't put off visiting the chiropractor for one more day.  I took a good fall the day before our little pup was born and between that and the birth itself, I have some major aches and pains that need to be dealt with.  So out we went.  All bundled up in his mama made goodness.

This is the first time that he had clothes on.  Katie was delighted to finally dress him up!  Now if she could just see him in that cradle all would be right in her world.  Unfortunately, that probably won't be happening anytime soon seeing as how he  does NOT like to be put down EVER!!  He's too soft and yummy to put down anyway!

 

 

Baby Love

  

 

  
  

He's here!!!

Our sweet baby boy is finally here!!!  8 pounds 15 ounces and 22 inches long!  He was born safely at home at about 4am.  He is perfect in every way and looks a lot like his big brother!!  No name yet!

 

We are all just madly in love!

For now we will rest.  I'l share more details soon!! 
 

Knitting and Waiting

The sun is out today.  The giant icicles are beginning to melt.  I have never seen such enormous icicles before.  Some of our neighbors' are touching the ground.  I'm sure ours would be too if I didn't keep going out and knocking them down for safety!  It's nice to see the sunshine in the house today.  It is keeping my spirits up as I still wait for baby.  I have never been this far past my due date.  It's a new experience as I go back and forth from feeling great to being uncomfortable and from feeling content to anxious.  As always knitting is my refuge and knitting for baby is all the better.  So more picky pants!!  I know, I know, how many have I made?  But I just love the pattern.  The possibilities are endless!  I am casting another pair on now because it feels like all that I can do at this moment.  Just knit and wait. 

 

  

Come and Gone

Well, I was due yesterday and still no baby.  I am enjoying these last days before, but we are getting anxious to meet this sweet little person!

wrap me up puppy

  I used cashsoft DK for this toy.  It is oh so soft!!!!  It was quick to knit, but finishing took a little while.  All and all I'm pretty happy with it!!!

Another snow day

TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!  This is unheard of!!!  Yesterday we were lazy.  Today we are preparing.  The kiddos are getting excited about Valentine's day.  Katie has been in full on decorating mode.  She thinks that Valentine's day deserves just as much attention as Christmas.  She has been quite a busy little girl getting ready.  I'm not sure if she's more excited about Valentine's Day or the fact that Charlie Brown's special come on tonight.  Either way, there is very much excitement!!

Decorating::

 

Addressing Valentines for school parties::
  

 

 
 Baking cookies::

 

And still plenty of time to be lazy too!!!

snow day

I had a busy day planned today.  Both kids at school, errands, driving out to see the midwife.  Instead the snow has forced me to slow down.  Today we are housebound and that is just fine with me.

 

 
  

 SOON!!!!!

baby bird

Oh my, have I been having fun making toys lately!!!  They are quick and rewarding.  Katie just gets so excited when she sees something new coming off of the needles.  The hard part is trying not to let her claim EVERYTHING for her own.  I usually end up making two if the toy is intended for someone else.  But seriously, when someone loves your work that much how can you not give it to them.  Especially when they are the most adorable little five year old that you know!!!

This is our baby bluebird.  It's reversible so the egg can actually hatch!!!  I used O-wool Balance on the bird and egg.  I love this yarn and really think that it's great for toys.  For the nest I used something that I got a sale a couple of years ago and have long since lost the tag. 

The pattern is from Itty bitty toys and it is why I borrowed the book in the first place.  I am loving it so much that I'm pretty sure I will have to buy it.  There are so many fun toys in there!!!  I really need to get some crochet skills down though.  My lack of is really making life difficult!

  

princess and the pea

    

I got this pattern out of Itty Bitty Toys.  Well at least for the doll.  I decided to save myself some time and use up some fabric scraps by sewing the mattresses.  Katie loved this doll so much that we decided to make one for her cousin Sofie, who will be celebrating her 5th birthday this month.  Katie decided that her doll needed yellow hair and made all of the fabric choices.  She mad a crown and some necklaces for her princess too.  I need to get some felting wool to make a couple of peas, but in the meantime, marbles work just fine!  I remember Soulemama making something similar awhile back and I loved her idea of making a bag to keep it all together.  So bags were made.  I am delighted with the finished toy as is miss K.  We do hope that Sofo will like hers too!!