Crochet a Zoo Playmat - WIP

Did you see it? The Crochet a Zoo Playmat. The book, Crochet a Zoo by Megan Kreiner, has been on my wishlist since it came out. You can find all the details on the Ravelry page, including the link to the FREE pattern. There was a sale on Cascade 220 at the craft store, so I stocked up and got out my hooks. I don't think got the contrast right for the greens, but so far so good don't you think? This is about a third of the way on the main portion. Then there is a border of single and double crochet. It's going faster than I though it would. I probably start weaving some of those ends in and not leave it ALL until the end.

The reason (or excuse)

for the lack of crafting and posts...


He growing up fast and needs a haircut. Walking running and pointing at what he wants. A joy!

Boy's Day 2012

Did you celebrate Boy's Day on May 5th? or as it is called now, Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)? Casey did. He dressed up in an outfit that belonged to his dad and sat with his koinoboi.

Six months...

Six months!?! where does the time go? Apparently a lot of time is lost playing with this little guy. Especially when he gives smiles and giggles like this <---- However, all those smiles and giggles makes it hard to get a clean photo. Thank goodness for digital cameras, can you imagine how much film I would be using if it wasn't for a digital point and shoot or camera phones?

Happy Un-birthday, little one!

Tummy Time!

More Casey? Of course, there is no crafting being done here... Casey is the biggest WIP I've ever worked on. This was last week, he just started holding his head up. He looks surprised, doesn't he?

Gray day... go away vog!

 Some days the sun hides from us and we get this purple hazy weather. Kinda fits my mood today - Casey had his first melt down last night. A bout of crying/screaming - tears, red face and very little sleep for mom. Then he fell asleep and all is well. He woke up with a big smile on his face as if nothing happened.

Yeah, some of my Mondays are like that too...

Let's hope for a better day today.

Hard at work

This mom needed to go back to work at the New Year. Luckily the little man is allowed to stay with me during the day. Here he is hard at work in front of the computer with Mr. Hippo and his thumb to keep him company.

(yes, that is some M&Ms to keep me happy during the day)

Play time

Oh, my so many things to look at on this play mat. Casey got this mat from his cousin Baylee. He likes to stare at the music box.

His favorite toy in this set is the octopus (which I forgot to bring today). He will grab on the ring and hold on for quite awhile.This mat will stay at the office and will provide a distraction for 20 minutes at a time. Thanks, Baylee!

A new toy...

Actually there were many new toys, but this is one of my favorites. It is the Soothe and Glow Seahorse by Fisher Price. It softly plays lullabies for 5 minutes, just enough time for Casey to fall asleep.

(Well, he wasn't quite ready for a nap when this picture was taken)

Hello 2012!

Here's to a year full of learning and laughter...

A bit of knitting

I did it! I got some knitting done. Weaved in the ends on Christmas morning in time for pictures - a Santa hat for Casey.

Merry Christmas

Casey's first Christmas was bit overwhelming. He was not quite sure what all the fuss was about. It didn't help that no one got much sleep on the Eve. Casey was up every hour - "waiting for Santa to arrive".

Lots of "Sophie"s under the tree... He even got a new play mat and a Monkey that is bigger than he is.

Thank you everyone for your thoughtfulness. Wishing you all a peaceful night...

Where has the year gone?

Oh how time flies... the last three months have passed in a blur... Casey is a bundle of joy. He loves to smile and keeps us on our toes.

This new mom has put knitting/crafting on hold for a bit. For the last three months sleep sounded better than picking up my knitting needles. I miss it! Hopefully I can squeeze some time in after the holidays.

Introducing...

The posts here have been few and far between. Not much knitting or crafting being done here this year. The main reason is the "WIP" that we have been working on. Introducing Casey...

Casey joined our family at the beginning of October. We have been adjusting slowly adjusting to this new addition to the family. He was 5 lbs and 5.52 oz and 19 inches at birth. At his first doctors appointment he had gained most of his weight back. He is such a tiny bundle of joy. We are blessed to have him in our family.