Scarfs

I got the patterns for these scarfs here http://laughingpurplegoldfish.blogspot.com/2008/10/scrappy-scarves.html

I love them and the stitch is so large they take me no time at all. I started yesterday and have made 3 scarfs so far.

The blue one is for me. The black/white version is a gift for my sister. And the slightly ugly pink/green/purple one is Rowan's (she picked out her own colors lol)

Oh and of course the last pic is Rowan... she wanted to be involved in mummy's photo shoot.

A few things

1. The other day I told Rowan it was time to get dressed for school. She looked me square in the eyes and confidently said, "um, in a minute, ok?"

Now I know she learns this crap from me.... I counted today, and I said in a minute to her 16 times. Its usually when I'm busy and she's vying for my attention.

I vow to say "in a minute" less often, and give my poor kid some time if that's what she wants.

2. I went to Church today, after a nearly 7 month hiatus. It felt awesome, and I can't wait to go back next week.

3. I never thought my daughter would inherit so much of my husband's personality. She is currently eating a bowl of fresh popped popcorn and a bag of Doritos. Not separately mind you. She's doing it in some sort of odd cheese on cracker ensemble by gingerly placing a piece of popcorn on top of a piece of small Dorita and eating them like a fancy h'orderve.
My husband likes to eat smashed up cheez-its on his mac n cheese.
They're both fucked up.

4. Sorry for not blogging much lately. I've been a crocheting maniac... post to follow with my accomplishments.

toodles!

Where we are, where we're going

Where we are


Where we're going

Woo Hoo!

Obama!

Oh the Shame

At the end of this month, I will have turned 30 years old. Ugh... and um, can I get another ugh?

Today, I went down to the local VFW post, and I voted. But not just any vote. I voted for the very first time in my life!!! I know I know, the shame of it!

I've never been into politics however. Quite frankly politicians are slimy and evil.

However right now, is a very scary time for this country. I know alot of people sit in thier very warm little bubbles of security and are patiently awaiting the "recession" to begin. But for my family it already has.

I was laid off at the end of the summer. I have now been unemployed for over 2 months. Despite the fact that I have a degree and am very nearly finished with my MBA, I have yet to recieve a job offer. I've been on 8 interviews.

There is just so much competition right now. Its not easy to find a job.

The possibility of losing our house is no longer a shadow in the distance future, its more of a bright screaming scary red light only a few months away.

I've told myself that I just want to get through the holidays, and will then deal with this mess after all of that is over. Its scary... its uncertain... I pray every day that I find a job.

So yes, today was very important to me. I voted, I voted for a person I hope will help save this country out of the mess that Mr. Bush has so kindly put us in.

I voted for my family.... I voted for Obama.

Babysitting

Tonight Barney and I went over to his sister's house to watch her two kids while her hubby and her went to a wedding.

It was so much fun! Toby and Rowan are very close in age so they played together all night while I got to snuggle my new neice Molly who is about 2 1/2 months old. She is such a good baby and barely ever makes a peep.

We played hide and seek outside for a while, went sledding in the leaves and then the two older kids had a tubby together.

Nothing like a little fun playing with cousins.

Oh Fudge

Boo bear and I watch a lot of "Good Eats" before bed as it happens to be one almost every night just as we curl up together.

The Fudge episode was on a few days ago and it inspired me to attempt to make some. I've never made it before and it definitely seemed pretty challenging.

Today I picked up the ingredients and a candy thermometer and had at it. Surprisingly it wasn't to bad and I tasted damn good!

ps here is the recipe for those interested.