Hip Hugger

Jacie must be hitting that stage where she just wants Mom all the time. My arms and back were getting so tired from carrying her all the time, not to mention all the things I couldn't get done with just one hand.

As I was browsing through crochet patterns, I came across a pattern for a hip sling to carry baby on your hip. I had a fabric sling that I used when she was about 2 months old but now she would throw a fit because it keeps her pretty confined. Being 7 1/2 months old, she would hate that.

So, I decided to attempt the hip sling. After only a couple of tries and ripping 1 time, I came up with one that works. It may not be the prettiest thing in the world, but it definitely does the job!

Pardon the unfinished ends. I was still testing at the point I took the picture of her in it. I did end up going back and adding a little more to one side so it would go higher on her back. She loves it. After I finished all the ends and put her in it, she went right to sleep.

Neat picture

I love the way this turned out. I was taking pictures of Kealey playing outside and she decided to throw a snowball at the door. I wasn't about to go outside. :) I wanted to stay warm so the pictures were being taken through the glass door.

I think it's cool how this one focused on the snow.

SNOW DAY

Yea!! Even as an adult, I still love getting a snow day. It's so rare here in Texas that when it happens, it's pretty cool. My kids, of course, are thrilled that they don't have to go in. They can't wait to get out in the snow. My office actually closed today so, to me, that means it's pretty bad out there.

The older kids have already been out in it and had a blast. They were so cute, of course I had to take pictures.

Doggie Sweater

My sweet Sammy was starting to get cold. We actually got some winter weather and the poor thing was just shivering. Apparently we lost his sweater so I decided I needed to make him one.

This is what I came up with. I had to rip it out a few times, but I finally came up with something that worked. Sam seems to like it since he hasn't tried to rip it off. :)

I finally figured it out. Yea! Actually I'm not sure if it was me or the website, but it finally worked.

Idiot blogger

I have been trying to figure out how to add my picture to my profile. Every time I try to do it it says the link is broken. However, when I try to add it to a post, it works just fine. What is up with that? Ahh.....

Back to crochet

I'm finally getting to crochet more. Jacie is getting much more independent and will sit for a while on the floor at least.

In 2005 (when Mom was sick) and 2006 I crocheted so much more and donated many more hats to the hospital. Since Jacie was born, as expected, I haven't had near as much time to crochet. I feel a bit guilty about that because I love donating the hats. I love knowing that someone's day was brightened, even if just a little bit, by having something new and fun to wear.

When Mom was in the hospital I was lucky enough to meet some of those people and it really made my day. They were so thankful and just so sweet. Now, I don't get to meet the patients but I sure hope they know how much love goes into each hat that I donate. After being there with Mom, I know that it helps so much for those going through it to know that others are thinking about you.

Mom has a regular 3 month checkup coming up and I'm trying to get as many done for that visit as possible. In 2006 I would take hats nearly every time we went for a checkup. So, basically I went about once a quarter. I want to get back to that and take them as much as possible.

I was testing a new yarn and decided I would make a new hat for Jacie since hers were starting to get too small. I love the way it turned out.

I recently joined a great bulletin board called Crochetville. One of the users there said her daughter thought it looked like Fruity Pebbles. I love that!!

I'm now using what I have left to make some for the patients. I hope they'll think it's a fun one to have.