I don't think I have any pictures of Todd and I posted here yet.. This was at Brian and Adrienne's wedding last fall. 

SPLASH!!!!

Andy and Ryan in their water park this weekend. See the slide in the back? well, Todd moved the pool over so that they have a water slide now! They also have a slip 'n slide too- excuse me a Star Wars Slip 'n slide! But they certainly didn't mind the heat! 

Touch a Truck

This is the boys at a "Touch a Truck" at the Wing Ding a couple of weeks ago. They had a great time! It was in Seaside park this year- MUCH better. This is an old Army truck in case you can't tell :) 

A "visit" from an old friend...

Did you ever have one of those dreams where you wake-up and wnat to go back to sleep so you can stay in the dream a little longer?

Last night/this morning, Chris "stopped by" to say Happy Anniversary to Todd and I. A bunch of us were hanging out in my front yard (since we can't go in the house..). She brought some delicous imported chocloates. Mmmmmmmmm.... I can't remember exactly who was there now, but hte place was packed and I know I was talking to Capo... I hate how dreams fade so quickly.... It has been a while, but I really do enjoy Chris' visits.

Pink Rufled FO!

Pink Ruffle Sox all done! other than making and attaching the ruffle, they were pretty basic. attaching the ruffle was a MAJOR PITA! I hope they fit and I hope Samantha likes them. They were done early, so I have to wait a few weeks for her birthday to see. 

Andy's 4th Birthday!

click on the "My Photos" link below to see pictures from Andy's big day! He had SUCH a good time! I can't believe he is 4!! where did the time go?

Star Wars Horoscope

Star Wars Horoscope for Libra

You are on a lifelong pursuit of justice and determined to succeed. You convey the art of persuasion through force. You always display your supreme intelligence. You have a great talent in obtaining balance between yourself and your surroundings. Star wars character you are most like: Obi Wan Kenobie

What is Your Star Wars Horoscope?

If I ever leave Todd it will be for Ewan MacGreggor!!!!

The completed "Comming Home" poncho. Homespun with an N hook I forgot the color name now... but it is a dark purple with a strand to teal. VERY soft! warm too. 

Close-up of the edge detail on the "comming home" poncho. this was why I fell in love with the pattern! 

almost done with the heel flaps on the Ruffle sox.  

Here are Samantha's PInk Ruffle Sox. I am using Bernat Sox in hot pink. this is the pattern on the label. It was pretty tricky. youu knit the ruffle on 2 needles and then knit the ribbing on 2 needles and then you join the two by doing a k2tog, BUT one stitch from each needle! yup that was tricky! then you join and knit in the round. you go back and stitch up the opening later. (already done in this picture). they look a little small, but since it si a short anklet, I am going to knit 1 more inch, and then do the heel, but I won't decr all the gusset stitches. theya re a suprise, so I won't be able to have her try them on, so I'll have to wing it... 

Finally DONE!!! my second pair of socks! I did these with the 2S2C method. It worked well once I got the swing of it. the cast on and join were a little confusing... I also tried short row heels and toes. I'm not too pleased with them tho- BIG holes! I think I'm doing something wrong when I purl too, the stitches look twisted on the purl rows. I don't think these will wear as well as the dutch heel that I did on mine, but I'm sure he'll outgrow them before that is an issue. I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease. it was tough to knit with- it split a lot and I dont' know how it will wear as socks either, but the fabric is firm and soft. I hope he likes them! I wrapped them up for his birthday next week even tho he saw me making them and he's tried them on along the way. he hasn't seen them done tho. 

And HERE"S ANDY! aka green sock boy! Geese I hope they are big enough ;) 

Act your age!

You Are 30 Years Old

30 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

here's a shocker!!!

Your Inner European is Irish!

Sprited and boisterous! You drink everyone under the table.

Who's Your Inner European?

Now- with 10% more!

i've been bad- I know. I've just been dealing with some stuff that I really don't feel like putting here for the whole world to see.

anywhooooo- I had the follow up meeting to my review of Friday. I now have 10% more reasons to LOVE my job!!! Don't get me wrong I love what I do and this is a great company to do it for. but to be perfectly honest, I wouldn't work if I didn't need to! but the raise does cover the payments on the Highlander, so that is a HUGE relief! oh- and another review in 2 months!! Good news is such a refreshing change...

who knew???

You Are 50% Normal (Somewhat Normal)

While some of your behavior is quite normal... Other things you do are downright strange You've got a little of your freak going on But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself

How Normal Are You?

"Mommy's Purple socks!!" that is what Andy is yelling in my in my ear at the moment! yup, my first pair finished. I did the first one on 5 DPNs and the second on 2 circs. the second is clearly cleaner and more consistent in gauge. I'm not sure if it was the needles or the fact that I'm getting better a knitting, but there is a definate improvement! I'm on to Andy's Green socks (picture to follow.. I'm only on row 3!) trying 2 on the 2 circs 

Another FO! I whipped up this scarf kit that my mom bought me in just one weekend! I worked it on size 19's instead of the 17's the pattern called for by accident, but fortunately I had enough yarn. it is SO soft and pretty! 

Good News for a Change....

It is a nice change to get some good news. When Todd picked Andy up from School last week, both the teacher and her aide came running out to tell him that for the last 2 weeks, Andy had made HUGE improvements in school. He was actually talking and participating in class, refering to the other children by name and when he did have an "accident" he changed his clothes, by himself, without any argument. He even gave the teacher the "play-by-play" as he got dressed! he is now caught up with where he should have been in September. At this rate, he should be caught up to his class in time to start kindergarten with them! Todd and I did the math, and we figure the change coincides directly with Todd taking them to see the house when the roofers were working. We also went to the park by our house that weekend as well. Now that it is getting warm, well be spending LOTS more time at the park. I guess this just proves us and the psychologist right - he needs to go home to heal!

Even MORE good news: We had Andy's Parent/Teacher conference at Ripton last night. They've started re-testing him in ST (that's Speech Therapy). A normal/average score is between 85 and 115. When they did the placement testing in October, he scored 67. He didn't use verbs and had spoken very little since the fire. They gave one test last week and he scored 95! She started another test yesterday, but ran out of time. She said that if she scored it now, without finishing it, he'd have a 110!!! So, by this test he'll actually be ABOVE the averge level!!!she said that he still has areas where he is weak, but other areas where he is way ahead - pretty normal for Andy! We also let her know that he is starting to speak Spanish at home(thanks to DORA and Dad!)... which explains why she didn't understand some things that he's said. His overall evaluation was good as well. He is getting better at sitting still in circle time and paying attention, as well as following directions. I forget the term they have for it, but if you know Andy, you know his little "Andy Airplane fits" where he makes a fist, has his hands out and get real intense. Well, those are getting less intense (his hands are now by his side), less frequent, and shorter. It looks like he is getting past those too.

After that meeting I went to an LLL meeting. Todd had to rehearse for an audition, so I took both boys - and Kim :) to the meeting. I was very afraid of how they would act adn prepared to leave early, but they were SO good. they were quiet, they shared their toys, and they kept their hands to themselves.

I am SO proud of my boys! Especially Andy, he's doing SO much better and making so much progress! And of course, Ryan is always one step behind, so his speech/vocabulary skills are quickly getting better as well (as is his ankle)! I wish I could find a pre-k program that will take him this fall.