Wednesday, March 31, 2010

YAY

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

SILLY PARTY HAT


Monday, March 29, 2010

NEW SWEATER

I've been trying to do more knitting for the kids. I made two sweaters for Nova this spring, and now it's Gus's turn. I tried this one once, but it was too small:

It fit over him, but with how fast he's growing, it only would have lasted a few weeks. I ripped it out and started over. Much better!


The pattern is Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverson in Last Minute Knitted Gifts.


Yarn is Rhapsody Dark Horse 100% Merino, a gift from Kristen on my birthday this year (thanks Kristen!)


My gauge was all wonky, which is why I knit it too small the first time. I think I followed the pattern instructions for the 6-12 mo size, but at a gauge of 4.5 sts/in instead of 5.5 as the pattern calls for.

Now what's next: Swing Thing or Topaz? (I think it'll actually be picky pants, Nova is growing too fast!)

Sunday, March 28, 2010

9 MONTHS


Tiny is 9 months old today. Can you believe it?

Saturday, March 27, 2010

LIL' CHUBBERS


Last week our friend Emily saw Nova for the first time in awhile and called her a lil' chubbers. She is indeed! We love those chubby cheeks!

Friday, March 26, 2010

CROCUS


Our first garden flowers are up and blooming, which means it's well past spring clean up time.


Maybe this year Gus will help instead of destroy?

Thursday, March 25, 2010

YAY, NOVA!

FIRST DOUGHNUT

I think he liked it

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

BANGING AND CLANGING

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

BUBBLE BEARD




Bathtime baby bubble beard. Yay!

Monday, March 22, 2010

GUS, SAY CHEEEEEEEEESE

Sunday, March 21, 2010

MUD MONSTERS


These mud monsters are loving the spring weather!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

THIS IS HOW I GET HIM TO NAP


Push him in his swing until he falls asleep. It works surprisingly well!

Friday, March 19, 2010

GETTING SO BIG!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

GUS IS TWO!

Happy birthday, little guy!


Monday, March 15, 2010

HAND ME DOWNS

Nova wears lots of Gus's clothes, which sometimes contributes to her being called 'he' instead of 'she'. This doesn't seem to bother her, and you must admit - blue bear print pjs are cute on anyone! (besides, don't the purple socks help?)

Sunday, March 14, 2010

DINOSUAR TIME


Thanks for the new book, Nana! He loves it!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

WHILE BROTHER IS AWAY...


She gets to play with all of his toys while he naps.

Friday, March 12, 2010

LOVING LIFE

Thursday, March 11, 2010

SILLY BOY


Wednesday, March 10, 2010

ALL SMILES

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

HELPING ME FOLD



Monday, March 8, 2010

TWO OF A KIND

Sunday, March 7, 2010

HELLO THERE!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

BOO

Friday, March 5, 2010

LOVES THESE BLOCKS


Nova loves these blocks, especially knocking down towers.


Unfortunately, she can only play with them when Gus is asleep or away.


What is it about "no throwing" that is so hard to learn?

Thursday, March 4, 2010

POOR ROO


I'm not sure if Gus likes him best, or if (because he's the oldest) he's the only pet Gus can catch. But boy, he sure gives that cat a lot of hugs.

HMMMMMM

Nova at 8 months:


Me at 10 months:

Hardly any resemblance at all!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

BEST PART OF THE NEW COFFEEMAKER



(thanks Nikki & Andy!)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

PLEASE TELL US SPRING IS COMING SOON!

Monday, March 1, 2010

ROUNDING THE CORNER


Gus is rounding the corner on his second birthday.

and I just keep asking myself.... where did that little baby boy go?