Busy

As we approach 10 years of marriage, my husband and I have been reminicing. Just about stuff! We are very happy with our lives and lifestyle. Its not flash and that's the way we like it. Hubby just turned 33 on Saturday. This Friday sees us celebrate our 10th anniversary. Its a milestone. I wont lie and say its easy but I love my husband and our marriage.

Our daughter has started junior cadets at St Johns which she is very excited about. She is growing up so quickly now. Our eldest boy is so independant. He reminds me all the time -"I want to do want to do." I want that for him though I have to remind him to respect others so they have choices too. Our 3 year old is a challenge. He is so wonderful and sweet then also very loud and demanding also. J is getting so big and active and still very deserving of the happiest baby alive title.

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Bigger tree

Bigger tree
Originally uploaded by inakid

I added more to the 'blanket tree'. Just about 7 more rounds which is about 450grams. Making it over a metre squared.

Family

Mr Clucky with our little niece (9weeks).



Sweet cousins

Its always nice to catch up with my brother and his family.

Party

J enjoys a cuddle from the birthday girl.



Though nervous, Av loved getting his face painted.

Soft and Cuddly

Folded
Originally uploaded by inakid

Crocheted from unknown yarn from Wangaratta Mills. I am sure its cotton about 20ply so very lovely and soft and thick. I used 500grams in 3 pastel colours. If I can get more I will add more rounds and a nice border edging.

My 3 year old liked matching the cut off strands to the colours on the blanket.
My 6 month old liked pulling at the clusters and spaces.

Bamboozle hairscarfs

Bamboozle hairscarf close up
Originally uploaded by inakid

Bamboozle is a lovely yarn with a heavy drape. Does split but so does most soft (not twisted) cottons and I guess bamboo. This is my first time using bamboo yarn.

First one I made would fit older girl.



I had enough from the one ball to make a second triangle headscarf.



This one is a toddler size.

Instead

We were meant to visit minti members at the Muesum but as we waited at the playground they were on the other side. Av enjoyed the play!

First food

J was 6 months on Saturday. I had thought brocoli would be a good first food but zuchini may be preferred so I let him choose. Finally I got to use our rice cooker with steamer. Initially J enjoyed playing with the plate! He picked up the brocoli but only sucked on the zuchini. He had a little and was done. He took it well.
I have mixed feelings about him having solids. I am happy for him to have tastes but meals and weaning will be long time coming I hope.

J rocks (6 months)

My littliest boy is 6 months tomorrow!
He can sit up. Roll from front to back and back to front. And has just started to rock back and forth in preparation for crawling. Too bad I am not ready...

RED crochet hat

RED crochet hat
Originally uploaded by inakid

Very happy with this simple red hat, crocheted in wool. Though difficult to photograph, I like the vibrant red.

I really enjoy crochet and I am improving so much that I think I can now say I can crochet.

Mini boas

Boa x2
Originally uploaded by inakid

Fun, easy and quick to make. Two boa scarfs for little gifts.

A colourful childhood

Jet night soaker

Trying to get up
Originally uploaded by inakid

J is getting so big and trying to crawl. He was due for a bigger night soaker.

This was quickly made with double Patons Jet on 6mm needles.

Watch Wednesday

Foto Friday - For those about to crawl (we salute you)

AC/DC

J's new vest

Originally uploaded by inakid

Finally finished the vest for J. Knitted in Patons Jet.

Watch Wednesday

My 9 year old daughter really wanted to go the ferris wheel. Then she is not so sure when we are on it!
Meanwhile my almost 6 year old is holding my hand tightly yet is happy.



And my three year old wishes he was on a more daring ride!

Moomba Waterfest 2009

Moomba was on the past labour day long weekend. We took the kids for a look see.



Hubby took his pouch and J slept in there until we left and I took him in the mei tai.



We took snacks and drinks in the hope we could avoid spending money.



So apart from taking the kids on the ferris wheel we didn't spend much.
(See previous blog entry and video to see how the kids liked the wheel).



I was drawn to the musical performances of course. It was too loud for the kids though.