On My Needles

Wool Soaker

 I've had this booklet for a while but only recently realized that it has a pattern in it for a knitted diaper soaker.

 I must make this one someday! Doesn't every baby need a hand knit snow suit? And what snow suit is complete without pom-poms?

*Mandala Monday*

*Mandala Monday* a weekly meditation to explore and restore creativity.  


If you feel inspired to share your mandala please leave a link in the 'comments' section. 

We are all born with the ability to create.  For many,this ability is stifled or wounded as they grow older.  Thoughts of 'I can't draw' or 'I'm not creative' are allowed in and the creativity that flourished in childhood is abandon.  While everyone may not go on to create great works of fine art, we all have gift of creativity.  I am starting this weekly meditation as a way to awaken my own creative spark and reach out to those who may have lost theirs along their journey.  Here are a couple articles that may help you get started with your mandala.

*My* yoghurt

Grocery shopping.  Not always my favorite endeavor, though much more pleasant with my sweetie by my side (like bringing home out into the world with me).  Toward the end of the trip we made our way to the dairy section.  And they had it, one left, my yoghurt.  Oh, the joy!  So incredibly smooth and creamy you could eat it instead of ice cream. And the best part, the whole reason to get it, the luscious cream top.  Have I ever eaten the whole cream top in one sitting?  I'll never tell!

Generations of warmth

These were found as we cleaned out the home of Robert's youth.  Lovingly stitched by Grandma and Great Grandma, they've kept many babes warm through the years.

It took me a while to realize that this one is wool.  Mmm love that, and the hot pink!

Crocheted with wool, this has to be my favorite, for the wool and oh that pink.

And this one is perfect for a game of . . .

peek-a-boo!

So sweet.

Simple Toy Sack

Old Toys, New Joys

I hit the toy jackpot over Thanksgiving holiday at a Tucson thrift store!

{ Ten }

{ Ten } things I am grateful for

:: Family.  The family I was born into, the family I married into and the beautiful new family we have begun to create.
:: A Husband who works so hard for his family.  Working hard to provide now and working oh so hard to provide a better future.
:: Lydia.  My dear sweet girl!  So very much worth the wait!
:: Faith.   Faith in God and the goodness of others.
:: Friends.  Childhood friendships that last through the years.  Sisters that are some of my very dearest friends.  Friends along the way that help my laugh and grow.  And friends I have yet to meet.
:: Talents.  Talents of others that bless my life.  Talents within me both known and undiscovered.  Talents I get to watch blossom in my sweet girl.
:: My dogs.  Those big sweet pups that make me crazy, protect their family and warm my heart.
:: Food.  Nourishing whole foods that I learning about and developing a healthy relationship with.
:: Music enriches my life and feeds the soul.
:: H O M E.