Farewell Kevin

We have thoroughly enjoyed the 45 days Kevin stayed with us.  Now it's time to say -- Goodbye Farewell and it's a little sad to see him go.  He leaves early Thursday morning. We hope to see him next this coming spring in 2010.

Cliff cooked a special meal tonight, one of his favorites, crab legs and shrimp.  I was glad to stay home due to the heavy rains tonight.

The Crab Legs

Cliff, the cook

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Thankful Thursday

I'm so thankful we had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Kevin.  He leaves next Thursday for Ramstein, Germany where he will be stationed for the next 3 years.  We have thoroughly enjoyed his visit and will miss him.

Make a Smilebox greeting

The Thanksgiving Table

Cliff carved the turkey and...

Carla begged for a hand out.

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'Tis the Season for Dry Lips

Once the weather gets cold and humidity lowers, I make sure my chap stick is with me at all times.

This chap stick cozy can be clipped to any key chain, ready to sooth your lips when the need arises.

I made mine with worsted weight 100 percent cotton, but any acrylic yarn would work well.

Great idea for a stocking stuffer.

Here's the link to the pattern: chap stick cozy

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Pixie Hats

I finally took time to make my Photography Light Box, also known as a Macro Box and loved the results.  These Pixie hats are my most recent Etsy listing.  This Pixie hat features a long braided tail which measures 10 inches.  This hat only comes in Newborn size due to the long tail.  I will probably make the same hat without the braided tail.

Newborn baby should not be left unattended.

This hat was worked using two strands of my favorite cotton yarn - I Love This Cotton -

This one was worked in the limited edition Christmas Ombre colorway.

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Wordless Wednesday

Operation Christmas Child Girl Box

Boy Box

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Adult Versions of the Lacy Crochet and Newsboys Cap

So far I have only listed hats and caps in baby and child sizes.  This is the adult version of the Newsboy cap which I will launch soon on my Etsy shop.  This cap was made in Cascade Bulky weight and will keep you warm plus the visor works great to shield you from the bright sun. Andrea looks super cute in this cap.

Move the visor to the side for another fun look.  That's me during our recent visit to Williamston.   I was glad I had this hat with me during our visit to Cape May in New Jersey.  It was really cold and kept me warm as we walked the shopping areas.

This is Brittyn and she looks glamorous in the Lacy Crochet Hat.  Brittyn is Kim's daughter who teaches my Zumba class.

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I Love This Yarn --Not the Tangling Mess

Found this I Love This Yarn - Super Soft...Super Savings! at Hobby Lobby.  251 yards for only $2.89 plus tax.  I proceeded to find the beginning end from the middle but you know the story...I pulled and tugged and a huge chunk came out....so what is there to love about this yarn....Ha...Ha...I'm sure I will love it once I see the design the mix print produces.  The color name is Mistletoe Ombre and the yarn weight is worsted...just what I need to make hats or maybe Christmas ornaments.

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