I am in LOVE

First thing I love our my boys. I decided yesterday to try and get some Christmas card pictures out of them. The little guy was acting like his usual self and goofing off. But all in all I got some good pictures.

Second I finally finish C's pirate hat. It turned out way to big but I was able to shrink it and it fits like a glove. It is so think now that it shrunk that it should keep him really warm this winter.

The last thing that I am in love with is my new van. It's a Chrysler Town and Country Limited and has just about every option available.

We traded in the Honda Element (which I really didn't want to do) and the Pontiac Montana (that is a piece of crap). This baby has leather heated seats, navigation system, stow and go, both power sliding doors and the hatch is even powered. The only thing that it doesn't have yet is the dvd player. I go in Tuesday to get the 2 headrest dvd players. The boys can't wait. I can't wait. I am so in love with this thing.

Halloween

The boys had their Halloween parade at school Friday. There were some amazing costumes. Everyone looked great.
Here's B wearing Commander Rex costume. His nose was smooshed in the helmet.

Here's C as a skull ninja. With him only being 9 and 5'1" it's difficult to find a costume that he really likes.

Halloween night was so beautiful. It was warm and no one needed a jacket. We trick or treated for an hour and a half. The boys got tired so we headed home.

Also it was hubby's birthday and we had steaks on the grill before we headed out. I love when he cooks out. He's the greatest.

The Pumpkin Farm

We went to the pumpkin farm with the cub scouts yesterday and enjoyed a hayride and pumpkin picking. The boys really enjoyed it.

We had apple cider and popcorn. The farm boards horses and should the cub scouts a video about living on a farm. We even got to learn about Indians (they have a teepee). It all was very interesting.
The boys had to have their picture taken with this robot. Don't really think it's a robot but that is what they thought he was. All in all it was a good day.

On the knitting front, I am trying to finish C's hat this week. I am more than halfway done with it. It will match his scarf. Then on to mittens. B's spider mitt is still just one. But hopefully I will start that as soon as the hat is done. Next weeks temperature is only going to be in the 40's so that means hat and mitts.

We Have Spidey!

My little guy wanted a Spiderman Hat and I made him this. I used Knit Picks Palette. It's a little big but I may try shrinking it per directions. I actually learned how to do a provisional cast on, which made the lining so much easier.


His brother had to give him bunny ears. Just typical things going on in this house.

The top I oopses but I don't think anyone will care. He loves it and I love it. I am making him mittens to match. I have one done and need to cast on for the other.

Big Guys 9th Birthday

C turned 9 on Oct. 3rd. I wanted to have his party the next day, but one of his friends beat me to it. So yesterday we had his birthday party. He got all excited to open Star Wars Lego's. That is what we heard all the kids talking about yesterday.
The little guy is in the red shirt. He was just as excited as his brother.

I just realized that the candle is backwards. No one noticed. I made the cake and washed a couple of his Star Wars figures and stuck them on the cake. The 8 boys there kept asking if they could take the figures home and I kept saying no they are C's.

And this is C. So cute! Looks so much like his Daddy. See the gameboy in the background. One of C's friends brought his gameboy so my little guy had to get his out. They were taking turns playing.
Happy Birthday Big guy. I just wish you wouldn't grow up so fast. I love you!

Some Pics

I've been meaning to post about the boys first day of school but have been so busy I haven't had time. C is in 3rd grade and B is in all day Kindergarten. I love them dearly but am so glad for the quiet time during the day.

These are some current projects that I've been working on. C wanted a skull scarf so I decided on making this. He likes it alot. So next will be a hat and mitts.
This is for me! Finally I've decided to be alittle selfish and make me a scarf. I love the pattern and it is so easy to remember.
For Christmas I'm making one of my nieces mitts. They are called paper doll mitts. I love them and hope they fit her.
Last is a fish blanket I hope to have done before Christmas. I am making this for someone but won't say. I haven't decided on the design on the fish yet. It depends on how much yarn I have.
So, I've been busy and things are starting to calm down. I did quit working the 1-2 days a week. C is keeping me busy running after school. He decided to join chess and cub scouts are starting this week. I feel like I have more time for knitting and keeping the house up. Life is getting so much better!

Things Going On

It's been hectic here in the Brody household. The boys started school August 21st. I went back to work 1-2 days a week. Since the boys have been in school, I haven't home for part of the day. The house is chaotic and is driving me nuts. My mom just came for a visit Sunday and went home Tuesday. I love when she comes up because the boys love Grandma. They behave so much better when she is here.

We have 2 new additions to our family. Frogs. The story behind them is my oldest wanted a frog every since he went to day camp for Cub Scouts. They had a nature day and found a couple of frogs. Well one day I was in the garden and found him one. He was so excited. The next day it died. I called every pet store and found one open on a Sunday. We went and purchased the two. My little guy had to have one too. So one is named Boba Fet and the other is named Luke Skyfrog. They are definitely Star Wars nuts!

Well, I must go and get them ready for school now. Hopefully I will have some finished objects to show next time. I haven't really had the time to knit.