Happy Valentine's Day!

Frances hopes you have an amazing, lovely, and special day with those you love!

Not so good at this blogging thing

After following so many amazing bloggers, I've realized just what a crappy (or not so good) writer I am. I read their blogs, and I'm thinking, "wow I really suck at this". I have a hard time coming up with topics to talk about, and I'm sure many times it's more interesting for me than for anyone else. I mean, who really wants to hear about what I knitting or what I'm doing this weekend. I know my family appreciates seeing pictures and hearing about the girls, but sometimes I just think to myself, is it even worth it.

I think I really need to take a class on blogging and I would totally do it! I'm just thankful for all of you who actually do read and comment, because I really do appreciate it and it makes me smile every single time I see a comment.

A cold start to February

Sorry it's been awhile since my last post. Been busy with stuff at home, knitting, and "Cold" days off from school for Brynn. Today marks the 2nd day she's been off from school for "Cold" days. We got some snow, but not enough to close schools. It's the cold temps that's keeping the school districts around here closed. Yesterday's high was supposed to be 0, with wind chills all the way down to -20 or so. This morning is no different as the high is 8, but this morning it's supposed to be super cold. I have worked from home the past two days, and it's been nice to not have to get out into the weather. I'm sure I will be headed back in tomorrow, but at least it will already be Thursday!

On the knitting front, I started two new projects last night, and both were for February KALs (knit a-alongs). One was a pair of socks and the other was a new monster (this time, the monster is for me). Coming right along on the monster and the sock is taking some time as it's another "fancy" pay attention type pattern so I don't mess it up.

I'd had my coffee and now just waiting for the girls to wake up. We are planning on taking Kenzie to day care today as I think she was super tired of us by the end of yesterday. Brynn will hopefully enjoy herself with Mommy, but I know she is ready to go back to school too. Hope everyone stays warm and has a great rest of the week!

A few finished monsters and so-called bear

The bear is somewhat questionable as he looks kinda funny, but it was my first bear, so hopefully I'll get better. I'm loving these monsters, so there will be many more to come!

Addiction

My name is Kelli and I have an addiction to investigative shows. I am constantly watching ID HD (Investigation Discovery). I love watching CSI, Dexter, and anything that has to do with murderers, serial killers, and forensics. Yes, I'm weird and no, I'm not planning on committing any of these crimes myself. I just find this stuff extremely interesting and would much rather sit down and watch ID HD (and knit while I watch) all day than go to the movies. It's great stuff! I think Dan gets annoyed that I am constantly watching it, but he's happy I'm not constantly watching QVC anymore too. :) I sometimes catch him getting into it too. When he gets into a show, he will just stand there and stare at it, oblivious to anything going on around him. It's an interesting thing to witness.

A whole lot of nothin'

Exactly what this weekend was. I did let a lot of knitting (and sewing) done though, especially on my monsters for the girls. I'm addicted to those things now. I started up on a bear for a friends new baby and have that pretty much done, but I'm stuck as I am in need of some eyes for it. Got those ordered and just waiting for them to come in. I also got started on another monster for my Pay it forward thing on FB. I have to make 5 monsters for 5 people. I'm also on hold for that monster as I am waiting for the eyes to come in the mail. Hmmm....eyes coming in the mail....that sounds kinda gross.

Anyways, we didn't get a whole lot done around the house, but that's my own fault. I get started knitting and I can't/don't want to stop. Our closet and the girls' closet are in dire need of organizing, but I just can't get myself up there to do it. :)

As I write, the girls are playing nicely (the majority of the time). Brynn is playing with Kenzie's toys and Kenzie is playing in the food container cabinet. There is something wrong with that. I also turned on football for Dan (trying to be nice) and he's not even watching it! He is now upstairs helping his mom with something on her computer (over the phone).

That's all my rambling for now. Work week starts tomorrow and I'll be wishing yet again, for Saturday.

That one song that comes along...

Every once in awhile, a song comes out that really makes me listen...really listen to the words, and it has an emotional impact on me. This song has really done that too me. Feels like it encompasses my teenage years all the way up until now. Amazing song...

What's that "one" song for you??

Danger: Monsters Ahead

This title has multiple meanings..."Danger" has two meanings: danger, as in I have become addicted to Rebecca Danger's (<-- second meaning) monster patterns. She creates these adorable monster, cat, bear, etc. patterns and I have become addicted! It's a great way to stash bust (which is one of my goals this year) and it creates cute little gifts for my girls, their friends, and other people who I decide to give one too. :) You can check out Danger Crafts etsy shop HERE.

I just finished all of the pieces of Penelope the monster for Brynn and am about to get started on the same monster for Kenzie, but in different colors that I am pulling from my stash. Once I finish Kenzie's I'm going to "bring them to life" with stuffing, eyes, mouth, and a cute little bow. I am planning on giving them as Valentine gifts.

Here is a picture of the monster pre-stuffed and pre-sewn. :)

Smile...

This picture makes me do just that...

First socks for 2011

Feels so good to be done :) Sock #1 of the Cookie A. KAL.