The Funeral

Daddy Mike's Aunt Linda died this week and her funeral was today. I drove him and the kids up to see his family and attend the funeral. Now for a soon to be ex-husband he's not a bad guy. Our relationship just wasn't grounded in the right priorities and we ended up staying together as long as we did for the kids, and that was destined to make us both miserable. The more miserable we were the more we fought and the more we fought the more the kids sufferred. Did I ever love him,yes, and a part of me always will. I would like to see us make it to the point we can be friends. So here I sit in the parking lot of his Uncle's apartment as to keep the conflicts with the family at a minimum. Will he ever understand that I had come to see his Aunt Linda and Uncle Jackie as family, probably not. Will I miss her, yes I will, does the family care about that fact, of course not. But the fact the kids are here is important to the family and I cannot deny them that.
Mikey will admit that he raised his hand to me at least once and that it carried some very serious consequenses. Does anyone believe he would do that of course not, they can't even believe he ever had a relationship with Kelly. I do wish that if Kelly is the one to make him happy that they just be open about it. If he was honest with me about it I would be more open to having her around my kids and in my home. Why can't people see that we saw it best to part ways and that the decision to do so and have our own lives was made before I started seeing Michael. There was a time that we were happy with having one another as well as each loving someone else, but we have moved on.

Tye Dye - Batch One

Done with Jessi age 10 inspired by her Aunt, aliastriona. We used the one step dye kit we bought at Wal-Mart for 19.97. It says it dyes 20 projects we got close to 25 done, yes there are more to come.

Early this morning I finished her socks

A great little pattern found here . Just a quick project using Red Heart Ltd. Heart & Sole in Razzle Dazzle. A little snug but they are just so adorable especially on Guin's feet.

We got Guitar Hero

Jessi asked and the settlement from the accident allowed us to get Guitar Hero. As well as her really cool new clothes. Tennis shoes are thanks to her stepdad's monetary gift to her school wardrobe.

Jessi's Fish Minion

The other day we were joking about little bunny minions and Suddenly Jessi pipes up she wants fish as minions. Now here I am picturing a troop of goldfish trying to take over the world, while she is picturing fish wielding tiny weapons, wearing diving helmets filled with water and walking using their tail as feet. So this conversation was forgotten until later when I was browsing dishcloth patterns and Jessi spots the

Fish Washcloth/Dishcloth

Copyright Judith Prindle 6/10/08

and of course she just has to have it. So what's a mom to do other than whip out the hook an whip up Jessi a minion of her very own.

For Jessi

It seems I am now being reprimanded by my 10 year daughter about my lack of posting to the old blog which frankly I hated the interface I was required to navigate in order to post. So for her I start this news blog so that while she is away living with dad she can still follow what is happening here at home with Mom, Naga, and her siblings.

Dear Jessi,
This post is the beginning of the series of posts that will keep you updated on the news here at home. Never have you been forgotten though contact with you much of the times has been difficult to achieve. So here you should find at least once a week a letter from Mom and the family under the label Jessi. I love you. -Mom

Every girl needs a pocket pirate

She stands just 3 1/2 inches tall.












Pocket Pirate (F Hook)

BODY: (Join at end of each row)
With red yarn
ch 2

row 1: work 6 sc into second ch from hook (6 sc total) join to first sc
row 2: ch 1 work 2 sc in esch sc all around (12 sc) join
row 3: ch 1 work 1 sc in next sc , 2 sc in next sc around (18 sc) join
row 4: ch 1 work 1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24 sc) join
row 5 - 7: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

Join Black yarn

row 8-9: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

Join white yarn

row 10: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

Join black yarn

row 11: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

Join white yarn

row 12: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

Join black yarn

row 13: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

Join Flesh colored yarn

row 14-17: ch 1 work 1 sc in each sc around, join

row 18: ch 1 work 1 sc in next 2 sc, work sc dec in next 2 sc around, join

row 19: ch 1 work 1 sc in next sc, work sc dec in next 2 sc around, join

row 20: ch 1 work sc dec in next 2 sc around, join F/O

Stuff
Close hole

Embroider on face

attach hair as desired

Head Scarf:

With Red Yarn
ch 2

row 1: work 6 sc into second ch from hook (6 sc total)
row 2: work 2 sc in esch sc all around (12 sc)
row 3: work 1 hdc in next sc , 2 hdc in next sc around (18 sc)
row 4: work 1 hdc in each hdc around

ch 5 , work back up ch working 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc starting at the second ch from hook
secure to head scarf with slp st
ch 5 , work back up ch working 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc starting at the second ch from hook
secure to head scarf with slp st
F/O
leave a long tail
sew head scarf to head with tail

You now have a pocket pirate

My First Published Pattern

Inspired by a Hockey team jacket for infants on the Colorado Avalanche's website I designed this little baby sweater. It measures out to be 6-9 months and colors can be suited to fit your team colors.

CHEY"S LITTLE HOCKEY SWEATER

Hook Size H
Yarn - Red Heart Super Saver in Blue, Red, and White

Ch. 50

Row 1:
dc in 4th ch from hook and next eight chs, work 3 dc in next ch (this forms the corner), dc in next 6 stitches, 3 dc in next stitch (corner), dc in next 12 stitches, 3 dc in next stitch (corner), dc in next 6 stitches, 3 dc in next stitch (corner), dc in final 10 stitches. turn

Row 2-9:
ch 3 (will count as first dc throughout pattern) dc in each st working 3 dc in the center stitch of each or the corners. turn

Row 10:
ch.3 dc in each st to first corner placing last stitch in the center stitch of the corner, ch.5, dc in center stitch of the second corner, dc across to 3rd corner placing final stitch in the center stitch, ch. 5, dc in the center stitch of the 4th corner and each st until end. turn

Row 11-21
ch.3 , dc in each stitch across

Row 22
ch.3 work fpdc in next stitch, work bpdc in next stitch, work fpdc in next stitch, work bpdc in next stitch, continue working alternating fpdc and bpdc until end finish off

SLEEVES

Row 1
Join white yarn at center stitch at bottom of arm hole, ch.1, work sc around arm hole and join to ch.1
Row 2
Join red yarn ch.3 work dc around arm join to ch.3
Row 3
ch.3 work dc around arm hole join to ch.3
Row 4
repeat row 1
Row 5
ch.3 work dc aound arm hole and join to ch.3
Row 6
repeat row 2
Row 7
repeat row 1
Row 8-11
join blue yarn at center stitch at bottom of arm hole, ch.2 work dc around and join to ch.3
Row 12-13
ch.3, work fpdc in next stitch, work bpdc in next stitch, continue to work alternating fpdc and bpdc and join to ch.3 finish off after row 13

Repeat for other sleeve.

FINISHING

Overlap front flaps and place 1/2 buttons on bottom flap at desired intervals and use stitches on top flap as buttonholes.