Where Has The Time Gone?

I have intended to sit down at this space well over a dozen time over the last few months but could never actually muster the strength to unclutter my mind and share all that's been going on.  Truth is, I cherish my down time, and I'm very selfish with it!

  But to catch you up to speed on the family life....

Our #3 kiddo, John Paul, moved to College Station back in August.  He has the cutest apartment, tons of friends, and most important - TWO JOBS!  Also, he's living his best life as a hippie artist in his down time.  I miss him terribly and his move away was a sucker punch to the gut for me.

And then there's baseball.

Well, at our house there's ALWAYS baseball!

Between practices and games it seems I'm always in the car going.  It's fun though and this is a pretty awesome group of young men.  I've enjoyed watching them grow up on the field over the years.  And speaking of growing up, that's my favorite catcher on the left!

And around here, baseball doesn't end 

with high school.

Kyle has been playing in an adult league for three years now.  His team won league champs last year and are in the play offs this year.  

I don't get to watch him nearly enough...

Doug and I have taken several weekend trips.

It's so nice to get away with just the two of us even though we just have two kids at home now.  

We never had time or money when all five kids were home...now we're making up for lost time!

We've even been known just to jump in the car and drive to the beach for a lunch date!

We've celebrated birthdays.

We've lain precious family members to eternal rest.

We've had lots of ups and downs over the past few months.

I'm so grateful for all these knuckle heads 

gathered around my table and I'm excited for the holiday season to start. 

 May Our Lord shower you with His blessings...

I'm SO THANKFUL for all of mine!

Happy Thanksgiving 

from the Creamers!

The Crochet Beanie

With cooler weather approaching, I've ditched my sewing machine and picked up my crochet hook to make some adorable beanies for the kids.

I am a self taught crocheter (is that even a word?).

And most of my projects have been from YouTube, 

in particular, from IHeartStitching

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She shows you how to make everything from these adorable beanies to baby blankets, scarves, and dish cloths.  

The tutorials are simple and clear enough for a rookie like me, 

but look like they took hours to make!

And who doesn't love a warm, 

cozy hat for those chilly winter days?

A very red hat

Gettin' my loom on!

After dinner and showers are done, I like to snuggle into bed with a good tv show and my Kniffty Knitter Loom. I'm starting to work on Christmas gifts for family and friends ('cause I can't believe it's already October!). So far I've made two neck cowls and a hat for little Danny.

I've passed up the el cheapo yarn at Walmart for the real stuff! Knitting with these thick and super soft wools makes a world of difference in the finished projects.

And knitting with the loom make the projects go really fast.
Now onto more hats and some booties since we FINALLY have some cool weather!


Check out more Kniffty Knitter projects by clicking the label link on the left!

A knitted cowl

I had stumbled across some hand knitted cowls on Etsy one day. I thought they were so beautiful and what a great alternative to a bulky scarf! I did not, however, like the $80 - $100 price tag that came with them and figured I could make my own on my trusty Kniffty Knitter.

I used the yellow hoop and one strand of cheapo Walmart yarn and in two evenings of watching Glee re-runs I had a really pretty cowl that I can't wait to wear! With a little brooch added, it will look super cute underneath my jacket or coat.

I just need a good cold front to head this way!

This is why I should have had little girls...

A precious pink knitted hat and matching leggings to go with it!
Sewing and knitting for little girls is so much fun!

Yarn Lurve

I am currently LOVING Peaches & Creme 100% cotton worsted weight yarn!
The colors, the textures, the feel of it on the loom is wonderful.
I find myself making dozens and dozens of washcloths and dishcloths...

eventually I'll branch out into something else....

...or not!

Knitted head scarf

I found this super easy pattern for this darling little head scarf! I think it will come in handy this summer while out in the garden or just as a cover up for those bad hair days....of which I seem to be having more and more of!

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub!

My friend, Linda, gave me a handy little gift and like any good friend, I decided to steal her idea and make more for myself! It's the cutest little knitted sack with soap inside.

First, knit a small tube on your blue Knifty Knitter loom and tie one end together:

Slip in a bar of your favorite soap:

Run a long piece of yarn through the other end:

Pull tight and tie off leaving the long ends to hang on your shower caddy!

It doesn't mold or get smelly in the shower, and by hanging it, it drip dries very quickly.
These would make great gifts using handmade soaps or different yarns for babies and children. I made this one in under half an hour while watching The Office!

Yarn Love

I gave Doug a little wink and a nudge and asked him,
"Hey honey, how about a little bootie?"

Then I gave him this:

If you'd like to get a little bootie too,
click here for the pattern.
And get your mind out of the gutter,
this is a family friendly blog!

The happy hooker

I cannot knit. I cannot crochet. Countless (and very patient) women have tried to instruct me but it does not compute. Ever. Several years ago I purchased a Knifty Knitter, I don't know what possessed me to do it. Maybe it was those childhood memories of weaving potholders on a loom...whatever, I wanted to make all those beautiful projects on the front of the packaging!

Now this I can do!

I was walking down the craft aisle at Walmart and saw a beautiful oatmeal colored yarn. It was rustic and organic and begging me to pick it up! I came home and dusted off the old Knifty Knitter (after I dug it out from the back of the closet!) and made Danny a little winter hat.

I can't sew for my boys, but this they'll wear!

Hey, I don't care that our winters here barely get below 68 degrees,
these boys are going to wear my knitted hats!