Lobolita

Day one by ourselves–things are going pretty well. Boy, can this kid eat! For lack of a portable bassinet, here’s where he ended up while I took a bath: No crafting whatsoever–I’ve knitted one row on one sock since he was born, total.

Born 12:49 AM, October 3rd. 8 lbs. 9 oz. 20.25 inches. 100% sweet.

Last week, in my ongoing pursuit of a full freezer, my Mom and I made tamales. We used Tamales 101, which is a great book with lots of options, and nothing too fancy or fusion. No sushi tamales here, just tasty Mexican and South American goodness. We made 84 tamales altogether, a pitifully small number [...]

Tim is running in the Walk 4 Us 5k at Pt. Defiance in two weeks. Make a donation to help buy ultrasound machines so that girls can see their babies! Having seen my little guy three times so far, I know what a difference it could make to the life of a child and a [...]

Thanks to SewingBusiness.com for linking to my maternity jeans tutorial!

It was a nice day–not too hot. We had about 200 people come through altogether, most looking for cheap yardsale bargains, though many stopped to look at my table. I ended up selling only two pieces–but one of them was one of the most expensive necklaces on the table! Apparently, people want big stone pendants [...]

At last, non-knitting content! This evening I put dozens of earrings on cards in preparation for my first-ever show. And by show, I mean yard sale. The North Seattle & Shoreline Annual Community Yard Sale, specifically. Tomorrow, August 8, I’ll be at 143rd and Wallingford Ave N. in Seattle from 9 AM to 2 PM, [...]

So the last four days have been eventful, but not particularly bloggable. Let’s just say that it’s hard to knit with an IV in your hand. But I’m doing better, and spent the entire day today working on my Drops cardigan. Tomorrow, I’ll have a rundown on the modifications and scary bits, but for now, [...]

I’m not sure I believe this:

GoodNCrazy put my Triple Chocolate Banana Bread up on Dabbled in a list of great banana recipes! Thanks, Carissa!