Water Play

Took the kids to the free Water Park near our house today and as you can tell they had a great time!

Last Day of School 2013

I was busy with the boys all last week with all of their programs and activities.  But the last day of school was extra special.  Ryan is moving up to kindergarten, Cameron will be going to 3rd grade, and Jalen will be attending middle school next year....6th grade!  Where did the time go?

My kids had wonderful teachers this past school year and I and the boys will miss having them in our lives.  These ladies weren't just teachers to me.  They showed my boys so much love and I want to say thank you to Mrs. Tanner, Ms. Wall, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Moody at Reedy Fork Elementary!  ♥

Guess who's five?

Guess who's five?
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

Today is my baby's fifth birthday. Happy Birthday sweet boy! We love you very much!

The Guilford County Science Fair 2013

Back in December, Jalen turned won first place at his school's fifth grade science fair and this past Wednesday he and his cousin Maliya, who also won first place at her school, were at the County Science Fair together.  Jalen won a Honorable Mention ribbon that night and his dad and I are very proud of him and our niece Maliya!

Zoom, zoom!

DSCN4164 a video by drboykin on Flickr.

This ia a car my husband built the other day.

My Terrific Kid

My Terrific Kid
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

Jalen was recognized by the Kiwanis Club, his wonderful teacher, and his principal, here giving him the hug, this morning as a Terrific Kid. The Kiwanis Club gives this certificate to kids that demonstrate a positive attitude, good character, and responsible citizenship.

This will be the last time he will be getting the recognition at his elementary school. He'll be moving on to middle school next year.

Happy Feet on CLover Lane

Happy Feet on CLover Lane (1)
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

I made these slippers from my Nest Fiber Studio superwash merino handspun yarn. The solid green in Moda Dea Washable Wool in the color Moss. They didn't take much yarn to make and knitted up super quick. I can see myself making these again.

Schacht Matchless Spinning Wheel

Schacht Matchless Spinning Wheel
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

I have a new baby and she's blonde! My Schacht Matchless spinning wheel. I named my Ashford Kiwi Millie and the new baby needed a name too. My husband sat down in front of her and started to treadle. He treadled faster and faster. Then he looked at me and said, “Name her Roxanne”. I told him I liked Roxy better! She’s bad ass and I’m sure she’ll get me in some trouble. :-)

Born August 17, 2012. Just five days after my 12th year wedding anniversary. Wheel number one of the day. I love her so much!

Handspun & Handknit Socks

June Bug Peds (2)
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

These were part of my Ravellenic Games 2012 projects. I knitted these with my handspun, n-plied Nest Fiber Studio yarn in the colorway June Bug. They turned out really good and the colors make me smile!

Le Tour de Fleece 2012

TDF 2012 Handspun Yarns (2)
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

Well, success! I managed to spin 10, that's right 10, skeins of yarn for my first Tour! I didn't think I was going to be able to keep up with the everyday spinning but I did.

The fibers a spun were either Nest Fiber Studio or Pigeonroof Studios. All but one of these fibers are superwash merino. The purple singles by are superwash merino/merino/silk by Pigeonroof Studios. I spun a total of 2,467 yards not counting the n-plied mini skeins I got from the remaining singles.

I'm very proud of myself and can't wait to start knitting them up!

Via Flickr:
These are all Nest Fiber Studio and Pigeonroof Studios yarns.

Tour de Fleece 2012

Tour de Fleece 2012
Originally uploaded by drboykin.

Well, the long wait is over and the Tour de Fleece is here! Here are a few of my planned spins -- Nest Fiber Studio and Pigeonroof Studios. They look so gorgeous together!

Happy Spinning Everyone!

Enjoying Saturday

Spinning......

Watching my husband grill........

Eating the food my husband grilled..........

And sitting in our new favorite spot..........

Electric Rose Handspun Socks

Look sis, I made more socks!  My sister stays on me about updating my blog so here's another one just for you!   ^_^

These are my hand-spun, hand-knit socks in Piegonroof Studios Superwash Merino in the colorway Electric Rose!

Handspun Hat

I know I haven't posted in forever and I'm sorry!  Each year I say I will do better and then I don't!  My sister has been getting on me about updating the blog.  So today, I post!

I just finished a hat that I'm really proud of!  I spun the yarn myself and it was my first time combining two different colorways.  I got my 4 year old model it for me!

Happy Holidays

I haven't posted on my blog in months, but I did want to check in to say Merry Christmas to everyone!  I hope it has been a wonderful year to all that is reading this and I wish you and your love ones a blessed New Year!

Love of my Life

Oh how time flies!  Eleven years ago today, I married one of the best men God put on this earth!  He is a loving, caring, easy-going, and hard working man that sees the good in every situation.  It doesn't seem like it's been eleven years of marriage but when I look at our three sons, I know some time has to have pasted.

Jay and I have really been together for almost eighteen years!  I know what you're thinking, almost two decades!  Yea, that long!  But it doesn't see like it to me.  I've enjoyed all my time with him and I so look forward to many more years of love together!

A Visitor in the Flowers

I was upstairs this morning and I just happened to look out the window and saw that we had a little visitor in the front yard.  The kids wanted to keep it, but I told them no just let him be free!

 

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there!  Our responsibilities are never ending, but the love we get from our kids is priceless.  I hope your families are treating you like the queens you are!  Enjoy your day!

Happy New Year to Everyone!  
I hope this year is even better and full 
of blessings for you and your love ones!

Christmas Day and the Day After

The kids managed to sleep until 6:45 am before waking their dad and me up!  Here are some of our Christmas day pictures.

Ryan on his first bike.

The boys opening gifts Christmas morning.

The boys playing with their Hot Wheels Track.

After a long day of playing, he needed a nap with his Thomas the Train of course!

After nearly 24 hours of snowing, this is what my backyard looks like the day after Christmas. Our first Christmas in the new house and it was a very white one!