Happy Easter!

Have a happy and safe Easter holiday!

New Tweed Yarn - - Oh, My!!

For all you tweed yarn lovers out there, guess what? There's a new tweed yarn coming to town! I just got my new Knit Picks April 2009 catalog in the mail and on the inside back cover was a wonderful surprise!

City Tweed is the new yarn that will be available late this month. Here is how it is described: "This yarn begins with alpaca and Merino fibers dyed two different colors and then blended together to make a subtly rich, lustrous heather. We chose neutral colored Donegal tweed nebs to incorporate into the 2-ply yarn. The high ratio of nebs give City Tweed a traditional appeal. The use of Merino and alpaca makes if soft and warm."

It says the DK weight will start at $3.99/50 gram ball and HW weight starting at $7.99/100 gram ball.

From the photo of the inside back cover, I am so excited about this yarn! :) I love tweed yarn but it can be expensive. This yarn reminds me of the look of the Rowan Felted Tweed. I can't wait to order some of this little bit of tweed heaven!

Something New For Me!

Look at my new knitting bag and yarn holder that my husband bought me. It has my favorite colors. . . pink and brown! Lovely right? :)

Fever, Ears, and Missed Day.

My baby had been struggling with a 103 temperature over the few days. It had been going up and down like a yo-yo, but just when I thought he was doing better. He wakes up with another hot head. I took him to the doctor today, only to find out that he has a double ear infection. The doctor prescribed some medication and hopefully it will clear up this ear infection. My poor little Honey Bear doesn't want to do anything but sit on my lap. So, let's just say the house chores are getting behind until he is better!

Well on to other news. What can I say. . . This is the second year in a row I have missed my Blogoversary! I knew it was coming up, but somehow I still managed to miss it. Maybe next year I will remember!

So Much Snow!

The snow has come and is here to stay a few days! Here are some of our photos.

The Boykin Family

The House

Ryan

Me and Ryan

Cameron and Jalen

Johnny and Ryan

One Year Birthday.

It has been an amazing year watching my baby grow up!


Here he is at one week old . . .



. . . and here he is a year later!

Here are some pictures of him on his birthday and the cake I made for him. As you can see from his face, the cake was REALLY GOOD if I do say so myself!





This year has really gone by so fast. I love the idea of him growing up to be a wonderfully strong young man one day, but I would be lying if I didn't say, how I will miss the days of holding my baby in my arms. He is becoming more and more independent everyday. I love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY BEAR!

My Baby's First Steps

My baby is walking!! You can tell how happy I am by my crazy happy giggle!!!

Sorry the video is sideway, but just could not find a way to rotate it.

Losing Hair and Growing Up.

My baby isn't so much a baby anymore. Ryan turned 11 months on Sunday and he got his first haircut. I was laughing and about to cry at the same time. He look more like the other boys now. In my family it is normal to wait until the son is 1 year of age before the first haircut. Don't ask me why, because I have no idea. I only followed this unofficial rule for one of my sons. Here are some of photos of this major event. I won't miss wrestling with him or his hair, but I will miss the baby look of my son.

Before with all the hair. He looks a little Don King-ish!

Not a happy camper!

All done and looking good with Mommy.

Looking good like the other fellas!

Jalen, Johnny, Ryan, and Cameron