An Amazing Weekend!

This has been an amazing weekend for me for several different reasons:

First, Saturday was my 35th birthday and I am proud to say that! My sons have been counting down the days until my birthday. I think it was because they want it to be closer to their birthday. To bad that's not until September and December! HA..HA, they've got a long wait!!

My husband never knows what to get me, so he and the kids took me shopping for my birthday. I got 4 brand new bras and 2 night gowns. For all you ladies out there, you know buying bras and finding that one that fits like a soft leather glove is not easy! But I managed to find 4 and with girls the size of mine, they did not come cheap! He said he didn't know it was such a big deal buying bras, but now he understands. I also got my once a year special treat. . . my Carvel Ice Cream Cake! YUMMY!!!

Second, my husband managed to get the whole weekend off, Saturday and Sunday, and that is a rare thing! So, it was nice having him home with us. I don't know how he didn't get any phone calls from work, but he didn't. :) We never go out, but we did get a chance to watch a movie together on Sunday afternoon. We watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. What a wonderful movie! I did find it a little sad. I can't imagine watching everyone around me die and seeing my child's father turn into an infant! Just amazing!!

Third, Mother's Day! My oldest son, made me a gift at school and it was so cute. It was a magic wand that if I tapped him on his head 3 times, my wish for the day would come true. You know I tapped that little head several times yesterday!! Like I said, I watched a movie with the hubby. The kids kept the visits to Crazy Town, the crying, momma I need, he looked at me, you get the point, to a minimum. I got money from the boys for what else, YARN!!! OH, and did I mention that I did not cook or clean for two days!!!! :D

I wish for more days like these. Well, I can wish! I hope everyone had a weekend as great as mine and to all you mother's. . . Happy Mother's Day everyday!!!!

Knit Picks City Tweed Yarns

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This is the newest yarn to my stash. It is Knit Picks City Tweed yarns. I purchased two of the double knit or dk weight in Tabby { the brown } and sixteen of the Porpoise { the blue-gray}. I also bought two of the heavy worsted or hw in Blue Blood { the reddish-maroon }. It is beautiful yarn and is very soft. The prices are great too!

Yummy Tweed

Here is the newest addition to my yarn stash. I know, do I really need more yarn? The answer to that question is, Yes. Yes, I do!! This is the yummy Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed I purchased from Little Knits. The colors are Paper Rose {pink}, Autumn {light brown}, and Festival {light purple}.

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