Outside!!!

After MONTHS of being stuck in the house, I took both girls out to play today!





Well, Ellie couldn't do much, but she can sit up in the stroller. We went for a walk and she looked around while Mary stomped in what is left of the snow. It was only 30 mins (and took 20 for the 3 of us to get our coats, boots, hats, etc) but it was a start.

I just this afternoon decided to make something for each of the girls for Valentines day. Pics to come!



Hmmmm......we have been outside in the last months. You know, to the car and back. Mary's been out in the snow several times. Ellie went out once when there were 10 inches a couple weeks ago. But this was the first time in a long time I'd taken both girls out by myself. I didn't want anyone to think we'd actually been inside for months. It just feels that way:).

Gifts!

It really is true that I rarely make anything for myself. A friend of mine just moved for the millionth time, and I thought she might like a little housewarming gift. She told me her favorite colors are brown and green. So here's what I came up with:
These little dishcloths did not want to be photographed! I tried outside, inside, flash on, and flash off. But they are done and going out today.

Next on the needles will be a soaker for Firecracker.
I hope it is enough yarn! I weighed it out, but it sure doesn't look like much. I have no idea what those rocks are doing on the deck ledge. I think they are some project of Mary's. I also made another diaper for Firecracker yesterday. I am still working on perfecting the design. I am not the world's best seamstress. But if they work, I'll be happy. It's so much cheaper than buying them (and THAT is so much cheaper than using disposables).

I'm off to the doctor this morning for a prenatal checkup. Same old stuff. I'm 29 weeks today. We need to name this kid! I wish I could just peek inside quickly and see if the baby is a boy or girl!