Look Knitting!

The little round thing is another Pi blanket. Mom is going to knit this one I just started it for her. That is BunkyBoBos hand dyed superwash merino. The hat is perfection. Fits great and the color is wonderful. I overdyed a ball of tan yarn to get this deep rust color. One of the kids has swiped it already

In other news I ordered more yarn to dye today. I should have it by Monday. I can't wait. Look for updates late next week.

The Power of the Cuteness

Toph is just so sweet. She is a snuggler, and so far she like to snuggle everyone. Winston included. She follows him around the house at times playing with his tail. He lets her until he has had enough. Then he knocks her down and goes off in search of a quite place to nap.

Toph has also had an effect on MG. She cleans up after the pup without being asked and has started putting things away so Toph won't chew them. There has been less pouting and sass too.

MB is in charge of supper time and makes sure Toph gets "just the right scoop" They are very good to Winston too. Telling him they love him and giving extra hugs. Hubby and I call it The Power of the Cuteness. Babies have it too. You know what I mean. They are so cute you will put up with sleepness nights and poop on the floor. Well Toph has this power in spades, combine it with good happy kids and it is almost more than I can handle. So much cuteness! Must resist! House needs cleaning!

Back soon I have pictures of knitting!

WTF??

Yesterday is was 50,sunny and great outside weather. Today? 20, rain, wind and muck. Gotta love the Midwest!

We got a dog carrier for Toph to sleep in. Mom has a big one for us I can pick up in April so this one is medium sized. She slept in there for about 3 hours last night. Then Hubby let her out for business and then she spent the rest of the night on his chest. I am glad she is bonding with him too. Poor Hubby needed the extra love. His work truck broke down on the interstate as he was driving home last night. Lucky for him he was able to get off at an exit and park the beast. It has 198,000 miles (this is not a joke!) The company just ordered him a new truck. He should have it soon.

I hope to order more yarn blanks later this week. I want to brake out the spring colors again. It is so drab here today

In knitting news I whipped up a quick baby gift to send to a friend of Moms. Pictures when the light returns. The little one is the first grandchild of a dear friend.
Sock Pal's sock are really close to being done. Just foot/toe of #2.
Gotta go snuggle with cute little blond kid and dogs. Don't I have a rough life?

Toph Update

We had our visit with the vet today and she is great. Vet says Aussie shep and lab (he thinks) She does not like to ride in the car and sat on MB's lap with her nose in his arm pit for the ride home. MB for his part keep telling her " its ok Toph, We are your family now" Both the kids are worried that Toph missed her brother and sister (one was already gone when we got there). The kids are so sweet with her. Winston rolls Toph over when ever he gets the chance. The vet says this is normal and unless there is angry growl not to correct Winston. Toph seem to understands this and will submit most of the time.

It seem most of the puppies went home yesterday as well as many of the older dogs. It breaks my heart to see so many older dogs there. We tried mature dogs but Winston wasn't into it. He seem to understand Toph is a baby.

In more good news it is almost 50 here today! and sunny! lots of outside time today. I hope this mean all the kids will sleep well tonight!

Meet Toph

The local shelter was overflowing with puppies and we just couldn't say no. They even lowered the fee. She is 2 month old Aussie Shepperd mix (lab we think) Winston loves his new friend. He is watching her sleep right now. The MK's are over the moon. I love her.

There were so many dogs there. I hope they all are as lucky as Toph.

Btw Toph is named for a blind earthbender. Yea we're geeks. What of it?

eta: Toph has decided she is my dog. If she is not playing with the mks she is on my lap. She wants to sleep on my chest. Did I tell you I love her?

Hubby Made the Cut

So Hubby went to the screening last night. Not only is he in the movie but he got a huge laugh from the audience. There are pictures here. You can see hubby if you look at the Behind the scenes photos. He is the one is the shiny black shirt with the doo rag on his head. He is in the first 10 minutes of the film for about 25 seconds. Hubby is thrilled. I need to check with SAG but this should get him his SAG card. Pretty cool eh? BTW the film is called For the Love of Amy.
The whole thing was shot here in town. We know quite a few people in it. The great thing is the director really liked Hubby. Lets all keep our fingers crossed that this leads to another part. Alexander Payne is shooting his next movie here.

Dear Media

Please stop telling us this election is about race and gender. I am sick of hearing about it. I am much more interested in how the candidates would get us out of the war and help the middle class. We understand the historic significance of having a woman and an African American running. Personally I want to live in an America where this happens all the time, it is what America is all about really. So if the media would be so kind as to focus on the important things this voter would be most grateful.
Thank You

Just to note I have not yet had to vote and have not really picked a candidate. All 3 of the top dems have their own appeal. I don't really think any Bush backer will get elected but then again I still believe Al Gore won. The primary here comes almost too late to matter but maybe not this year.

We will now return to our regularly scheduled programing.