Christina's Attic

Coming in September...

2010-02-18T04:00:23Z

to a maternity ward near me, It's a Baby IV. Production costs are currently kicking my butt, hence the minimal posting. Hopefully dietary issues with our star will be resolved by the end of March, so that the rest of development can go more smoothly.

2009 in Review (May continued)

2010-01-17T14:27:17Z

Also in May, Charlotte sang at the PTA program

and Joshua and Nathaniel had their show weeks at The Little Gym.

Pictures from our Snow Days

2010-01-16T01:12:33Z

Last week the kids got a day and a half off from school due to snow.

Although it snowed for a couple of days, most of it was just flurries, so still not enough for a real snowman.

Wedding Afghan FO

2010-01-14T15:23:00Z

Pattern: Lacy Throw
Started: August 20, 2009
Finished: September 19, 2009
Yarn: Lion Brand Jiffy- 2 skeins each in Oat, Gold, Rust, Taupe Mist, Slate, Avocado and 4 skeins in Chili

The only change I made was to Increase the chain to 108 stitches.

Bleh!

2010-01-06T05:47:45Z

Another heartbreaking Bowl game

2009 in Review (2nd Quarter)

2010-01-05T03:32:47Z

In April, we saw Flight of the Concords, celebrated Easter,

enjoyed Joshua's Spring program,

and mourned a miscarriage.

In May, the schools closed due to swine flu, so we went to see the Weeki Wachee Mermaids at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

We also did the usual Gatlinburg activities- playing putt-putt,

and enjoying the candy shop.

"Baby Beluga, meet the candy man."

Michael furthered Charlotte's horse obsession.

Charlotte also had a painting in the school system art show

and performed in two dance numbers at her recital.

Her ballet number was to Cello Suite #1, while the jazz one was to Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend.

Michael turned another year older.

to be continued

2009 in Review (First Quarter)

2010-01-01T22:27:04Z

In January, Joshua had his Cars birthday party, complete with about 20 preschoolers and their parents at our house. (When we throw a party, we go all out.)

We set up spots for Legos, Hot Wheels, Little People, cars, and trains. Everyone also got to make race cars, using Rice Krispie treats, icing, cookies, and various candies. We saved the pinata for the end, and the weather was nice enough that everyone played in the backyard until it was time to go.

In February, Charlotte joined other Scouts from her school in presenting the flag and leading the pledge for the PTA.

We also introduced the kids to the circus, where Joshua decided he'll pursue a career which involves jumping through flaming hoops.

In March, we ended up in the ER when Joshua poked a hole in the back of mouth while jumping on the bed.

He recovered in time to show us his skills at The Little Gym.

Goals week of November 1st

2009-11-02T03:35:55Z

1. Finish Big Cable

2. Front and back of Nevis

3. 70 rows Dougie Dog Sweater

2009-10-02T00:42:10Z

Well, Charlotte's name just increased in popularity.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Welcomes Baby Girl
It's weird to read about a Charlotte Grace and have it not be about my daughter.

2009-09-11T20:54:48Z

There is nothing like a broken cooling system to make me wish for a job transfer out of the south. I'm counting the minutes until they fix it on Monday.

Chunky Cables

2009-08-24T04:51:24Z

Pattern: Chunky Cabled Sweater by Zoë Mellor
Needles: US 6 and 8
Yarn: 9 skeins of Debbie Bliss Merino Aran color #700 and 1 skein of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran color #302
Started: November 3 2008
Finished: August 22 2009

Goals for the Week of August 2

2009-08-02T12:57:47Z

Joshua's sweater isn't finished yet, so that is the goal for the week.

Josephine

2009-07-28T00:35:06Z

Pattern: Josephine by Sarah Sutherland
Needles: US 17
Yarn: 6 skeins of Rowan Big Wool color #35
Started: April 16 2008
Finished: July 25 2009

My goal this week is to finish Joshua's Chunky Cabled Sweater.

Goals for the week of July 19th

2009-07-22T00:08:16Z

I'm a little late getting this out. All I finished off last week's list was the sleeve from Joshua's sweater.

This week, I'm keeping it simple.
finish Josephine

Goals for the week of July 12th

2009-07-13T22:46:37Z

First, here's the status of last week's goals.

~~MacDonald sweater - Finish~~

~~Josephine sweater - Complete the first sleeve~~

~~Charlotte's shrug - Complete the front~~

~~Tommy vest - Finish~~

Pattern: Tommy by Martin Storey
Yarn: 2.5 skeins of Sage Rowan RYC Cashcotton DK
Started: March 14, 2009
Completed: July 11, 2009

Not completed-
New bag of merino - Spin half
1 kangaroo - Finish
Joshua's sweater - Complete the first sleeve

This week's goals-
finish Josephine
spin the bag of merino
knit one sleeve of Joshua's sweater
finish 4 kangaroos