When The Men Are Away The Women...

Cute Story of Liam for the week:

We got free army dolls at a meeting and you are suppose to stick a picture in it so your kid can remember their dad. Liam loves it. I put Callan's picture in it and he carries it around saying DADA. He shows his dad everything he does and then sleeps with it at night. He even gives it kisses.
Okay Another cute story of Liam:
We were getting ready for church this morning and Liam went into the bathroom and pulled his dad's cologne out of the cupboard and took the lid off. He wanted me to spray it on him for church. He is a cutie. OH and he smelled GOOOOOOOD!!!
During this month while my husband has been gone, I had to keep myself busy. So I read a couple of books, caught up on Liam's baby book, cleaned out cupboards and underneath the stove and fridge, and I made some projects.And living in Alaska I got to shovel myself out of a snowstorm. It was fun.
 It was very exciting to clean out the closets. They are all organized and I know where everything is. I even made sure I have my OWN craft closet. The little things bring us joy in life, I know.  Cleaning underthings was the best idea. Liam thought he was on a treasure hunt. It was the best activity ever. We cleaned under and inside the couches and found 10 pens, 4 cars, old crackers, blues clues stickers, and a penny. Under the stove we found a Reese's peanut butter cup, five peanut m&m's(that disappeared very quickly,) 2 cars, and a cheetoh. Under the fridge: ABC magnets, 1 car, and something I can't explain. Liam was so excited to get so many new cars that day.

Last Monday We got over 2 feet of snow and wind up to 35mph. With my husband being gone, I had to shovel the walks. However when I looked outside I couldn't open my front door. We were snowed in. I had to shovel the snow away from the door and I had to shovel my car out. We don't have a garage. Man I got my leg, arm, and back work out that day. Some of you are probably saying big deal. HELLO I am  a California Girl.  don't do snow!!!!!

I have been working on projects and it has been a lot of fun. I made a stuffed elephant for Liam.We all know how much he likes those. It was my first official pattern I have followed. It turned out  so cute. I think I will have to make another one to keep it company. I made Liam a tied fleece cars blanket it turned out cute. But the one I am most proud of is, I made my husband a Manchester United blanket. It turned out so awesome. I think he will love it. It turned out better than I thought. I have to thank my friend and mentor Shannon for helping me with my projects. I am very excited to continue to make so many new things.Things on my list to make: tee pee, blankets, Liam's bedding, rocking chair pillows, curtains, aprons, dresses, crocheted blankets, and whatever looks neat.  I am so excited that I kept myself busy!!

So If you have something cute I can make please let me know. Or if you have read a good book please let me know!!