I don't feel I deserve such a lovely gift but I appreciate it all the same. 

Neighborly is a great pattern for a tunic play style top. It fits all my boys which I really like and it was ajoy to knit especially with the yarns, Noro Kureyon, Lanaloft and 1824 wool.

 

We have no real internet access at the moment. We can use MSN but thats it. Strange but true.  ITs actually interesting using the internet cafe, the computer and access is fast but the company is not that much fun! We leave the kids at home with their Aunty so we can get more done *sigh*

 

Bombay Love is a very quick pattern and cute too. I did get confused with the tie and I need to fix it on to the body better and then it will be great!

Made with Blue Sky undyed organic cotton and edged with Debbie Bliss Eco cotton.

I had wanted to try Blue Sky organic cotton for a while.

This is a yoked sweater worked up easily and quickly.

I reckon it looks awesome on J

I have been making a few small things, some for gifts.

We have been watching a new movie called 9. My daughter asked me to make a character and though it looks nothing like them, she is happy with it.

I think this is the forth time I have made this baby bonnet, its quick cute and sweet.

I used a small amount of Zanz 5ply merino/nylon.

He is 6 and a half.

The adult tooth has started to come through already. I saw it on the day back to school.

His eczema is not too bad at the moment though his skin is slightly dry and contact allergies are the main culprit around his mouth. He has been such a chatterbox lately, always full of amazing questions and curiousity. He was so excited to return to school, at the new campus. He was only frustrated there is no basketball court or oval

We also took another cadet, my daughter's friend.

We didn't get to see many animals being late in the afternoon.

The BBQ was great and not what I expected. Good food! There was fairy floss, face painting, jumping castle, music and more.

Cruddy photo of myself in my Shalom. I am very happy with this. Knitted in Cascade Eco 12ply.

J has been taking more steps on his own.

I used 6mm to make it bigger.

The yarn is organic merino from the Dye Pot received in the MM jarswap.

Its a gorgeous colourway.

I used 10ply with 5mm to hopefully fit J.

Crocheted dragon for Av's birthday.

Hairscarfs for birthday gifts.

Hat and mittens crocheted in Fixation cotton/elastic for a friend's newborn baby (yet unnamed) who is absolutely gorgeous.

We have been out and about seeing people which is good. J seems to be happier when we go out and I love to see him smile. He has been vocalising more even screaming and laughing with his brothers. There is nothing better than seeing your children smile with happiness in their eyes.

Yesterday we visited the MHCN. He weighs 9995 grams so about average for his age. He is tall though and the nurse suggested he eat more meat and potatoes! I have been weary of feeding him solids because of allergies. Baby led weaning with breastfeeding seemed sufficient. But he has been wanting more ie. watching adults eat (as well as other children namely his siblings) and wanting to share. This one is not a vegetarian either. He hasn't had any eczema or any significant health problems so I couldn't be more happy. His skin is soft and healthy and that is something I am so grateful for.

The MCHN we have is great. We have seen her a few times now and she understands I know best when it comes to my children and I really appreciate that support. She says many mothers do things the hard way and I know what she means. I was one of those mothers. The nurse asked about immunisation and I said Hmm 2 years. To which she replied that they would no longer be free. I shrugged. She suggested I get just 2 jabs now which have several vaxxes in them. I commented that that sounded scary. She said No polio is scary. Aha...She asked if we had been affected by Whooping Cough. No. Then she sounded shocked when she told me that kids who have been vaccinated for pertussis still could get it. Yes, I said. She also told me she couldn't trust doctors to give the vaccinations. She told me of one GP who gave them to a parent so she could it done in Turkey for when her baby was of age. Turkish doctor was smart and chucked it. Diane has all faith in the council to vaccinate children because they are nurses. I do not because of our experience. I was actually happy when our mchn did my daughter's. It seemed safest.

Av liked to use the12 pound bowling balls and to good effect too getting a strike at least once.

The boys, of course used the ramps to roll the ball rather than throw it.