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Bigger tree
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I added more to the 'blanket tree'. Just about 7 more rounds which is about 450grams. Making it over a metre squared.

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Mr Clucky with our little niece (9weeks).



Sweet cousins

Its always nice to catch up with my brother and his family.

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J enjoys a cuddle from the birthday girl.



Though nervous, Av loved getting his face painted.

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J was 6 months on Saturday. I had thought brocoli would be a good first food but zuchini may be preferred so I let him choose. Finally I got to use our rice cooker with steamer. Initially J enjoyed playing with the plate! He picked up the brocoli but only sucked on the zuchini. He had a little and was done. He took it well.
I have mixed feelings about him having solids. I am happy for him to have tastes but meals and weaning will be long time coming I hope.

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Folded
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Crocheted from unknown yarn from Wangaratta Mills. I am sure its cotton about 20ply so very lovely and soft and thick. I used 500grams in 3 pastel colours. If I can get more I will add more rounds and a nice border edging.

My 3 year old liked matching the cut off strands to the colours on the blanket.
My 6 month old liked pulling at the clusters and spaces.

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Bamboozle hairscarf close up
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Bamboozle is a lovely yarn with a heavy drape. Does split but so does most soft (not twisted) cottons and I guess bamboo. This is my first time using bamboo yarn.

First one I made would fit older girl.



I had enough from the one ball to make a second triangle headscarf.



This one is a toddler size.

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We were meant to visit minti members at the Muesum but as we waited at the playground they were on the other side. Av enjoyed the play!

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My littliest boy is 6 months tomorrow!
He can sit up. Roll from front to back and back to front. And has just started to rock back and forth in preparation for crawling. Too bad I am not ready...

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RED crochet hat
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Very happy with this simple red hat, crocheted in wool. Though difficult to photograph, I like the vibrant red.

I really enjoy crochet and I am improving so much that I think I can now say I can crochet.

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Boa x2
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Fun, easy and quick to make. Two boa scarfs for little gifts.

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Trying to get up
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J is getting so big and trying to crawl. He was due for a bigger night soaker.

This was quickly made with double Patons Jet on 6mm needles.

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AC/DC

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Finally finished the vest for J. Knitted in Patons Jet.

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My 9 year old daughter really wanted to go the ferris wheel. Then she is not so sure when we are on it!
Meanwhile my almost 6 year old is holding my hand tightly yet is happy.



And my three year old wishes he was on a more daring ride!

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Moomba was on the past labour day long weekend. We took the kids for a look see.



Hubby took his pouch and J slept in there until we left and I took him in the mei tai.



We took snacks and drinks in the hope we could avoid spending money.



So apart from taking the kids on the ferris wheel we didn't spend much.
(See previous blog entry and video to see how the kids liked the wheel).



I was drawn to the musical performances of course. It was too loud for the kids though.

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Yes
2. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? Happy
3. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 21
4. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? We were in Perth and I just knew. Went to doc who hadn't a clue. Came home and had it confirmed by POAS at local dr.
5. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? Hubby
6. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Sorta! But we did eventually at the birth.
7. DUE DATE? 21st February 2000
8. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Yes, bleh.
9. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Food
10. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? The smell of meat and cigarette smoke. And nearly everything!
11. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Female
12. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? No but I did assume I was having a boy.
13. HOW MANY KILOS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? About 13kgs
14. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? No
15. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
16. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? No
17. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? Hospital
18. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? About 6
19. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Hubby
20. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Strangers :( and hubby.
21. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? Natural until the assisted thrid stage
22. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? No. But since screaming was not appreciated I had gas through stitches.
23. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 3740grams
24. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? 24th February 2000 10:13pm
25. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Talia Hope
26. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? 9 years and 2 weeks

At one week

At nine years