Mom!

Mom!
Originally uploaded by heytower

Eli has been saying Mom for awhile but he has just started yelling Mom! and calling out for me. It's pretty cute and demonstrated here!

Crocheting fool!

Recently, I have really gotten into crocheting. I took a class last fall, but never really did much besides a scarf. I was inspired last time I spoke to Robert's Aunt Sybil who is the crocheter of the family. I think all her kids, nieces and nephews have an afghan that she made. I decided to give it another go when i got home and have made some fun things! After much research, helpful blogs and youtube videos to help me of course;). I'll post some more pictures soon because some of the things are surprise gifts, but here is something I whipped up pretty quick, and functional too, plus only cost about $1.40!

This is a dish cloth made of some sugar n' cream cotton. It was fast and easy and more practice for me to crochet in the round. I have found that it is very relaxing and addicting to crochet. I like to do it while I sit next to Robert on the couch and we watch tv. If Eli is playing well by himself I can watch him while I do it as well. Hope you all are having a great Sunday!

Why Hello Mr. Black Bear

Living in Alaska, wildlife is something you have to remember and watch out for on a regular basis. We have seen moose, fox and now black bear just in our front yard! In the top picture, the bear is on the grassy area that Eli plays on. So after yesterday we need to be extra careful, although the authorities here on Fort Richardson seemed to be keeping an eye on this guy, thank goodness!