Moving.....
Well all week my husband and I have been going through containers of stuff. It's amazing the stuff people keep around and even more amazing the stuff one gets rid of when they are moving a couple of states away. We will be heading to Lincoln Nebraska in about 3 weeks to live in a house that Brandon's sister and husband own. It's a major move and it's been 8 years since our last move. How time flies by and life changes.

We will then be putting our duplex up for sale in hopes that it sells quickly. We are sad to leave this area since we have gotten so comfortable here. We are also going to miss all the wonderful friends that we have made in the past years. I have so many great memories.

We are looking forward to a new adventure of exploring a new city and seeing what the Lord has for our future. Please pray for us as we pack, say goodbyes and head to a new home.

Happy 4th Birthday Noah....

He had a wonderful birthday. We had monkey bread as his cake this year and then went to Pizza Hut to enjoy some yummy cake. Anna knitted her brother a cowl for him to wear out in the cold and Gabe finger knitted him a chain. He also got a nice Thomas train set and a few other things. It was a nice day:)

Knitting....
I've been knitting up a few dishcloths or coffee coasters. I am using this Basic Knitted Dishcloth Pattern and using the Sugar & Cream cotton yarn. If you keep an eye out at Michaels they have it on sale for $1 a roll.

Size 7 knitting needles (US)

Instructions:

Cast on 4 stitches

Row 1: Knit 4

Row 2: Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row.

Repeat Row 2 until you have 30 stitches. ( you can do more stitches if you want a bigger wash cloth)

Row 3: Knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row.

Repeat Row 3 until you have 4 stitches left on the needle.

Bind off and weave in ends.

Time of Waiting......
I have not been posting as much as I should. I've been staying busy with the everyday things that a mother has to do. The kids have been keeping themselves busy with playing and getting school work done each day. Anna and Gabe are both doing a wonderful job at learning to read and it's amazing to see their progress since the beginning of the school year. Noah also is growing so fast and will be turning 4 next week.

We have also been waiting to see what happens with a job possibility here in Madison. It's been tough just waiting and not knowing what the future holds. We have decided that if the job does not work out that we would move to the Omaha Nebraska area in hopes of finding a better job.

Other things I have been up to is knitting lots of Jayne Cobb hats. I sold 80 hats last year and 4 more hats so far this year. It's been fun and I have gotten wonderful feedback and the extra money has been great. I just had someone write me a message the other day and here is what they said,

"it looks awesome! I am the CO of "The 'Verse" a firefly/serenity costume club. right now I am searching for the most accurate Jayne hat to recommend to other members. So far I like yours the best. I find a lot of hats have "Red" for the ears.. I dont think that's right. Yours has that dark orange, I think that is correct. I am just starting my search so I still looking for input from other members."

I am really hoping that this sends me a bunch more business. I have to really thank my husband who asked me a year ago to make him A Jayne hat.

Well that is a little of what has been happening in our house hold. Please be praying for direction for us and peace of mind.

Doughnut Birthday Party....
Last week Anna had a chance to have some friends over to help her celebrate her birthday. The kids had fun playing musical pillow, which was a big hit and they also played Charades. Anna had a chance to open presents and lastly the kids enjoyed some pizza and homemade doughnut that we made before all the guests arrived. It was a fun time and I believe everyone enjoyed themselves.

Anna played Happy Birthday on the piano for everyone to hear.

Yummy doughnuts with frosting and sprinkles..

Knitted Hat and Cowl.....
This is my first cowl and it turned out great. Super easy to make and great for kids instead of a scarf. I like to use circular knitting needles and they are easy for Anna to use as well. This may be our new Christmas idea for next year.

The Giver of Hope.....

God bless you this New Year -
With friends and acquaintances,
and love ones too...
Hearts full of laughter,
and hopes, brand new...

May the giver of every good and perfect gift bless you with heaven's blessings this Year!

Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17