Lyrikah at the Pumpkin Patch

Lyrikah at the pumpkin patch!!

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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Look how big.....

It's great to be a grandma, again!!

Last night I was babysitting, so I got to take all sorts of pictures of Lyrikah. She's 7 weeks old today and my oh my, how she's grown. When she went to the Dr. last week she was a little more than 12 lbs!! She's starting to fill out and her little legs are definitely getting longer!! She tries to sit up, push off of you with her legs and her favorite place to be is hanging over your shoulder!! She reminds me of her mother.

While I was babysitting, we were looking at pictures of her cousin, Abigail. Remember when she visited in August? Well, it's only a month but check out these pictures that Michelle posted. Oh my little sweetie!! She is really getting big!

Michelle took a whole series of her in her stroller. She is a happy baby that's for sure, always smiling, strong, sitting up by herself, crawling and trying to walk!! And she's only 5 months old. I'm not sure when Michelle took these pics, but in a month she's grown so much!! She is definitely her Father's Girl!! Wow! The whole family will be here in November, there will be lots and lots of pictures of all of us that weekend. Can't wait to see Abi, Michelle and Jake!

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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pic of the day

only 3 weeks old and already interested in her bear. She is so sweet, I just can't tell you how much!!

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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A shopping trip to end all shopping trips!!

Before I went on the yarn expedition - I took Michelle and Abi shopping at Kohl's. We all know that Kohl's has the best prices EVER! I had a 20% off already ridiculously low prices. And as always, I saved more than I spent off of retail prices. I paid 44% of retail!!

Abi has enough clothes to last until she grows to the next size. Which for her won't be long. She will be the best dressed baby in KC :) Plus, I surprised Michelle and picked up a couple outfits for her too. I loved it. It was the best blessing to have them here for a visit, get to spend so much time with her and then to take her shopping.

I'm a happy Grandma!

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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Adding to my STASH

Tonight we went to Joann's Fabrics and I purchased new knitting needles, Susan Bates, Silvalume, size 7 29" circulars for my next project: Abigail's Baby Afghan. I already have the yarn in my stash to make the blanket.

Then I purchased (very prematurely) sock yarn. My goal is to knit handmade socks for Christmas presents - NEXT YEAR!! But I bought some so I would have it in my stash, on sale, and not very expensive. Just in case I mess it up and then I haven't wasted too much money.

We also bought enough yarn for Roland to crochet a baby blanket. He's been watching me knit and wanting to make one too. He's an EXCELLENT crocheter so I'm so happy he's going to join in the fun. I'll post his project online as well.

I'm going to update my stash on Ravelry too because I found a box of worsted yard we used for blankets and scarves in 2005 while living in California. They were presents for us and the kids that year for Christmas.

I'm finishing up the blanket I was working on and am totally jazzed about my next project.

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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Knitting Project #1

My daughter wants my 1st knitting project for Lyrikah - I'm working on it now, finishing it up. And my pattern for Abigail's blanket came in the mail, so I can't wait to start it. I'll post more pics when I get the edging on - I'm crocheting it and haven't really started. I'm trying to find a pattern for a curly full edging to add.

More on it later.

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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Prepare Yourself - Life Happens :)

Here it is...the next phase of my life and I didn't even see it coming.






My oldest grandson's birthday is today - he's 17 years old! And yes, he seems more like one of my kids than a grandson. He's a wonderful young man. And I am so blessed to have him in my life.

Then comes Abigail. She's almost 5 months and she's visiting us with her Mom. It's been wonderful to have her in town. She is a delightful baby, always smiling and always happy!!

And here is our newest addition, little Lyrikah! She's only 2 weeks old and sooooooo sweet!!

I'll be spending as much of my time with my grandbabies as possible. And when we're not together, I'll be knitting for them and their parents.





Here's one of my first projects in years! It's a blanket, about 2/3 complete.

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

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Going to meet Abigail

well, tomorrow's the day I get to finally meet Abigail. I will have lots of pictures and videos to post by the time I get home next week!! It's going to be wonderful! And I know no matter how much time I have with her, it won't be enough.

A darling new baby girl....what more do I need to say? I love her and haven't even seen her yet!

"...And in the end
The love you take
is equal to the love you make."
---The Beatles

Thanks for reading my Heavenly Thoughts