Beanies for my Babies

For as busy and diverse as this weekend's activities were, I would still say that this was a "family" weekend.  On Friday, Connor performed in his first piano recital (He was awesome!) and Grace attended the first sleepover of the season, helping her friend ring in the double-digits. Yep, the big 10! ;)

Saturday was a lazy-day, which afforded me a little time to start yet another sewing project. Sometimes I wonder what I'm thinking when I start a new project. There was a time when I didn't start something new until I finished the old. These days, though, I have the attention-span of a gnat. A little of this, a little of that, one day here and another there. Eventually I'll get them all complete, right?

I thought Saturday's crafting would be it for the weekend, but after attending Suessical the Musical with the family later that evening, I had yet another project. While there, Grace and I spotted some beautiful, crocheted beanies. One look at the price-tag, though, had me convinced that I could make my own. So, after a delightful evening with the family, I said goodnight and set about making Grace a beanie of her own.

Grace awoke and was delighted to find this on her pillow. Of course, since she was asleep, I could only guess on the sizing. So, it was no surprise that I was a little off. Not much, mind you. Certainly not enough to deter her from taking it for a test-drive to church. *giggle*

Speaking of church. Today we attended a new church. We have heard lots of good stuff about their children's ministries and faith community. Another plus is that it's closer to home. I'm so glad we went. It was nourishing for the soul and a great way to start the day with the family. We'll definitely be back.

After church, there were a few errands to run, but other than that, it was another lazy-day. What's a girl to do? Why craft, of course! I spent the remainder of the day making three more beanies.

A better fit for Grace.

One for Connor to match a scarf I recently knit.

And one for me! (I tried to talk Dave into one, too, but, though he confessed to feeling a bit left out, he declined my offer because he knows he'll never wear such a silly thing. Eh, at least he tells me these things before I make them.)

Here we are sporting our new beanies.

Last but not least, we finished the weekend with a birthday celebration for me. The kids made me cards, sang happy birthday, gave me gifts, bought me my favorite dessert and played a game. I love these moments. Good times, all weekend...and another addiction. Expect to see more beanies. :)