New Hobby

I don't knit. I don't crochet. I haven't had any intention of adding a new hobby to my already extensive list. I already have more fabric than time, more stamps than days, and more scrapbook paper than hours in the day. I always thought that I would save yarn arts until M and I are old and gray and snowbound in our mountain cabin. I always thought that until . . .

I saw these mini knit Canada mittens at PogKnits! (Photo taken from PogKnits site.)

First of all, the full sized version everyone is sporting in Vancouver are so fun. But then to take those and shrink them into these. SO MUCH FUN.

I better find a way to sneak more minutes into my day.

As Promised

We are nearing the end of a wonderful weekend. Having my parents here was great. (They must have tired Peachy out as she went down for a nap an hour and a half ago and is still sleeping. Is she in bed for the night? Should we wake her up to put her back to bed? Will she wake up in the middle of the night and think that it is morning? I guess we'll see.) We are thoroughly enjoying the Olympics. I don't plan on getting much done for the next few weeks other than enjoying the games.
I have been working on a little project in connection with my crafts. I am not quite ready to unveil it just yet, but I am really excited about it. I will make sure to let you know when I am ready.
Tonight I put the finishing touches on Peachy's Valentine's for her playgroup friends tomorrow. It is fun to be able to live vicariously through her.
Peachy and I are over the stomach flu and now just battling colds. M avoided the stomach flu, but seems to have picked up our cold. Definitely the less of the two evils.

So, we were all able to enjoy the snack spread for the opening ceremonies. (Well, all except Peachy, she was already in bed by the time the festivities began.) And now through the magic of the internet, you too can enjoy the spread!!

We had dip, pretzels, chips and salsa, hummus and pitas, cheese and crackers, heart shaped brownies, and sliders. All of the yumminess was washed down with your choice of beer, wine, or water.
The final picture is of roasted chick peas. They are easy to make, yummy, and fairly good for you.
1. Rinse and pat dry chick peas.
2. Spray baking pan with cooking spray.
3. Season with garlic powder, season salt, curry powder, and chili powder.
4. Bake at 375 for 30 - 35 minutes, shaking the pan every ten minutes.
I hope that you had a good weekend as well.

The Olympics Are Coming

(Foodie Friday will be temporarily postponed this week. The stomach flu hit our house and no cooking has been done. The good news is that Peachy and I seem to be over the worst of it and M hasn't gotten it, yet. I am hoping to post some of our Opening Ceremony snack recipes tomorrow.)

The Olympics are a big deal in my family. As M likes to say, "The Olympics are Kristi's sport." I can watch the most mundane of winter sports as long as they are part of the Olympics. I love the personal stories that are brought out when so many athletes from so many varied cultures all come together. Needless to say, I am way looking forward to the Opening Ceremonies tonight.

M made the Opening Ceremonies all the more special when he proposed to me while we were watching the Athens Opening Ceremony in 2004. So, now it is somewhat of a tradition in our family to have snacks and watch the Opening Ceremonies. (I had a great snack spread the night of our engagement thanks to a Tastefully Simple party I had hosted during the week.)

Tonight my parents happen to be coming to visit, so I am planning an extra yummy snacky/supper in honor of the Games.

Awesome Argile

I recently made this onesie and shoe set for a family member to give as a baby shower gift.

I was excited to make little boy shoes. It took a little modification from the pattern I had, but I am very happy with how they turned out.

Weekend Miscellani

M took two half days off at the end of last week so that we could hit the road. We loaded up the van and hit the road for his parents' house. We managed to make the five hour trip without stopping!! When I handed Peachy off to grandma, we realized she had soaked through her diaper. Oops! M hit the ski hills all day Friday while Peachy and I hung out with grandma and grandpa. I even got a few of the craft projects I brought along completed!

Saturday found us heading to visit with some of our friends who live about an hour away from M's hometown. They welcomed their first little one about 3 months after Peachy. It was fun to see the two of them together. Their little guy is about the same size as Peachy, so she had to show him who was boss.

The drive home last night was a bit rough, but once again we made it. After seeing cars in the ditch, cars rolled over, and cars that crashed into guard rails, I marvel once again at the Lord's guiding hand over us.

This little treat was waiting on our porch when we pulled into the driveway! Unfortunately I might have to postpone my plans for its contents as Peachy seems to have woken up under the weather.