left overs

I decided to use up the extra bits of yarn from the kids jerseys and make them some hats - especially since it is winter. The only thing I dont like is that the seam when knitted up is a bit bulky, would have prefered to knit them in the round but dont have 7.5mm dpns which I would need for the crown. Anyway a couple of pics. (I havnt finished Lauras yes as I ran out of yarn)

Some stuff!

So the other day I had no netball to run the kids to due to the rain. I was busy deciding what to do. I managed to update here and decided I needed to use my time more wisely than playing games on facebook. So I got out my knitting needles and finished Sam's jersey. I am going to try and finish a hat to match this afternoon but I am waiting for the kids to go to sleep so I can go and move the sheep first! Anyway here is the jersey - perfect colour for Sam and so snuggly on these cold mornings. I am really pleased with it.

Also with another yarn swap in the wings I decided I needed a swift to help skein my yarn. I am sick of walking around and around and around a couple of chairs and then trying to wind the wool off the chairs so I can wind it onto the winder. So I did a bit of searching on a website about making your own swift. I went to the shed to see if Jase had any off cuts that would be suitable. I found some dowels from my blinds that I made but not enough wood. So I figured that Peter (Jases dad) would have some bits there. So I chucked the kids in the truck and off we went in search. Of course Peter had some stuff I could use - he also has many more expertise than me when it comes to woodwork so he helped me (ok he did most of it) whip up this little beauty. It has moveable dowels so that I can make the skeins different lengths.

and it works!!!!

Horse Play

Dad lay on the floor yesterday - which of course = fair game on dad!

My beautiful little girl in one of her adorable poses!

Painting

We had last Monday off thanks to the monarchy (Queens Birthday) So we decided to do some painting. I had a recipe for puff paint from a magazine so we decided to try it. We all had great fun (yes I had a go too!) It was so easy. We will definately try it again another time.

Boys, boys, boys

Daniel has lost his two front teeth (and gained $3 from the tooth fairy!)

Jess getting a sticker for being in the proud of me box (for tidying her bedroom)

Charlie getting mechanical - he was quite intrigued with this motorbike and spent ages with a spanner and some bolts.

Sam in his favourite place at kindy - the sand pit.

Queens Birthday at Kindy

The kids has a party and feast for Queens birthday. Jess dressed up in a princess dress and Sam, Charlie and I went along later for the party.

Charlie trying out a crown

Jessa, pleased to see her little brother and proud of him.

All dressed up and ready to go

Laura getting in on the action! My gorgeous girls.

X Country running

Laura in the 1800m 9yr age group Eastern Zone x Country. She went through to the Central level too.

Daniel in the 6yr old funrun. He came 3rd.

Netball

Daniels first netball game - hes in the middle with the ball.

Pole position.........

Jess keeping warm on the sidelines

Laura (future Silver Fern)

Now commonly known as 'Stretch'