Monkey see - monkey make

A coworker's family member saw a hat on Pinterest and really liked it (and wanted it in all brown, no pom-pom, not as chunky), but didn't know where to find it. A Google image search took me to a Chinese retail website where I could take a closer look. And after some finagling,  I was able to make it as close to the picture and her specification as I could.

The Muse and My Interpretation

I'm rather pretty ecstatic with how it turned out. The pattern is now available on Ravelry. I asked Jack what I should name it, and he just said: "Agani". So that's what we called it. :)

Yay - my first knitting pattern! I've definitely gained confidence in my ability to recreate store-bought stuff by simply looking at it. More patterns will be coming. :)

Thanksgiving 2013

I know I'm a few weeks late with this post, but better late than never. Thanksgiving was a family affair, as always. And Jack glowed in love and attention bestowed upon him. I would sum it all up with a few words: comfortable, warm, fed, happy.

Visiting Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Looking at decorations with Daddy

Riding a cart

Not so happy to see Santa

Hanging out with Cousins

Please don't mind the chocolate covered mouth

Playing  with Grandparents and Aunties

The fam

Grandpa joins in on the fun

What a cool train set

All in all, a wonderful holiday.