It's been a while

Between my teaching job, my yarn store job, plus wrapping up things at my soon-to-be former employer, I have not had much time for blogging. But now I am back again. Here are some highlights from the past week...
I got to hang out with three wonderful little girls. All three of them are under the age of 3, and I have not met more polite, affectionate, and well-behaved toddlers (and infant). 

Bella & Paisley

Baby Milla

These kids make me want to have my own. So sweet!
Other than swooning over babies, I've taught myself how to crochet really cool kitchen scrubbies using tulle. These things work great, and it's really easy to make.

My mama is a crochet queen

This morning I walked into my cubicle to find a beautifully crocheted hat on the chair. (My mom works for the same company as me). It warms my heart to know I have wonderful parents who care about me so much.
This piece of art was created by my sweet and caring mother. Thank you, mom! I will always cherish it. (And dad, you know I love you, too - your wisdom and affection mean the world to me).
Then I came home to find a clean and organized home, and my husband making me a delicious dinner. My hubby is a dream boy. I am so grateful for my loved ones. Nothing else in this world is more important.
I know I am being sappy - but I don't mind it. :D

Too inspired

Despite my better judgment, I acquired more knitting books. As if I needed more...
Still got many knitting projects that need to be finished. Like this one:Here are a couple knitted toy books I got (really cute):And then I found this book on Folk Mittens at the library. It's out of print, so I was pretty excited I located this:And I am straying from knitting and trying to teach myself crochet - blame it on these cute amigurumi toys:
Right now I am working on the owl. So far, I've got the eyes:It's the money you could've saved... had you not bought all those books! (The eyes totally reminded me of the GEICO commercial - I just HAD TO).