Free Laptop.

Thanks to Morgan's creative talents, we now own our new FREE laptop.

It's a Toshiba too.
Too bad there are manufacturing issues with the keypad.

=)

Crocheting is hip

Since I started working more hours and have the kids alone during the weekdays, I have been mentally tired. The day is long, there are so many mundane chores, and I needed a fun outlet. Thanks to a good friend of mine, she willingly showed me how to crochet. I always loved working with my hands, so this was a great opportunity to make some fun stuff, as well as relaxing at the same time.

Did you know I spent hours watching crocheting tutorials on Youtube??? That is when Youtube really fills a purpose, since it is hard to find someone to sit down for several hours and teach me.

I usually crochet at least an hour before I sleep, while the kids are down. After that hour, Elliot always wakes up, then Perry, so it is not much time to get anything else really done.

After making lots of hats that look like ice cream cones, I successfully made 2. Now I am trying to make some doilies which is really awesome. So far I made 6. They are not perfect, but I am very proud of them. I am looking forward to using them for Tea time. So shabby chic. haha!

Next project...making potholders!

New Years 2010

As tradition goes, we went to our usual friend's house for New Years to celebrate. It was a great evening with great food, great company, and even more Kids than usual. Our count was 12 children.

We have been doing this the past 6 years now, so everything is down to a science. The children ate first, and while the food was still being prepared/warmed, we went outside and lighted some fireworks. The bad part was that the weather was extremely cold so lighting the fireworks was a task, since our fingers froze.

Finally the adults got to eat, and what a fest it was! Lobster bisque/soup with homemade raisen bread and parmasan. Then we had beef fillet with mashed potatoes with an artichoke sauce and veggies. For desert we had chocolate ganache??? I forget what it is called. But it was good. =)

Anyways, it was a great party, and the perfect way to start the new year.
Hope everyone had a great one too!