Crochet Mood Blanket 2014

Since I have really been getting into the whole crochet thing lately, I started following some girls on Instagram who also have the crochet bug. I really enjoy looking at what other people are making to get some inspiration on future projects of mine. One of the girls started this cool idea in which you make a granny square in the color mood you were that day. You could either make one a day or one a week; in the end I chose to make one a day to make a nice blanket for when guests me get too cold. I thought this would be a cool project to do since it is just one a day and being able to look back at the year 2014 in the view of my mood I think will be pretty cool. I first had to decide which colors to put for which moods. Looking at what some of the other girls have chosen did not help as I learned that everyone has a different idea of what color goes with what mood. I decided to go off what mood comes to mind when looking at a certain color. I didn't realize you could have so many different moods from day to day. Or maybe I never paid that much attention to it. Anyways, so far I have made 18 squares and its looking pretty unique. I have found so far that I am pretty relaxed most days or in a good mood which makes me happy. If I were to have started this blanket a month or two ago most days would have been red/angry haha due to my frustration about Brian being gone. I have since moved on from those feelings and am a lot more happy. Although some days I still get that feeling. Only 4 more months. And next month we find out where we are getting stationed so that's something to look forward to. With all that being said I feel like this is good "therapy" for me and I am pretty excited about it!

Makenzie is 6 months old!

Baby girl,

I can not believe you are already 6 months old! Where has the time gone? You are such an amazing little babe with the sweetest personality. Daddy and I just feel so grateful to have you in our life's and love you dearly! This month you got another round of shots but handheld these ones like a pro. No fever or soreness like with your 4 month shots so that's good. You weighed 15 lbs and 7 oz. 60% for weight and 60% for height. I feel so lucky that you are healthy and growing just like you should. I noticed this month that you clearly know when I leave the room and have a lot to say about it haha. There is NO sneaking away anymore. You are a squirmy little thing which means that I can't even turn away for a second when you are on the changing table in fear of you falling. So in the crib you go, which you don't mind because it's really the best view and you can then watch my every move. I love how much you giggle these days! I can start singing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and you burst out with a huge smile and giggles. SO CUTE! I start singing that when you are crying and you instantly stop and smile, sometimes mid cry! It's pretty awesome. Food and you are great friends. You pretty much eat everything I give you which includes, bananas, yogurt, tomatoes, broccoli, sweet potato, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, and oranges. Kota bud is LOVING this new eating thing because 90% of the food ends up in his belly haha. Because of this I got you these new bibs that are amazing and catch almost everything. He still gets a pretty awesome portion though. For me the most exciting new thing is the fact that you have two teeth! They are your two bottom ones and are adorable. One time while you were nursing I felt a little bite but since then haven't felt anything. I'm more worried about your top teeth and nursing because right now your tongue covers your bottom teeth. We will just have to see! Makenzie you are my entire world and I love you so much! Sometimes I have this urg to hug you sooo tight because I just can't get enough but I remind myself that you are a human being and maybe that would hurt a little haha. By the way, you and daddy are way too cute! As soon as you see him you get the biggest smile on your face! Only 4 more months till he can hold you. I'm sure it will be hard to get you to myself after that so I am enjoying my time with you. Smooches baby!

Mommy

TIS THE SEASON

Well we survived Christmas without our leading man. Not only did we survive, but we actually had a nice time. Of coarse I would of much rather had Brian with us but I am so lucky that my parents have done the same traditions since I was a wee one which filled my head with happy thoughts. BEST PARENTS EVER! Setting up the tree was fun and Kenzie even helped put her ornament on the tree! It is a pair of shoes that say babies first xmas and the year. Really cute! On our Christmas Eve we Skyped with Brian so we could watch him open his presents since it was his Christmas. haha Me and Kenz got him a Keurig Coffee Maker and a carousel thing to stash his growing supply of coffee. I had also made him his favorite cookies which are oatmeal chocolate chip. I made sure to make a double batch so I could eat some too :). My mom made some rum balls since they are my favorite so in the box they went. My parents got him some clothes and a speedometer for his bike since that is his way of transportation on base. He really loved everything and I'm glad he had some presents to open that day. On Christmas Eve Santa came to see the kids. My niece, nephew and sister stayed the night which made it really fun! I wasn't sure how Kenzie would react to seeing a stranger with a long white beard but she did great. She just stared at him the entire time haha I think it was because Santa was my dad and she recognized his voice. Oh well :) Christmas day was pretty awesome and it was exciting to be on the other side of things as an adult getting more excited about seeing the kids reactions to gifts instead of opening your own presents. Since I have been a crocheting addict since I've been here my mom got me a great set of hooks and she put them in a holder that she had sewn for me using the leftover fabric from Kenzie's quilt. I love the colors and I am so in love with it! I will cherish it forever :) I also got a yarn ball winder which any knitter or crocheter knows it just great and makes it so much easier to use. Along with that came a yarn bowl! EEEK! I'm still waiting on it since they had gotten it on Etsy and the girl doesn't do projects over the holidays. Cant wait till it gets here! I also got some chuck taylor shoes which make me feel so cool haha. I still find myself trying to convince myself I'm cool enough for them!  Brian had gotten me a beautiful ring that had Makenzie's birthstone in it. So in love with it! He is so good to me :) I got Kenzie some books and my parents got her a Tickle Me Elmo which she loves so much! They also got her this toy that will eventually change into a walker. I'm not ready to think about her walking yet! After all the gifts had been opened it was time for breakfast :) I made homemade biscuits that I found off pinterest and my dad accompanied them with him AMAZING sausage gravy! I have tried to copy this gravy and it is just not as good. I think its his lovins that he adds to it that make it oh so good! Yummo! After everyone "played" with their goodies and naps had been taken we started making dinner. We had prime rib with mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, corn and rolls. I was pretty stuffed after that! It was delicious! Kenzie approved of the mashed potatoes and carrots :) Overall Christmas was really nice and although Brian wasn't here I know next year he will be. (knock on wood). We made the best of the situation and I am proud of us for being so positive!