Knitting in the New Year

Welcome all and Happy New Year, although I am not one who's much on celebrating the New Year, however, rightly so, I have to admit when I was younger it seemed to be a much bigger deal...everything does, don't you think.... as I get older, some things are changing. I enjoy the solace of the winters, free time for learning new things, and growing as a person. And of course new challenges in knitting. Knitting is a medium which has drawn me in this past few years, more so, than any other. Knitting.. simple.. useful things. They seem to be more in demand among my children, things like blankets, wraps, and such...it's rhythm is comforting to the soul.

Soon 2014 ends and 2015 rings in ....this past year brought a lot into the life of my children and me as a grammie....there was William, now 13 months and walking.....his mom, my daughter, is expecting again in July of 2015, which means this little man is getting a new sibling. Isn't he just a doll?

                                     

Then there was Emma Ann, my second oldest son's first child. She has the most incredible color of eyes I have seen in a while....now 7 months...she's crawling...and pulling herself up to stand. How could one not feel blessed.

And then below there is Camilla, who belongs to my oldest son...the one who had the hardest start into this life...nearly two months in the NICU...she is our tiniest of the three...she is now 9 months, tiny as ever, wearing size 9 month clothing which is still a bit large, yet she is standing, crawling and climbing up on the couch. They all brighten my heart each in there own way. They were my blessings of 2014 and as I mentioned there is another due in 2015...how much more can a grammie be blessed.

I supposed I am more blessed than I think about sometimes. Life seems to be that way, ya know, moving faster, forward...two working families, people struggling. Always looking forward to the New Year hoping for better things to come and positive changes. There doesn't seem much time for family as we move forward, does it feel the same for you..I hope it changes for us all somehow in 2015. Family after all is what life is truly about...let's not loose it anymore...let's not let the world take more of it from us. We can do that can't we...somehow.

I am simply grateful for all that's around me...I took the photo of myself last week on a relatively, yet unusual, warm day. It was nice to be in the woods it's where I am most at home....among nature. I think as we get older and life slows down...even though the years seems to fly by...we mentally slow down. It helps us with finding the ability to enjoy more things in life, without all the confusion of raising a family, and trying to find ourselves along the way. It's the best part of aging, the best part of being an empty nester....all our senses seem to be alert all the time...and that my readers is an amazing feeling. Look forward to aging, embrace the journey, it's a heck of a ride, well worth it all.

It doesn't come without aches and pains here and there...it's all about how you change as the body changes...knowing your capabilities and your limits at the same time. I focus on my capabilities and with my limits I just learn a new way around them. Healthy is something that I am for the most part...aging again has it's ways but I don't let it stop me. Even though another year is coming and I am going to turn the big 60...I am totally okay with it all. It is true what they say "it's just a number" it's all in your attitude how often you let the child out to play...I let her play as often as she needs...and trust me she does let me know....in her own way. 

In the New Year whatever age you may be turning....embrace it...enjoy it...and by all means don't worry so much about where you're at or where you have been...where you have been is gone ...it can't be changed and where you're at is always temporary...and if where your at is tough right now...hang on ... from my own trials and tribulations I can tell you this...everything comes to an end. If your trials are tough right now...not to worry you will know when it's about to end...that's when it feels the worst. After all... once you go down there is only one other way to go...UP!

And up feels absolutely amazing and worth it all!

 As for me I will be knitting in the New Year with my second blanket in 6 months...I have stayed to my commitment of finishing one project at a time. This blanket is the current one and I am loving it....with all that said....

                           

HAPPY NEW YEAR dear readers thank you so very much for staying with me...my prayer for you...

growth, acceptance of others and of yourself, giving of yourself and to those in need, much happiness which is found only within you, an abundance of blessings, a positive outlook, health among yourself and all around you...but most important the eyes to see everything, and the heart to listen instead of doing all the speaking. Amen

Raining Babies

Hello all, I know my posting has been far apart. I'd like to thank all who follow and visit for doing so, its truly from my heart, much appreciated. And with that said.....

It's been raining babies around me, yes in deed, I am a grand mother for the 3rd time in 5 months. All three girl's had babies just months apart. This is Emma Ann, just a day old, she was due the end of May but decided to surprise us all. She arrived May 9th, 2014 this baby girl is a doll, she was so tiny at 6 lbs. 09 oz. I can't remember seeing a baby so small. It's been so long for me it's hard to image the size. Emma Ann belongs to my daughter in law, Amanda, and my second oldest son, Aaron, she is there first born.

Yep, this is my son, Aaron, he is the proud father of Emma Ann. He looks like he's in love, doesn't he? I am so head over heels happy for them. He was due to head to Spain right before she was born, Aaron designs new systems for cars. They send him to other countries to see how cars have advanced and what idea's he can bring back. In a couple weeks it's off to Spain and yes at 31 he is rather gray, gets it from his dad who went all gray by 35, poor guy.

                                                                     

Then there is me, yes I am the grandma to this beautiful little girl. Emma is the second girl in the family, my first grandchildren were boy's. I haven't had a new grand baby in 7 years, the first two boy's are currently 7 and 11. I too am head over heels in love with this little girl!!!

I took all the photographs with my Cannon Rebel here is Camilla Marie, finally home from the NICU last week. She finally but on the pounds she needed to come home, she was in the NICU for 6 weeks. What a blessing she is to the family and to her brothers, my first grand children. She was my very first grand daughter. I am so happy and head over heels in love with her!!! Oh, and I set the camera for this photo on monochrome/black and white. Isn't it just gorgeous?

And finally her mom, Shawna, my daughter in law to my oldest son, Adam. They now have 3 gorgeous children, two boy's and this little girl, Camilla Marie. As you can see it's been a busy time with babies and grandma trying to keep up with blankets, knitting, etc. for them all. All the girl's the first being my daughter to have William on November 12, 2013 are asking me for anything handmade. Although Shawna in the photograph made it very clear... no more pink.

So there they are, I will keep you posted. Currently I am putting together a pink and gray quilt for Emma. Oh, its going to be beautiful and goes with her nursery so well. I can't wait to finish it. I also have three baby blankets to make. Thanks to Kate at Just Pootling for posting her blanket pattern for me. Pop over and check it out all done in garter stitch, she's one talented girl and very nice at that, she left a comment on my last post. Thank you so much, Kate!

A bountiful of babies

Spring has arrive and it's been filled with babies.... of all kinds.

Remember baby William who was born November 12, 2013 he is really becoming a big boy, ooh so fast.

At 5 months here and now nearly 6 it's hard to believe how moments in time seem to fly by... That of course, is his mama, my daughter, Dannon. She is such a wonderful mother and a beautiful daughter.

As you may remember too, I purchased a Cannon Rebel EOS T3i and have been having so much fun experimenting with all the different settings, and ways I can photograph. I am loving it. This certainly says spring is here to stay, and the rebirth of everything is glorious, isn't it?

Then there is this new one added to my grand baby list. Meet Camilla (Ca Mil La) Marie, she was born premature on March 25th with a few minor problems that has her still at the NICU finally weighing in at 7 lbs. which took quite awhile. She is coming home the first week of May, she is my very first grand daughter. I am in love! Welcome to our family and the world little girl. 

On that note, I have another grand daughter due to arrive the end of May. We are so blessed with babies.

Even the smallest of baby flowers that grow random in our yards. Most apply fertilizer which saddens me as these are so beautiful when in bloom. The color is magnificent as are the dainty blooms.

This little one was rather funny, I was in the woods photographing when I noticed him on the ground. He followed me, then I him, it was so unusual yet fascinating that when he stopped, it was if to say okay, take my photograph I'm ready now, and so I did. Nice pose, hey! 

My apology for being away for so long, the last few months have been filled with babies, each having there own little issues that required them to have hospital stays. Even little William, who gave us all a scare, not to worry he is fine. Merely lactose intolerant which took the doctors awhile to figure out. Strange huh!

Thank you for stopping by again, I hope you enjoy the photographs and have a wonderful spring day.