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"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Peyton: showing his battle wounds.

Lia: glued to technology.

Austyn: always pondering.

Tayt: fixated on sports.

Nash: all within seconds.

Drew: just up from her nap.

Meg: rarely without a smile.

yarn

I've known how to crochet since I was quite young. Haven't done it recently though. I remember learning to crochet from my aunt great-aunt in Iowa. We spent quite a few summers there and made quite a few things while there. I'm not entirely sure where the items went... maybe great-aunt sold them for profit. Kidding! maybe... but more recently I've taken a liking to the idea of knitting. A friend of my cousin's who I am stealing and is now my friend (psst... Nicole, you're my friend now. k? good. friends!)  peaked my interest with her awesome, amazing talent... see here... and fortunately enough I have another good friend who knows how to knit, is closer to home (sorry new friend, but 133 miles one way every Thursday is not happening with these animals), and is willing to learn me... ;) man, I am a lucky gal! Now my friend, her kiddos, and my animals meet every Thursday for knitting sessions, lessons, complete chaos... whatever you want to call it. I'm proud to say, after 3 weeks of 'lessons,' I've almost, almostttt successfully completed a washcloth. Go ahead. Laugh it up. Soon I'll be knitting like a mad woman and making entire blankets! 

So here is my progress...

then

now

I'm really enjoying this whole knitting thing so I was browsing a little on etsy. Here are some things I found and may need in the future. I'd love to start making gifts for all my family and friends... be warned... but we'll see how this new adventure continues through the summer :)

I've been told wooden needles are nice because the yarn doesn't slide off as easily... which I guess could pose a hindrance at times as well maybe.

full set 10 inch knitting needles  $24.95

Now THOSE are some needles!

giant knitting needles  $32

I'm not entirely certain what I would do with a knitting fork, but it looks neat.

wooden knitting fork  $23.50

handspun yarn  $26

handspun yarn  $19.75

I can see my sisters and me sitting around in the mornings, holding our coffee, cute little cozies and all :)

knit coffee cup cozy pattern  $8.58

Casey could rock this beanie!

clara slouchy beanie hat pattern  $4.50

Doesn't everyyyy little baby need one of these. Duh!

chunky button baby beanie hat knitting pattern  $4.37

the crew

I completely forgot to add this last photo in on my eggs post. Here was the entire crew after decorating eggs. They're quite the bunch :)

Meg 5-1/2mo * Lia 10 * Austyn almost 8 * Peyton almost 13 * Drew 2 * Tayt 6 * Nash almost 4

question and answer help!

I'm working on a new addition to our buffaloes and butterflies blog. An About section. Currently, I have nothing for this section, but that's where you guys come in (you few faithful readers). No pressure. BUT I'm asking for you guys to email me some questions you'd like answered. My inspiration comes from James at Bleubird Vintage. One of the first things I do when running across a new blog is to read about them...what a better way than to have an abouttt section! Brilliant, I know ;) I can't promise all your questions will be answered. or even in a timely manner. BUT I'd love to hear from you guys!

Just drop me an email at dwcasmith72@gmail.com  :)