tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440038409262548602024-03-05T16:55:29.020-06:00Candi's CornerNever a dull moment...Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-82855154720848752252011-07-21T10:14:00.003-05:002011-07-21T10:40:15.739-05:00Rylie 3mI can't believe it has been 3 months already... Every time some one asks me her age I promise I get it wrong and tell them wrong. Just yesterday I was thinking she would be hitting the TWO month mark today. Where is my head?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5960786883/" title="3 months by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/5960786883_4047cd1e70.jpg" alt="3 months" height="500" width="282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">~Rylie~</span></span><br /></div><br /><ul><li>Can hold the bottle herself for a few minutes</li><li>Is very ticklish but don't tickle her feet!</li><li>Makes a serious face all the time but loves to smile and talk</li><li>Has nails that grow super fast<br /></li><li>Cannot stay still</li><li>Is TEETHING! She gums on her hand and bottle and likes it when you rub her gums</li><li>Loves her bath but hates the cold air while getting dressed afterward</li><li>Is very aware of her surroundings following everyone</li><li>Loves to get tickled and talk to Daddy</li><li>Thinks her brother and sisters are funny until they scream and scare her<br /></li><li>Blows spit bubbles</li><li>Spits up her milk less than she used to (Woohoo!)</li><li>Sleeps through the night sometimes</li><li>Still prefers to be swaddled to sleep but she's getting too long to do it!</li><li>Is too long for her 0-3 month sleepers but 0-3 month onesies still fit :)</li><li>Her 0-3 month socks are too small, all her other siblings had small feet but she doesn't LOL</li><li>Imitates the 'M' & 'O' letters with her mouth</li><li>Still has blue-gray eyes (for now at least lol)</li><li>Weighs around 11lbs</li><li>Would rather talk than eat after half the bottle is gone.. especially in the middle of the night</li></ul><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5961366292/" title="2011-07-21_10-01-31_812 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5961366292_72070ecd58.jpg" alt="2011-07-21_10-01-31_812" height="500" width="281" /></a>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-53289355465577818572011-01-23T11:22:00.005-06:002011-01-23T11:58:22.956-06:00I'm playing the CVS game so..I had to share my scores today :)<br /><br />ECB= Extra Care Bucks= free money to use at their store on your next transaction<br /><br />Transaction 1:<br /><ul><li>(4) CVS Paper towels at $1 & BOGO Free </li></ul><ul><li>(1) Huggies Snug & Dry Jumbo Pk 8.99 + 1.50 Coupon= $7.49 + 1 ECB</li></ul><ul><li>Eucerin products (minus Aquaphor) Spend $20 get $10 ECB- this is the only lotion I will use since I can't stand fragrance and have really dry skin (2) Intensive Care Plus Hand creams 3.99 each + (2) $1 off coupons and (1) Intensive Care 16.9oz lotion 14.29 + $1 off coupon = 22.27-$3 (coupons)= $19.27 + $10 ECB</li></ul>Total= $36.11- $6 ECB from last time= $30.11 after tax and $11 ECB for next purchase<br /><br />Transaction #2:<br /><ul><li>(3) 9 Lives canned cat food 4pk 3/$4 =$4</li><li>(1) Crest Pro Health Mouthwash $3.99 + $3.99 ECB</li><li>(2) Kleenex Tissue $1 each= $2</li><li>(1) Scott Mega roll Paper Towel $4.77 +$1 off coupon= $3.77</li><li>(1) Scott Toilet Paper 12pk $6.77 + $1 off coupon= $5.77</li><li>(1) CVS Green Bag tag $.99 Bring your own bag and every fourth visit you get $1 ECB</li></ul>Total= $22.55- $11ECB from Transaction #1= $11.55 + $3.99 ECB for next time<br /><br /><br />So how much did I save all together?<br /><br />Spent $41.66<br />Saved $42.79<br />So I saved over 50% + I still have $3.99 ECB for next time!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-80723936525897503142011-01-19T12:36:00.006-06:002011-01-19T19:28:14.511-06:00Busy DayJust this past week I started couponing and shopping loss leaders at several different stores. Usually I only shopping at Walmart getting two weeks worth of groceries at a time making sure I don't forget anything since I only return for milk or bread to keep from spending more. Because I'm now buying what's on sale and in (semi) bulk however, means that I actually have to start cooking ahead like I've been planning for the longest and not just a double batch of something here or there.<br /><br />So after I dropped Alyssa and Ty off to school I ran by Hill's because they have Split Chicken Breast for $1lb. So, I got 9.5lbs of it. I'm not a butcher, and I probably don't have the right knife for it but I managed to cut out (butcher up) 9 chicken breasts and 4 tenderloins out of the meat. I didn't do the best job of it and there was still meat left on the breastbone so I threw them in the crockpot with spices, carrots, onion and some water. I'm sure there will be more to shred up for BBQ chicken or fajitas plus the broth. After that I took my cut chicken and made 3 different marinades to freeze. That means I get at least 4 meals out of less than $10 of chicken! I managed to finish just in time to go pick up Tyler.<br /><br />Another great deal Hill's has today is Totino's Pizza Rolls & Grands Biscuits for $1 each. I had (3) $.50 off 6 pizza rolls and 2 coupons for 4 cans of biscuits. So of course I had pizza for lunch and while it cooked I rolled up my left over cookie dough from yesterday into a log to freeze for later.<br /><br /><br />Next up? Bacon. ($1.50 each)<br />I love it, but hate cooking it on the stove. All that popping grease flying everywhere gets on my nerves so I'm trying to bake it in the oven. I will then put it in the freezer and pop out pieces as we need them.<br /><br />Now I have 3lbs of sausage waiting on me (3/$5) to make a double batch of sausage balls and 1 batch of patties to freeze for a quick breakfast. Other than laundry and all the dirty dishes I've created, I think I'm done for the day.<br /><br /><br />Update: Here's my reward left over from the bones plus have a breast gave me 3.5 cups of shredded chicken! :D<br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5371560918_e31c712e54_o.jpg" />Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-33410993673462980562010-12-26T15:18:00.004-06:002010-12-26T15:49:15.242-06:00Getting Ready....I have been knitting up a storm, though not for the shop but of course woolies for the new baby. I haven't decided if the outfit I am working on is small enough for a coming home outfit since I have teeny tinies. I am still looking for a button for the top and this is not the best of photos on most of these things but I plan for better ones later :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5205923336/" title="SMSS Kimono by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5205923336_1102ce0a6d.jpg" width="324" height="244" alt="SMSS Kimono" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5267708702/" title="data by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5267708702_10fe7904a4.jpg" width="244" height="324" alt="data" /></a><br /><br />I hope to have quite a few wool covers this time so I don't have to wash every day.<br />Here's my rainbow!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5293830575/" title="data by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5293830575_f3247a5fdc.jpg" width="324" height="244" alt="data" /></a><br /><br />Most of those are size small but there are a few nb sized ones.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5238858965/" title="SL382556 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5238858965_e917b30cef.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="SL382556" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5238860677/" title="SL382561 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5238860677_1428a20568.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="SL382561" /></a><br /><br />Trying a couple new things this time..<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5294421668/" title="Curly Purly Sheepy Pants Hybrid by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5294421668_475e5fc8a7.jpg" width="244" height="324" alt="Curly Purly Sheepy Pants Hybrid" /></a><br />Curly Purly waistband with Sheepy Pants bottoms and a new pattern called the Vanilla soaker (below) that I didn't have last time :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5294419710/" title="Dyed Vanilla soaker by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5294419710_f2de1d8039.jpg" width="244" height="324" alt="Dyed Vanilla soaker" /></a><br /><br />Also I have tried crocheting a few longies and every time it reminds me why I don't crochet more things... lol I just don't love doing it as much plus for some crazy reason these all came out larger that I thought they would. I do remember crochet doesn't stretch as much and therefore needs to be bigger for each size but, I think I just like my knitted ones better :P<br /><br />Some monkey pants in the LadyBugz Farm pattern "Dragonfly Longies"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5278950093/" title="data by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5278950093_6ed5997bb8.jpg" width="244" height="324" alt="data" /></a><br /><br />and starting on a pair in the Wigglebunz pattern<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/5278947007/" title="data by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5278947007_3e34ed92da.jpg" width="244" height="324" alt="data" /></a><br /><br />Now, if only I could figure out where to put the baby bed?Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-55532697406978153232010-08-12T08:34:00.004-05:002010-08-12T09:03:34.708-05:00more about schoolStarting next week they don't allow you to walk your K5 student to their class & Alyssa has been scared about going alone, so I have this week to wean her. I walked her just to her class door this morning and saw a little girl behind me. Afterward I started back to the car (Kailey & Tyler in tow) and the girl was still following me. I turned around and asked her if she was lost. She nodded & I asked her if she was in kindergarten. I received just another nod. Luckily everyone has their name on their backpack so I was able to lead her back to the K5 hall and look on the lists of students on the wall to find her teacher.....<br /><br />When I tried to talk Alyssa in to letting me drop her off this morning she said " But some one will steal me" I told her there is a teacher outside and it is the same place she sat on the benches with the teachers just yesterday waiting for me to pick her up (that story coming next lol). She still wouldn't budge and tomorrow is the last day I can walk her in.<br /><br /><br />So, how did school go yesterday?<br /><br />She came home excited telling me about how she bought her own lunch with chocolate milk (I'm hoping she doesn't pick that <span style="font-weight: bold;">every</span> day, we are going to have a talk on it), hot dog, & a star cookie. She also loved P.E. and the jumping jacks she did lol. I couldn't help but laugh at the simple things it takes to excite a 5 year old and make them happy. I know that soon enough even 5 year old's get homework (dun dun dun) and she has never liked writing things over and over.<br /><br />Picking her up yesterday was crazy to say the least. I live less than 2 miles from the school so it is mandatory that I pick her up (grumble grumble). I got to the school early hoping to pick her up as soon as the buses left and I wouldn't have to wait forever. Only one problem.. that lecture from the principal I sat through (with all 3 kids in tow... bad, very bad day) didn't exactly say where we were supposed to be to pick up students. I parked in the parking lot which seemed to be half full already even at 2:40... So I waited... and waited.. there was no sign of where I was supposed to go. Ty said he had to pee... great right? I told him he would have to hold it. Finally at 2:50 I saw a line start to form.. the one I needed to be in! Parents were getting out of their cars left and right, picking up their kids and already coming back! Well remember that lecture from the principal? Supposedly ppl on foot were going to get their kids last and the people in the car pick up line would be attended to first.<br /><br />It didn't happen that way.<br /><br />I couldn't get in to the line so I had to leave the school, drive all the way around the square that is about .5 miles long back to the school entrance which of course was now backed up. It seems there is also a one-way road coming from somewhere that ends in the pick up line also. It took FOR-E-VER (imagine the sand lot kid saying that). I didn't leave with Alyssa until after 3:30. There was only one student left in her class still sitting on the bench waiting and maybe 20 or so students in total still there. Remind me again why the school won't let her ride the bus? Oh yeah... Jefferson Co. doesn't know how to budget their money or keep the people they hire from stealing it and so the schools (and teachers!) suffer. <br /><br />I hope Ty's first day goes well Monday!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-62973393737081631592010-08-11T08:51:00.002-05:002010-08-11T09:10:09.212-05:00a firstToday was the first time I took one of my kids to 'real' school. I didn't cry. I didn't panic. Thankfully, I had help too! I needed to walk Alyssa in today and it would have been much harder if I didn't have Jennifer to sit with the other two so I could peacefully do so.<br /><br />I arrived at the school early and they had all the K5-3rd grade sitting in the gym in a line. Alyssa was starting to squeeze my hand tightly so I told her we would go to the office first then come back. After dropping some paper work at the office they were still sitting in a line. I tried to coax her to join the other 40+ K5 students sitting all indian style (or criss cross apple sauce as Alyssa says) on the floor but she wouldn't budge, not even long enough for a photo. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4881808477/" title="IMAG0105 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4881808477_35a2e8bf44.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMAG0105" /></a><br /><br />Soon a teacher came and told the last kid they were now the line leader. Alyssa loves to be the line leader when we go somewhere (yes I have enough kids to do a line lol). She literally clung to my leg. I was hoping there wouldn't be a meltdown here soon. But as we got to the class I think she loosened up a bit.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4882420546/" title="IMAG0109 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4882420546_2144d66843.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMAG0109" /></a><br /><br />Every student had their picture taken at this wall so that by the end of the year we could see how much they have grown. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4882420546/" title="IMAG0109 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4882420546_2144d66843.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMAG0109" /></a><br /><br />She remembered where her seat was from when we came on orientation.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4881802229/" title="SL382476 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4881802229_472955642a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="SL382476" /></a><br /><br />I have to pick her up and drop her off since we are less than 2 miles from the school. I can't wait to hear about her day and I am hoping she loves it and will be less scared tomorrow. Next week, I have to drop her off at the door!<br /><br />Also next week is Tyler's turn for a 1st...... 3K!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-80002660409511022842010-05-17T13:33:00.005-05:002010-05-17T14:13:41.955-05:00WIPJust off of my needles are these two:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4615545484/" title="1WIPbluegray by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 462px; height: 347px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4615545484_a1d256f67a.jpg" alt="1WIPbluegray" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4615546190/" title="1WIPpurple by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 463px; height: 348px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4615546190_c44c5fa89a.jpg" alt="1WIPpurple" /></a><br /><br /><br />And currently on my needles.......<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4616340214/" title="IMAG0002 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 463px; height: 309px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4616340214_2938307cde.jpg" alt="IMAG0002" /></a><br /><br />a few other nearly finished items that I am testing out a pattern with yarn on hand for some one I still need to go get the yarn I really wanted to do this in. Aren't they cute though? It's a headband :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4616338094/" title="IMAG0003 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4616338094_fd36bb90ce_m.jpg" alt="IMAG0003" height="160" width="240" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4615719111/" title="IMAG0005 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/4615719111_6bca2c0bfe_m.jpg" alt="IMAG0005" height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br /><br />I also have a gift in the works for some one but I can't post it yet or she will see it!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-23611526495814225992010-05-14T13:54:00.004-05:002010-05-14T14:07:56.851-05:00spring inspired<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is something about spring that makes you want to clean isn't there? Here I am minus one kid, just the girls, and I should be relaxing right? Wrong. I am getting groceries and...... clearing out a closet that you can't even step in to.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I don't know why I didn't take a before picture.. well ok maybe I do. It was bad, very bad. It's a small closet to begin with I don't really think it counts as a 'walk in' but more like one of those reach in ones with a little ledge. Do you know what I am talking about? The odd shape and crossed bars in the corner make it seem even smaller. Somehow shoes the kids had outgrown from last summer were still all in the floor, along w hubby's dress pants & shorts. So what does it look like now you ask? <span style="font-size:85%;">(pardon the phone pic I need to find my camera!)</span></span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4607217944/" title="IMAG0333 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1397/4607217944_7b92cf4561.jpg" alt="IMAG0333" height="500" width="334" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">ahhh... so much better! The shoe bag I grabbed today at walmart. I can't stand them on the floor where you can't see them, and you are more likely to throw them down.. well at least I am more likely to do so. Oh and in case you were wondering.. yes that is all (14 pairs) of my shoes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, I'm off to eat lunch and catch up on Bones ;) Happy cleaning!</span></span>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-77757723624976071732010-05-06T19:01:00.002-05:002010-05-06T19:05:06.878-05:00they learn so fastAlyssa- I need to take my shoes off<br />Me- Ok well do it, you know how<br />A- But I want you to do it<br />Me- Why?<br />A- Because I love you *big grin*<br />Me- You're a mess *takes her shoes off*<br /><br />How do they learn manipulation so fast? lol. Kids.Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-59856381772587324992010-04-16T09:32:00.002-05:002010-04-16T09:39:01.524-05:00Currently on my needlesThese aren't the best pictures since usually I take WIP photos with my phone but I just LOVE this first close up one :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4525993986/" title="IMAG0270.jpg by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 268px; height: 396px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4525993986_01b322fb26_m.jpg" alt="IMAG0270.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4505304620/" title="IMAG0248 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 268px; height: 289px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4505304620_e7ac0f0477_m.jpg" alt="IMAG0248" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4505309356/" title="IMAG0250.jpg by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 268px; height: 396px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4505309356_e7f698eb88_m.jpg" alt="IMAG0250.jpg" /></a>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-41359857020491050372010-04-15T08:21:00.004-05:002010-04-15T08:27:53.015-05:00Stocking at iCandi on HyenaCartAvailable 8am tomorrow morning 3 new shorties ;) Click on the shortie's name to visit the listing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4522679419/" title="382322 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 394px; height: 296px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4522679419_cca4561e9f.jpg" alt="382322" /></a><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=85299">Medium/Large Capris in Girl Power</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4522681265/" title="382310 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 396px; height: 323px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4522681265_bfaff2ae6e.jpg" alt="382310" /></a><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=81870">Small in Girl Stripes</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4522680507/" title="382314 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 399px; height: 300px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4522680507_9249556b95.jpg" alt="382314" /></a><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=85620">Small in Boy Stripes</a>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-33825491061156698272010-04-06T10:47:00.004-05:002010-04-06T10:51:41.866-05:00here eggy eggy eggyMy little egg hunters on Easter<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4496723167/" title="SL382273 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4496723167_251f00784b.jpg" alt="SL382273" width="375" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4497357550/" title="SL382272 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4497357550_a54eccf064.jpg" alt="SL382272" width="375" height="500" /></a><br />I could not get him to smile<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4497355350/" title="SL382270 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4497355350_cf34081769.jpg" alt="SL382270" width="375" height="500" /></a><br />this little Bug did not walk around and find eggs, she RAN everywhere. She did not stop running either, even when she fell and scraped her knees all up she didn't care and kept on going. What a brave little Bug.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4497353396/" title="alyssaonthemove by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4497353396_4c7f128e36.jpg" alt="alyssaonthemove" /></a><br />My favorite shot of Alyssa for that day :)Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-50714212560547055602010-03-31T13:18:00.006-05:002010-03-31T13:43:04.248-05:00no jacket required...It is really nice out today. When Alyssa got back from preschool she begged to play outside so of course I said yes. Not ten minutes later she came running in saying she was afraid of the bees and would not go back out. So she ate lunch, colored then I tried to talk her in to going back outside by explaining what bees do.<br /><br />They also had a little sucker and Kailey had her first one... I finally caved. She ate it like a big girl enjoying every minute of it going mmmmmm<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4479558980/" title="IMAG0196 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4479558980_7167618d77.jpg" alt="IMAG0196" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Finally Alyssa was fine and ready to play. Tyler on the other hand, was not. Kailey stood at the door beating then grabbing her shoes trying her best to let me know she wanted outside lol. She dragged me down the steps and ran off towards the swings :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4479019791/" title="IMAG0211.jpg by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4479019791_53b738d6a6.jpg" alt="IMAG0211.jpg" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4479683706/" title="IMAG0208 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4479683706_123edfe912.jpg" alt="IMAG0208" width="334" height="500" /></a><br />Ty walked in front of Alyssa while she was swinging and was knocked over. I know he was tired since he was especially whiny. I finally talked him in to swinging a little too. At one point I was pushing all 3 kids at once.<br /><br />Oh and why is the title of this post no jacket required? Because it was warm enough not to use one and I had to convince the kids they didn't need it, only Alyssa didn't believe me lol.<br /><br />The only bad part of this outing is that I turned my hurt ankle over twice :(Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-6401124588684036812010-03-25T11:26:00.004-05:002010-03-25T11:33:09.745-05:00Finished.Finally I got around to sewing ONE... just one dress but at least I know I can do it now! I constantly fight with my sewing machine. It just is not my favorite craft to deal with but sometimes mixed-media is needed.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4462814866/" title="SL382251 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4462814866_867b39aaeb.jpg" alt="SL382251" width="375" height="500" /></a><br />Kailey was not in the mood for pictures.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4462814922/" title="SL382252 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4462814922_69cf68c82e.jpg" alt="SL382252" width="375" height="500" /></a><br />So I took one without it on also.<br /><br />This was my first time to gather fabric before sewing it. How well did I do?Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-1854070784327727012010-03-09T12:12:00.003-06:002010-03-09T12:18:28.306-06:00Things Kids Say TuesdayRiding in the car on the way to take Alyssa to school she asked an odd question, "if I eat a lot will I get a baby in my tummy?". Before realizing where I would head this discussion with one sentence, I replied " no that's not how babies get in tummies". I am sure you can guess just what came next.<br /><br />A- Then how do babies get in bellies?<br /><br />It sometimes happens after you get big (older) and you are supposed to be married first.<br /><br />A- oh ok, you prayed for babies?<br /><br />Yes, I prayed for a girl & God gave me you, I prayed for a boy and He gave me Ty, and then for another girl and He gave me Kailey.<br /><br />A- Then could you pray for another boy? cause I want one more brother.<br /><br />LOL You really never know what they are thinking about until they surprise you with it like this!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-1705260184019724902010-03-08T14:28:00.003-06:002010-03-08T14:36:30.347-06:00one day of springLately the kids have been bugging me to death about washing the car. You know how a 4yo doesn't forget anything? Well I had told them when it gets warm we will wash it.<br /><br />My car was a HUGE mess of leaves, a wrapper or two, crumbs and more. So I grabbed out the little shop vac we have and went to town taking out all three car seats from the back and getting up the majority of it. Confession: I had to empty out the vac at one point (gross?)<br /><br />I was able to wipe down the dashboard, wash the windows from the inside and get most of the big stuff out of the floor boards. Some how I managed all this while stopping every 5 seconds to check where 3 kids were and to keep Kailey from climbing stairs (which she currently has a fascination with). Did I mention how many times they whined and asked if it was ready to wash yet?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4418080108/" title="IMAG0125 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4418080108_1642817b71.jpg" alt="IMAG0125" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /><br />They were soaked from head to toe and had to go straight to the tub after this,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4418081694/" title="IMAG0126 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4418081694_810760b0d4.jpg" alt="IMAG0126" width="334" height="500" /></a><br />but they enjoyed every minute of it!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-2565427250693064912010-02-28T09:43:00.007-06:002010-03-03T14:57:15.503-06:00iCandi Stocking FridayFresh off my needles, lanolized, and ready to go I have 2 new shorties listed and going live Friday morning at 8am.<br /><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=61143"><span style="font-size:130%;">Size Large/X-Large Ever After</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Another one of those times I wanted to keep it for Kailey lol I just love these!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4398922937/" title="HappyEverAfter by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 419px; height: 315px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4398922937_4c14b0fcea.jpg" hei="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4398922937/" title="HappyEverAfter by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=59508"><br /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=59508">Size Large Rock Remix</a><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4399692312/" title="RockRemix by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 435px; height: 327px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4399692312_5bf9c2eca7.jpg" alt="RockRemix" /></a>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-29413527452651245662010-02-28T09:35:00.006-06:002010-03-02T08:57:20.150-06:00WIP and finishedLast year I set out to make the girls some <a href="http://candi-corner.blogspot.com/search/label/sewing">dresses</a>. This year I am already caught up to what I had tried to accomplish. I want to make 3 dresses each for the girls and maybe a top or two also.<br /><br /><br />First up is a Milo top for Kailey with XOXO cables. I found this yarn clearance for $1 . Total cost was $1.50 to make.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4395461766/" title="SL382189 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4395461766_cb44ccd20d.jpg" alt="SL382189" width="375" height="500" /></a><br /><br />Second up is the first Rainbow Dress I have finished this year. Yarn once again was $1 a skein. Total cost $1.50 to make. It could have used an inch or more in length but I was ready to get it off my needles :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4395472548/" title="SL382195 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4395472548_712d0318e9.jpg" alt="SL382195" width="375" height="500" /></a><br /><br />The second Rainbow dress for Kailey just needs to be sewn now. Not pictured is a brown ribbon with cream stitching on the sides. I plan on doing the other dresses in this manner.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4395121008/" title="WIP rainbow dress by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 270px; height: 403px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4395121008_651ac2b646.jpg" alt="WIP rainbow dress" /></a><br /><br />I haven't even started on dress #1 for Alyssa because I will have to up-size the pattern a bit first. Believe me, she has noticed that Kailey now has 2.5 dresses/tops and she doesn't have one yet. <del>So she will be the next thing I cast on for.</del> Well I started another pair of socks last night.. she'll be the next!<br /><br />First pair of socks finished for the year, Froot Loops in STK's Panda Feet.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4397126292/" title="IMAG0116.jpg by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4397126292_42fb50c7c7.jpg" alt="IMAG0116.jpg" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /><br />Notice all the yarn under our television? lolCandicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-23777844813044372862010-02-28T09:15:00.005-06:002010-02-28T09:35:03.876-06:00goodbye.I have been working at a yarn shop called Knit In Time on Saturdays since May of 2009, the same time I finally opened up iCandi on hyenacart. Now the shop is closing.. and it is sad to see. I will stay in touch with my friends from there. We will still meet up for knit night .. but it just won't be the same.<br /><br />I couldn't help but snap a few pictures with my phone on my way out. I think I have just one picture on the day it opened. I will have to find that one as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4395067158/" title="IMAG0105 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 419px; height: 282px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4395067158_7e642342d4.jpg" alt="IMAG0105" /></a><br />That table was full of Malabrigo, those shelves of Cascade 220, and that rack had a good bit of needles.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4394296573/" title="Last day by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 415px; height: 278px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4394296573_d282d4e9ff.jpg" alt="Last day" /></a><br />Not much sock yarn or books left. See?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4394310471/" title="IMAG0107 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 420px; height: 281px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4394310471_5da525374b.jpg" alt="IMAG0107" /></a><br />This was our classroom for teaching how fun knitting can be. Just out of the picture is a half eaten cake :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4395076790/" title="Gifts room by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 418px; height: 280px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4395076790_e8b9813a98.jpg" alt="Gifts room" /></a><br />The gift room with fragrances and jewelry straight from Ireland and also some local jewelry and bags, hand made hats, and candles.<br /><br />So now, I'm on the job hunt but meanwhile I'm knitting my fingers off for <a href="http://hyenacart.com/icandi">iCandi</a> :) I plan on having a spring sale coming up in March or April . Also look for me coming up soon on Vilate's blog <a href="http://www.niftynappy.blogspot.com/">My Nifty Nappy</a>.Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-74659252057964450742010-02-26T08:27:00.001-06:002010-02-26T08:27:07.324-06:00Another day at the office<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="375" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=71377" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=b3c5be6f4e&photo_id=4389203915&flickr_show_info_box=true"></param> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=71377"></param> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=71377" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=b3c5be6f4e&photo_id=4389203915&flickr_show_info_box=true" height="375" width="500"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4389203915/">Another day at the office</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/17271717@N05/">iCandiKnits</a>.</span></div><p class="flickr-yourcomment">Anyone ever wonder what goes on while I'm knitting? Well this is one scenario.. one of the good ones lol.</p>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-42210460744866881712010-02-25T11:08:00.001-06:002010-02-25T11:08:58.257-06:00Socks for 2010<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4382256471/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4382256471_bbb2de498c.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4382256471/">IMAG0084.jpg</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/17271717@N05/">iCandiKnits</a>.</span></div><p>I can't believe it I actually have a stash now, look at all this lovely sock yarn. So you think I can knit this all up this year? Well probably not but I sure can try!<br />Among the list:<br />Madeline Tosh Tosh Sock <br />Knit Picks Stroll sock in Tiger, Timber, Oak, Playtime, Bordeaux, Tree Fort<br />Kertzer On Your Toes Bamboo<br /><br />and a couple of my own dyed up & a few things not pictured. I can't wait!</p>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-91879115582191289182010-02-22T19:01:00.004-06:002010-02-22T19:25:45.028-06:00Monday & Tuesday Stocking!I have been working hard since this past weekend and here are the finished products to show for it :)<br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=25274"><br />Picking Daisies</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4379685279/" title="Daisy1 by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 421px; height: 343px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4379685279_208722269c.jpg" alt="Daisy1" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=78802">Blurple</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4379684851/" title="Blurple by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 423px; height: 318px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4379684851_8ff9fafa22.jpg" alt="Blurple" /></a><br /><br />Introducing Funky Monkey Stripes!<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Funky Monkey Stripes shorties and longies feature patterned stripes for visual and textural stimulation for kids. Not to mention they are just plain fun! </span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/iCandi/index.php?c=12&p=34655">Funky Monkey Stripes in Gray Marle</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4379684417/" title="graymarle by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img style="width: 406px; height: 305px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4379684417_05af475e36.jpg" alt="graymarle" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Keep checking back for more! I have some works in progress that I wasn't able to grab pictures of ^_^<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">~</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Candi</span></span>Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-19848128409595180422010-01-25T14:04:00.002-06:002010-01-25T14:11:08.696-06:00Finished and stocking.I have been very busy. Want to see what I have been up to? Here are 3 new shorties ready for listing.<br /><br />Sweet Tart Remix<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4304652762/" title="sweettartremix by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4304652762_ebbfa9c8f2_m.jpg" alt="sweettartremix" width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><br />Veggie Garden Scraps<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4304652044/" title="veggiegardenscraps by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4304652044_1f1eec98e5_m.jpg" alt="veggiegardenscraps" width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><br />Shoreline<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17271717@N05/4304650606/" title="shoreline by iCandiKnits, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4304650606_14aaa604ba_m.jpg" alt="shoreline" width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><br />Also I now have lanolin that is ready to list!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-22884981649440917062010-01-22T13:43:00.000-06:002010-01-22T13:44:22.094-06:00new layoutI decided to change my layout, again. What do you think?Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744003840926254860.post-82026530336379923342010-01-12T01:12:00.002-06:002010-01-12T01:15:49.532-06:00cutenessI have been wanting to try one of these cute diapers but have been putting it off for too long now. Which one am I talking about? Well <a href="http://niftynappy.blogspot.com/">Nifty Nappy</a> of course! I have read several reviews now stating how trim and absorbent they are, not to mention all the cute prints! :) I'm hoping to win some from <a href="http://motherhoodandmiscellany.blogspot.com/2010/01/nifty-nappy-review-giveaway-and-15-off.html?showComment=1263280234386_AIe9_BEhX7NY0krS_Hvxj20SbnxD7ySnci-0ltNGJxCKH237szh4W0Uc8ZqDx7QLKXK5-l7a5i0hihAd7kWMyWzsXTMfZ8RXIXeG-9KGqMbNcEUEVfN8x3ZTrxyJy0OjkhaVW3OjvoEd68_oiVd-3VY59eTleqNZwV0gQBc4ORAAknDfG8hz1tYCmWOxRuw8Sl_nxVGhUFak3GX_3DvlnJ1G2NpZKsAOdWlVd7t6tz9YU2pZJYgJutoERzYynov3Ybql2jLWl5f9#c6852304487451006265">Motherhood and Miscellany</a>. If you would like to win free stash (& who wouldn't?) then follow the link to enter!Candicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002732775005247919noreply@blogger.com0