Sock On Sock Off!

I've heard it called "Socktoberfest" but really it's called, I knit for other people and wanted to knit something for myself.  So, here were the socks 2 weeks ago.  I finally got the chance to sit, knit, and finish them off.  For some queer reason my calves looks particularly large in this photo.  I've not gained that much weight, though over the next 9 months or so I may...

Give me a P-O-P-P-Y!

Happy birthday Dad!  Enjoy your celebration with your sweet little wife.  We love you so much!!  This video effort was the 3rd of 3 out takes.  There were kids crying, dog licking babies face, children falling over, etc.  This was the best.

this was the first choice

it's just a bit more expensive.  A completely different look.

This is what I'm considering

and Jake likes it too.  Click Here  Is the silver buckle goofy?

Female Readers.....

Help me please.  I am in need of a little fashion advice and you dear female readers are a diverse group of folks, so I trust that I will have a good feel for what I'm going to ask.  

Is it, "allowed" in the fashion world to wear a white gown to an evening event.  The Marine Corps Ball is approaching and I get to  buy a new dress.  The one I've spotted is an ivory shade and beautiful.  My vanity becomes a little unraveled at the thought of showing up to the ball in an ivory colored gown, when every one except me seems to know you only wear such a thing to a wedding.  

So what's the verdict, a go or a no go?

For your utmost enjoyment

Silas just got the hang of "real" walking this week.  We are so excited to see him growing and enjoying God's excellent grace of good health to him...though, we are not assuming that he is attributing this new feat to God's grace.  But by God's grace, we are hoping that he someday will. 

Libby turns 3

We celebrated Libby's 3rd birthday last Sunday and all of us had such a blast.  Libby knew the day was all about her.  She rocked to the rhythm of "Happy Birthday to You."  She got so excited when the song was done that instead of sucking the frosting off the end of the candle she tried to put the hot wick in her mouth.  We created sweet memories and enjoyed the friends who came and celebrated the life of this dear little girl with us.