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Skype?

Anyone use it? I signed up for the free account. I'd like to get on the computer and talk to Justin some evenings. He's such a sweet little guy. He's smart, too! He's been reading letters to me. Moved my hand from the front of my computer and spelled "T-O-S-H-I-B-A". What a boy! We had such fun last Tuesday with him at the Aquarium in Camden. My brother and I took him on the train to see the "fish" - he loves fish. When we left one exhibit and went to the next, he would wave and say "Bye!" to the fish. I hope this isn't going to be a late night tonight. I am so tired and I hate it when I can't sleep.

A Few of My Favorite Photos

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Justin and his dad at the car show Our beagle wants to play! Crocheted Eeyore - one of my favorite projects Wayne - with our buddies Tigger - another fun project!

The Sweater Fits!

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The blue sweater I made for Justin should fit him just right! I tried putting it on him the other day, but since it was only a try-on and not an outdoor excursion, he wasn't in the mood to model. But once it went over his head, I could see that he would be able to wear the sweater. I'm glad - I hope he gets to use it this spring.

Getting Closer to Spring

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On Saturday, we rolled the clocks ahead - taking us that much closer to spring. I cannot wait! Today was a pretty good day for a Monday. I had a really great weekend, too. I finished Justin's sweater, although I'm not so sure not that it will fit him. I crocheted the sweater following the instructions for a size 4 toddler, and even went up two hook sizes to make it a little roomier. I haven't tried it on Justin yet, but I'm really afraid it won't fit him, and he only wears a size 3 in everything else. I think it's the stitch pattern - it's not very forgiving (It's a single crochet, ch 1 stitch combination, with all single crochets worked into the ch 1 space on subsequent rows). There's no stretch to it when it's finished. Well, if it doesn't fit him, I'll make another! I'll shoot for a size 6, and donate the other sweater. I also finished a toddler hat for a co-worker and she loved it! It's my spiral seam hat patter

One of the Fortunate Ones

That would be me. I'm counting my blessings today. Starting with the most kind-hearted, caring husband ever. He's stuck with me through thick and thin and I love him for it. He saw a woman who's been living in her car - she was scrounging for pennies in her pockets to make a purchase at Wawa, and he left the store and slipped a $10 bill under her windshield wiper. Sat there to make sure she got it and that no one else helped themselves to it. My sons - both are good kids and have never been in any trouble. The oldest has a sweet fiancee and they are getting married in August. My youngest is a gamer, but he works every day and there's never a nasty word out of his mouth. I've heard kids cuss their parents out and it makes me sad. My boys aren't like that. My dear grandson the J-Man was here today and he's a joy. I'm making a sweater for him. I hope he likes it. It will have a nice roomy front pocket to carry his little cars in. He's a c