Mon-5-Jan-2009 - Crochet, cooking w/ my boy, wheat ... pics :)
Okay, so I'm tired of talking about the Baby That Isn't Here Yet. So .... here we go.
Here are my crochetted baby blankets. If I'm not spelling crochet right, that's because I'm a baby, baby beginner.
I had the boys run over and sit on the blanket(s) and smile for the camera.
Now, both of these are my own design. The pink one is SUPER simple. $7 worth of pink yarn from Walmart, and I went a row of single, half double, double, triple. One after the other, from one end to the next. Can you see the ribs? That's the double with me picking up a different loop. I did that by accident, decided it was cool and there I was. It went really fast. Without working on it every day, I finished in less than 2 weeks, I think? And I have maybe half my yarn left over!
The blue blanket is super soft and too stretchy. It's the one I made BEFORE learning I need to go down several hook sizes from recommended. See those neat, cute box-gaps? I skipped a stitch for those. I think that whole entire blanket is doubles and triples.
I'm not sure what I'm doing next, but I really like crochet.
Okay, does this make your teeth hurt?
I let Samuel put on the sprinkles. It was tough. If J hadn't encouraged me to let him make such a dreadful mess, I probably would have taken over and declared him too young. As it was, it isn't quite as bad as it looks. Really. We both ended up having a blast, once I relaxed and let the sprinkles fly. I'm glad Daddy was home to encourage me to do the right thing!!! They really are a cheap way to be together in the kitchen!
Here is a current picture of my baker's rack.
Notice anything missing? You know what those three, big canisters are?
From left to right, soft white wheat, white wheat, and red wheat.
We don't have "flour" at our house anymore. Just wheat. And a mill. And stronger arms and healthier digestive tracts and . . . . it's so cool. One of these days, that yellow canister will be full of whole yellow corn waiting to be ground .... and my life will be complete.
I'm so kidding about the complete part. Hahaha!
You can do so much with these three types of wheat. When you eat a French Breakfast Puff soaked in butter and cinnamon sugar . . . you can rest in the fact that at least it's whole wheat and you're getting tons more fiber than you normally would. Plus 10% less calories. Isn't that freaky cool?
My whole-wheat pancake recipe? Doesn't even call for sugar. And I've had no complaints. Can you beat that????
~Ashley~
Comments
Mon-5-Jan-2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hi! Glad to see you guys are doing well! I think about you often. I had an apt with the midwife that didn't go to well.....I'll probably blog about it later today after I tell the family about it =-) I'll keep you in my prayers! Hugs, Jenny
Mon-5-Jan-2009 - Gotta love grain....
Posted by CheleLew
and it pleases me to see others realizing the benefits of grinding their own grain. I think you did a great job on crocheting blankets for your precious little one -- that will get here when it's time. And yes my teeth did hurt a tad looking at all that sugary stuff, but it sounds like you had a wonderful time with your little one. I need to remember to lighten up when we do crafts and cooking. Oh the reason I am leaving a comment is that my waffle recipe (using soft white) doesn't have any sugar in it, only a splash of real vanilla and my boys don't complain either. I think the waffles don't even need syrup and could be eaten just like a cracker or something. Have a great week.
CheleLew @ homeschoolblogger.com/chelelew
Tue-6-Jan-2009 - COOL.:)
Posted by RachelsReasoning
Hey there Mrs. Ashley -
I love the baby blankets! they are BEAUTIFUL, for a most beautiful baby I am sure. :) Ooh, I can't wait to find out what it is! Hurry baby, hurry! lol
That's a darling photo of your boys! they are such little chunkers, I want to give them a hug and kiss right now!
The pretzels look yummy. I don't think anybody is too young to be a help and have fun in the kitchen. Even Lu loves helping in the kitchen.
Man, I wish we lived nearer each other. That would be SO much fun. Maybe some day we'll meet in real life.
Hope you are having a good day. I am. :)
Love,
Rachel
Wed-7-Jan-2009 - Just wanted to drop you a note!
Posted by RachelsReasoning
To say hi to you and your little angels. :)
How have you been?
Love,
Rachel
Wed-7-Jan-2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Clare
Ashley, your blankets turned out so nice! Can't wait to find out which one you will use :)
Thu-15-Jan-2009 - http://amy-celeste.blogspot.com/
Posted by Anonymous
Oh I want a mill so badly! I've been wanting one for close to a year now, they're just so expensive around here :(
Maybe a birthday gift this year :)
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