Curls of Sunshine

Surprise Spring Storm

Usually we get storms in the late afternoon. Yesterday, an early storm surprised us all. Including my oldest son who was cycling back from his friends house. He made it home safely thanks to someone who stopped to give him a ride home.  

 

A modeling session

Laura makes a perfect hand model

 

Mom- Why are you laughing?

Laura-  This is funny.

 

 

Now the model is bored.

Emma is patiently waiting for us to finish in hopes of getting a dog biscuit.

Just checkin in

I have not been active on the blog lately. I was working part time at a craft retail store. Thought it would be fun and I would get to do creative projects. I found out that it was not much fun..retail is retail no matter what your selling.

I have chosen to remain a SAHM(stay at home mom). My duties now mainly consist of running a taxi service, keeping up with orthodontist appointments and running a small restaurant. I am also a soccer mom. That phrase is loosely used in the retail world for the young mothers that shop during the day and week. I really am a soccer mom. My fifteen year old plays soccer year round. I crochet, read, sew and bead in my spare time. I chose to check my Ravelry account and found some project that people have made from my designs and felt very honored. It is so wonderful to see others projects that they have made from my designs.

I have some new designs in the works. Hopefully I will have some finished by the holidays. Keep the photos coming. If you do not already have a Ravelry account sign up. It is a great way to show off your work and I love seeing photos! You can also email me photos and I will put them up on the blog.

Happy Crocheting!!

Amber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saying goodbye to summer

Steamy, hot and sticky does not even closely describe our summer.  My days consists of only going outside if absolutely necessary...which consists of trips to the grocery store to feed my four kids.  I try to convince the kids to walk to the mail box to retrieve the mail.  I am completely content staying in the air conditioning.... crocheting toys and afghans.

Trying to get back into the swing of things

I just got back from a mini vacation in Atlanta.  I did not get much crocheting done but I had lots of fun with my family.  We went to the Tellus science museum and saw Rodney Atkins in concert.  We also had a great time tubing but I do not have any pics yet.  My dad had a waterproof camera so I have to wait a little while before I get those.  Lots of fun!!

Finished

Another day in the Fry household.  My kids and I are on totally different schedules.  I still get up early.  I seem to get more done in the morning.  The kids stay up until the wee hours of the morning and get up around noon.  By the time I am ready to eat dinner and relax, they have friends over and are ready to party.  I guess that is the way it is in the summer.  When does school start?

I did get up early today and finished the cactus pattern. My little cactus in now available on Etsy and Ravelry. I think the next pattern will be a flower.

 
Today I am determined to finish The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.  Kate told me to stick with the book.  I kept plugging along and it did get really good. In hopes of finishing it, last night I fell asleep with the book on my face.  I do that a lot.

backyard fun

Enjoying the new pool with the kids and two reluctant puppies.

 

Nick's Birthday..spring break..that kind of week

Enjoying hanging out with the kids..spending time with my other half and relaxing in the beautiful South Carolina weather.

Snow Day in South Carolina

Wow..what an exciting weekend we had.  Friday night about 5 inches of snow fell here in Sumter, South Carolina.  The last time we saw snow is when we lived in Germany.  The last time it snowed in Sumter was 10 years ago. The snow did not last long.  Once the sun came out it started to melt quickly.  The kids played in the snow until there was nothing left.  I thought it was comical that my husband took the truck to get the oiled changed and the garage where he usually takes it was closed.  The roads were clear so I am not sure why establishments were shut down?

Of course I stayed nice in warm in the house.  Snowy cold evenings and wet slushy days are best spent drinking hot tea and sewing!!  Bring on the sun!!

Science Fair Project Weekend

It is that time of year in our household when the science fair projects are due.  Unfortunately, I tend to procrastinate helping my kids get their projects completed.  Maybe I should rephrase that?  I procrastinate making them finish their projects.  Patrick's project is 90 percent finished and him and I are both relieved.  Doing the actual experiment is always fun it is just the rest of the project I could do without.

   Saturday was spent putting the rest of the holiday decorations away.  What was left needed to go in the part of the garage that is packed tightly.  Since I am not tall it is always hard me to move boxes that are stacked higher than me.  I have to rely on my helpful hubby to complete storing away decorations for next year. 

I am still working on my ripple blanket.  I finished a lot while I was watching Cranford last night on PBS. 

I also finished an amigurumi monkey which is now in my Etsy shop.