Sooo... We are supposed to be moving in two--yes, 2--weeks.  Here is some of what we've been doing to get ready.

--It was 55 degrees today.  I went outside and shoveled the snow off the area where I planted my crocuses, tulips, and daffodils.  There is no way the sun is going to melt that pile in time for me to see something of them poking out of the ground before we go without my help.  Meanwhile, Elisabeth investigated how much water her snow boots could hold by splashing in puddles.  (Note to self: get her galloshes.)

--Lil'Nathan ordered some sculpting balloons in preparation for the ward talent show next weekend.  Can you imagine how many balloon poodles, chihuahuas, snakes, and hats we have around the house?

--We had the home inspection done on the NH house.  And the fire dept. is coming tomorrow for the fire inspection of this house (a MA requirement).  So, progress is being made.

--I made a sweater for Hudson.  Maybe my most favorite sweater, yet.  It's awesome.  2 days.

--We are eating down the freezer and the cabinets.  I don't want to pack a lot of food this time, cans are heavy.  The kids are happy.  We had a 7 mo old apple strudel for dessert on Sunday.  :)

--This doesn't make sense when you realize I've just ordered a bunch of wheat and milk through our ward's upcoming cannery trip.  Food storage doesn't count as "moved food."  I'm a Mormon, I'm supposed to move a lot of wheat.

--Now I am working on a NICU hat.  It's cool it opens flat and buttons shut, to make it easy to keep wires in place.

--Notice still not working on the blanket.

--Notice, more importantly, not packing.

Welcome to February!

Nathan has started work in the Upper Valley.  It's a little dangerous (tempting!) having him working so close to the Co-op everyday.  ("Bring home....")  He is commuting and says it isn't too bad.  We are still hoping it won't have to be for long.  The house has been "live" for about 10 days now and we've had 3 showings.  Nothing else to report there.  We found a house in VT, about 30 mins from Nathan's work, that we really like, but we aren't willing to get into a contract (even with an escape clause) until this house is under contract.  Besides, we are thinking we may actually go even a little further north.  So we are still looking and pondering.

Teddy is in FL.  He is with Stacy and her family.  According to Stacy, "We just love him!"  That makes me happy.  Most of us miss him a lot here, though.  (I don't think Daddy does too much and I know Charlie doesn't really at all.  Teddy did like to pick on Charlie.  Sounds like he's transferred that affection to Hannah, but she still loves him.)

This is how our piano "earns its keep"--good for music and excellent as a puzzle station.

Elisabeth has been talking up a storm lately.  Some words do double duty--"Pa-pah" works for both potty and puzzle.  She is very good at, "NO!" for all kinds of stuff and most questions.  Many things are "funny" and all my hats are "pitty!"  (I show her my sewing when I need a confidence boost.)  She does love hats and she does love babies.  And she loves putting hats on babies.  Although, here she is casting her baby to the ground in order to grab the camera from my hand.

Joseph was on a puzzle kick for a while.  I think he's over it now.  He just bought 4 at the $ Store and is letting Mary and Nathan work on them (as in the photo above).  He is going to be 7 next week.  

For one of my goals this year, I decided I'm going to donate 50 hats.  Chemo caps, hats for the homeless, and baby hats.  50 total hats works out to be about 1 per week.  Another of my goals is to keep track of what I make.  I'll be doing that here.  I'll show you a photo of January's projects, though, since I know you really care.  :)

Mary wants to model the hats, but she was working on the puzzle when I took the picture and I didn't want to wait.  So impatient am I.

I'm sorry.  I'm having trouble thinking of what else to say.  Pretty boring entry.  And ended with a photo of yarn.  Hmm.... I'll have to fix that...

We finally met Sara's baby!!