Updates from Arizona: New Tortures

Here in the land of sun and warmth, Lincoln has had to endure some terrible things, including a hat. Once we use the straitjacket method to get him in the hat, he is usually fine about the hat.

Sunglasses and shoes have had mixed results: sunglasses we really, really hate. Shoes, however, are a new and interesting thing to play with!

Updates from Arizona: The Long Road There

Lincoln's First Road Trip involved a decent amount of sleeping in the car, which enabled mama to get some knitting done. (No pictures of the knitting to follow, as it's a secret project for a faithful blog reader.)

Sometimes he had a few sips from his CamelBak to help with mountain passes.

Luckily, our hotel room had plastic cups for him to play with. Straws, spoons, and cups are pretty much the most amazing things ever. Thanks fast food restaurants of America for providing Lincoln with free toys!

Sometimes, he could even find the energy to play while driving, although he tended to toss toys off to the side where mama could not grab them.

Eventually, he arrived in Arizona, where he and Grandad Cool could change into their matching outfits and start playing.

Cutie Pie Thursday: Busy Week

I had a conference with my stuffed animals. Obviously, duck and bunny have been getting a lot of attention recently, and I needed to reassure Hannibal the elephant and Monkey Bear that they were still friends of mine.

Mommy and daddy got me a new book. I love That's Not My Dragon, and now I get to explore the subtle nuances of That's Not My Tractor. Spoiler alert: My tractor has shiny headlights.

I can go for rides on daddy's back! This is a fun and exciting new way to be quite tall, which I dearly love!

Auntie Cool and I worked on our vogueing. Auntie Cool thinks I'm pretty cute, and I think the same of her. We are clearly striking a pose!

Easter Basket Sneak Peek

Lincoln doesn't read the blog, so I think I can reveal his Easter present.

Pre-joining: The small duck and bunny hang out before their major surgery.

Mid-Change: Now joined for life, the duck and bunny prepare for their future as a play toy for a small boy.

Pattern: Mini Reversible Duck to Bunny by Susan B. Anderson
Yarn: Cotton-Ease
Time: Cast-On Saturday, Cast-Off Tuesday

The Best Children's Book Ever?

Well, probably not, but it's certainly very clever and fun. And free! You can assemble it yourself!

Check out Goodnight, Forest Moon.

Cutie Pie Thursday: Where is the Love?

No more Cutie Pie until we get some comment love! Astro Boy has spoken!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from a Wee Leprechaun!

"I don't think I'd like corned beef, mama. I'll stick to penguin blocks!"

"Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody!"