One noisy Friday night!

Last night proved to be quite productive around the "funny farm". Glenn and the girls got caught up playing some new game they found on one of the game discs for the Wii. There was so much squealing and laughing going on I wasn't sure if it was safe to get too near. At least they were having a blast!

But while that was going on in the family room, I was in the craft room with the Ipod cranked up a wee bit with the speakers, just crocheting away. Every once in a while I would peel my eyes away from all the yarn/hooky business and peek into the family room to see what was going on. At least I didn't have to get up out of the chair because I've got a straight on view to all the action. So with all the tunes going and the hook flying, this is what came about...

some spot were added...

(the girls said it looked like some acupuncture was going on)

a special little tag for a special wee one to know who loves him/her a whole bunch...

(don't you just love the tail! it's too darn cute!)

and TADA! We have a cute and cuddly baby giraffe for a special someone to love. I did add a few more spots than what the pattern called for because who ever heard of a giraffe with spots only on the front. It's one of a kind, just like the expectant wee one. I have to admit that I stopped and admired it for a bit. It's just too darn cute! More cute cuddlies might be added to the project list. :)

After I snapped out of the "admiration" moment, I quickly grabbed the bags that had all the scrap yarn in it and dumped them out on the desk top. This is only some of what came out of the bags mind you. I quickly grabbed the hook and "dove" right into the yarn pool and started grannying. It was wonderful! Just think of all the color possibilities!

So after about a 1/2 hour or so, this is what was accomplished before I realized what time it was and hurriedly got myself and everyone else to bed. I am so liking it! The girls even stopped long enough to come in and see the progress. Brenna asked if I would someday show her how to crochet so that she can make a beautiful blanket just like this. I must admit I was a bit verklempt! It makes a mom tear up!

With the hook and yarn flying, I got so caught up with grabbing and adding colors that I didn't even take the time to weave in the loose "tails" (as the girls call them). Which when I saw them this morning, it drove me bonkers. Please do weave in the tails as you go! I've always been one to "weave as I go". Just seeing these two finished squares with all the commotion happening on the back side unnerved me. So I started tucking ends in this morning. It looks much better now. And I do like joining the squares as I go much better than sewing them together. Just seems quicker to me and I like the look better.

I must be off. I hate to chat and run but there is a load of laundry to throw in the dryer and then there is a Saturday market to browse around before the heat sets in. It's nice just to walk down and look even if nothing is bought. But then it will be back to grannying. What better way to spend a HOT summer day than creating a wonderful colorful comfy blankie. Oh the joy in life. Simply grand!

I'm hearing the bird chirping outside and just remembered that all the feeders are bone dry. Not a very good birder am I. So I will be off to fill them for breakfast. Don't want our fine feathered friends turning on us, do we! (imagine a scene from "the Birds". I am.)

Hope everyone has a StUpEnDoUs weekend!!! And find something to smile about! Why? Because I said so! LOL!!!!

Toodles Noodles!!!