Nubbie Washie

Chain 30 loosely. (You may want to use a size H hook just for the chain)

Row 1: Tr in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next ch.*Tr in next ch, Sc* repeat to end of row, ending with a Sc. Ch 1. turn.

Row 2: Sc 28 times to the end of the row. Be sure to Sc in the top of the ch1 space.Ch 1. turn.

Repeat rows 1 and 2, 12 more times.

(note: The cloth may not look square, but will shrink to a square after washing it if using 100% cotton yarn.  You may wish to adjust the repeats depending on your own tension, and or yarn choices.)

Edging: At the end of the last "row2", ch1 but do not turn. Sc in same hole and turn work 90 degrees. *Sc 27 times evenly spaced along the left side to the corner. Ch1, Sc in same hole and turn work 90 degrees.* Repeat across bottom and right sides of the cloth.

Slip stitch to the top of Sc, and tie off.

Ivy and Tyler

For days Tyler has been talking about Abby - today I finally realized he was saying "Ivy".
Today during Ivy's break from work she came up here so the two of them could go down to the Chickhen Barn and collect eggs.

Today Ivy was the only one who Tyler would blow his nose for.

Today I found out how much Tyler loves Ivy.
 
And Today I found out Ivy loves Tyler too.

Hello Syracuse

Today I took off from work and went with Tyler to the zoo.  We got there just as they were opening the doors so we were able to wander through the first part without fighting the crowds. 

 This spot always seems to be a favorite of Tyler.  The green tube is used 

for training certain primates to allow medicine to be given by injection. 

 He was so intrigued by this that we are thinking of utilizing 

something to get him to take his medicine. 

I say that because he has come down with the same cold we have all had this week. 

And a little benadryl does wonders for runny itchy noses. 

 Some days Tyler just doesn't want to have his picture 

taken and today was one of them.

We tried to get him to have a picture taken with the elephant thinking - what a nice Christmas card photo.  No way.  He wanted to just run around and around the elephant asking us (or rather telling us) to say STOP, TURN AROUND, BACK UP. What a character. 

My favorite. And we finished up just in time because at noon - it rained. 

Cold months get me stocking up for spring and summer sales.  

 Soap Sacks - per customer requests.

Soft organic cotton facial scrubbies,  So people use them for make up removers. 

 I like them for quick clean ups with Tyler. 

 soap sack holder for small scrubbies

 IN THE KITCHEN

crochet - dishcloth, pot holder and two small scrubbies

OR IN THE BATH

 soap sack, thick scrubbie, washcloth

 Spiral tawashi made of organic cotton - soft and strong. 

I really like this for washing little ones faces because of the size and thickness.  

It fits nicely in the palm on my hand and I don't have drips falling on my

 grandson's shirt or anywhere else. 

 Tawashi for scrubbing - where for pots and pans or as an add in 

exfoliating this nylon tawashi is strong and gets the job done. 

nap time

When he is tired - he just drops and Ethan found a nice place to snuggle - with Tyler in my knitting chair.

Happy Birthday to Tyler

Just because it isn't November 8, doesn't mean we can't celebrate 

whenever Tyler Benson Bond is in town. 

And yes, we have the Christmas tablecloth on already and 

yes, I used whatever paper I could find. 

We opened presents first with Aunt Janet, Uncle Charlie, Uncle Jay-me, 

Aunt Debi and Gramma Jeanne.

We were all set to blow out the candle when I said - "Wait, we have to sing happy birthday" to which Tyler was crushed.  (note head on hand - he is SOOOO dramatic - my mom would appreciate that)

Painting his birdhouses with markers to hang on the Christmas tree.

Holidays by Tyler

Tyler's favorite place to be is with his Unc.  

They string beads together

Build railroads 

Sack out on the couch after watching Thomas videos

Out for a hike

 Collecting spruce cones for a garland

Just the right height

Always something in his hands - a bucket of cones and his number 3 for his birthday cake.

A happy picker.