Some of you may remember the sad goodbyes last year to our Whippet pup, Narnia. For various reasons we just couldn't keep her. Thankfully we found a wonderful home with an amazing couple and their Whippet Marzipan (here).
We were recently offered Boo - a five year old retired Staffordshire Bull Terrier, show dog and pedigree breeding dog (proud mum of 3 beautiful litters of pups). I grew up with a Staffy and love them to bits.
She is such a sweetie and we've adopted her and brought her home today! Stay tuned...
and who sometimes I can tell would rather be taking a nap
And tonnes of other amazing things... he is the most forgiving and thoughtful husband, especially when this picture pretty much sums up how complicated I can be at times...
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments about the Granny Stripe Blanket and our crazy family night (The Drake Fighters). We did have heaps of fun with our family night and already have another one planned for sometime soon.
My back is slightly better (but still rather sore), so here are some pics of past makings to brighten up my day and yours...
Normally a blanket like this would take me ages to complete (the Giant Granny Square blanket took around 8 months!) but thanks to putting my back out after all of those "Crochet Menace high kicks" the other night, this one has only ended up taking a few weeks (started here).
Yes, I think my days of being in the family gang are rather limited, my body not having the flexibility it used to...
Anyway... a big thank you to Lucy from Attic24 for her granny stripe inspiration and edging. Out of all the crochet queens online, her instructions are by far the easiest to follow!
And the biggest thank you to my amazing hubby for cooking dinner for the last two nights, bringing me home painkillers, chocolate, a magazine, praying for my back, hanging out the washing and putting up with having a granny wife who is living in her fluffy slippers and granny stripe blankey on the couch (while also somehow handling four wild children as well).
With Symon being out most nights the last week, our family was in desperate need of some quality time together. After discussing this, we decided another family fun night was due. Later that day, each of us were handed a named envelope by Symon, with this inside...
You wouldn't believe how excited the kids were (and me realising that all I had to cook for tea was noodles!!). They've been planning their costumes and 'names' for the last couple of days - and tonight we had one of the best nights together that we've had in ages!!
So I present to you: The Drake Fighters
Name: She Fighter
Special Skills: Super Sneaky
Name: Pink Panther
Special Skills: Speed & Super Scratch
Name: Black Ninja
Special Skills: Agility & Ninja Stars
Name: Red Panda
Special Skills: Strength & Fireball
Name: The Crochet Menace
Special Skills: High kick & crochet hooks (my Granny Neck Warmer actually came in handy!)
Name: Mandrake
Special Skills: Good looks & Big Guns (haha - he's so humble)
We had so much fun doing our photo shoot together, eating noodles while watching a dvd, wrestling, having a little prize giving ceremony and playing a computer game together. Fun doesn't need to cost heaps or take too much effort - it's just about taking time out and doing something special together... and having a bit of fun at the same time!!
It's amazing how simple planned fun can be, and the memories are so worth it!
