Why hello there

I am still around... I promise I am... Though I have been neglecting many things. This blog being the hardest hit. :D Things have been crazy around here. Ranch stuff is at that time where EVERYTHING has to be done like at once. The kid is doing great and I am just amazed by him all the time, the way he talks and sings. There's definitely nothing better. Earlier he was on Jordan's back rocking him singing him "rock-a-by-baby." All by himself. ;) I've been knitting like crazy and at the same time, don't really feel like knitting. It's a very weird situation. Uh, my sister and her kids came to stay with my parents while her husband got everything ready for moving... no one was expecting her, she called on like Thursday saying guess what we'll be there Sunday... uh really?! And then there she was. That's been fun. We don't always get along. To say the least. :D I'm at fault she's at fault... it's just our thing I guess. You'd think her being away for 3 years would be enough but it wasn't. Whatever though. My phone got broke. Jordan's niece is still sick... she got measles and mumps but I won't get into that. They're still not in their new house... still out on the ranch. After a year when they said a few months but things happen and it hasn't been that bad. Christmas is coming up and J is finally getting it. He wants so bad to go see Santa to tell him what he wants. And every time he sees a toy he says maybe for Christmas mommy? uh... we'd be in debt so bad ;).

I've got a few gifts knitted done. Though I still have quite a bit. I've knitted a few things for Jordan's niece a thing or two for mine. J's finally getting something big knitted for him. Hum-a-buzz by Rachel Erin, doing the 4T size and hoping it'll still fit him next year... he's finally starting to grow a lot more. We've been fighting insurance and what-nots from the wreck still... way back in August. It's worn me out beyond belief. I still have a hard time in the truck especially if I pay attention to what's going on around us. It sucks a lot.

I'm working on a shawl for my grandmother, the sweater, I've got three or four pairs of fingerless gloves to do (half done with three sets and one I haven't started.), a neck warmer, and I'm kinda working on a scarf. That's probably not all of the projects on my needles right now but it's all I can think of that need to be done by Christmas or sooner. Jordan wants his gloves by the end of hunting season, but I might have postponed that by adding thumbs to a pair I made him a couple years ago. The neck warmer and one of the pairs of gloves are for my aunt. The two other pairs of gloves are for Jordan's mom and sister. I don't know what else I need to make but I'm sure something will come up. Ugh.

We tried to go out shopping today but it just wasn't working out...WAY too many people still, even when we braved the ride to town at two o'clock. Crazy stuff. I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and that you have plenty to be thankful for... I know I do

I have a wonderful family, son, and fiance. My Fiance's family is truly awesome as well. They do so much for us, especially his dad. For the most part we all have our health. Jordan's niece seems to be getting better. Jordan's going to be finished with school soon. There's just so much to be happy about. Of course there's things I wish I could change, but I can't so there's no point dwelling on those, Just keep your eyes on those things that make you smile... Like your two year old singing to his daddy, or those special kisses you get from your honey (or kid), all of the I love you's that you hear, or even more simple things like the cool air, or a gorgeous sunset... I'm feeling very happy tonight... which says a lot because I've had a VERY rough past few months... I think it's time for our life to calm down and let us appreciate all of this stuff more. :D Enjoy your time with family and friends :D

Jessica