The Kings of Huntsville

Snake!

So for Christmas I crocheted the kids an Argyle Snake. I worked on this for months at craft night. It wouldn’t have taken me so long, except I only worked on it at craft night, so once/week at the most. Anyway, this was a fun project. It was also a bit of a stashbuster. I didn’t buy any new yarn to make him. That’s why he is blue and not green. The pattern came from the May/June 2009 issue of Crochet Today! magazine. For the eyes, I embroidered them rather than attaching safety eyes.

Here you can see the snake in the floor on Christmas morning:

From December 2009

Here are a few more photos, one with Molly to try to give a size reference:

From January 2010

I didn’t get a photo, but we compared him to Rick and he’s taller than Rick! So he’s a pretty big snake. He’s also been well received, as he now lives in Phoebe’s bed. Along with about 1000 other of her favorite toys and books. I’m amazed that there is any room in her bed at all for herself considering all of the stuff she drags into it every night. But anyway, loved making this project and Phoebe seems to love having it. So a crafty win!

Sophie’s 9 months old!

From January 2010

How did that happen? Of course, I had to do her 9 month photoshoot today, but not without a struggle. And don’t forget with help from her sister! Complete with art direction, “No Sophie! Sunglasses on your eyes!” Or, “No this one!” as she switches who has which pair (and yes they are the same). It was cute. Rick got video of it even. It’s amazing how difficult it is to photograph one child, much less two of them!

From January 2010

(For the grandparents, there is another collage of all photos, plus individual ones from this shoot in the album).

With 9 months comes a well-check! Which means more stats! Here are Sophie’s latest numbers:

Weight – 23 lb. 12 oz.
Height – 29 inches
Head circumference – 46 cm

So our little girl is still growing like a weed! She’s also doing really well developmentally. I think she’s just trying to catch up to her sister in everything! She’s been a lot of fun lately. Occasionally she’ll even let me put her down for a few minutes! Oh and she has 5 teeth! 3 on top and 2 on bottom. Again with the catching up to her sister!

Update:
Here’s the making-of video.

Making of Sophie’s 9-Month Pictures from Jessica Drewrey King on Vimeo.

Christmas!

This year we had an excellent Christmas! The girls got lots of great things from Santa, and then we went to MS to spend time with family. Here is a video of Phoebe and Sophie seeing what Santa brought first thing on Christmas morning:

A few photos from Christmas morning. I only have aftermath photos. Rick got a before one with his blackberry, but I don’t think that one’s been transferred to the computer.
Phoebe enjoying her kitchen.

Sophie enjoying her Little People farm just before we left for Mississippi. That hat was Phoebe’s when she had her first Christmas and it barely fit on a 2.5 month old Phoebe. I think it’s kind of funny on Sophie! Also note her cute candy cane dress that Grandma made! Phoebe had a matching one.

The week before Christmas, Grandma and Grandpa came to spend a few days with us and to help us get our house ready to sell. Rick decided to get cupcakes for dessert one night while they were here. Phoebe rather enjoyed hers (it had red icing).

From December 2009

Sophie’s just always a happy baby:

From December 2009

And a few from Church the Sunday before Christmas. We got a family photo taken. Here is the good shot:

From December 2009

And the humorous, but more honest shot:

And a few of the girls before church. Phoebe just was not cooperating with getting her picture made that day.

I hope everyone’s Christmas was as good as ours was and that everybody has a very happy New Year!

Phoebe’s big debut!

From December 2009

Last Friday Phoebe’s daycare had their Christmas Program. Phoebe’s class dressed up like presents, and one of the kids was a Christmas tree and they danced to “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” Imagine a bunch of 1.5-2 year olds dancing as presents to get the full cuteness factor effect! Soon we’ll have video, but for now there are some pictures up in our December Picasa album (link under the photo).

And as a bonus, fun with beads!

SNOW!

So we got snow this morning. A few shots, plus more in the album.

Phoebe had a blast until she fell down and got her hands cold and wet. We bought her mittens after the fact. You know, now that the snow is melted and all.

From December 2009

Sophie didn’t know what to think. It was her first! We didn’t keep her out too long in it.

From December 2009

And Molly had to inspect it all!

From December 2009

I hope that everyone who got snow enjoyed it this morning!