Candy and Candles

My family, including myself, has been out of order as of late.  The kids got either a very bad cold, or a mild version of the flu.  They have only recently begun feeling better, and letting me walk around without holding one of them.  One good thing did come out of it however, I am now almost completely immune to my little boy saying, "I can't do it.  I siiiiiiiick."  The recent fake coughing at the end of that exclamation was like a vaccination encouraging quick immunity.  Who would have thought a two year old could be so manipulative.

My daughter had her 4th birthday just before the illness kicked in.  To my immense pleasure, she picked a Halloween themed party, which we decided to hold on Halloween night.  Since I LOVE Halloween, it was no trouble to go all out for this party, and I did.  Here are some pics from the festivities. The birthday girl and her grandmother as fairies.

Graveyard cake, as requested.

Lady Fingers.

Marshmallow Bones.

Batman!

Turning 3

The first event of my holiday season, my daughter's birthday, is officially over, and I couldn't be more happy. Yesterday we had a Super Secret Super Spy birthday party. The theme was taken directly from the Backyardigans special, "Super Spy." My daughter wanted to dress as the Lady in Pink, the bad guy in the story (I hope that doesn't imply any more than a love for pink). Jack-Jack was dressed as Agent Secret, Mr. Incredible as Henchman Tyrone, and I as Ms. T, head of the spy agency, per Violet's request.

Everyone was asked to dress in full spy garb for the party. This request was taken very seriously by some.

Those who didn't come prepared were outfitted with spy costumes at the party.

Then all of the "secret agents" went on super secret missions to find four secret containers, which contained a super secret recipe for........chocolate milk. It was great fun, and even the adults got involved; however, they didn't dance when the mission required it.

Now that the party is over I can focus on finishing my Holly Jacket. I still think I have a chance at finishing it before SAFF, if I neglect the housework and let the kids watch far more TV than normal. I finally got enough time after the party today to finish the arm hole decreases, and the front panels seem as if they are on the home stretch, which always motivates me to finish. Only about 5 more inches.

Obviously the party planning has been keeping me away from both my knitting and my blog, but it is not the only thing I have been doing. With luck I will get the opportunity to give you a glimpse of those other things that have been in the works.