http://blog.jessicadpearson.com Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:22:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sunday afternoon we drove over to Grandpa Mike's condo. I got some knitting done on my Monkey socks, Terry set up a new cable modem & wireless router for his dad and Abigail looked cute (as always)! Abigail looking at pictures with Grandpa Mike Aunt Tracey teaching her how to text http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/11/13/visiting/ http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/11/12/yummy-velcro/ Abigail in her borrowed Halloween costume playing in the leaves: With the birthday daddy: Terry and his sheepskin slippers from Abigail: He got a new sleeping bag from me: Here he is with Abigail trying it out: He also got a couple new games from me: This is the gameboard on Sunday ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/11/11/terrys-birthday-weekend/ Abigail is 6 months old today and she had her 6-month check-up at the doctor too! She weighs 17lbs 7oz & is 26.5 inches tall! More pictures are coming soon! http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/11/06/happy-6-months/ Last weekend Abigail spent quite a few hours with her cousin Melanie (who is 1 TODAY!). She decided sitting up to play (like Melanie does) is so much better than laying down and playing. She is becoming quite the master at it! The two cousins (Abigail & Melanie) wore matching dresses ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/31/sitting-up-is-fun-to-do/ It is my dear husband Terry's 27th birthday today! I am so proud of everything he has done. He decided that going back to college was really important to him and to our future. He did that very well and found an amazing job with great people to work with when he ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/31/happy-birthday-terry/ ...for neglecting the blog for the last week. A good friend of mine lost her job last week, then I got a cold & went away for the weekend so I've been busy. Here's my cutie on 10/15 and on 10/19 in the sweater I knit her (btw, it didn't fit her as ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/28/i-apologize/ I had never heard of this place when Terry suggested it but I now realize people usually call it Taylors Falls or St Croix Falls. There actually aren't "falls" anymore but we won't get into details! Terry decided we should go here as part of my birthday celebration and I thought ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/16/interstate-state-park/ What a week! My birthday was last Wednesday and I turned 26. Remember the cake my super wonderful awesome sister made me? Well, I brought it to work on Wednesday to share with everyone. More than one person asked if I made my own birthday cake, but I made sure they knew ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/15/chocolate-cake-anyone/ We celebrated 6 birthdays this past Sunday. I'll just give you a few highlights. I'm pretty sure she liked her present... :) It was some material to make a tablecloth, placemats (maybe) & napkins plus some paint to match. She asked for all these things because she's going to make an ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/09/a-birthday-weekend/ I dressed Abigail in the cutest fleece outfit on Saturday morning. It had a sheep on it so that got me thinking that I should take some pictures of her with some yarn. Here she is with some Dream in Color Smooshy Sock Yarn. Hey Dad? I think I like this ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/05/i-just-couldnt-resist/ I will be skipping the usual talk of my super cute wonderful baby and my knitting today. I know talk about the bailout is everywhere right now but I for one (and there are many, many more) do not think the bailout is a good or appropriate measure right now. Norm Coleman ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/03/uncommon-topic/ I'm still working on the Caledonian Mist socks...getting much closer to done which is good because my time is almost up! I still don't have a new picture of them but the second one looks almost exactly like the first one (aren't you glad) and I'm almost that far. I'm thinking ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/10/02/deadlines/ Just wanted to let everyone know that Abigail has her own blog now! http://blog.abigailpearson.com Some of her updates that were previously on here will now be on her own site! http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/30/a-new-blog/ On Friday night we celebrated our nephew's 2nd birthday. He got some pretty cool presents including a very fun motorcycle! And a "Goodnight Moon" cake. Abigail had lots of fun with her Aunt Tracey and she loved watching this video over the weekend! This weekend we also installed a programmable thermostat and completely ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/29/nick-turned-two/ I asked Terry last night if he thought Abigail's last 20 weeks with us went faster than her first 20 weeks in utero. He said that these past 20 weeks watching her grow and change has certainly gone faster. I would have to agree! Now what was I reaching for? She had ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/24/20-weeks/ We had a pretty quiet weekend at home. I got some organizing and laundry done. Then a bit of knitting on the Caledonian Mist socks and plans for our next big birthday party are in the works! Abigail looks pretty happy after her bath on Friday night doesn't she? Terry worked on the ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/22/relaxation/ Abigail went in for her 4 month doctor's appointment on Monday. We got there early so i figured we'd wait around for a bit. I barely had a chance to sit down and look at the developmental checklist before they called us in. She weighed in at 15lbs 2oz, height of ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/17/4-month-update/ Friday night we had supper at Woolley's Bloomington. I bought a $25 gift certificate from Restaurant.com for $6 (rather than $10) by going through CouponMom.com. We had a good experience and realized after we got the bill that there were a few areas we could have saved some money besides ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/16/weekend-recap/ On Tuesday Abigail got her first taste of rice cereal: Then elephant: After that she played in her exersaucer: http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/12/how-does-elephant-taste/ On Saturday Abigail turned 4 months old--she spent a few hours in a parade listening to "Hi Baby" "Look at the baby" "It's a baby!" She was a hit! For a closer look at the sling she's in: It's called an Eclecticos but unfortunately they are now discontinued. I borrowed this from ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/08/happy-4-months/ At knitting last night I worked on the DIC Tulip Cardigan in the Rubies colorway. I started this on Monday afternoon. It's coming along pretty quickly considering the amount of time I have for knitting is not as plentiful as it used to be! I've knit the next color stripe (Ruby ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/05/knitting-the-rnc/ The weekend began with a trip down to Grandma Kathy's to drop off the dogs.  Terry had to walk a mile (or so) to his car, drive to pick up Abigail, go home to get the dogs, then drive down to Prior Lake. I drove straight to Prior Lake and ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/09/03/labor-day-weekend/ Sunday we spent the day (about 9 hours) at the State Fair. There were a few people there with us! Family photo At the DNR building with Grandpa Mike Eating Pancakes-on-a-stick (not as exotic as chocolate-covered-bacon but they were good!) Asleep in her stroller (she never stayed asleep very long--she was very tired by the ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/27/mn-state-fair-2008/ I did not conquer Battle Creek this past Saturday. I went, I tried to ride, I walked a lot, we turned around (not because of me--Trevor's bike broke) and I went shopping (Old Navy $12 denim--One Day Only) while the others finished the ride. Trevor had to go to work ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/26/battle-creek/ Friday after work my sister-in-law showed up to pick up Jenna and thought Casey had gained a lot of weight. Before Grooming: After Grooming: She was even "fluffier" on Friday than the first picture shows. I think she looks really good without all that extra fur and the house was really starting to ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/26/casey/ Sunday night (aug 17) Abigail & Daddy had a great time hanging out on the floor reading stories & playing. Then she decided that it was time to chew on her fist (she loves this!) Monday we drove to REI to bring our bikes in for their Warranty Tune-ups.  I love REI! ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/21/busy-week/ Terry and I have been avidly mountain biking since last summer when we were introduced to Lebanon Hills in Eagan.  It was an amazing trail that was more intense than we were prepared for, but very fun.  One of the best things is getting to ride through the woods, see ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/18/our-new-hobby/ After I changed Abigail's diaper this morning she was just staring at her mobile (it's pretty normal for her) looking so cute & happy that I had to get a few shots! Two weekends ago when we were camping Abigail was wearing these pj's and Terry put her up ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/15/cuteness/ If you can't tell, we like to camp--even with a new baby!  Mostly the change doesn't affect her, she sleeps well almost anywhere. It was a little warm on Saturday so she wouldn't nap until we took her for a drive. We took the opportunity to have a root beer ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/13/camping-again/ Wow, I can't believe it's been 3 months already since Abigail was born!  She has grown so much & she's so much fun!  Happy 3 month birthday Abigail! http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/06/happy-three-months/ The Loopy Ewe has been around for 2 years!  Go to their Anniversary blog post, leave a comment and be entered to win some great yarn!  They've saved some Wollmeise and lots of other fun prizes! The winner(s) will be announced this Friday (August 8th)! http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/06/contest-at-the-loopy-ewe/ I don't know if you think this family photo needs an explanation, but I will give you one anyway. We were camping this weekend with Terry's family. They get together twice a year and we always have a theme. This year the theme was the "Olympics".  Terry was a canoer and ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/08/04/and-were-back/ Right now i'm working on the third pair of little socks for my little darling.  I"m using Ann Budd's Better than Booties Baby Socks pattern--free from Knitting Daily. I've made 2 pairs of the ruffled rib & I'm working on the chevron lace right now. These are great for using ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/07/16/tiny-socks/ Thursday night my parents came for a visit & a day of babysitting Abigail. It was a pretty exciting day for her.  She had her grandparents there for a full day while mom & dad were at work, she got to try out a new type of bottle that was AWESOME! ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/07/14/a-storm-visitors/ Abigail had her 2-month appointment on Monday so we finally know how much she weighs!  Our girl has gained 4 pounds since birth which brings her up to 11 lbs 6 oz, and she has grown 3 inches for a total height of 23 3/4 inches!  We knew she was ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/07/11/she-just-keeps-on-growing/ Abigail had a great time at Family Camp in Alexandria last week.  She got to spend lots of time with Mom & Dad, got lots of fresh air and met many new people.  There's nothing that draws people in like a new baby! She also got to meet her great-grandparents & ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/07/08/life-of-the-party/ Yesterday Abigail had a quick trip to the doctor to make sure she was at least up to her birth weight. She weighed in at 7lbs 10oz! She's gained 9oz since last Wednesday & 12oz since we left the hospital. I also picked up some great fabric for making ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/05/22/wednesday/ Today is my due date, but I already have a 12 day old baby. Sorry for the late posting...I've been a little busy. :) Abigail Ellen was born at 2:12pm on May 6, 2008. She weighed 7lbs 6.4ozs, measured in at a length of 20.75 inches and had a ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/05/18/yesshe-really-is-here/ I'm using this post as a central location where friends and family can easily look and find out what things we need for our new baby. We are registered at: Target Walmart Our Walmart registry doesn't have very many things on it and most of them aren't available in-store. They do have ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/04/19/baby/ Last Thursday was a nasty day weather wise but Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, our very own Yarn Harlot arrived in Minnesota safe & sound. She was preceded by the Yarnery Family Singers which were an absolute riot and a lot of yarn was given away. Here is my proof that I was indeed ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/04/17/through-rain-sleet-snow/ I've always thought that my husband was awesome but I have an extra good reason today. He had this big test at work that he could schedule to take any time but he decided to take it today because salary recommendations are this Friday. He studied a bunch ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/03/25/my-husband-is-awesome/ I've been wanting to update my stash on Ravelry but the logistics were bogging me down. My computer is in the basement, all my yarn is on the main floor in the "nursery" & the picture taking places are in the living room. I didn't want to drag ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/02/29/a-couple-of-updates/ My husband and I found out last Friday (Dec 28th) that we're having a little girl in May!!  We are very excited and I've already started knitting for her!  I'm working on the Harvey Kimono from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms in Swish Superwash in the color Jade from ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2008/01/03/exciting-news/ I really appreciate getting to have 2 very separate family Christmas's, especially now that I knit things for both of them! I made another pair of felted clogs (bringing the clog count to 7) to give to my SIL for Christmas. I think she liked them considering she put them ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2007/12/26/a-little-rest/ On Saturday one of my SIL's informed me that it is only 9 days until Christmas. I really didn't appreciate the update... I only have one project to finish by Christmas anyway (actually Christmas Eve, since we decided to open those presents a day early), but I have ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2007/12/17/christmas-is-coming/ A few weeks ago I met up with my sister-in-law and she let me borrow a drop spindle and some new fiber (BFL wool). She had just received a fiber sampler from Hello Yarn that day. I didn't know anything about spinning yarn, but she just told me to ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2007/04/07/handspinning-fiber-with-a-drop-spindle/ I have sadly been neglecting my blog for the past few months. Things have been a whirlwind at school and work. This is the first semester I've had a job that takes a significant number of hours during the week and I can surely tell I have less ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2007/03/29/the-time-has-arrived/ I am happy to report that all my Christmas knitting is finished and it's not Dec. 26th! Wohoo! I added a hat to the mittens I finished for my dad a couple weeks ago. I used the same Artful Yarns Museum. It was also a very fast ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/12/25/christmas-gifts-are-finished/ Knitting at Knoon is a great knitting help site! It has many videos to help with different cast ons, decreases and many other things! It has a very easy method for a provisional cast on which I had only found very confusing directions for in the past. ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/12/23/great-knitting-help-site/ Now that finals have been completed for a week and I've had some time to relax and knit (these two things are actually synonymous), I am ready for a couple posts about what I've been up to. I did do some studying for my finals (this is pretty rare) and so ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/12/22/a-welcome-break/ Thanksgiving Day started out pretty normal. My husband and I went to my parents for a noon meal, along with one of my brothers. My other siblings were celebrating elsewhere. We did not have the traditional turkey but the traditional stuffing was present. Our stomachs were stuffed with stuffing and ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/11/27/thanksgiving-motivation/ I finished these socks for my sister's birthday on Thursday, November 2nd during a candidate's debate at SMSU. The debate wasn't finished yet so I decided to finish another project. This one for my dear husband, Terry. The right one was waiting about a week or so for a mate and ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/11/11/a-month-or-so-in-review/ Well, this is only a week and a day late but I wanted to make sure everyone knows about the new baby!  Nicholas Daniel Pearson was born on September 25 at 2:55am.  He was 9lbs. 14 oz.!  You can see pictures of him here and here.  I got to see ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/10/03/i-have-a-new-nephew/ The booties are all done! Now I'm "just" working on the socks for my sister. I was at my mother-in-law's house this weekend so I used her camera to get some better pics of my projects. My sister-in-law has not had her baby yet(as far as I know), though she is ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/09/24/the-weekend/ I know that I am paying for school and I'm taking a full load of classes, but sometimes there is just too much schoolwork to be done. I have been up to my ears in homework, projects, tests and a memorized speech. I wasn't incapable of getting these ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/09/21/too-much-school/ We had a parade today for Boxelder Bug Days, it was cold and misty all day but it managed to avoid an all out rain. It was the 125th Anniversary of our town's founding so there were big goings on all weekend. We even had a good show of fireworks ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/09/10/striped-baby-sweater-finished/ I am a senior in college, majoring in accounting, and cannot be done soon enough. Not because I dislike college or the friends I have here but because I have so many things I would love to be working on in my free time. The problem is having ... http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/09/07/my-free-time/ Kate A. has a link to a quiz that determines which Princess Bride character you happen to be most like. I am most like Buttercup! That is who I was hoping for :-) Which Princess Bride Character are You? this quiz was made by mysti http://blog.jessicadpearson.com/2006/09/06/my-father-always-said-i-was-a-princess/