Who thinks up this stuff?

My son went to a convention and got a few goodies there.
He brought this insulated bag to me.
It is a good shape and size.  I think I will use it often to take drinks when we are out doing errands or on trips.

See the pockets on the front?  

The pockets hold a small cutting board, a cheese knife and a cork screw.
I guess it is intended for a French style picnic with cheese,  grapes and a bottle of wine.
The thing is,  the bag is not tall enough to hold a bottle of wine.

It is plenty tall enough for water and soda bottles though.

But I think the wine drinkers may be disappointed when they try to pack their bag for a picnic  

Like Father, Like Daughter

Granddaughter Andie
just about 4 months

These are professional photos by Okie Photo

isn't she just the cutest little 4th of July Sparkler?  

This is Bobby,  Andie's daddy.
In this newest batch of pictures,  I think Andie looks so much like Bobby did at the same age.  

Bobby had some crazy hair
and once he learned to smile,  he pretty much never stopped!  

Crocheted baby pattern

I blogged about these crocheted babies a couple of years ago and still get emails and  comments about them.
Several have asked for the pattern but I did not have it.  

I spent this past weekend at my parents and helped my mom clean out some things,  including a good portion of her craft and sewing supplies.
She found her original pattern for the crocheted dolls in a storage tub of fabric.
It does not make much sense me but she said real crocheters will understand it.

scanned copy of  Mom's instructions

So,  if you want to crochet a blanket baby, hope this helps.