http://momotron.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:55:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Until my big granny afghan project, I've never tried blocking before.  It is magic folks!  My rather sad looking squarish shapes metamorphosed into lovely squares!  I simply spread a big towel on our mattress (make sure to peel back the sheets first unless you don't mind them getting holes).  My ... http://momotron.com/2009/11/13/blocking/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed I love fall.  The crisp days, colorful trees, and blustery rainy storms.  With it comes colds and coughs unfortunately.  But that means I've gotten lots of snuggly days with my boys and time to finish up and start yarny projects. My cousin is expecting her baby this December and her shower ... http://momotron.com/2009/10/17/busy-bee/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed I had been hoping to hold off on posting until my site got up and running how I want it but who knows when that will be! It's been busy in the Tron household.  New driveway, new paint, new doors...my hands are so cramped and sore from painting I'm afraid I've ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/25/well/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed As I told my husband last night (who is a web developer) "Help me, my blog looks like crap!"  Hahah, so he agreed to help me get this thing looking decent but right now it's in transition.  So don't be scared by the funky appearance of momotron.  It WILL be ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/14/revamping/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed My very first ever finished crocheted project was.... Yes, I know, the picture isn't the greatest and while I still have this pillow adorning our couch It has been loved and is a bit scraggly.  This is what induced me to study and learn crochet again.  I love video games.  I ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/12/mario/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed I love rainy weather.  Love it.  And it's a good thing as Western Washington has more than it's fair share of them.  There's just something so cozy and domesticating about the rain.  I automatically want to bake something yummy, cuddle my children, do a little crafting...  Our yard has been ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/11/rainy-days/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed We are preparing our house to sell and oh man, I am pooped!  It's hard enough getting through that to do list without any added complications but when you add it two busy little french fries it gets darn near impossible!  Thankfully my parents took the boys for us yesterday ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/09/exhausted/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Something that has helped me immensely as a crocheter has been making things for those I love.  It can be so overwhelming when digging into a new skill set so some focus really helped me!  My life has been filled with babies!  It seems as if nearly everyone I know ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/07/do-you-enjoy-crafting-for-others/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed I love love color.  I've been so busy making gifts for others (which I LOVE) but I really wanted to make something snuggly for my family.  I've really been inspired by Lucy's beautiful Granny Square creations over at Attic 24 that I wanted to make a big granny square blanket ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/06/sneak-peek/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed I've been reading all these lovely crafty blogs for ages now and I am finally taking the plunge.  Here goes: I am Sara, mother of two little boys, wife and stay at home mom.  I am surrounded by masculinity, geekery, weaponry, pirates, cowboys, cars, tractors, bad guys... and while it ... http://momotron.com/2009/08/05/hello-my-name-is-momotron/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed