McKeown's get fuzzy!

Hello!

Today we got in touch with our Ecuadorian and central PA farm roots by visiting our local alpaca farm. It was so hot today but well worth the trip!

We learned that you always need to have alpacas in pairs, in case any of you were planning to try your luck as alpacas breeders. Alpacas are in the camel family, but they don't have the "water tank" like the African camel so they have to have cool shade. Most of them hung out in front of the fans :) In case you're wondering what inspired this random trip, knitting/yarn/crocheting did. Alpaca fur makes the best warm goodies, so if you're dying for some find the yarn and I will try to make it!

Lovely plush ladies:


Check out that hair cut!



Mom and dad


Jocie and her furry friends



Little baby on the farm


Family postcard!




After we drank about 10 glasses of water. Check out our artwork.
What a charmer.



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Arts fest weekend!

So we went to a festival for arts and music, but realized all the pretty things for sale are for people with real jobs! :)

This month marks Ryan and I's one year "dating" anniversary. The real anniversary is for the wedding, but we thought we'd be nostalgic.

Little J turns 3 months on Monday! Here is a recent picture:




Here is the latest card from the cricut!




One more of Joce with Daddy! We tried out our local cracker barrel and got some free coffee in the process. We met a lady that we think has a southern accent only while working. Everyone loved Jocelyn. She loved the attention but was soon distracted by her hands.



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Flip book of J

Ready... Set ... Scroll!



















:) 11 wks 2 days

Adventures of cricut

Hello! A lot has happened in the last few weeks. We went on a hike at Mt. Knittany and did the whole thing! Close to 6 miles. Jocelyn and Butters were such troopers.







Jocelyn facts:
1. I am 11 weeks and 2 days old (as of July 6, 2011)
2. I weigh 10 lbs.
3. I'm really good and eating my fingers.
4. I now sleep in my own room.
5. I have a silky long mane that is reminiscent of the 80's.

Recently I got a paper cutting machine called the "cricut". Note the wood glue! I have a glue stick now. Meet the life jaws:





Ryan even made his mom one! Some successful cards:







Fourth of July was great. We went to Levittown and saw lots of friends and family. Here is Jocelyn in her outfit:







We went on a walk to catch some fireflies and fireworks:













Now we are home! Happy birthday to Grammy Cheryl!

More soon.

Location:State college PA

Inspired by Julia Child ....

I now vow to become a regular blogger, as inspired by the movie Julie-Julia. I'm a decent cook, but a horrible baker! So maybe I'll work on that  :)

Here are some links to the facebook random photos of miss Jocelyn in case you don't use FB.
1. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.922902249433.2643282.10211634&l=4443433333

 

2. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100265225148573.2721984.10211634&l=24546bc474

Jocelyn is 2 months old in 2 days. She now smiles and makes the cutest coo-ing noises. She holds her head up and has this adorable way of looking like a bobble head.

Her and butters are great friends. He says hello with his customary snort and sneeze.

There are a few things we have concluded are ESSENTIAL with a baby from 0 - 60 days old:
1. Swaddlers
2. White noise maker/Sleepy Sheep
3. Baby 411 book
4. Plenty of your favorite beverage: mine is cabernet wine.
5. A hobby that gives you the excuse for one hour far far away from the crying

** recommended goodies: the 'breast-friend' baby pillow, binkies/pacifiers, the ability to shamelessly sing and dance for baby




Project #1: I have also embarked on my "fear factor" project to sew. I will sew something!!!
I am making a purse: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5265-bags.aspx   (right hand bag)

Project #2: Knitting birdies... I figured out that the pattern wasn't the best because my birds look like whales... what do you think?
http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/455010.html

Most Recent Project: Finished!

It is a cabled beret... in lieu of Julia Child and France.


More projects coming soon....

More pictures of Jocelyn and the Family!

Hello!

Here are more links to pictures: (just copy and paste into the browser)
Jocelyn album #2
https://picasaweb.google.com/fernandez.alisha/JocelynAlbum2May2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCMWW8JzK29T8Xw#

Jocie is now one month old!

Jocelyn is Born!

Hello!

So Jocelyn Rose McKeown entered the world April 18th at 5:12pm at Nittany Medical Hospital, State College PA. She weighed 6 lbs 6 ounces, 19 inches long and a FULL head of hair. Here is the link to an album we will be updating with more photos.

Link: (just copy and paste in the browser)
https://picasaweb.google.com/fernandez.alisha/JocelynBirthVisitFromMomGrandmaCathyVisitFromDadEricAndDiDiAprilAndMay2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCIX7uuHq4dDGWA&feat=directlink


Love to all the families :)
Ryan, Alisha and Baby J.