Hello March.

Lately, it seems like all I think about in my spare time is knitting, and not necessarily my own knitting. I frequent a web community created for knitters (and hookers aka crocheters) called Ravelry. Ravelry is AWESOME. This website allows me to show off my projects, stash my yarn, keep track of my needles, and create a queue of patterns I'd like to someday knit. But it's more than that. I can look at how 100 other people made a specific pattern. People are usually kind enough to include in the notes any mods they made which can be super helpful to a beginner knitter (or any knitter). I can see the different yarns that were used and how these yarns translated the pattern. Another feature I love is looking up what patterns were made using yarn that I already have in my stash (which is huge...can you say yarn diet.) These things may sound ridiculous to a non-knitter (or non-hooker), but this is definitely the go-to site if you are interested in the fiber arts. It is also a time suck like Facebook but with a greater purpose (at least from where I'm standing).

Wow. I sound like a Ravelry pusher. ;)

In Zoe news, we currently have 3 front teeth with a fourth pushing through that last layer of gum. Sometimes I catch her grinding her teeth. It's like nails on a chalkboard for me. She has been standing on her own quite a bit, but not yet walking. She dances all the time. I love it. Sometimes her dances remind me of Elaine's on Seinfeld. She'll slowly stick out one foot then put it down and stick out the other. As always, she is forever snuggable. This week we start our shrimp swim lessons. I'll keep you posted. I'm not looking forward to getting into a swimsuit, but I'm sure it will all be worth it.

Zoe rolling around, playing with her drumsticks.

Zoe hanging with her first non-relative babysitter. Thanks Michelle! You were awesome! Because of Michelle, Rex and I were able to go see Andrew Bird, who was AMAZING! The opening band, Loney Dear (yes, it's LONEY not Lonely) was incredible. I highly recommend them.

Zoe hanging out with our friend, Tali.

Zoe with her Valentine's Day Octopus balloon. Unfortunately, 2 of the octopus' arms had been removed. He managed to keep a smile on his face, though.

Zoe playing under my parent's dining room table.

My little cutie.