Category Archives: Family

There And Back

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Preeti

We’re back home from our travels and are more or less or settled in.  With the start of a fresh new year; like most everyone; I’ve embraced the idea of a clean slate providing a launchpad for brand new ideas … Continue reading →

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Doodle Stitchery

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Preeti

My son, Prithvi, is a delightful, talented soul.  He is the quiet one in our family and has always been drawn to creating things with his hands.  I’ve saved pages and pages of his kiddie art which first began during … Continue reading →

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Canning Season

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Preeti

So, I’ve never canned anything before.  That is, before yesterday! By the way, we did have a great day at the pumpkin patch and I’ll share pictures of that soon.  However, we also went apple picking :: which was a … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Day

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Preeti

I have been thinking a lot about traditions lately.  Come October, my kids never miss out on reminding me that Pumpkin Day is almost here.  What began as a bit of fun picking out pumpkins at the patch, has become … Continue reading →

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From Scratch

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Preeti

This is such a proud mama moment… This doll bed was made entirely by my 14-year-old son, Prithvi.  He’s been taking woodshop at school as one of his electives and absolutely loves it.  So, for his birthday this year we … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 8, 2013 by Preeti

15 years ago today I married my best friend, the love of my life…

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Windschief The Second

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Preeti

Windschief seems to be my go-to hat pattern for the guys in my life.  The first one I knit was for the Mister using Dream in Color Classy in a classic grey.  He’s worn that hat a TON and it … Continue reading →

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Traditions

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Preeti

Yesterday was Vancouver’s annual Santa Claus Parade and we joined the masses of people to welcome Kris Kringle to our city!  The rain stopped once the parade began… a Christmas miracle indeed 😉 The marchers… The dancers… The pipers… The … Continue reading →

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December Is Here

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Preeti

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… I absolutely love this most wonderful time of the year…

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Ranger

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Preeti

Finally, finally the sweater for my oh-so-patient son Prithvi, is done!  It turned out great and he loves it. Remember how I blogged a while ago that I ran out of yarn while knitting this sweater and had to order … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardigans, Family, Finished Knits, Kids | 5 Comments