Bet you can't guess why... Well I'll just show ya what I showed them:

"Simple Socks" in Colinette Cadenza; my first pair.
Pattern: from Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles
Notes: Top down, heel flap, one at a time on two circular needles

DH's finished Slip Stitch Ribs in Mountain Colors Bearfoot.
Pattern: from Sensational Knitted Socks
Notes: Toe-up, 2@aX, Magic Loop, short-row heel

Soda Springs socks in more Mountain Colors, both pattern and yarn.
Pattern: Mountain Colors Soda Springs Socks
Notes: Toe-up, 2@aX, ML, short row heel

Seaweed Socks in Plymouth Happy Feet.
Pattern: Seaweed Socks
Notes: Toe-up, 2@aX, ML, short-row heel

And DH's Lucky Bamboo socks in Crafty in a Good Way Kona Sock.
Pattern: Lucky Bamboo
Notes: Toe-up, 2@aX, ML, short-row heel
Yay!