baby shower, etc

It's hard to believe that my daughter's friends are having children.  Where did the time go to?  It seems like only yesterday that these lovely pony-tailed girls were piling into the back seat of my car - giggling, vibrant, ready for anything.  And of course 'anything' is life, and life marches on in a natural order, mostly.  Today's baby shower, or 'sprinkle' is to celebrate the upcoming birth of Michelle's second baby. Hilary is Godmother to her first, Julia, and there is an 8 year span between the children.  

What would equal an Elizabeth Zimmerman classic for this baby?

Softly knit in Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo - a little delight for a precious new life.

I was hoping to make a hat, but didn't have time.  This baby is due in late February so I will be able to complete a hat or two before then and send along.  
I am coming home in the darkness now and have to fight the urge to hit the couch after dinner.  Luckily, my knitting calls to me, so there have been a few projects that are moving right along.

My wonderful friend and hair dresser, Mary, saw the Kauni yarn in my knitting bag and went slightly ga-ga for it.  I plan to make a Newton Scarf for her Christmas gift.  I love the color changes in this yarn, but wish that it were less wooly, or scratchy.  It's definitely an out-side-the-coat knit!


Hilary bought a chocolate brown Calvin Klein coat and needs a hat - another Wishbone knit from Carol's extraordinary Nirvana fiber.  Dreaminess.

I wear my red Wishbone cap every single morning when Harley and I have our walk.

He's waiting for me right now.  What a face!  All of this knitting gets on his last nerve.  Throw the ball!  Chase me through the house!  Gimme a biscuit!  We all make sacrifices, but he's not interested in my 'knitting time'!  It's a theme that has gotten too much play of late.  Since I love him to stupid excess, I'll end this with one more little tidbit.

Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.  Part One of an adorable layette.  Suddenly, everyone is expecting babies!