This is my brother, Tony and his new wife, Karlene. Don't they look happy? They were married Saturday, 07/07/07.
My nephew, "little" Tony and my neice, Heather
(This is the most accurate picture of what the sky looked like)
This is where they were married. I was a wimp and skipped out on the ceremony (and 2 hour sail) on the boat and just went to the reception. I was afraid I'd get sea sick or make myself sick worrying that I'd get sea sick. The reception was held here; drinks and hors d'oeuvres overlooking the harbor. It was a very nice time.
Although you wouldn't know it from my last few posts, I have been knitting, crocheting, and spinning (not enough spinning for any pictures though).
I've knitted quite a bit on the lace portion of the Simple Knitted Bodice. What's that? You don't think it looks like much knitting? There was quite a bit more knitting done than shown in the pics; it's pretty hard to show the rows that had to be tinked! There were several of them. At least as many as you see completed in the picture. It's stupid really; it's an incredibly easy 4 row repeat (and 2 of those rows are all knit). Apparently, I just can't keep my mind focused for 189 stitches in a row. Oh well, only about 2 or 3 more repeats to go; shouldn't take more than a month or two ;-).
I crocheted 3 Fish Baby Washcloths last night when I got home from Chicks with Sticks (well, I finished the 3rd this morning). I first saw these done on Vickie's project page on Ravelry and marked them as a favorite. I was so happy when she asked me if I'd test her pattern. How could I resist? Not only am I going to be a Nonni (grammy) in December, but Samm wants to do the baby's room in an ocean and fish theme! I can see some of these as decorations and stuffed toys. I made the top one using a size H hook and some Peaches and Cream cotton; the middle one is in Bernat Cottontots using a size J hook, and the bottom is done in Cotton Fleece with a size I hook. I love them all. This is a fantastic quick and easy pattern; Vickie did a great job! She'll be posting the pattern soon.
A "Spare Square" for Colleen's blanket drive.
8inch diagonal knit square - 10 rows garter, 5 rows seed
size 8 needles
One strand each: Plassard Layette, color 209 and Lion MicroSpun in white. It's very soft.
A sqaure for the Rebuilding Greensburg project.
Another 8inch diagonal knit square, this one in garter stitch
size 8 needles
Reynolds Odyssey, color 409
Since we're on the topics of washcloths and squares, this would be a good time to direct your attention to Rabbitch's latest do-gooder project. She is collecting washcloths for the Women's Information Safe House; read about it here. I'll be making a few; how about you?
AND NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS: 
Meet Clover !
Congratulations to all!! It's a great look at her face. Have you began a pink project yet? Also love the fish!
Posted by: Deb | Jul 11, 2007 at 09:30 PM
We should count tinked rows three times: the time to knit in the mistake, the time to tink out the mistake, the time to reknit without the mistake.
Posted by: trek | Jul 11, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Great pics! Looks like you've been having a good time.
I love ultrasound photos: more of those to come I hope?
How is the quit-smoking going?
Posted by: Amanda | Jul 11, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Hi, Clover! Look up! Nonni made you some fishies! Aren't they cute? Such a lucky baby...
Congrats to brother and the his wife. How cool to be married on a boat. Although I would have been with you on terra firma. I'm not too good on the water.
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | Jul 11, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Ultrasound pics are so cool!!!
You've been busy! I really like the fish.
Posted by: Susan | Jul 11, 2007 at 10:29 PM
The wedding sounds lovely. Hello, Clover!
Posted by: Carole | Jul 11, 2007 at 10:53 PM
WOWZERS! too much info to process... oh baby Clover! lovelovelove it
the wedding... cool
the squares are excellent
and I TOTALLY NEED THE FISH PATTERN! PLUEEEZZEEE?????
Must.Crochet.Fishies
in fact lets ALL crochet fishies and send them to Clover!
Posted by: Colleen | Jul 11, 2007 at 10:57 PM
very gently now...hellloooooo Clover...I'll sing you a little song...
Wow, it's been busy over in your neck of the woods..wedding..family and friends, the blankie squares are great, the fish are fabulous, the Simple Knitted Bodice (such a pretty colour) is coming right along (I SO know what you mean, impossible to show the tinks) but yowza...getting to see Clover...(hi, baby girl)...having lots of fun now!
Posted by: marianne | Jul 11, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Oh Clover! How gorgeous you look already! I love ultrasound pics ;)
Posted by: kristi and otis | Jul 11, 2007 at 11:56 PM
The simple knitted bodice is beautiful, not nearly as beautiful as little Clover, of course.
Posted by: Amy | Jul 11, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Hi there Clover! :) Nice fishies! SKB is looking good too!
Posted by: Zonda | Jul 12, 2007 at 12:07 AM
I love those fishes, i saw them on flickr and am releived to see you've posted them here! Congratulations on the Nonni bit....it's an exciting time! Shame you couldn't make the boat trip but your brother and his bride look very happy! Is that silk you are using for the bodice? It looks stunning, love tha colour!
Posted by: Marianne | Jul 12, 2007 at 03:56 AM
Congratulations!! When are you due? That's a great ultrasound picture. :)
I love the wedding pics, thanks for sharing. I don't blame you for not going on the boat. I'm not sure I would have either.
Posted by: Samantha | Jul 12, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Congratulatins to your brother and his new wife! They make a beautiful couple. Your simple knitted bodice is beautiful, I can't wait to see it done! But most beautiful of all is Clover, it's obvious she's very photogenic :)
Posted by: Bea | Jul 12, 2007 at 09:21 AM
Congratulations! How exciting. Ultrasound photos are so cool :)
Posted by: amanda | Jul 12, 2007 at 10:21 AM
What a cool place to get married! Those wash cloths are beyond cute.
Posted by: Jeanne | Jul 12, 2007 at 11:50 AM
What a week you've had! The photos of your brother's wedding and his children are lovely (many congratulations!) and your squares and fish are great. I really like the "fishcloth."
Hello baby Clover!
Posted by: Dana | Jul 12, 2007 at 01:25 PM
They absolutely look like such a happy couple. I don't blame you for not going to the ceremony. What were they thinking? Don't they know people get sea-sick?
YEAH! A baby girl. Congratulations. I hope mommy is doing well, but out of curiousity, how is nana doing with the smoking?
Posted by: ~Kristie | Jul 12, 2007 at 01:47 PM
Wow you have a lot of news! Nice fiber work, and whoa a gramma???!!
Posted by: lisa | Jul 12, 2007 at 07:55 PM
Congratulations to your brother and his new bride! Love all the knitting & crocheting! And, oh, my ... how wonderful to know that the baby is a girl ... and I love the name Clover!!! Congrats.
Posted by: Sara | Jul 12, 2007 at 08:31 PM
I love your pink top and those fishies are sooo cute!
Congrats on grannyhood! :)
Posted by: Debi | Jul 13, 2007 at 01:19 AM
Hi, Clover!! You're going to love those cute fishie washcloths...
Posted by: Chris | Jul 13, 2007 at 10:53 AM
Great pictures of everyone. The wedding sounds lovely. Those ultrasounds have come a long way. Clover looks great.
Posted by: Hillary | Jul 13, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Wow, what a week you've had! Lovely wedding and bodice, but Clover and her fishcloths are my faves. I'm a fish-a-holic; can't wait for the pattern.
I keep sending you strong encouragement vibes so we both keep off the smokes. We can do it!
bookie
Posted by: Barbara Malcolm | Jul 13, 2007 at 12:19 PM
I love the IDEA of a boat wedding - very romantic, but I can sure understand your reluctance!
The bodice is so feminine and pretty and I love the fishies!
and look at little Clover...how exciting for all of you!
Posted by: Pat | Jul 13, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Yea for Clover!!! I truly love that name.
And those washcloths are fantastic....I've never seen them in fish form before. What a great idea!
Love the bodice, too! : )
Posted by: Gina House | Jul 13, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Eeeeeeeeeee! Congratulations all around!
And great knitting too. :)
Posted by: Romi | Jul 14, 2007 at 01:26 AM