Catch Up

Whew!  Isn't it nice to be able to catch your breath after all the rushing around that comes with the Christmas season?

I have a lot of catching up to do.   I haven't spent very much time on the computer over the last week; want proof?   

That was as of this morning; THREE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR new posts!   I guess you guys haven't been neglecting your blogs, have you? 

There's been a lot going on in the past week so let's start the catching up, shall we?

Saturday:
I'm sure you've read on other blogs that Franklin came to Maine last weekend.   He was here visiting family and took time out of his visit to do a 1000 Knitters photo shoot at Purl Diva on Saturday.   Brenda, Patti, Annie, and I all jumped at the chance to be a part of this project.   It was an excuse to hang out with some friends and to check out another yarn shop; who wouldn't jump at that chance?  We arrived at the shop early (thanks to Brenda's smart planning) and were assigned numbers 3,4,5, & 6.   We did a little shopping while waiting; I picked up some DK weight Cherry Tree Hill yarn and some Schaeffer Anne in a gorgeous red color (pictures later).   I know the CTH will become some nice winter socks for me, but I have no plans yet for the Schaeffer Anne (other than to gaze at its beauty).   I was a little nervous about having my picture taken, but Franklin is very good at putting a person at ease.   We chatted while I knit on the scarf and he snapped picture after picture (hopefully, I'll look half way decent in one of them).   

Sunday:
Clover had a special visitor on Sunday afternoon:

Patti was finally able to meet her in person.  I had told Patti that she hardly ever cries, so what do you suppose she did while Patti was there?   Yep, she was a wee bit cranky.   She had a good reason though; the poor little bugger has a cold.   She was cranky with it on Sunday and that was it.   She's feeling better every day.

Christmas Eve:
Christmas Eve during the afternoon is when my whole family gets together to celebrate Christmas.   We spend a few hours at my Dad's house and then head over to my mother's house for a couple more hours.   There are a LOT people gathered and it can get pretty crazy.   It was good though.   Samm & Jay brought Clover and she was the hit of the party (even though she slept through the entire day).

While it's good to see the family, I find it very tiring.   I'm always glad to get home and get into my jammies and relax (after finishing up the wrapping of course).

Christmas Day:
Christmas morning was wonderful; sharing it with a new baby and her Mommy and Daddy really made it special.  I was up very early and had some coffee and just relaxed while waiting for the rest of the family to get up.   Samm and Jay brought Clover into the living room like this:

How cute is that?   She really is the best Christmas present ever!   She, of course, was totally spoiled rotten with lots of clothes and toys.   Doesn't she look thrilled?

You may be wondering (or not) if I was able to finish the Christmas knitting?   Well, as anticipated, Jay received one finished sock with a promissory note for the second one (which I started last night).   I had already ditched the idea that I'd get the fingerless mitts done for the BIL, so he ended up with a warm head and feet, but cold hands (I did get him a Dunkin Donuts gift card though, so he can buy some coffee to keep his hands warm). 

I also knit a couple of ornaments for Clover:

A mini sweater and mini stocking.  I used the Sweet Clover sock yarn from Heather and the pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.  I wanted to start a special tradition for Clover and decided that a couple of handmade ornaments each year would be nice. 

I  finished the spinning I was working on:

There's about 260 yards of what I'm guessing is a light worsted weight (I forgot to check the wpi's, so that's just a guess).  I wish that I had done a better job plying this; but its okay.  Brenda and I are planning to take a class with Amy sometime this winter and I'm hoping I'll get some good tips for plying a more even yarn. 

Well, I think I've gone on long enough for one post, so I'll end here.  Have a great day!

Can you find the baby?
(if you'd like to see more Christmas pictures, click here)

Comments

[Chris]

Awww, Clover is so cute! Looks like she's well provided for. :)

[Jeanne]

Sounds like a fabulous (but tiring) Christmas.

[trek]

The stocking is too cute: and she could easily fit inside it!

[Carole]

That last baby photo of Clover is adorable. It's always a bit of a relief when Christmas is over, isn't it?

[Colleen]

wow wee! It makes ME tired just reading all that! Love all the holiday stuff, but I'm usually too happy to get into my jammies and enjoy some quiet.
Clover looks beautiful! What a wonderful first Christmas

[Sheepish Annie]

Clover is really the perfect gift! Such a cutie...and deserving of the spoiling even if she did save up all the cranky for poor Patti. ;)

[Amanda]

Hello, my friend... Thank you for all those wonderful pics of Clover. What a gift for the holidays... you can tell how loved she is.

Glad to see a nice big post with baby and yarn and all that good stuff!

[Melissa]

I love that last picture of Clover...I think she needs some coffee in her bottle though, that kid sleeps alot!

[brenda]

Love the picture of Clover with the animals. She looks like she had a tiring Christmas too!
Isn't it wonderful to relax on Christmas after the craziness of parties and family before hand?
I'm excited about our spinning class with Amy, we'll have to figure out a date - hopefully before SPA so we can show off our skillz while we're there!

[Amy]

Sounds like a fun time was had by all. Poor Miss Clover is just worn out. It's hard being her, ya know.

[lisa]

What great Clover pics! Especially the one with the bow...truly the best gift. I generally take really really awful photos, but I didn't really care! I figured he'd get something that captured who I am. Your spinning looks great.

[Sara]

Oh, my, Clover is going to be soooo spoiled...And, not just by family...but, all of us, your friends too. Sounds like you had a fun time...oh, a new yarn shop!!!!

[Arleta]

Awwwww! Clover is too cute! Looks like she had a wonderful first Christmas!

I love the ornaments you knit for her. Very sweet!

Happy New Year!

[Pat]

That last picture!!! I love it~

[Debby]

I have been really behind on my blogs too. I'm sorry your thumb interfered with the Christmas knitting, but I hope it's better now. Clover is adorable and it seems that despite her cold she had a wonderful first Christmas.

Happy New Year to you and your family!

[Zonda]

Aww...such cute ornaments and even cuter baby! Looks like it was a wonderful Christmas!

[Gigi]

Clover looks just adorable in her holiday finery. How exciting that you will be in the 1000 Knitters Project! Sounds like your holidays are going great.

[Dana]

You had a great Christmas, obviously, and I'm tickled for you! Clover looks adorable surrounded by her 'stash.' :)

[Gina aka Sleepy Eyes]

Oh, I am SO jealous of all that Clover-Holding. Me, me next!!!!

[~Kristie]

Looks like Christmas was absolutely wonderful! I'm so jealous you got to be part of the 1,000 knitters.