Life and knitting in Chicago

Stop me

Clearly, I'm having a little too much fun with my envelope liner template from Paper Source.

Spelling with Flickr

                            

Ministry of Silly Faces

Julia's busy Saturday

Visits from Nell

Angela and Hamdi

and Shari and Abi made for a full but happy day.

Family portrait

Julia weeks 2 and 3

Discovering her world, learning to focus

Catching our breath

Well, they say nothing prepares you, and they, of course, are right.  So much to say, but not ready to say it. 

Welcome, Julia

Julia Frances, born March 22, 2007, 7:33 p.m.  5 lbs 12 oz.

Deeply shallow

What do I want in my heart of hearts?  Okay, a healthy baby.  But if it's not too much, maybe a subscription to Carol's Cookies Cookie-of-the-Month club?

Attack of the giant Snickers bar

Gross, yet I can't look away.  From the crazy folks of Pimp That Snack, a giant candy bar for your entertainment.   

The power of cute

It distracts from last minute jitters, late-pregnancy discomforts, and once the baby is here, from any baby behavior that is less than charming or fragrant.  I am enjoying the cuteness of these newest baby items for all of these reasons.

Outfit from cousin Sharon and her partner Barbara

Little pink socks knit by Grandma Linda

Itty-Bitty flower hat knit by friend Elisabeth

Booties knit by talented Irish stranger, gifted by family friend

Also enjoying the cuteness of Stella, who is eager to start a Sunday stroll through Lincoln Square