Oh yeah... she's easily become my new favorite model.
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When my mom came home from her trip up north to visit the new little one in our family she brought news. My sis gave her a message,"Tell sis she needs to get those knitting needles busy; Lyla needs some leg warmers."

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One of these days I'll be out of this baby knits phase. One day. Probably not anytime soon - seven friends have recently announced they are all expecting. Plus, baby knits are just so darn cute, aren't they?
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The knitting efforts have been slowed down lately. A mixture of job hunting, moving into the new place, and just plain not really wanting to knit. Yes, I actually just wrote that. It happens every once in awhile, usually around this time. Makes sense I suppose; it is almost Nanowrimo time. ;)
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About two years ago friends of mine recommended I read the book Choosing to SEE by Mary Beth Chapman, wife of recording arist Steven Curtis Chapman. The book details the Chapman family's lives, including the adoption of their three youngest daughters. Mary Beth also tells of the tragic loss of their youngest daughter, Maria Sue. Maria, only five, ( Read more... )

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First came a sweater; then came socks, a hat and mittens. Now, since it’s much too warm for any of that stuff, a new sundress.

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( well, the last couple of weeks... )

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