{P,H,F,R} -- Spring Edition!

Achoo!

Well, spring is in full bloom 'round here.  FINALLY.  We've had some truly lovely days.  And rain.  Lots of rain.  The best thing about the rainy days is at least it keeps the pollen down.

{Pretty}

 Spring.  Pretty much.

pink dogwood

Its no wonder this time of year makes hearts sing and poets write.  When you've just spent several months convinced that the universe is trying to kill you, it's so refreshing receiving a loving caress instead when you open your door.

Little bit o' craftiness

Forgot to mention the little sweater I made for Regina.  Baby sweaters are such a great kitting project b/c they're so small and quick!  And the Baby Surprise Jacket is a pattern I've used before, so I was able to avoid the mistakes I made last time, and make a whole set of new ones instead.

I thought Rie might be a leetle overwhelmed with pink, so I went with a purpley self-striping baby yarn.  It was such a joy to work with.

I actually added some crochet ties to the front, and then didn' take a pic of the finished product.  Natch.

There was oodles of yarn left over (better to buy too much than too little!) so Miriam made a little baby cap to match.  She whipped that thing out in record time -- started it a day or so before we left, and finished it AT the baptism party.  (I didn't get a picture of it either.)

We have no idea if either of the items actually fit. (*cough*photographicevidence*cough*)  But they were sure fun to make.  I hope Regina feels how much she's loved.

In which we breathe deeply

I solemnly swear I will publish this today or perish in the attempt.


So back in March our newest niece was baptized.  My darling baby brother gave us less than a month's notice, probably thinking there was No Way we would be coming.  But I had promised Miriam ages ago that if they ever had another baby and I went to the baptism that I would bring her along -- and she remembered, so I had to make good on my promise.  Thankfully it was just enough time to find and purchase tickets and otherwise prepare for several days' absence.  Mr. Pickles is an admirable Lord-and-Master of the Household, but still there are lots of detail-type-thingies that the Queen-and-Domestic-Goddess is just better about remembering.

Basically, I had to make sure they weren't running around naked and eating nothing but berries and nuts while I was gone.