Milestones

The biggest milestone in my life is that my knitting books arrived when I returned from visiting friends in upstate NY (if you can call the area BELOW Albany upstate). I spent a lot of time figuring out what yarns do NOT go with which patterns. Many swatches later and I still don't have a project for the 4th of July vacation. I'll perserve again tonight.

The milestones I speak of are those that I have pictures of. First, my old college friend Joanne tied the knot on the exotic island of Bermuda. They are standing in front of the moongate which brings good luck to the marriage. Although she's got her self a wonderful man in Kevin, even if he has no shoes.

The other milestone was the birth of Duncan that I mentioned in an earlier post. I made it to NY to visit Emilia and her family and got to spend some time with the wee one. He's just five weeks old, but I really took a hankering to him. Usually I don't spend much time with newborns as they aren't awake much, are fussy, or the mom is attached to them. In this case, I got to help out and keep him happy. He was so fun to just stare at I started wanting one (he's an exceptionally easy going guy). Geoff, another friend of Emilia's and I would just find ourselves staring at him as our conversation dragged to a stop.

It was great just to hang out and chill (this is Fred and Duncan on the left, me and Griet and Geoff watching some Curious George). They were surprised that I was versed on my Curious George but you gotta love the cartoons. They had rearranged their house for the newest addition and it is such a good use of space.









In the interest of time, I'm posting the remaining pictures with less commentary.


Me, Emilia and Jess. It was great having the old gange back although missed Andrea - our tea party fourth. We only look like we do because it was balmy and hot. As proof, check out Solly.


Jess's two year old son who was also very hot and sweaty. He was adorable and so well behaved and quiet (although I'm sure that's not always the case).

And of course, we can't forget the most important, Griet, the eldest born of Emilia (here as a dog or perhaps a cat with Jess).


And finally the last milestone, is my friend Cece (click her name to link to her blog with the picture) is starting to show. She's due early December. I get to hang out with her this weekend in the Berkshires with some other friends. It should be a great time - as long as the mugginess goes away!