It's A Girl!

Introducing Miss Evelyn Christine, 7lbs 9oz, 21.5 inches Today at 5:32Pm

Proud Mom & Dad tired but doing great!

Psst! Guess What! Mama's Workin!

Guess what! My Mama is at the hospital talking to the Doctor!. She was working almost all night. Grandma said its called labor, but I know labor means workin. Like movin rocks! Mama wasnt working, she was walkin arrrround, layin down, gettin up an walkin more. So anyway, I decided to get my self dressed. I want to look goooood for my new sister.

I'm gonna tell her "I love You" & I been waitin for a loooong time for you to come out. I'm gonna tell her with my fingers cause she don't know any words yet
When I don't listen to mama I get a "time out" She didn't listen to mama and come out yet......Do babies get "timeouts"?

Grandma said they better hurry up and decide on name, I think Mama's gonna win.

Well, Grandmas on the phone dancin around, Were havin a BABY TODAY!!

Baby Bumpette Coming Home Outfit Done, Sort of......

Baby Bumpette's Home Coming outfit is done...Sort of. I think it needs embellished. Its simple and sweet but it needs something. The button I know! I'll add that once we decide. I'm thinking of adding the design or something similar that is below. My cartoonish drawing, centered on the front & a bit on the hat? I'm open to and asking for opinions so feel free to let the ideas roll!
Another pair of Classic Booties. Have I mentioned I love this pattern?

As you can see I couldn't wait till tomorrow and can in to Walmart to buy a new charger. My cashier was one of possibly 20 employees there, working their Fanny's off! She looked so tired & very shocked when I said thank you for coming in today. At least she was smiling when I left.

Baby It's Cold Outside & NO Baby!

BRRRR, 35 of the last 37 hours of frozen precipitation! Sleet, Ice & Snow

Even my poor tree face is crying and needs a tissue!
We had a snow dump 2 days ago, beautiful to look at in the trees. Yesterday we had an ice storm that dropped 3-6 inches of ice/sleet on top of the snow…Roads & streets of glass…. Last night it started snowing and has not stopped. 6 inches on top of the ice! If the summer windstorm was not bad enough, we have over 376,000. Homes at this point with out power. The windstorm was a mixed blessing in a way; we have power and only lost 2-3 more branches. Our nearest neighbor had a tree branch (6inch diameter) fall on her van but it was so thickly encased with ice there was no damage! Another state of emergency for Southern Indiana & Kentucky!

What idiot plugs in the battery charger in the plug behind the stove? And then proceeds to cooks supper? ME! So, no photos until Larry replaces/splices the cord or, I get out to purchase more batteries which isn’t likely to happen any time soon. So, these are the last of the juice!

There has been a bit of knitting. I’m happy to say the knitting of the Baby Bumpette homecoming outfit is done. We need to find a button to use & I think it needs a bit of embellishment to the front. The same goes for the hat. For the booties I used the Oh Baby pattern from ADHD knitting. As I wanted them sized for a newborn & the Tara is considered a bulky, I altered the pattern a bit by only casting on 28. I also knit all but the last 2 rows in stockinette for a dressier look. I’ll still need to add a tie to the booties but overall, I’m really pleased with how it came out. Most importantly so is Erika!

Its Show Time! RV's & FO"S

One tired pregnant lady who would not miss a year! We nor the Dr. think she will make it through the weekend. She sure fooled us! (well, this is Sunday & the days just starting) SHE said Tuesday is a good day to have a baby.......guess we'll see!

Booth set up, well what you can see of it. I could not get a full shot but, here are a few

Isaiah, "Surfing" on the carpet, the last burst of energy before we took him home.

I Finally seamed the booties to match Moni's Elfin topper. Stash busting and a finished item! What could be better!

Friday evening,I started getting knitters A.D.D. again. Wading through the stash, looking through Ravelry at all the patterns. Every thing I wanted to make I would need to purchase a pattern.

And, another DUH! moment....use one of the 20 books you HAVE!! So I settled on Erika Knight's ~ Simple Knits For Cherished Babies, Classic Cashmere Booties. Super quick knit, had this pair completed in 2 hours. I used a washable worsted weight which put them off gauge but they will work wonderfully for 3-6 months.

Erika has decided on a coming home outfit for Baby Bumpette. Another Sweet Mama~Small Sugar Kimono Jacket For this one I am using GGH Tara in White & will add a Pink border. It's a bit pricey but, feels & knits like a DREAM! Perfect for a newborn.

I should have enough for a Hat and another pair of Classic Cashmere Booties.

We are heading back to the show this afternoon & I should finish it there. Have more pics tomorrow!

I Really Have Been Knitting

I really have been knitting.....But its time for the annual RV & Boat Show & this is set up week! 14,000. ft of show space, 29 trailers hauled to Louisville, Signs & banners hung, electrical hook ups, carpet laid on 3/4 of that space, 29 trailers cleaned inside & out, 29trailers decorated, 4 offices constructed.........hardworking employees, those that help set up and those that hold down the fort back at the dealership, wonderful customers & friends that volunteer to help! Its been quite a week! The show opens this Saturday and will run thru the first weekend in February. I guess I need to become a morning person if I want to see my husband!


On the knitting front, I finished the Sweet Mama~Small Sugar Kimono & longies set. I have not had a chance to block the sweater yet so the sleeves look a bit wrinkled. I LOVE this pattern. It was more than worth the cost. I know I have 2-3 more planned. I'm not sure of the button yet....

Car trip knitting to and from the show, an Elfin topper for the Bumpette. The colors are actually softer than they appear here.

And, last but not least the Simple Sweater in Green. This one I started before we knew it was a Bumpette. It's a bit blah so, I will be adding flowers along the front!

I'm on a kind of mental overload right now trying to decide what to make next.....booties, hats, blankets.......

Well, thats what I've been up to, whats on your needles?................Debby?