Cara's New Hat

Cute model Katie wearing Cara's new hat, "Struan" by the talented Ysolda Teague.

I think it's adorable!  It has a little brim/bill which Cara requested and no buttons (also requested by Ms. Cara).  Hope you like it too, Car!

Here's World's Longest Scarf!

The only place I had enough room to lay this sucker out was my inventory room in the basement.  It's long!

Who Doesn't Love This Gal?

• "I look just like the girls next door, if you happen to live next door to an amusement park."
• "It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen."
• "I modeled my looks on the town tramp."
• "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!"

Dolly.  Gotta love her.  

World's Longest Scarf!

Finally finished my Advent Calendar Scarf!  Since we are now in Epiphany, it's a little past due.  And man, this sucker is long.  I'll take a picture as soon as I've figured out where I'm going to lay it out for blocking.  I wonder if the city of Spokane will allow me to block off the sidewalk for a few days, because it's about as long as a city block lol.

It's very pretty, and I will definitely be able to wrap it around a few times.

Aaaaahhh

Just got home.  Not leaving for a long time.  It's SO nice to be back in the peaceful surroundings of my own place :-)

We got all of Mom's stuff moved over to her new home (except her pillows and toothbrush, which will go with her on Monday).  The family home she will be living in is absolutely gorgeous, with the nicest people to care for her.  Rada and Marius are delightful, and Rada speaks Italian (she also says Mom is like all the ladies she knew in Italy, which is true for good or ill lol). 

It's going to be difficult for her to adjust to a new place, as it is for anyone when making a major life change.  But it's a relief to know that she will be in a clean, lovely home with caring people.  I am thankful that my siblings made it possible for her to stay in her own home for as long as they did, but it was definitely time to make this change.  And whether she understands it or not, it's a healthier environment for her.

Tomorrow, I'm going to be lazy and just bask in the peace and quiet of home!

The Hostess With The Mostest

This Girl...

So Zaids and I stopped over at the Prentice's abode for a brief visit today.  Carsie was already down for his nap, but Miss Hadley was still up.

And she had a load of stuff to tell her Auntie Lowdie.  First I got to meet her new Bitty Baby, or "Pepper Candy Cane" as her mama has named her (today anyway, I suspect the name is a moving target).  She showed me the sweater I knit for BBPCC, which she had hung neatly up on the coat rack.  Evidently BBPPC had just gotten home.

Then we headed up to her bedroom to check out all her Xmas loot.  We both agreed that bedmaking is for those people who don't have better stuff to do.  She showed me her new Cinderella Leap Frog computer and we each played a game.  She showed me her new Cinderella Purse/Gloves/Jewels set and I opened it all for her to put on.  No tiara though, boo.  She showed me all of Bitty Baby's new clothes and equipment.  That baby is SET.

Then we headed back down to the living room for a tea party.  And a grand party it was.  Even though  her teapot lid was broken, she put on a festive party for the two of us.  With mints, a plastic hot dog bun for BBPCC, a plastic cookie for Hads, and a wooden sushi roll for me.  YUM!  Mama chipped in with a bagel and cream cheese.

The party was topped off with Hads demonstrating some of her gymnastic moves (first class tonight. I'm sure you killed it HJP), and plenty of chit-chat about all the stuff she has been up to.  Plus Frank P. nibbling me with his tiny needle-sharp puppy teeth.

A perfect time was had by both of us.  I need a Hadley in my life, please!

Bring Em Home 2.0 continued

We have an Apple Store now, Car!  It's right downtown!  You can practically drive right up to it!  And no mean DC salespeople!