WARNING!

Gratuitous baby pictures ensue!

Well, we are home and getting settled in. There were/are some little kinks to work out that resulted in us staying a tad longer than we anticipated, and have taken a bit of getting used to now that we're home. But every day is a new day, and we're taking it one step at a time!

Mallory is growing more every day; in fact, looking at some of those older hospital pictures I can already tell she's put on a few ounces here and there. And big sister Campbell is doing pretty well at adjusting to this rude new intrusion on her diva lifestyle. I gotta say that preschool is a lifesaver in this respect, since that gives her 4 days a week to get out of the house and have completely uninterrupted playtime with friends. (You can see more pics of Mallory and family by clicking on the photo album on the left)

There has been some knitting going on, though not much. In the hospital I finished up my 2nd County Clare STR knee sock (yarn gifted to me by my SP spoilee Meg). I had intended to take that sock as well as the 2nd ball of Koigu for Jason's socks in my hospital bag, but I hadn't had a chance to wind the Koigu yet when my water broke in the middle of night on the 3rd. I actually laid in bed and thought maybe I wasn't in labor, because I wasn't ready to go to the hospital without the Koigu wound!! How freaking irrational is that?

(Sorry for the uninspired photos, but this is about all I can manage right now!)

But there has been plenty of time since coming home to finish Jason's socks as well. Once they were done (I forgot how SOFT Koigu washes up!!!) I started socks for me (again) in some hand-dyed yarn by Holly that she gave to me as my SP last summer. It's about time! The colorway is called Patagonia, and it is completely out of my normal palette and I love it! And I am still in love with the Widdershins style of toe-up socks, and one day I will get up my little generic formula for these socks on 2 circs posted for y'all to share.

I meant to get this picture up around Campbell's birthday and obviously got distracted. These are Campbell's finished Widdershins in some of my 4-ply hand-dyed yarn, as well as a very special birthday present! Yvonne designed, knit and felt this adorable bunny for Campbell, and then designed and knit the beautiful tutu and matching ballet slippers. It is absolutely amazing, and Campbell loves Princess Ballerina Ruby.

I'll leave you all for now with a shot of a cherry sky - - harvest just got started yesterday and I'm sure will come and go before we can blink.

 

Comments

[Jen]

Thanks for the pictures, Sarah! Mallory is so beautiful. I hope you are feeling well. Take care of mommy as well as the little chicks. (That was hugely funny about the labor thoughts--sounds familiar. Isn't sock knitting just the best,though? How can we help it?)

[Destiny]

She is so CUTE! Campbell is the perfect model. Vonnie's bunny project turned out FABULOUS. Keep up the good work mommy. You are doing great.. See you soon..

[Karen]

Thank you for the picture of Mallory with her hat on. Does she need more hats? I'm headed down that way next weekend (June 28th) and I have some time to knit more for her if she needs them. :) And I have a pair of disgustingly cute baby socks for her too that I hope will fit.

[Yvonne]

Little Mallory is adorable. Do you think she will end up with hair like Campbell's?

[kaetlyn]

don't fret about the "uninspired" pictures, i think as a mom of two kids (one of them being less than a month old!) it is amazing you are able to post at all!
i hope you and mallory are recovering from the prolonged stay...i know my patients all view a delayed discharge as either a vacation from being a mom at home, or a horrible imprisonment.
thanks for sharing pics of your beautiful family!

[penny]

where to start? your pictures are all inspiring as are your words.. how do you find the time to do it all. thank you for sharing and {hugs} to the whole family. i'm very glad to hear all are doing well.

[Sarah]

Very sweet photos. The fact that you are knitting still is inspiring. Glad to hear things are improved and you are able to be home.

[Amanda]

Awwww...Mallory is looking at you with such love in that top shot! We have yet to get a picture of Everett smiling, dang it. :)

[mims]

welcome home and thanks for sharing the all the pics with us! mallory is so beautiful.

[leslie]

Hope you are all settled at home! I know it takes time.....great to take time to knit too! I rememeber breast feeding and knitting.....it was my perfect time to get in a few rows! :) (only knitters can relate)
Malory is beautiful as is Campbell!
Enjoy every minute!

[shelly d]

welcome home! thanks for letting us peek at your adorable bundle of joy.

[Sheri (Cheri Pake) Houser]

Sarah!!!!!! Congratulations to you and Jason. Both of your children are beautiful. Hugs to you and a great big HI to your parents and Jen ~~~Sheri

[sabrina]

Saroid!
Oh I love the family shots and your album. Welcome home! You have become quite the sock machine, I am very impressed. Take care of yourself and your fab family!