Settling In

…but still feeling behind.

Behind in the yard, on projects home, craft or otherwise, on blogging and other computer work, on outside activities.

This new job is kicking my butt. It’s been a while since I have been so challenged, and worked at this level. I am loving it, and it’s kicking my butt.

I have lots to write about. I even had to delete part of the next to last post for not being able to post photos of the most recent yarn purchase. I wanted to get the post up and not wait until Blogger was happy.

So here is that. For two Baby Surprise Jackets (EZimmerman). I will be making them with cuffs and collar, which is illustrated further down in the article and here.

Rowan Cashsoft DK

Crystal Palace Crème

For who I now know to be both Grandbebe Girls. Yep. Both girls.

Opal and Bean. Bean is just the current reference...not the name. Please...no freaking out!

I. Am. Thrilled!

With the fact they are girls.

And that the chosen name is not Bean. At least to my present knowledge....

Moving on.

Speaking of the joy that daughters can bring…Lovely Step Daughter called a few days ago from her home in Desert Crazy Town telling me of several days off in a row, and a spontaneous trip back to the Rockies. Wonderful Guy not being home, we decided to let it be a surprise. When she showed up day before yesterday, he was! Surprised, that is. We went to where Only Step Son runs a local eating establishment and had dinner.

It is a gift to be able to observe this family in action, and to be included.