I forgot my picot gauge...

I had no time to tat or blog on Thursday or Friday because my help was needed at play practice... what fun!

Saturday morning at 3:30, Dave and I left for Minnesota to meet the twins. By the time it was light enough for me to tat, we were well in to Wisconsin, and it was then that I realized I'd left my picot gauge at home. I'm not very good about making my picots anywhere near uniform, so my picot gauges are my friends! I didn't want to mess up my Jan Stawasz Masterpiece, so I knit this trip.

I finished my Lyden scarf on the way up. All I have to do is wash and block it and it will be ready for winter!

I then started my next scarf, Piland. This is another Knit Picks Preciosa Tonal yarn, Duchess. I really am enjoying my knitting these days!

Even though our trip was only two days, we had a really good time.

Daughter Joanne looks terrific! Somehow, Daddy Jan managed to avoid having his picture taken... at least with my camera. Baby Jan was much easier to catch with the camera!

We were able to attend granddaughter Lily's double-header. Afterwards the whole family came over and we feasted on pizza, and we all took turns holding the babies.

Ella showed Sophia how to make cupcakes (made of wood), and the girls treated us to the yummy treats they made! ;-)

Of course the twins were the stars of the show. It was hard to leave them in Minnesota, but Mommy and Daddy wanted to keep them. I guess we'll have to wait until Christmas when we can see them again.

Going for a different look

I was too lazy to lay out my doily to show my progress, so I had Dave take a picture while I held it up... not the best idea I've ever had! You really can't see, but I've tatted around six of the ten motifs. This round is very easy. I just haven't had much time to spend on tatting.

However, I did manage to finish the baby quilts. The blue-edged quilt is for Jan. The pink-edged quilt is for Karolina. The purple-edged quilt is for big sister Sophia. I certainly don't want to leave anyone out!

Sophia has a big responsibility watching the twins in the back seat of the car!

The babies went for their first check-up today and passed with flying colors. Yes, Jan is bigger than Karolina, but his size is a little exaggerated in this photo as he is sitting a little higher. I can hardly wait to see these three! ... daughter Joanne and her husband Jan, too! ;-)