10 MONTHS

Nova is 10 months old!

THE PLUM TREE IS BLOOMING

COOPERATING, FOR JUST A MOMENT

BETTER THAN A PLAYPEN!

or at least, just as good.

PHOTOS FROM SEAN

Last week while Sean & Kristen were helping us move the record store, and Sean used his snazzy new camera to take these shots of Gus. Pretty great, don't you think?


Check out at those rugged good looks!

MORE KNITTING: TOPAZ!

I made a little dress and matching bloomers for Nova. The pattern is Topaz,


and the bloomers are another version of the picky pants pattern that I love so much.


The yarn is Crystal Palace Merino 5, 100% Superwash Merino. It's stretchy, soft, comfy, and washable. Couldn't ask for anything more!


I was going to do the contrast in purple, but Gus was at the yarn store with me and he really liked the dark blue. I think it turned out okay, and Nova doesn't seem to mind.


Unfortunately, dressing her in blue leads people to ask "how old is your little boy?" What can I say? We aren't all born with fantastic hair. (I'm not teasing - I love that photo of cousin John & Madeline.)


I think this is a cute pattern and the dress is long enough that it'll grow with her. The bloomers are cute by themselves, too, so it's a win win.


In other news: where did baby Nova go? Who's this big girl standing up, playing with toys, and drinking out of a cup? I hardly recognize her!

SUNSHINE

MMM, STRAWBERRIES!

DASHING, ISN'T HE?

LOVE MORNINGS

Cooking breakfast, I glanced over my shoulder to see Gus. He was quietly coloring:


Then I peeked my head into the living room to see why it was so quiet. Nova was unfolding the diapers for us:


I love mornings when we can cook up a big breakfast while the kids play quietly! It reminds me that someday they'll do this all the time! Right?