So I just got back from a brief visit to my hometown. It was for a sad reason, but I liked seeing all my family. My mother has a really big family -- they have a Christmas party every year, and 70-80 people show up (and that's not even perfect attendance). I like the social aspect of a large family.

Anyway, I finished two knitted pieces on the train. Here's a hat for D's sister:



And here's a heart scarf:



And, since today is D's birthday, he got a couple of presents from my mom:



Comments

This suzy said…
That heart scarf is cute! I think it's funny (and sweet) that your mom gives D so much duck stuff. :)
3:42 PM
Mz.Elle said…
I love that hat!

Duckies are always cute in my books:)
6:24 PM
Bearette said…
Suzy - thanks! It is funny...I think she likes buying duck stuff :)

Ms. L - I'm glad you like it! Yes, I agree that duckies belong in every home ;)
11:21 PM
Reighnie said…
Great scarf!

Happy Birthday D!

I love rubber duckies. I just got 4 new ones dressed in halloween costumes.
2:43 AM
Bearette said…
Zen - Those sound fun.
3:31 AM
Anonymous said…
My mom is always trying to find Kiss stuff (as in the band) for Mike. I think it makes her feel like a badass to buy it. ;)

Happy Birthday, D.
8:52 AM
Bearette said…
That's funny ;) I wonder if you have a basement full of Kiss paraphernalia.
10:15 AM
Anonymous said…
No, thank goodness! It's usually small things: metal lunchbox (hee!), t-shirt, Kissopoly game, tree ornament. Etc etc etc.
12:45 PM
Elsa said…
The ducky towel is very cute! I also like the heart scarf.
7:15 AM
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