Today is Solveig’s birthday. Today she is 3 years old. Oh, this girl. She is joy personified. She widdles her way into everyone’s heart. When I was sick last week, she was the kid who kept sneaking upstairs to check on me and pet my hair. She has a bubbly, yet very sensitive heart. This is my child who will burst into tears if I so much raise my voice.
These are some of my favorite pictures of her from earlier this year.
Today will be pretty low key. We’re doing a lot of Christmas baking. We’ll probably have a little cake tonight, though she and Ingrid will celebrate at a big family party next Monday. Since they’re so little we decided to combine their parties, and their gift. (They’re getting a little puppet theater together.)
And of course, since it is Wednesday, here’s my Yarn Along picture:
I finished my fingerless mitts. I’ve been working on the pattern, and it should be done today, with the goal of getting it to a tech editor this evening. I’ve moved ahead to a sweater pattern I had not planned on starting until after the New Year. This is because I’ve decided to try not to work on the girls’ Christmas presents while they are still awake. So I pick away at this sweater while they’re awake, and as soon as they are in bed at night, I rush towards their little wool bunnies and start stitching until the wee hours. I think I have a good 9 evenings left on those 3 bunnies and their outfits, if I’ve timed it right. I won’t be able to do it every night because of parties, but that should be enough time left. Right? Right? (I hope so…)
Linking up with Ginny, for her weekly Yarn Along.
steph says
December 11, 2013 at 3:04 pmhappy birthday, babe!!!
love the knits….can’t wait for the patterns!
elizabeth says
December 11, 2013 at 3:05 pmso lovely! your little one is beautiful! happy birthday to her!
Your knits are lovely as always!
Amanda says
December 11, 2013 at 3:05 pmI was very surprised how quickly the bunnies worked up, and as soon as you’ve done one, the others will fly. 🙂 They will love them. Heck, I love them and I’m 30!
sustainablemum says
December 11, 2013 at 3:06 pmHappy Birthday to you little ones. It is countdown time now isn’t it, I always wish around now that I hadn’t planned so much and then suddenly it is all made and ok! Hope you find the time….
Kelly Ramstack says
December 11, 2013 at 3:15 pmOh those mitts look lovely! I just love the red and natural color combo for this time of year too.
EMMA says
December 11, 2013 at 3:59 pmJoyeux Anniversaire to your little girl.
Your color work is beautiful. Hope you finish your bunnies in time.
Donna says
December 11, 2013 at 4:45 pmYou can just see the mischievous look on that little girls face. I know – I have one of my own! At 18 she still has that same look. Happy Birthday!
little olive says
December 11, 2013 at 9:46 pmgah, I love those mitts!!!!
Cathie J says
December 12, 2013 at 2:44 amThe mitts turned out beautifully. I can’t wait to see the sweater. Happy Birthday to your little girl.
Anonymous says
December 12, 2013 at 2:47 amHappy Birthday to my sweet Solveig, I love the snuggles you give as you run by at church. Being square dance partners was so much fun at Sarah’s wedding!
Love, Grandma
Anonymous says
December 12, 2013 at 4:01 amHappy Birthday little Solveig! 35 years ago I gave birth to my first born. Those years fly by – enjoy them. Beautiful pictures!
Your neighbor,
Margene
Sheila says
December 12, 2013 at 4:05 amHappy Birthday to the little girls!
I was going to Facebook message you, but I am not sure if you see my messages….going to mention your give-a-way . 🙂
Martha says
December 12, 2013 at 3:25 pmhappy 3rd birthday to your sweet little girl ♥ your wrist warmer knits look SO nice!