tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post114128092779270554..comments2007-04-14T10:49:17.297-10:00chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231712575528439554noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141851658936425572006-03-08T11:00:00.000-10:002006-03-08T11:00:00.000-10:00My husband doesn't like me being around baby girls - he says it may, "give you ideas". (We have two boys, but I really had hoped the second was a girl. Ultrasound proved otherwise.) Anyways, my oldest had parent/teacher day, and one of his classmates has a two-week-old baby sister. What a little cutie! Knowing my luck I'd have another boy! (I suppose as long as it's healthy it doesn't matter what you get!)lexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00349151799470816752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141565153039939742006-03-05T03:25:00.000-10:002006-03-05T03:25:00.000-10:00Congratulations Auntie Chris! Little girls are so much fun to knit for - endless possibilities:) The new button is great, Kimberly really is a sweetie! - The cardi looks fantastic, I can imagine it getting a lot of use - it looks so warm and inviting. Your gifts are lovely and the dolls and treats are a wonderful tradition - thanks for sharing - I love learning about different traditions :) Happy Girls Day Chris! Enjoy!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816734246586566719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141441854797454192006-03-03T17:10:00.000-10:002006-03-03T17:10:00.000-10:00What a beautiful tradition! I'm so many different things that we don't really celebrate any cultural traditions. Happy Girls Day!<BR/><BR/>So how did you go about hiding that chocolate? The only effective way that I can think of to hide chocolate from myself is to bury it in the backyard.<BR/><BR/>Congrats to your friend and her family! Hope you have a great weekend.Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846943673211958259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141428198464037302006-03-03T13:23:00.000-10:002006-03-03T13:23:00.000-10:00Oh, so much to write about. I have missed reading your blog - life in Yarntopia-land doesn't leave room for much else these days. Wow to everything. What a cool Japanese tradition. Happy Girl's Day to you.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08615655434874546421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141401316767275582006-03-03T05:55:00.000-10:002006-03-03T05:55:00.000-10:00Your ribby is looking fantaboo! I haven't installed a zip in mine and still haven't decided whether I want to put one in or not. I was thinking maybe hooks n eyes instead (mine is a funky blue color so oni hahd match da zippah color!).<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the baby girl to your best friend!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me that it's girls day...shame on me for almost forgetting. You and Stinky have a GREAT day!Sandee Yo!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06603552564975278014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141361984278382742006-03-02T18:59:00.000-10:002006-03-02T18:59:00.000-10:00wow! what a beautiful doll, and that tradition is really wonderful! i just ordered the pattrn for the flower basket shawl, and i got pink mo hair for it too ;) how cool is that? you got some fab. goodies thanks for sharing them, and congrats on your friends new baby girl!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141359784026506282006-03-02T18:23:00.000-10:002006-03-02T18:23:00.000-10:00Congrats to your friend! I'm looking forward to all the red and pink loveliness you are sure to create! The ribbi cardi is looking great, and 2 at a time sleeves are really the only way to go, IMHO. :-) Thanks again for all the goodness and kindness you spread around "Fyberspace" Chris! You are an inspiration!Bitterknitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189147396562616657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141358015661006372006-03-02T17:53:00.000-10:002006-03-02T17:53:00.000-10:00Enjoyed your post today, so many funs things. My parents went to Tokyo some years ago and bought this Japanese doll for my daughter. Ahh, now I know it is for girls' day. Enjoy your babysitting, I also get very excited when someone close has a baby!erinhttp://opportunityknits.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141355128951361842006-03-02T17:05:00.000-10:002006-03-02T17:05:00.000-10:00happy girls' day to you and stinky! my eyes zeroed in on the ghiradelli dark chocolate - an addiction of mine at the very moment....oh, and congratulations to your best friend on birth of another girl! i also joined the postcard swap and am turning ideas over in my head.....debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630037489526505216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141347930977466122006-03-02T15:05:00.000-10:002006-03-02T15:05:00.000-10:00Congrats on your friend's baby girl!!! And your new blog button! <BR/><BR/>I remember (a million years ago) being obsessed with short stories about children from around the world, one of the books being about children in Japan. I remember vividly the Doll Festival and another that had to do with girls and cherry blossoms (?), although my frantic memory isn't bringing it back any clearer for me. <BR/><BR/>Happy Girl's Day!Sayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01786568555425380404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141347083544577862006-03-02T14:51:00.000-10:002006-03-02T14:51:00.000-10:00What a fun entry Chris! I can't wait to see your red & pink plans come to completion this month. :) Thanks also for sharing about Girl's Day - what a neat thing to learn about! :)AmyArtisanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16433143400985062819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141340290809231922006-03-02T12:58:00.000-10:002006-03-02T12:58:00.000-10:00Congrats to your friend and her baby girl! Can't wait to see your cardi, though I feel your pain, all-over rib is not the most inspiring pattern to knit. Also can't wait to see what you have brewing for Project Spectrum! Cool button and prize too -- bonus week! Happy Girls Day to you, Stinky, and everyone here. And in celebration of Hinamatsuri tomorrow, Nugget and me will go shopping :)<BR/><BR/>Have a fun weekend!<BR/>DinaDinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00927172394892501534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141336322274969972006-03-02T11:52:00.000-10:002006-03-02T11:52:00.000-10:00Holy random stuff, batman! You have got a lot of yarn in those pics (and it seems to all be in the pink/red family - hmm...)! Congrats to Ali - little girl clothes are the cutest, aren't they? Can't wait to see that finished Ribby Cardi!knittinmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083582930684730242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141333299261913672006-03-02T11:01:00.000-10:002006-03-02T11:01:00.000-10:00Congratulations to your friend on her newest bundle of joy! I'd be interested in finding out how "that all" went...I am an anxious/excited mom-to-be too, of a little girl. The Girls Day tradition sounds so endearing. I've never heard of it before but that's the sort of thing that's missing in American culture - we don't seem to appreciate or respect the bonding between mother and daughter like that.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and your knitting/yarns...I'm impressed with all that you've got going on, you're still churning out these fantastic knitted goods. You go, woman.Lynettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15445278861534661432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141333164522311072006-03-02T10:59:00.000-10:002006-03-02T10:59:00.000-10:00Your cardigan looks great! And what a fun prize! I'm beginning to wonder why I haven't joined Lolly's Project spectrum? The yarn you picked out for your projects look very yummy. ;-)Stricken madchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07803520571029254420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141332167272788322006-03-02T10:42:00.000-10:002006-03-02T10:42:00.000-10:00Cool tradition! Your blog is all about pink and red today. I'm blown away by the speed of your progress on your Ribby Cardi- mine was pokey to the point of my banishing it to the closet. Have a fantastic day, Chris!Terbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369167230239017381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141330812392142222006-03-02T10:20:00.000-10:002006-03-02T10:20:00.000-10:00What happy and sweet news for your friend! Congratulations to the family - and to you for having another little girl to knit for ;) That is so fun! Auntie Chris! Your Ribbi sure is knitting up quickly. Such a functional and pretty sweater - it is hard to find one that is both! I can't wait to see more. You are set for Project Spectrum, and I have to say, I can't wait to see what you make. The yarn you got is lovely, and I know your postcard will be fun too. Cute new button too!<BR/><BR/>Have a great day, sweety Chris! <BR/>Love,<BR/>LLollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791093975699654253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141327278065647812006-03-02T09:21:00.000-10:002006-03-02T09:21:00.000-10:00Wow! Lots to take in. Looks like you have a full month of wonderful knitting ahead. And congratulations to your best friend! <BR/><BR/>I love Stinky's doll! I hope you all have fun making mochi today and have a wonderful girls day!!myrahttp://www.mylittlemochi.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141326802037211122006-03-02T09:13:00.000-10:002006-03-02T09:13:00.000-10:00Wow! I got an adrenaline rush just from reading the post. Congrats on your friends baby (which makes it congrats to you)!<BR/><BR/>Your red and pink fibers are dee-lish!!Leahhttp://stressreaction.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141325302829162522006-03-02T08:48:00.000-10:002006-03-02T08:48:00.000-10:00Hinamatsuri sounds like such a wonderful tradition! And a new baby girl in your circle of friends at the same time. Perfect! Your ribby cardi is flying along. I bet my progress pics would be a lot better if I didn't knit 2 rows on 5 different projects every night. ;o)<BR/><BR/>Your prize package looks fabulous. My eyeballs went right to the chocolate. And then that gorgeous Supermerino. Wow. Love those colors. Have a great day, Chris! I hope Bossy and his best bud aren't running amok.Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676228724944263850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141323983032776062006-03-02T08:26:00.000-10:002006-03-02T08:26:00.000-10:00Happy Girls' Day! Where's your doll, we want to see it too. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Loving all the pink and red action in blogland right now, even though I didn't get around to joining Project Spectrum. And how exciting to have a new baby girl to knit for!Judyhttp://www.dragonflyknits.blog-city.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141322784635555582006-03-02T08:06:00.000-10:002006-03-02T08:06:00.000-10:00Hey, Amanda! Isn't that quote about "the happiest days are when babies come" from Gone with the Wind? <BR/><BR/>Anyway, Chris, lovie, this is a drive-by comment (time crunch, sorry!). Yay! Flower basket shawl! Yay! Girl child! Yay! Ghirardelli chocolates! Yay! Love that doll tradition! Yay! Mochi!Olgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13299984579211690345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141321599137549602006-03-02T07:46:00.000-10:002006-03-02T07:46:00.000-10:00Ohhh-a baby girl-how wonderful!! Can't wait to see the new knits for Project Spectrum...that pink is just gorgeous. What a wonderful tradition 'Girl's Day' is, and that you are honoring and celebrating it with a new generation! <BR/><BR/>And look at you rockin' that new button-sweet!<BR/><BR/>Take care, and good luck with that zipper-I am in zipper attatchment hell right now, so I feel for you sister!<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/>-TTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08490320908776512626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141321316854429832006-03-02T07:41:00.000-10:002006-03-02T07:41:00.000-10:00Congratulations to your friend!!<BR/><BR/>Great progress on the sweater :o)<BR/><BR/>MORE prizes? Holy Crap!<BR/><BR/>Happy Girls Day :o)JessaLuhttp://jessaluknits.yarncourtesans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141319174562462212006-03-02T07:06:00.000-10:002006-03-02T07:06:00.000-10:00Wow--all kinds of exciting news today! You got some great yarn--I can't wait to see it all knit up :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808624985463628695noreply@blogger.com