Tessa

To celebrate mother's day, my sweet wee girl!!

Pre birthday celebrations

A couple of weeks Tessa and four little boys celebrated an early second group birthday.
We all met at antenatal yoga class and have meeting every week since the babies were about six weeks old. It has been really lovely to have other parents to relate to as we went through challenges and fun of raising our first babies.

The really yummy birthday cake, but they were more interested in motorbikes, hehe. Who needs themed parties when you can just celebrate on a farm with awesome sheds.


I made felt birthday crowns for everyone with their initial on the top. Although keeping them on the kids was a little challenging. They were quite simple and there are heaps of tutorials on the internet if you interested.


The gorgeous Rori, younger brother of one of the birthday boys.


Everyone had a great time and it was great for all the dads to catch up too.

FO Milo and Ripley

Pattern: Milo by Georgie Hallam

Yarn: Cleckheaton Country Silk (discontinued) 8ply, 1 1/3 50gm balls. I got this yarn for a bargain from our local yarn shop, yay for discontinued yarn 11 balls for $3/ball.

I can't say enough good things about this pattern what a gorgeous vest so simple but very cute. The option of five easy cables is great for anyone wanting try cables for the first time. I knitted this up in the 3 month size with a little extra length to fit for a bit longer. Something I do with most of the kids knits I do. The aran cable looks great and I can't wait to try one of the other cables, maybe the owls.
This is a gift for our friends having their second wee boy due next week. Our weekly friday mummy and baby catch up group are giving her a surprise baby shower tomorrow afternoon I can't wait. Second babies don't seem to get as much fuss and adoration as the first so we thought we do a little something to make her feel pampered and special.



Pattern: Ripley by Ysolda

Yarn: Naturally Sensation 10ply yarn, about half a ball

Another knit I finished lately, a cute hat for my gorgeous sister's birthday last month, modeled by my lovely MIL. Hopefully I will get some photos of the hat modeled on Sis (hint hint). What a nice knit, simple and interesting enough for TV watching without being too complicated. My first of Ysolda's amazing patterns she is so talented. I bought her Whimsical Little Knits ebook and I can't wait to try the rest.

I have a few other WIP (works in progress) on the needles at the moment. Including Young Einstein hooded cardi for Tessa, a little ruffle scarf for myself and an Earflap hat for little bro's birthday. Hopefully I will have a few more FO (finished objects) to share by the end of the month.

A belated birthday post

Our sweet tiny lovely Tessa turned one this month, so hard to believe it's already been a year. She has grown so much and her amazing cheeky personality has really blossomed, I think she will keep us on our toes as she grows up.
Here she is in her new trolley that her clever aunty and uncle made. What a brilliant job they did, worth the late night as it was her favorite present by far. She has already learnt how to turn corners and back up when she hits the wall. She is so close to walking and has taken a few steps already.


The owl birthday cake I made her, carrot cake with too runny cream cheese icing. Oh well there will be many more birthdays for me to practice and perfect it. She has an owl soft toy that she loves to cuddle and squish up to, so I thought that would be a simple idea for her cake.


Tessa opening presents with mummy's assistance. She didn't really get into it as she was so tired the poor wee thing (shh Tessa you could try have longer day sleeps, just bit longer). Next year I bet she will tear into the presents without any help at all. Thanks to everyone for the lovely presents she has been enjoying them. She seems to be getting a nice collection of peter rabbit toys and books the lucky thing.

We look forward to another amazing year with you our tiny lovely Tessa.