Confessions
I confess: my Sockapalooza socks came early, and instead of being a good Socker and waiting until August 2, I ripped into the package. Immediately. And found these lovelies inside:
My Socks!
And also...
My pal totally spoiled me!
A lovely knit pouch and a needle holder.
I love it all! The socks are super soft and they fit perfectly, and I've been using the pouch to tote my iPod around! (And did you see the adorable fabric on the needle holder?) These lovely gifts are courtesy of Elke. She is in Germany, and blogless (hi Elke) and she's a totally awesome Sock Pal. Thanks so much, Elke! I've been so lucky with Sockapalooza, and this year was another great time.
My pal's package went out already, and I'm crossing my fingers that she likes the socks and they fit...
So. I've been a busy girl, with the new job and the wedding getting really, really close...Accccccccccckkkkkkkkkkk. Our invitations are almost done (we'll be printing and cutting this weekend) and they feature a drawing by my dear friend Mary Jessica (who also drew the Carrieoke on the side of the blog). They also feature graphic design by my super talented brother-in-law David. Gotta love having the artistic friends and family!
Speaking of friends and family, my sisters Michelle and Cathy and my dear AM threw me and Jacob a kick-ass wedding shower this past weekend! There was extremely delicious food, and lots of booze, and lots of laughing, and an abundance of gifts... including...
A Wii Steering Wheel!
(Let's hear it for registering at Target!)
It was a fabulous weekend, indeed.
Well, I need to go address wedding invitations. Here's another confession: I sort of like addressing wedding invitations. And also? We forgot to book a hotel room for our wedding night. NOT STRESSED.
Comments (27)
Great socks! Have fun with all the wedding plans, and the Wii steering wheel, what a great present! I think I need one of those...
Posted by eyeleen | August 14, 2007 10:32 PM
Love the post...a wedding fast approaching? No stress here. Love the socks, I'm an avid sock knitter. I have sooooooo much sock yarn, I could be knitting socks forever. Love it. Came way of your blog via a magazine article while in the local B&N store. Can't remember which magazine, need to pay more attention to the mag titles...not just the fun stuff in them. Anyway, nice blog. Hope you'll drop in to visit my blog, haven't been knitting for a few days....been canning! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Posted by Alice | August 14, 2007 6:49 PM
Registering at Target is a great idea. I don't really understand people who register at antique stores and stuff. I'd rather have stuff I can use!
Wedding. So. Excited. For you.
Posted by HibiscuitsGirl | August 11, 2007 3:36 PM
The socks are wonderful - what a great sock-pal package!
Posted by stacey | August 11, 2007 1:22 PM
I agree, the look on Jacob's face is perfect.
I wish we had Target in Canada. I hate Walmart.
Artsy fartsy friends! They are awesome. I have the biggest girl crush on Rho, who did our SnB t-shirts. Jealous of the talent, really.
Posted by Terra | August 10, 2007 6:42 PM
Have a Pot Luck for the Wedding and invite anyone who brings something.
Posted by Zeeppo | August 10, 2007 11:13 AM
The wedding day itself will be an absolute breeze and joy, and the stressful bits beforehand will be forgotten...right?
I am still so honored to have been able to make a drawing for you guys' invitation. Honored. Times a million. And your bro-in-law's design skills are magical.
xoxo
Posted by MJ | August 9, 2007 7:13 PM
I was watching the Today show this morning and saw someone in the outdoor audience who looked exactly like you!
Posted by Michele | August 9, 2007 8:12 AM
I was just watching the Today show and saw someone who looked EXACTLY like you in the outdoor audience!
Posted by Michele | August 9, 2007 8:11 AM
Those are great socks!
Best of luck with all the wedding stuff. I was there myself recently, and it can be pretty darm stressful. It'll all turn out great.
Posted by Emilee | August 9, 2007 2:25 AM
Happy wedding!
Posted by Leslie | August 8, 2007 3:55 PM
i guess y'all will be sleeping in the car that night! :) ha ha you are too funny. :) now Wiiiii.....
Posted by carolyn | August 8, 2007 1:41 PM
i guess y'all will be sleeping in the car that night! :) ha ha you are too funny. :) now Wiiiii.....
Posted by carolyn | August 8, 2007 1:41 PM
The look on Jacob's face is priceless. I don't think I've ever seen anyone at a wedding shower get so excited about their gifts...it was awesome.
And your sock pal is awesome too!
Posted by Anne Marie | August 8, 2007 10:26 AM
SO EXCITED!!!! Still three months though :( meh.
Congrats on the cool gifties!!!
Posted by Lara | August 8, 2007 10:02 AM
oooh, your socks are great! what a nice set of gifts from your pal :)
Posted by gleek | August 8, 2007 9:34 AM
We just bought a Wii this weekend. Can you say addicted. Going home now to submerge myself in Paper Mario (yes I heart the cheesy games!!)
Posted by Kate | August 8, 2007 9:06 AM
Great socks!
You and hubby to be look so happy about your new steering wheel, too cute :)
Hoping you will post a copy of the invite and let all of us cyber stalkers in on all the wedding stuff. I love me a good wedding! (Not to worry, I am not inviting myself ;) Pictures and details will be fine!)
Posted by amy | August 8, 2007 12:31 AM
Pretty socks - I totally didn't wait to open my Sockapalooza socks, either, even though they came early. I love that you registered for a Wii. :)
Posted by Elizabeth | August 8, 2007 12:09 AM
Your socks look fantastic!!!!!
Posted by Adrienne | August 7, 2007 10:51 PM
You made a beautiful anchor in your blanket, where did you find the pattern? My daughter is a DG and I have been looking for an anchor pattern.
Posted by Kay | August 7, 2007 8:47 PM
Hello! Remember me? I made the kickass sock yarn you won in Claudia's MS raffle.
I've totally been stalking your blog since then *cough*waitingforpictures*cough*
Anyway.
I finished spinning the rest of that fiber, and it came out to about 120yds. Not enough to make anything useful, buuuuuuut enough to make your super day even super-er-er!
I gueeeess that if you really want it, I could send you the rest of the yarn once I give it the ol' washey-wash. Y'know, as a wedding present.
Posted by Michelle G. | August 7, 2007 8:36 PM
I'm so glad you guys like the Wii steering wheel! :) You'll have to let us know if it works well. Hello I HEART THE WII. I cannot wait to see the wedding invites either. hoorah! :)
Posted by ChattyAli | August 7, 2007 8:29 PM
Ummm, I'm getting married in 26 days and we haven't booked a hotel room for the wedding night either. Should I be worried?
Posted by Sarah | August 7, 2007 7:47 PM
Yay for all of it! You are too cute--I love people who register for better stuff than stupid ol' dishes for their weddings. I mean, yeah, you need dishes--but don't you need a Wii steering wheel more??
(I like addressing wedding invitations too. I bossily made my sister let me do hers (and her place cards too) because her handwriting is like chicken scratch.)
Posted by Ashley | August 7, 2007 7:43 PM
oh, it all sounds like so much fun! very envious over here. please post the design of the invite!
Posted by carrie m | August 7, 2007 7:42 PM
Yay showers, yay artsy friends, yay addressing invites! Super-yay for Target. You'll find a great hotel, don't worry! Aren't you glad y'all realized this now, instead of, say, on your wedding day?
Posted by Mary-Heather | August 7, 2007 7:36 PM