Saturday, July 04, 2009

Pretty in PInk

Beverly at How Sweet the Sounds hosts a pink Saturday. I think she about fell over in her chair when I called her to tell her I'd be doing it this week. I haven't done a pink Saturday post in about a year. I'd run out of PINK! Please be sure to visit Beverly and see who else has something pink to share this week.

There's a new girl coming to join our family!

Last Sunday my daughter hosted a baby shower for her cousin (my niece). I helped her set up and prepared some of the food for the party. Tonja, my niece is due to have a baby girl this month. She and her husband had just about nothing to prepare for their baby. She was off to a good start after her shower.

I knit a little pink sweater and hat for the baby.

Here's a close up!

Tonja and Stan have chosen the name Christina for the baby. Tonja's sister gave her a card and we aren't sure what she was thinking when she wrote Tonja and Christmas on the card. That was a good laugh at the party!



I'm sure feeling old now that my daughter and niece have children!!! I remember both of them as babies. As a matter of fact on of my friends was Tonja's kindergarten teacher and for Christmas on year she framed a painting my nice had made. I should ask her if she would like it to hang in her daughter's room!

take care,
Dawn

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

babies are such a blessing and your niece is really blessed. What fun you guys must have had in that part for the little girl to come :-)

So did you ask her sister why put Christmas in the envelope? :-)

Happy Pink Saturday!

Beverly said...

A new baby - and a girl! How wonderful. And, just think how lucky this baby is to have an Aunt Dawn. The sweater set is so pretty and sweet.

Happy Pink Saturday and Fourth of July, Dawn. I'm still getting over the shock. ;-)

bj said...

Hi, Dawn...I haven't "seen" you in quite awhile. So glad you posted for Pink Sat.
A new baby girl is going to be so loved by all the family.
Happy 4th..

Unknown said...

Congratulations to the new parents! Gotta love those pink crocs! LOL

Welcome back to pink Saturday!

SmilingSally said...

Congratulations on a new baby in your sweet family. She'll be fortunate to have an aunt who knits. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink 4th of July Saturday.

LADY JANE said...

Dawn,Welcome back to Pink Saturday! Congrats on your coming of a new PINK great niece! Stop and visit me...as there is nothing better than a pink...precious...package post!
OMG...the sweater and hat is ADORABLE!

Jany Schindler said...

Oh soooo..... cute! ENJOY the 4th,
~Jany~

stefanie said...

cute pink, happy pink saturday and 4th of july!!!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Dawn,
What cute pinkies! I love the little pink shoes! Happy Pink Saturday and Happy 4th weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Neabear said...

I had to laugh at the Christmas on the envelope. I too wonder what she was thinking. Congrats to your niece on her soon to come little one. I hope you post a picture of the new little baby when she makes her arrival. The sweater and hat you made is so cute! So special of you to make them.

Sonia said...

A baby girl...I'm sure you can't wait! I love the little pink crocs!! Miss Bloomers/Sonia

Neabear said...

I forgot right off hand if you have visited my craft blog before. Come and see the placemats I made for the silent auction at our church. I was at the fabric store yesterday hoping to get the same fabrics to make another set. Nope, no longer there. Darn! Perhaps I will make a set in Christmas fabrics.

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Dawn!!! I haven't seen you in forever! So glad you're back with us today. :-)

That cap and sweater are precious. I know she will love it.

Happy Pink Saturday Fourth to you.

XO,

Sheila :-)

caren said...

Happy PS and 4th of July! I wish I could knit like that!

Tracy said...

Christmas...oh, how sweet! So happy for your niece and her soon-to-be-born baby girl! :o) Just LOVE the pink baby set you knit--so beautiful, and perfect of a tiny girl. Thanks for stopping by--so great to see you. Hope you & yours have a wonderful 4th weekend! :o) ((HUGS))

Mary Bergfeld said...

What a charming post. The sweater you've made for the baby is just beautiful. It looks like "Christmas"
will be surrounded by a loving family.

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Oh how sweet! Babies...more to celebrate. Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Independence Day.

Unknown said...

Hi Dawn,

Well, with a new baby girl coming I'm sure you'll have pink Saturday material for years to come. Haha Congratulations!

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy 4th! .•*˙˙*•.HaPPy PiNk SaTuRdaY!.•*˙˙*•.

Cheers! =D
~Kitty Kellie
The Artful Paper Doll

Gossamer Creations said...

That little sweater and hat are so cute. A new baby.....how wonderful. Happy PS.
~Sue~

Anonymous said...

WOW!...a girl! yep..that calls for pink! and what a lucky little gal she will be..all decked out in your beautiful sweater outfit, Dawn!

happy pink saturday to you!
gypsy

JJ said...

We were blessed with a little pink bundle last year enjoy.
She has her own blog ( yep, VERY forward!)
http://ourphoebe.blogspot.com/

Pink truly is a lovely colour.
JJ

Judi said...

Hi Dawn
What a beautiful sweater set you knit...just lovely.
The new mom to be looks so happy and isn't there just a lovely glow about here.
It looks like a nice time.

I hope you have a really lovely weekend and things dry up your way. So far today we are staying with some sun which is what all the newly planted flowers need...sun!

have a great day
Judi

Unknown said...

Happy Pink 4th of July Saturday! The hand knit sweater and cap is so darling! You knit beautifully! Congratulations to your niece on her baby girl! How wonderful!

Wishing you and your loved ones a very safe and fun July 4th!

Tina

Printersdevil said...

Beautiful pink outfit. Congrats on the new baby in the family, h

Susie Jefferson said...

LOVE those little shoes, and well done with the knitting (I bet it's too hot to be doing knitting, so that's real dedication, lol).

Happy Pink Saturday and Happy 4th July (being from the UK, I hadn't realised it was Independence Day...).

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawn! Oh, congratulations to your niece! She's so cute! Blessings to her and hubby as the wee one grows to be a healthy little one!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Cottage Rose said...

Hello Dawn; Welcome back to Pink Saturday, and what a wonderful why to start it up again... I just love those little Pink shoes.... I think some one is thinking of Christmas a little early,,,, lol I would frame that for the baby's room... Now don't forget to take lots and lots of pictures of the new little angle to share,,,,, have a great 4th of July.

Hugs
Alaura

Becky said...

What a cute sweater and hat! Love the pink! Happy 4th of July!!

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Hi Dawn, darn I wish I could knit like you do ! The set is adorable.I have missed hearing from you.If you are like everyone else, it seems like this has been a busy summer.

Claudia said...

Your pink baby set is so sweet and will be treasured, I'm sure. Happy Pink Saturday!

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

I can imagine more pinky pretties are coming up soon! Pink baby is on the way! happy PS & 4th July

fairiemoon said...

Pink Baby giftees! What fun!!

Happy Fourth of July and Pink Saturday, both of them!!!

Erin :)

http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/

Carole said...

How exciting and so cute.

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawn - oh a baby girl - there is nothing better than all that sweet pink at the baby shower! I love the little sweater set you made - I still have the ones made for my children when they were little in the cedar chest. I haven't been around much - but, I'm glad I caught up with you! Did I tell you that I taught Kindergarten this year - wow - did it ever wear me out! Don't you just looooove SUMMER break!

Deanna said...

How wonderful...the sweater set is just adorable!

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
Deanna :D