So that you can all stop imagining the knitted under garments with cell phone pockets....I finished Fiona last night...started the i-cord at the Potluck, which was AMAZING! A local high school theatre club adopted *our kids* for a year as their service project and did Improvisational Comedy with them. I haven't laughed so hard in a long, long time. Daughter bird's Famous Fudge Brownies were amazing as always but the Boy bird just stunned us ALL. He had not been at the last scene rehearsal because he had another social engagement with the guys from his house....but when they got up on stage, he suddenly remembered how much he loves the spotlight and ran up from the audience to join in. He pantomimed playing baseball in slow motion, even joined in with the Seventh Inning Stretch sketch, and afterwards sang Take Me Out To The Ballgame the whole ride back to his nest. To say that I was stunned would be a Major Understatement. Twenty years of hard work and stubborn belief is bearing fruit, and it is oh so sweet. I was so amazed and excited that I stayed up to process it all and finish Fiona. The dark purple had a much better singing voice in the auditon phase than the royal blue, and ended up being Ms. Congeniality as well. The button is a handmade cast silver heart that an artist friend of mine made....it is a previously broken heart, stitched up and tied with a big bow...How Appropriate, no?
Nope, try as I might (and I'm trying HARD), I can't see the underpants in Fiona's latest incarnation.
Hee. It's beautiful--love the colors, love the button. The Potluck sounds just fantastic--no wonder you were inspired!
Posted by: Em/Michelle | May 21, 2004 at 08:15 AM
Ms. Fiona is beautiful! And what a wonderful evening you had. Somehow I missed seeing the "daughters" photo yesterday - what a pair of sweeties.
Posted by: Jane | May 21, 2004 at 09:48 AM
Fiona is lovely. I adore that color combination! (and the finished product doesn't look like granny-panties at all! hee!)
I'm glad to hear that you had a wonderful time at the potluck! I must also echo Jane's comment about the daughter photos a few posts back. Beautiful!!
Posted by: Christine | May 21, 2004 at 10:20 AM
Oh, my dear, your stories are such a wonderful way to wake up each morning. I feel so proud of your little flock, almost as if they were an extension of my own family. I'm so proud of you too!
Fiona looks fantastic. I have so much knitting on my plate right now. I'd join the knit-along if I had any prayer of getting it done in the next decade. xoxoxox
Posted by: Nathania | May 21, 2004 at 10:23 AM
Fiona is beautiful! (MMMM... purple)
Posted by: Melissa | May 21, 2004 at 12:03 PM
I can just see him, singing, and DBird's content smile, to hear the song.... Good mama, you. GREAT mama, you.
Posted by: Rachael | May 21, 2004 at 02:56 PM
Kudos on your finished Fiona! What a lovely evening you all had at the potluck!
Posted by: susan in pa | May 21, 2004 at 07:48 PM
Incredible. What a wonderful night. Inspiring more than I can possibly say...Thanks for sharing that magical night. Basketball in slow motion. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | May 21, 2004 at 08:28 PM
Wow! Sounds like it was an awesome and proud time.
I just love Fiona.
Posted by: Cathy | May 21, 2004 at 10:46 PM
Great colors. Great Mother.
Posted by: Loose Ends Melissa | May 22, 2004 at 09:27 AM
Fiona looks FAB, Greta! Thanks for trying the pattern... now I'll have to do one in the purple colorway! xoxo
Posted by: Brooks | May 22, 2004 at 12:22 PM
Sounds like you're reaping what you've sown, dear girl. You deserve it. :)
Posted by: Kim | May 23, 2004 at 09:06 AM