Dec 19th was another First

December 19th marked William's first piano recital.  The teacher wisely placed him first on the program as he is her newest pupil and didn't give him a chance to get nervous. He played We Three King and another cheerful short tune. He did very well for having studied less than a year.  This event started the Christmas week nicely.

A Newborn

Yesterday, Dec 20th was our baby's actual due date (I know that is approximate) but we're using it to mark his progess.  Little Alan Vincent is no longer a preemie.  We can now call him a newborn.  And today his mom dressed him in newborn clothes as he has outgrown preemie clothes - right on schedule.  At left: holding hands with grandma in hospital. Then home at 9 days at a tiny weight of 4 lbs, he's now closing in on 6 pounds five weeks five days from birthdate.

The Runner Done

Actually, I finished this Sunday night as our favorite program wasn't on and had an hour to finish it.  Yep, this went together in a snap, but I did have to bury a few threads today, so I went ahead and call it finished today.  Took 2 fat quarters and cut four 9" blocks.  Made then the Rotary Cutting Revolution way (I love Anita Solomon's techniques). Assembled three and the fourth just cut it with no stitching (I'm loving this kind of construction).  The fourth block was used to make the points.  And here it is finished: 

It measures 10 x 40 and is for a family member for valentine's day.  I continued the flower theme in the block quilting motif: