Kid and Kitty
Did you know that one can crochet with a giant Shrinky-Dink ring on one's finger? I have proof. A second small granny square made by my apprentice and her assistant.
Make that "assistants" plural. All manner of critters, animate and in-, are interested.
And not so much.
Despite our better efforts.
Which cracks us up.
How adorable!!!!
Posted by: Natalea | March 23, 2007 at 08:35 AM
Love, love love the pictures of your niece! The favorite has to be the last one! Smiles!
We have a cat like yours, Catapult, with an attitude and gorgeous green eyes. Lastly, I am learning to crochet, iIdo feel like all fingers..frozen ones.
Posted by: ohmerci | March 23, 2007 at 09:01 AM
what a cute girl - how lucky for her to have a nice auntie like you to visit and be crafty with!
Posted by: patty | March 23, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Oh, she is soo cute! I love the concentration on her face as she's crocheting!
Posted by: katie | March 23, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Gotta love it. What could be better? Crochet, shrinky dink ring, horse and a cat, along with a smiling kid. Now just throw in some chocolate..... heaven. Your niece is too cute. I cannot wait until Em is this age (well, I can, but you know what I mean!)
Posted by: Beth | March 23, 2007 at 09:18 AM
:D
Posted by: Julie | March 23, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Seeing pictures of your niece makes me nostalgic for about 20 years ago when I had little girls at home. Sigh. She's a cutie, Alicia, and I hope you tell her so!
Posted by: Carla | March 23, 2007 at 09:24 AM
I love your pictures. Esp. the pic with the yarn on the cat's head.
~Amelia :-)
Posted by: ameliab | March 23, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Awwwww!!
These are the days she will remember for the rest of her life. XOXO to you for giving her such precious memories.
Posted by: Melissa L | March 23, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Being an aunt is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I have great memories of just such a day as you had with your niece. All the way up to and including prom dresses. Now they are both in college and I am no longer the COOL aunt, I am just no longer cool at all. I do hope the pendulum swings back someday.
Posted by: Nancy Mc | March 23, 2007 at 09:59 AM
love the gap-toothed smile.
I said it last time you posted about the two of you crocheting- so jealous!
I'm also all teary reading the comments about little girls now grown up, and little girls close to aunties. My special aunties are far from me and I miss them so!
Posted by: nyjlm | March 23, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Those are sweeeeet pics...looks like you two (or 4 really!) had a fabulous time!
Posted by: Brandy | March 23, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Oooh, love your new banner Alicia!
I have got to figure out how to get me one!
Posted by: Linda Thompson | March 23, 2007 at 11:43 AM
hahhaha cute!
Posted by: Kelly | March 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
my girls crack me UP when they help me craft. girls and giggles...like peanut butter and jelly!
Posted by: heidi | March 23, 2007 at 01:20 PM
So Cute!! She looks like a real sweetheart!
By the way,I think that your cat is mine's long lost twin. The resemblance really is uncanny!
Posted by: Ros | March 23, 2007 at 01:33 PM
She's such a sweetie...your niece, that is. Hoping that's your nice kitty not the punching one.
Posted by: charlotte | March 23, 2007 at 02:35 PM
I just had tell you what a gift you are giving your niece. I had a very special aunt, like you. The memories, love and connectiveness you are passing on to her will carry her through to adulthood. Every child needs a special "other" in their life, those people really help shape them, and in some cases keep them from going a wrong direction. I say that remembering that I always thought oh if I do "that" what will my auntie think if she finds out.
Sorry for the long comment it is just so touching to see how much love you give to her and I am sure receive in return.
Posted by: Natasha | March 23, 2007 at 03:09 PM
Very cute!
Posted by: Lori | March 23, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Your neice is too cute. My neice just turned 27...how time flies. Love your new banner. It took a while to load on my Mac; must be a large file. Is it 72 dpi? If it's much higher, it can get pokey. (Sorry for being so nosey. I'm a former graphic designer, so I can't help myself!)
Posted by: Susan | March 23, 2007 at 05:34 PM
Lovely pics (and the flowers in previous post too). I adore that look of crochet concentration on her face, utterly absorbed. So good to have such assistants. x
Posted by: cally | March 23, 2007 at 05:56 PM
Delurking to say that I love your blog! It's gorgeous, as are all of your creations.
I'm so glad you are spending this time with your niece. She will treasure these memories.
Posted by: Melanie | March 24, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Ahh, the patience of (some) cats. :)
Posted by: alison | March 24, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Too fun! I'm due to start a new project. Perhaps I'll use a hook this time, instead of sticks. Your projects make me want to go back to crocheting for a while!
Posted by: Cindy | March 24, 2007 at 03:53 PM
I love it!
Posted by: tiffany | March 24, 2007 at 06:21 PM