One of my Christmas gifts this year was a gift-certificate to have my and Chappy’s photo taken at Motophoto, something I’ve wanted for a while. I had had mine and Katy’s taken when she was about 8 months old and have been so grateful to have a really good photo of her.

So, this morning, we trooped off into town. Unfortunately, while Chappy was cute and charming and photogenic, practically every picture of me looked terrible–my hair looked bad, or my smile was too big (you know, chipmunk-cheeks and scrunched up eyes). The photographer–a dog lover–was nice enough to take us back for just a few more shots of Chappy. We left with several copies of this:

I’ll need to get a 5×7″ frame for my room, but I love the picture. He looks so happy!

I even managed to get some spinning done before we left–very carefully not letting the pink merino/silk blend anywhere near my green corduroy pants. I’m feeling a little more comfortable about getting this done for my friend’s birthday in two more weeks . . . it would help if I knew when we were getting together for the present exchange. She works 7 days a week now, and family gatherings take priority, so . . . I figure I should get it done as soon as possible, so as to be ready. I think I’m about 2/3 there.

Here’s what I’ve got on the wheel right now, and a picture of my one, full bobbin with what I’ve got left to spin:

I got about another inch knitted on my hood last night, while watching “Joan of Arcadia.” I think I should easily have that done in time to start the EZasPI knit-along next weekend. And for that, I’m still browsing through lace patterns, looking for the ones I want to use in my shawl.

 The thing that concerns me is that–even with the garter-stitch border–the hood is still curling! Here’s a photo of it, next to the “Viking Knits” book, opened to the page I’m basing my hood on.

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