Last night a call came from our son-in-law in Portland Oregon. Our Aries daughter had given birth to her third child, a little girl, another Leo--just like her New York City grandma. Now I'll always remember Millie Garfield's August 18 birthday.
This morning we talked with the new mom. She sounds great and it was wonderful to hear the baby's gurgling. It's hard to be so far away at a moment like this but we'll be back there in October.
Seems the delivery occurred in her front hall! Her modest spouse, or maybe there was too much excitement last night, had not told us that he cut the umbilical cord. In the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Such drama. Though we missed it, our son and his family were visiting from NYC, so we'll get more firsthand details.
Our knitted presents are just completed. 
Above is Ron's handspun, handknit wool crib quilt...first time he's knit something more evolved than a hat or scarf. Single crochet around the edge is my work. To the left are cotton knits. Purple hat by Ron.
Kimono pattern from Mason-Dixon Knitting, 1824 cotton, same for booties (Maxine at Knitty City). Kay Gardiner, co-author of the book, approved when I showed it to her last week at Knitty City. She and Ann Shayne have a new book, will be in Portland on tour about the time we'll be there. Maybe I'll bring the new girl in her kimono to Powell's for their appearance?
Yes, I'm a little giddy. You would be too if you started out as a lonely only child and become a matriarch, I guess, to an expanding family...four grandchildren!
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LOL to think of you as a matriarch.
Ron's blanket is simply amazing. Bravos and bravas and mazel tovs all around!
xoxo Kay
Posted by: Kay | August 20, 2008 at 12:22 PM
LOL to think of you as a matriarch.
Ron's blanket is simply amazing. Bravos and bravas and mazel tovs all around!
xoxo Kay
Posted by: Kay | August 20, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Naomi
It's me Carol! How are you doing on your sweater?
I had to rip out a lot.....
Just checking in.... Congratulations on the new baby...
Carol
Posted by: Carol Ann Story | August 20, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations! Your comment about moving from an "lonely only child" pulls my heartstrings!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 20, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Congrats! Glad she arrived safely and hope she gets to model her kimono for the book tour.
Posted by: ToniC | August 20, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Congrats, Naomi!!!!!!!!! This makes how many grands? How exciting for you!!!!
As always, beautiful knitting from you and Ron!!!!!!!!!
Hugssssssssss
Posted by: Kay Dennison | August 21, 2008 at 12:16 AM
oh mazel tov and congrats all around, and what a great baby blanketfor a special arrival!
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | August 21, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Yay! Congratulations on the new little baby in the family. How wonderful it must be.
Beautiful, beautiful knitting from you and Ron. That little girl wont be missing knitted love at any rate.
Cheers
Posted by: Karen S | August 21, 2008 at 05:56 AM
Wow, congratulations to the whole family!
Posted by: donna | August 21, 2008 at 06:29 AM
Such a commotion.I'm glad you can get out there in Oct. because they are sure to need your help.When I'm around my Seattle bunchI cook and cook and cook.Still getting this funny format on your blog, where the margins are about 3/4 of an inch! Strange.
Posted by: Hattie | August 21, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Wahoo! A beautiful new Oregonian! Congratulations to the whole family, including the neophyte doc who cut the cord! This is so super for you, Naomi, and all the better because you'll meet her in person in October. I'm all for the idea at Powell's, btw. And the baby clothes, all of them, are lovely. If I hat a knitted purple hat I'd tip it to the matriarch.
Posted by: Lydia | August 22, 2008 at 02:15 AM
Congratulations to you and the proud parents and the anticipating siblings. What an exciting birth that must have been! Bet you are glad you weren't there (smile). Cutting the cord on his own...
Posted by: lilalia | August 22, 2008 at 02:18 AM
Thanks to all-- some known, some visiting from Mason-Dixon Knitting--for joining in our celebration. And Ron was pleased with your enthusiasm for his latelife dive into craft. -naomi
Posted by: naomi dagen bloom | August 22, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Naomi, congratulations! So wonderful!
Posted by: Claude | August 23, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Congratulations, grandparents, again!
Ron, I'm SO impressed with that lovely baby blanket! Just think--I knew you when... you made your first hand-spun ski band! The times, they are a changin'!
Naomi, that sweater and booties are adorable. I know you must be counting the days 'till your first visit with your new grand.--Judy
Posted by: Judy | August 30, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Hi Naomi!
Congratulations!! I've been following your blog for awhile, and thought I'd invite you to join us at www.womenetcetera.com. We're a group of women in our fifties who believe in living full lives by embracing transitions and changing with the times. We love making new friends, sharing new experiences and taking charge of our own lives. We'd love to have you join because you sure do sound like one of us!:)
Posted by: Natasha | September 01, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Congratulations!!!! From an only child to ---yes, yes!!! -- a burgeoning matriarch. Go granny go!
Posted by: MotherPie | September 05, 2008 at 08:18 PM
How IN THE WORLD did I miss this post???? Must of been the crazy moving time. I absolutely love babies that join us surrounded by (safe)drama! It tickles me to no end. Congrats, grandma. I'm so happy you get to go see them very soon. xoxoxoMarianne
Posted by: marianne | September 22, 2008 at 10:55 PM