Nana Knits and Jams: Rosemary

Monday, August 20, 2012

Rosemary

Rosemary Dow Campbell born Sunday, August 19 at 11:25 pm. Weight: Seven pounds and .8 oz. Length: 18 inches. Countenance: Beautiful beyond belief.

And this Nana is over-the-moon in love with her.

Oh, by the way, she is wearing a hat (one of many) I knit for her.

1 comment:

Betsy HenningAugust 23, 2012 at 7:50 AM
I knew that hat was one of your own making...just knew it.

Your joy spills over in your writing, and as always, I'm blessed.
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