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Miami Madness

Hey there folks!  Little E and I just got back from a great trip to Miami.  I had a work conference to attend but she got to spend her days lazing by the pool.  We were lucky enough to get to go early so I had a couple days to swim with her.
 She tans so fast!  A skill I never had.  And she had so much fun there!  I think she is going to be a little fish like her momma.
 I am going to miss the beach and the fabulous pools.  Walk in pools are great for tiny ones!
While in Miami I did get some great knitting time!  It had been awhile since I had gotten to knit so much.  Originally I planned to work on inventory for fall but I decided to set that aside and knit a blanket for Little E's baby dolls.  She loves her baby dolls!!  This sparkly cotton should be right up her alley.
Check out this cool kid!  She has grown so much.  I love this little outfit, it has a matching sun hat too.  :-)  And look at those tan little legs!  Crazy! 
 
So much has been going on lately, its hard to carve out any more time!  I will occasionally be blogging on the Babywearing Around Tulsa blog.  Check out this post for info on our upcoming meeting.
 
Speaking of being involved, I was super bummed to miss the Tulsa Etsy Craft Party put on by make:Tulsa!  I hear it was a blast.  Stay tuned for more exciting make:Tulsa adventures.  Have you seen our new website?  The fabulous Thom Crowe put a lot of work into it!
 
 
So that is what has been up with me, what has been up with you?

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