I can't believe how close you cut it on those sweaters!
Welcome, welcome Lily and Parker!! How beautiful!
Posted by Patti Blaine at May 30, 2006 4:23 PMWelcome to the world [of knittng] Parker and Lily! What a lovely brother and sister duo!
Posted by Courtney at May 30, 2006 4:23 PMLovely! Congratulations and Happy Birthdays all around.
Absolutely gorgeous!! Bringing back great memories here as my twin daughters will turn 17 on Saturday! Best wishes to their darling mother and wonderful father. And aren't you glad you got to hand them back to their parents?? ;)
Posted by Celia at May 30, 2006 4:24 PMI think you must have the magic needles! I remember reading about your daughter's first blankies and you as soon as you finished, boom! They arrived. I think this talent is something you might be able to market....
Beautiful babies, both of them! Many congratulations to Mom and my wish for a long and happy life full of love, laughter, music and dance to the twins. And knitting. They really need knitting, too.
Posted by Bryn at May 30, 2006 4:24 PMHappy birthday to them both!
Every new being that enters the world is capable of so much. Each is a new oppurtunity.
Posted by Katherine at May 30, 2006 4:25 PMWow. Just wow. That's two big, beautiful babies. They are very lucky to have Amanda to share their day with.
A world of welcome to Parker and Lily.
Congratulations!!!
Posted by Melinda at May 30, 2006 4:25 PMGood job to the mom, welcome to the little ones, and Happy B-day to Amanda!!!
Posted by Rachel at May 30, 2006 4:26 PMThe babies are both breathtakingly beautiful. Good work, doula Stephanie (and of course, good work Mama and Papa too).
Posted by Laurie at May 30, 2006 4:28 PMHappy Birthday Amanda!!!!
and
Welcome to the World Parker and Lily!!!
My cousin had twins yesterday....2 boys named Bryce and Donovan. What's up with all the twins?????
Posted by Liz R at May 30, 2006 4:28 PMMazel Tov!
Beautiful babies, beautiful sweaters, perfect timing - best wishes to all.
ps I was in early labor whilst sewing the buttons on my first born's welcome sweater.
Posted by kathy in juneau at May 30, 2006 4:28 PMWell, they were anxious to try on your sweaters!! They knew you were done, and wah-la. They are here! They are beautiful, what babies aren't, right? Happy B-day Amanda...and mannnnny mooooorrrre!
Posted by Melody at May 30, 2006 4:29 PMCongratualtions! The sweaters are lovely. My mom said that came to a realization yesterday. There's too many great things to knit. She said, "Seeing your sweaters makes me want to learn knitting." Please come to Chicago soon!
Therese
Sweet,sweet babes! I don't know, Steph... you look pretty natural holding those two (and ecstatic!) Maybe you should consider having another. Happy Birthday to Amanda. Somehow 17 seems so much older than 16.
Lynn (who deknits more than she knits these days)
Posted by Lynn at May 30, 2006 4:30 PMWhat great and SPECIAL news!! Such sweet and expressive faces. I became a Mom 7 months ago and I waited and waited for my daughter to arrive. Finally on my due date, to distract myself I picked back up the little quilt I had started for her months (like 6) prior. I worked on it for 3 days straight and became convinced that "the darn baby" wouldn't come till I finished. Sure enough. I finished at about 2 pm and went into labor that very night.
Posted by Jenn at May 30, 2006 4:31 PMWelcome to the world, Parker and Lily! Your future is full of love and wool and possibility.
And feliz cumpleanos a Amanda, tambien!
Posted by jen at May 30, 2006 4:33 PMThey are BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to see them decked out in those sweaters! Happy birthday to the lovely Amanda as well!
Posted by Bertha at May 30, 2006 4:36 PMMy goodness! How beautiful they are!
Congrats to all!
Happy Birthday Twinses and Amanda! Today is also my brothers birthday, he turns 21. It was also my great Aunt Genes birthday, she would have been 80 today.
Today is a good day to be born.
Welcome to the world Parker and Lily, and happy birthday to Amanda!
The babies are beautiful. Congratulations to the parents and best of luck to all. =)
(and yes, you had perfect timing on the sweaters. =P)
Posted by Lacee at May 30, 2006 4:38 PMThey are sooooo adorable. Welcome Parker and Lily! Steph, you should totally market a line of kniting needles. They would join the ranks of walking the dog, walking up and down steps, and having sex to bring the baby on in those last few dire weeks of waiting. I know if I was preggers I would totally use Harlot needles to get that baby coming! :D
Posted by Stephieface at May 30, 2006 4:39 PMCongratulations!!! ^_^
Posted by Madeline at May 30, 2006 4:40 PMHappy 17th Birthday Amanda! What a wonderful young woman you're becoming. And how nice that you could share your day with the new twins!
Stephanie, congrats to you and the new mom and dad. They are really in for a slalom run now! I know, my twins are 19 months now and the fun never ends. Kudos on getting the sweaters finished with the buttons and everything before all hell broke loose. Er, I mean, before she went into labour.
Posted by Jennifer Wallace at May 30, 2006 4:44 PMYou did it again! A finished sweater, a finished baby! I wish I knew you 16 years ago! Welcome beautiful babies and Happy Birthday Amanda!
Posted by Carol at May 30, 2006 4:44 PMCongratulations to the new mom for doing a great job..your babies are spectaculer. Lily And Parker..Happy Birhtday!
diana
Posted by diana at May 30, 2006 4:44 PMThey look wonderful. Well, so do the sweaters, but...
Happy Birthday to Parker, Lily, and Amanda!
Posted by Kate in Iowa at May 30, 2006 4:46 PMOh, joy, joy! How lovely and wonderful. An honor to share a birthday, indeed.
Can't wait to see them in their wee sweaters. (After it cools down, of course!)
Posted by stefaneener at May 30, 2006 4:48 PMCongratulations to the new mommy and daddy.
What a cute pair of wee ones.
Happy b-day Amanda!
Hippo Birdie two (alla) ewes!
Mes felicitations!
Posted by Lynneski at May 30, 2006 4:48 PMHappy Birthday to all!
Posted by MommyknitsJen at May 30, 2006 4:50 PMWhat a miracle! Welcome to the world, little ones! You brought tears to my old eyes....
Welcome, Lily and Parker! What fabulous names (my daughter is named Lily, too)! And a very happy to Amanda. Sweater pix, pls...
Posted by martha in mobile at May 30, 2006 4:51 PMMan, when you say "fire at will" people take you seriously.
:)
Congrats and happy birthday to all.
Yay babies (& Amanda)!
Posted by carma at May 30, 2006 4:52 PMSince we've been through this before, I have to congratulate you in maintaining the smokescreen that you "cut it close" on the sweaters. I imagine the mama would be much less grateful if she realized that a Harlot-finished baby gift beats the hell out of pitocin -- and that therefore your dinking around with that obstreparous grenyrn sweater simply added days to her term. The labor past, however, the sweaters themselves ought to mollify her -- they're really something, I give you that.
(It's Tuesday, by the way...)
What beautiful children. Awww. Makes me want a new one of my own. Parker is a great name for a little boy ... and Lily, well, I'm a little bias on that one having a Lily of my own ... it's the perfect name for a little girl. :)
Awwww.
Happy Birthday Amanda! :)
Posted by Samantha at May 30, 2006 4:55 PMWelcome, Parker and Lily! What beautiful children you are. And what lovely sweaters you have. (Cut it close? I'm with rams.)
Posted by Lucia at May 30, 2006 4:56 PMHappy birthday Amanda! and Happy birth! day Lily and Parker.
Stephanie you should work in theatre, with your ability to meet deadlines at the final hour!
well now, those pictures surely inspire my tendencies for baby lust. How beautiful!
Now off to watch my energetic, bouncing off the walls, climbing everything, requires 2 baths a day to stay clean, toddler....its the sure cure for babylust!
Um, yeah, just a bit close! LOL!
Welcome, welcome to the world!
Posted by Giovanna at May 30, 2006 4:57 PMObviously they are blessed with great patience as they didn't come out until the sweaters were finished.
It's all a matter of perspective.
Absolutely gorgeous both of them, congrats to the lucky parents.
Posted by Nancy at May 30, 2006 4:57 PMWow, twins that are a) not early and b) not scrawny. Amazing! I'm sure it was all the knitting mojo.
Posted by Jean S at May 30, 2006 4:58 PMGood God, they're gorgeous. So so so so gorgeous. Lily is so beautiful, and Parker looks like he's going to be one relaxed little dude. I hope you'll post pics of them wearing the sweaters. Good job, Mom and Dad, you do beautiful work.
Happy birthday, Amanda!
What ... you didn't "cut it close" on the sweaters! You finished them ... and thus the babies could be born. It's the Steph Magic, that's all. :)
Posted by Kat at May 30, 2006 4:59 PMWelcome to the world, Parker and Lily!
Posted by Nikki at May 30, 2006 5:00 PMWow, about the same size as my brother and I were, but he let me out first. I can't wait to see them in those sweaters!
Posted by Heather at May 30, 2006 5:00 PMYEAH!!!! Happy birthday Amanda, and welcome to those 2 sweet little babies! Perfect timing!
Posted by Jen at May 30, 2006 5:00 PMAwesome! They are just inspiring me with awe.
And no, you didn't cut it close with those sweaters. It's too damn hot to put babies into wool garments.
Posted by LaurieM at May 30, 2006 5:00 PMThat was cutting it just a leetle close! They are gorgeous wee babes and I wish all much health and happiness (and fortitude for the parents) for many, many years.
Posted by Teri S. at May 30, 2006 5:01 PMWelcome to the world, little ones.
Happy B-day Amanda!
Posted by Ari at May 30, 2006 5:02 PMHoly cute babies! Can't. Even. Imagine. 12+ pounds of baby. Way to go, "Mom"! Parker will look great in red, by the way.
Posted by Joanne at May 30, 2006 5:02 PMWelcome to the world, little ones.
Happy B-day Amanda!
Posted by Ari at May 30, 2006 5:03 PMThey are the cutest .. cant wait to see them in their sweaters :)
Posted by Mazhalai at May 30, 2006 5:03 PMoh my, Mom took you seriously when you said fire when ready, didn't she?
Adorable babies! Happy Birthday Amanda!
Posted by Helen at May 30, 2006 5:05 PMWhat a pair of beauties!! How can they BE so adorable? You'd think I'd be done with babies by now...but they just get sweeter and sweeter.
Welcome, little ones.
And happy birthday, Amanda! We're glad you're here, too. Even those of us who don't, you know, KNOW you. Ain't the Internet weird that way?! :)
Posted by Tama at May 30, 2006 5:06 PMHappy Birthday Parker, Lily and Amanda.
Who wouldn't want to come out into the world if they had cool sweaters waiting for the.
I just love how happy babies make you :)
They are darling... and Lily is clearly very photogenic (not to put Parker down or anything... he's just busy sleeping in his snapshot, while Lily was caught in all her baby exressiveness).
Posted by Leisel at May 30, 2006 5:09 PMYAY!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Mom and Dad, the babies are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
well done Stephanie - I think you must have the knitting mojo, maybe some will rub off if I keep reading the blog, and when I'm ready to have babies, I'll start knitting and they won't come until I'm finished... ;)
Happy Birthday Amanda!!!!
Happy happy joy joy - wishing all good things for Amanda (and the babies too, of course, but she was here first.)
Posted by Childe at May 30, 2006 5:14 PMHappy birthday to the twins!
And a Happy Birthday to Amanda too!
Posted by Jennifer at May 30, 2006 5:14 PMWelcome to the world, sweet babies! And congrats Stephanie for finishing those sweaters in the nick of time!!
Posted by Julie at May 30, 2006 5:14 PMHappy Birthday Amanda! And loving welcome to Parker and Lily and congratulations to their parents.
And Rams, now that I've recovered from my evil fit of giggles at your rather pointed reminder of what else the Harlot ought to have been doing today, may I suggest we allow her to select and alternate 'Tuesday' this week? She has been rather hard at work today.
Posted by Rachel H at May 30, 2006 5:15 PMWelcome, babies. You have the limitless potential of making our world a better place to be!
Posted by Mama-E at May 30, 2006 5:15 PMThe Knitting Goddess smiled on you. Which can only mean, she will smack you again sometime soon. Sorry, I hate to be pessimistic. The twins are beautiful, as are their sweaters. Tell Mom and Dad congrats!
Posted by Cindy B at May 30, 2006 5:16 PMOh, the miracle of new life! They will look so cute in those sweaters, when this weather from hell cools down. And happy birthday, Amanda!
Posted by Marjorie at May 30, 2006 5:17 PMPerfect planning on yours and God's part. Although if it is near as warm there as it is in Western Mass(WEBS Yarn Store country) the sweaters won't be needed except for pictures. They are beautiful and Lily looks like she will be a busy one.
God bless to all.
Judy in MA
Welcome to the world (this time around), Parker and Lily, and a very happy birthday to Amanda!
Posted by Imbrium at May 30, 2006 5:19 PMLet me see if I've got this right...collectively that is over 12 pounds of baby! Very impressive! Congrats to Mom for her obviously whopping intestinal fortitude...
Posted by Nancy at May 30, 2006 5:20 PMHappy birthday all around. What precious little babies. They'll look great in the sweaters.
Posted by Jocele at May 30, 2006 5:21 PMWelcome gorgeous babies! Congrats mama and papa!
Posted by Katy at May 30, 2006 5:21 PMHappy Birthday to Amanda, and Welcome to the World Babies Parker and Lily! What a happy day ...
Posted by Ruth at May 30, 2006 5:22 PMHappy birthday to all three of you!
Posted by moiraeknits at May 30, 2006 5:28 PMWELCOME beautiful babies!! Congratulations to Mom and Dad and doula! Our boys turned four last month and we heard all the warnings about small, early babies but the babies sometimes have other plans. The two beautiful cardigans I knit for them never fit because the little dudes, after being FORCED to come out after more than 38 weeks, weighed 6.5 lbs each. My bit of wisdom for the happy parents is to take lots of notes and pictures because you won't personally remember a damn thing about the next three months. Enjoy - you are on an amazing adventure!
Michelle
It's too bad I can't do that anymore, for a lot of reasons, one being that now that I know you, I have every reason to believe that the little bugger would stay in, get cooked properly, and come out when told.
The First, Last, And Only did not exactly follow Yarn Harlot protocol in that regard, but then again, no one was knitting for her at the time.... She is, however, learning to knit to calm down the former preemie heebie jeebies. I have to make up a knit stitch song in French. Ruh roh.
Posted by Lee Ann at May 30, 2006 5:38 PMThey were *waiting* for those sweaters, I swear.
Lovely.
Posted by Dena Shunra at May 30, 2006 5:39 PMAnd you with the fortitude to blog after all the knitting and the birthing goin' on! Happy Birthday Parker, Lily and Amanda.
Posted by Michelle at May 30, 2006 5:40 PMthose are two very considerate babies. They allowed you enough time to finsh, admire and giftwrap thise sweaters.
As a mother of an extremely stubborn four year old, I am awestruck that you've survived motherhood for 17 years, and even decided to add more babies to the mix. Right now I'm on the fence about that.
Posted by erin at May 30, 2006 5:41 PMwelcome to the planet, Parker & Lily - a very happy birthday to Amanda,
and, as I've long suspected, you, Harlot, rock!!!!
great sweaters, beautiful babies...could you be prouder if you had them yourself? Congrats from south of the border (NY and VT) to the parents and to YH; and welcome to the little ones!
Posted by gaila G! at May 30, 2006 5:44 PMStunning babies, and such good healthy sizes too - perfect for a couple heirloom sweaters. You look tired, hope the delivery was in air conditioned "comfort." Time to knit rayon, cotton, linen, silk, or some other sleek thing, and maybe enjoy my favorite Long Island cooler: 1/2 lemonade, 1/2 sweet iced tea... the sugar alone gets you through the day.
Posted by tree at May 30, 2006 5:44 PMThey sure are big for twins, bless her. Many congratulations to Mum, welcome Parker and Lily and Happy Birthday Amanda - may you have great cake.
Claire
Amazing timing on those sweaters!
The babies are beautiful, and a happy birthday to Amanda
Posted by Naomi Bower at May 30, 2006 5:46 PMOpps! Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday DEAR AMANDA, Happy Birthday to yououououou!
Posted by Tree at May 30, 2006 5:47 PMParker and Lily, welcome to our world! Starting out today with our imminent Stephanie is about as good as it gets! Not only does your family love you, but the world of knitters love you, too! Stpehanie, you did another one of your predicting when babies will arrive! Happy Birth day Parker! Happy Birth day Lily! And a very happy birthday to Amanda, too!
Posted by Nancy J at May 30, 2006 5:48 PMHappy Birthday to the twins and Amanda. That's a whole lotta baby for a woman to carry.
Posted by Lauren at May 30, 2006 5:49 PMHappy Birthday AMANDA!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Denise at May 30, 2006 5:57 PMHappy Birthday, Amanda! Hope it's a wonderful day!
Congratulations to the twins and their parents. They are both simply beautiful. Makes me want to run up there and snuggle 'em...sigh...my "baby" is shaping up to make a good linebacker and doesn't want to cuddle anymore. Tell mom and dad to enjoy every minute, because they sure fly by!
Posted by Steph Bolinger at May 30, 2006 6:01 PMGood weights! There is something about newborns that makes you get misty eyed and ever hopeful about mankind. Great timing with the sweaters. Everyone must be so happy and so tired.
Posted by everythingearin at May 30, 2006 6:01 PMHoly Cow!! That's 12 lbs. 2 oz. of beautiful babies! Gongratulations to Mom and Dad and doula. And Happ Birthday to the lovely Amanda.
Posted by Paula at May 30, 2006 6:02 PMBeautiful babies! Doesn't matter how close you cut it with the sweaters, you did finish in time:)
Posted by Alison at May 30, 2006 6:03 PMYeah, that was a little close....
What beautiful babies! Congratulations to the proud parents of Parker and Lily!!
Happy Birthday Amanda!!!!
Welcome to the world Parker and Lily. What a great pair of names. Birth weights good too for twins. My twin nieces were barely 5 and 5.5 lbs when born (now 26 with 3 kidletts of their own each)
Gemini is the sign of twins no?
Cant wait to see the pair in their lovely sweaters.
Congrats to the parents and Happy Birthday Amanda (also a lovely name)
What beautiful babies! Congratulations to the parents, and all blessings to all concerned.
Posted by Marina Stern at May 30, 2006 6:11 PMWonderful!!!
Posted by Julie at May 30, 2006 6:12 PMBeautiful babies. And I hope their mother saves those adorable sweaters to show them when they're old enough to appreciate them!
Posted by Pooleknitter at May 30, 2006 6:13 PMNot only are those kids beautiful, but the fact that they waited patiently until you were done with the sweaters also suggests that they possess budding diplomatic skills. A bright start, indeed.
Posted by Franklin at May 30, 2006 6:14 PMwelcome welcome little wonders!
congrats to the new mom and dad...
happy birthday to you stephanie and amanda!!!
i always call my mother on the day of my birth, without her hard work i would not have one!
Awwww... adorable. And congrats to mummy and daddy. And to you, Steph, for once again prooving that you are in charge (in your knitterly way) of when babies will be born.
All the best to the new family!
Posted by miss ewe at May 30, 2006 6:18 PMHappy birthday, Amanda! Seventeen is much more mature than sixteen.
And a very big welcome to Parker and Lily, the two most beautiful babies I've seen in a loooong time. Good work, Mom and Dad!
And good work Steph, for being ... well ... yourself. :)
Posted by April at May 30, 2006 6:21 PMWell you may have won the race but those two definitly won the whole series!! What great timing Steph! And what beautiful babies. You are so lucky to have been able to hold them! Happy birthday to Amanda too!
Posted by martina at May 30, 2006 6:26 PMThey look so beautiful and healthy! Welcome to the world, Lily and Parker! You're going to be clothed in style. ;)
Posted by Lara at May 30, 2006 6:32 PMThey are wonderful!
Why does just seeing a baby give us such a rush of joy? Are they all born to save the world? It feels like that!
And you are magic.
Posted by Louise at May 30, 2006 6:34 PMWelcome to the world, you beatiful babes.
Posted by Linda at May 30, 2006 6:37 PMCongrats on the beautiful babies. Almost makes me want another one. Almost. Happy Birthday to Amanda!
Jen
Posted by Jen at May 30, 2006 6:39 PMAwww.... I think I just ovulated! I can't wait until I have one (or two or whatever) of my own!
Congrats on the babies, and on the sweaters!
Posted by Crissy in Oregon at May 30, 2006 6:43 PMWelcome to Parker and Lily. And congratulations to mom and dad. Absolutly beautiful! They will look smashing in their sweaters. Happy Birthday Amanda!
Posted by Janet L. at May 30, 2006 6:43 PMHoly wow. A 6-pound TWIN? My first-born was just over 6 pounds by herself, and I thought I was going to DIE. I can't imagine doing that twice in one day, let alone twice in one hour. Mom has my sincerest admiration, congratulations, and condolences. ;)
Welcome to the world, Parker and Lily! You're going to love it here. :)
Happy Birthday, Amanda! :D
Posted by DeAnna B at May 30, 2006 6:43 PMI think that this goes to prove that that thing last winter, when the twins arrived before the blankets were done, was just a fluke. Happy Birthday to Parker, Lily and Amanda!
Posted by Jeanne at May 30, 2006 6:54 PMCongratulations to the MOM & DAD and welcome to our world Parker and Lily.I hope the Harlot can get you both to learn to knit one day. MY, my, my they are some BEAUTIFUL babies!!!! Amanda--- Very Happy birthday to you too, may this year be one of your best yet .
Posted by Joan H at May 30, 2006 6:56 PMParker and Lily ROCK!! Happy Birthday Little Ones! Happy Birthday Amanda! Seventeen is a wonderful age, although I don't know if your parents would agree. Treat them kindly in the next year! Strangely, they get smarter as you get older. At least MY parents did!!
Posted by Alyson at May 30, 2006 7:00 PMHappy birthday Amanda, Lily, and Parker!
Posted by Kat at May 30, 2006 7:01 PMI am due sometime between Christmas day and January 9. If you wanted to knit something for my little bundle and time it mid-December, I would really appreciate your help with the timing:)
Congrats to Mom and Dad. The babies are incredibly wonderful. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Posted by Holly at May 30, 2006 7:06 PMHappy Birthday to all of you! Congrats to the parents ;)
Posted by Melanie at May 30, 2006 7:08 PMWelcome to the world, Parker and Lily! You have some great sweaters to grow into.
And a very happy 17th birthday, Amanda!
Posted by Chris at May 30, 2006 7:11 PMThey are BEAUTIFUL!!
Twins born under the sign of the twins, very cool indeed.
Posted by Caren at May 30, 2006 7:20 PMYou are just awesome all the way around, you go girl! Sweaters, planters and twins. That's doing it up right! Congratulations. Two new knitters have joined the family. Bye for now, get some rest.
Posted by Carolyn at May 30, 2006 7:26 PMOk, I'll say it...I'm so glad it's her and not me. But I hope for the mama and daddy that they have the wonderful, close, happy experience with those beautiful children that my husband and I had with ours. Good luck!
Posted by susan at May 30, 2006 7:27 PMOk, I'll say it...I'm so glad it's her and not me. But I hope for the mama and daddy that they have the wonderful, close, happy experience with those beautiful children that my husband and I had with ours. Good luck!
Posted by susan at May 30, 2006 7:27 PMCongratulations to all!!! They are so beautiful!!!
It sure was nice of their Mom to wait until you finished the sweaters!
Posted by Jennifer in PA at May 30, 2006 7:30 PMHappy Birthday Amanda!
Didn't want you to feel left out with all the baby gushing. :-)
Posted by JayD at May 30, 2006 7:30 PMWelcome to the world Lily & Parker!
And a very Happy Birthday to Amanda :)
Posted by Annette at May 30, 2006 7:39 PMHappy Birthdays! and Congratulations! all around. Those are the cutest little babies, and I'm so glad they have those tiny, wee sweaters to wear.
Posted by Sara at May 30, 2006 7:41 PMWhy so many twins? One theory, out today: growth hormone in dairy. I normally don't go overboard worrying about All the Toxic Stuff That Might Tweak Your Body, but this news does make me consider switching to organic yogurt....
However, if eating the conventional stuff produced such lovely twin babies, maybe we should all stick to Dannon!
Posted by Danielle at May 30, 2006 7:44 PMThey are beautiful. Happy Birthday babies! Happy Birthday Amanda!
Posted by Kelly at May 30, 2006 7:44 PMHappy birthday to Parker, Lily and Amanda!!! I'm really beginning to wonder about your ability to keep babies from being born until their knitting is done.Too freaky.
Posted by Holly at May 30, 2006 7:46 PMWow! They are so gorgeous! WELCOME to the world, little ones. And welcome to being older and gradually, as always, wiser, while being well thought of the knitting world over, Amanda. Happy 17th.
And what a way to celebrate!
Posted by AlisonH at May 30, 2006 7:46 PMHappy Birthday to Amanda! And what absolutly beautiful babies, sigh. Thank you Stephanie for lighting up the day.
Posted by Margaret at May 30, 2006 7:52 PMWelcome to the world, Parker and Lily, and a Happy Birthday to Amanda!
Great timing on the sweaters.
Posted by sydney at May 30, 2006 7:58 PMWelcome, Parker and Lily - you're gorgeous!
(smae thing happened with my sister's twins - the famous Tinks. Liam was laid-back and snoozing, while Morgan couldn't wait to see what was happened. They're still like that)
Posted by Lene at May 30, 2006 8:15 PMWelcome to the world, little ones. Many blessings. Guess you knew you're sweaters were ready!
Posted by d. at May 30, 2006 8:22 PMHappy Birthday, AMANDA!
And to the Babes, also.
Posted by Ellen in Conn at May 30, 2006 8:25 PMYowser! That's 12 pounds of babies right there! Good work, Mom, good work YH!
Posted by Mary Lou at May 30, 2006 8:36 PMOh, what beautiful babies! Congratulations to the new parents and congratulations to you for finishing those sweaters just in time.
Posted by Jess at May 30, 2006 8:39 PMWhat a fantastic way to remember your own first motherhood experience! Welcome to the twins and Happy Birthday to Amanda!
Posted by Carole at May 30, 2006 8:40 PMWow, congrats! Both for the twins and for making it to 17! And I wouldn't call it "cutting it close," it's much more fun to tell everyone that you knew the timing and paced the sweaters just perfectly!
Posted by Charissa at May 30, 2006 8:43 PMOh so sweet! Congrats to the family: mom, dad, and babes all. And I'm sure they will be fetching in their gorgeous sweaters. Thanks for sharing, and happy birthday to Amanda as well. :)
Posted by Tasha at May 30, 2006 8:54 PMThe babies are beautiful! I cut it close as well - my sister's baby was born Monday morning and I finished his blanket 10:30ish Sunday night...
Posted by Jo at May 30, 2006 8:55 PMWelcome to the world Parker and Lily!! Happy Birthday Amanda!!! and Great work Harlot I would have been disappointed if you'd finished any earlier.
Posted by Erin at May 30, 2006 8:56 PMThey're beautiful - a credit to all involved.
And it's not "cutting it close". It's more of the North American OEM philosophy of Just In Time. Not happenstance, philosophy & intent.
Posted by Wannietta at May 30, 2006 9:01 PMwelcome parker and lily.
that momma does not look like she just birthed, not one, but two babies! hope you tell her all these bravo's and well dones.
and of course too you as well for birthing, not just one, but two fabulous sweater. bravo. well done.
Those two are nobody's fools. Very smart indeed until they knew they had lovely sweaters awaiting their arrival. No matter how many times it happens I am always amazed at the strength mothers (and dads) display when giving birth.
Posted by E to the M at May 30, 2006 9:08 PMThey are absolutely gorgeous! What timing with the sweaters!
Posted by Sheri at May 30, 2006 9:08 PMHappy Birthday to the twins! They are both so beautiful!
Posted by Shelley at May 30, 2006 9:15 PMHappy Birthday, Amanda!! 17, just about the age to start apreciating mum's handiwork again. My highschoolers (the ones that I teach) love to see my knitting stuff, and want me to make them sweaters, too.
Welcome to the world Parker and Lily. Beautiful names. I am a little biased as I have a nephew named Parker (no Lily's in the family, though!!).
I seem to remember in previous posts about your knitting for babies, Harlot, and how the babies always seem to come shortly (usually hours) after their projects come off the needles. Those babies just seem to know when you are ready for them and don't come a moment sooner. they'll look adorable in the sweaters. Better put a set of knitting needles in baby Lily's hands so she grows up to be a knitter. Apparently it's an old Irish custom about master knitter's passing on their gifts to the next generation.
Posted by terrib at May 30, 2006 9:17 PMWelcome Twins! I'm a twin myself and therefore have a soft spot for any twin. I can't imagine life as a 'single'. Like A. A. Milne said, "It's so much friendlier with two." About the sweaters, you said it before -- You are in control. The babies don't come until the knitting is done.
Posted by LaurieG at May 30, 2006 9:24 PMMazel Tov! And Welcome to the World, babies!
Posted by Lisa Rogers Lowrance at May 30, 2006 9:29 PMHappy birthday Amanda, Lily and Parker! Some really nice work there!
Posted by mellanie at May 30, 2006 9:33 PMWelcome to the world, Tiny Wee Ones!!! Great job finishing the sweaters :)
Posted by Michelle at May 30, 2006 9:35 PMHappy birthday to the beautiful twins, and to Amanda!
Posted by Laurie at May 30, 2006 9:38 PMCalling it close? Gee, I thought you planned it that way! Those two are just adorable. Happy Birthday Amanda!! Happy Birthday Parker and Lilly!
Posted by Niteowl at May 30, 2006 9:40 PMOh my goodness, my best friend also had her baby this morning!!!! A baby girl named Kaeylnn! What a day!
Happy Birthday to Amanda!
Posted by Kelly at May 30, 2006 9:47 PMWhat beauties! My uterus aches!
And a very happy birthday to Amanda, too!
Posted by Amie at May 30, 2006 9:51 PMCongratulations to the entire family of Parker and Lily, and Happy Birthday Amanda! What a joyful post, thank you for sharing the news with all of us.
Those are some healthy looking babies, btw!
Posted by waitandsee at May 30, 2006 9:59 PMthank you for sharing such a wonderfully happy moment!
Posted by Michelle at May 30, 2006 10:00 PMYes, you cut it close on the sweaters but what matters is that they are wonderful and you got them done. Congratulations! The babies are beautiful.
Posted by Katie at May 30, 2006 10:04 PMWelcome twins and happy birthday to Amanda!
Posted by Emma at May 30, 2006 10:05 PMFabulous. Welcome to the world, Parker and Lily. You look a lot like my two when they arrived (and weigh a lot like mine did too). Give your mom a little time to get used to this two-baby thing--she'll be a pro in no time, and you two will have each other for ever and always.
Congrats!
Posted by mamacate at May 30, 2006 10:09 PMWelcome Parker! Welcome Lily! Congratulations mom and dad, and welcome to the parenthood cult (assuming you are new members).
Posted by Suzanne at May 30, 2006 10:14 PMhappy birthday to all, especially to amanda (wait til she's 20!). and you didn't cut it close, you just have EXCELLENT timing.
Posted by minnie at May 30, 2006 10:30 PMCutting it close? ... That's just good planning :D
They are completely adorable!
Posted by Michelle from New Brunswick at May 30, 2006 10:33 PMThat is an enormous smile on you.
Happy Birthdays all around!
Posted by claudia at May 30, 2006 10:46 PMHappy Birthday to all 3 - beautiful new babies and Amanda.
Posted by Pat S at May 30, 2006 10:48 PMSalutations! Congratulations! Best Wishes! and Happy Birthday!
Posted by Kelli (Knitter Bunny) at May 30, 2006 10:51 PMThose babies are gorgeous. Makes me want to have another one or three. :) Congrats to Mom and Dad...and to you for cutting the deadline!
Posted by Yvonne at May 30, 2006 10:53 PMHooray for babies! They are precious and even at this tender age they were thoughtful enough to wait until the sweaters were finished before being born. Congratulations and my sincerest wishes for sleep to the new parents.
Posted by Heide at May 30, 2006 10:56 PMHappy Birthday Parker, Lily, and Amanda!
My very best wishes for happiness and lots of laughter to you all!
Posted by Linda in CS/CO at May 30, 2006 11:01 PMthey're so beautiful! (both the babies and the sweaters). and may 30th is a wonderful day.
Posted by Violet at May 30, 2006 11:04 PMWooooo! That was a close call. Guess when you said it was ok they were excited to see the sweaters. Congrats!
Posted by Uneeknitter at May 30, 2006 11:10 PMWelcome Parker and Lily, and congratulations to Mom and her family. :)
Posted by Tania A at May 30, 2006 11:16 PMWelcome to the world, little ones! We are so glad you've come.
Posted by Liz at May 30, 2006 11:29 PMHappy, happy birthday to Parker, Lily, and Amanda!
Posted by Beth at May 30, 2006 11:39 PMHappy Birthday to Parker, Lily and Amanda!
They're pretty big for twins. Go mama. :)
Posted by Abigail at May 30, 2006 11:41 PMWelcome to the world, Parker and Lily. And a happy birthday to Amanda as well.
Posted by Kris at May 30, 2006 11:53 PMWay to go, Mom of the twins ! I think there should be a special mother's day JUST for Mom's who have twins. yipes.. So delightfully awesome and wonderous that Mom and both babies are healthy and happy. another miracle!
they are so beautiful !
And, good job "Auntie" Steph~ (you look like a natural with twins...) cut that one kinda close eh girl? The sweaters are gorgeous tho, in case I didn't say so in an earlier post.
Welcome to the beautiful babes in arms of one very proud Harlot...and everything Rachel H said ;-)
Congratulations to the new parents! What lovely cherubs. Welcome to the world, Parker and Lily -- may you find joy, health, beauty and love in this place.
Posted by Marg at May 31, 2006 12:15 AMWhat beautiful babies! I am going to try the pretty girl sweater for my new neice on her way in Sept.
Posted by Jessica at May 31, 2006 12:26 AMWow, what beautiful babies. They don't even look like lizards as so many Caucasian babied do at birth! That poor mom must have been huge at the end with two non-twin-sized twins in there!
Did you help with the birth? My favorite chapter in Yarn Harlot is still the one with the (still)birth....
Posted by Erica at May 31, 2006 12:38 AMI can just picture those gorgeous sweaters on those gorgeous babies!
Posted by Bliss at May 31, 2006 12:46 AMBirthday blessings to Amanda, Parker and Lily!
Posted by Julieanne at May 31, 2006 1:12 AMStephanie you do beautiful work no matter which arena you are working in!! Welcome, Welcome to Lily and Parker.....such beautiful babes, such lovely names. Parker had better watch out, Lily looks like she isn't going to miss a trick....so alert and wise looking.(an "old soul" perhaps??),Parker is going to have his work cut out for him to keep up with her! Can't wait to see them in their little sweaters.....with the A/C on of course!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMANDA !!!!
Posted by Jenna at May 31, 2006 1:14 AMWelcome to the world, little ones! Happy birthday to Amanda, too!
Posted by kelly at May 31, 2006 1:14 AMCongrats to the proud parents! Many birthday blessings to the new little ones and the very grown up Amanda.
Posted by Lavender at May 31, 2006 1:25 AMAww how cute! You id cut it close on the sweaters, but you still got in under the wire.
Happy birthday to the twins and your daughter!
Posted by RC at May 31, 2006 1:29 AMI can honestly say, TWINS ROCK being a mother of twin girls. So proud of their mum for surviving and delivering :) Congrats to you on getting their gifty sweaters done right on time!
Posted by AmyinBC at May 31, 2006 1:37 AMCongratulations to mom on the best dressed babies in Canada... and felicitations to Amanda, who is, indeed, not quite grown up but very very close. (And well done Steph on the timing, the lovely babies you helped, and on nearly surviving a teenager...)
Posted by Shanny Mac at May 31, 2006 2:21 AMHey Parker, Hey Lily! I can reccomend chocolate and walking on the grass in bare feet. And You should also try petting a kitten and riding the rollercoaster (even if it seems scary at first).
HAVE FUN!!
:-))
Posted by Saskia at May 31, 2006 2:24 AMoh my goodness. they are so precious. :) and to you: i just a couple of days ago realized that you are a published writer. i'm a new knitter, so i apologize for this ignorance. i was looking through the knitting section in the bookstore, and when i came upon "yarn harlot" i gasped and flailed my arms wildly at my boyfriend to come run and look. i don't think he understood at all, but he smiled and tolerated me anyway. :)
Posted by Cary at May 31, 2006 2:26 AMCongratulations and best birthday wishes to everyone born on this wonderful day, especially Parker, Lily and Amanda! Our Headmaster's wife also had her baby today. Your sweaters were gorgeous, as usual, and I'm in awe of your skills.
Posted by Kathy in San Jose at May 31, 2006 3:06 AMCongrats! Perfect timing for sweaters and babies! I just found out that I'm expecting at the end of January and can't find the words to truly express the blessings and joy I wish for all! Happy birthday all around!
Posted by jennifer. at May 31, 2006 3:23 AMHappy Birthday Amanda!! Happy Birth Day Parker and Lily!! Congrats Mummy and Daddy!!!
Posted by amylou at May 31, 2006 4:50 AMWelcome Parker and Lily!! You and your folks have many amazing days ahead. The world of twins is a special blessing!
Posted by AngieWink at May 31, 2006 5:49 AMHappy Birthday, Parker and Lily!
Congratulations mom! Job extraordinarily well done!
Lori
momof7
:0)
Proving once again you run the world with knitting
Congrats -they are extremely cute.
boo, and hoo, welcoming the twins with a little tear in my eye.
they are so very lovely. happy birthday to amanda too!
Adorable little twins!
Posted by Ariannah Armstrong at May 31, 2006 6:51 AMCongratulations to Mom and Dad of Parker and Lily! Happy Birthday Amanda!
Beautiful babies and sweaters.
BEAUTIFUL!
Oh my goodness, they are precious!!
I love babies.
Good job, mommy! Welcome to the club!
And good job, Steph!
Posted by sunflowerfairy at May 31, 2006 7:28 AMoh, how lovely! The picture of Lily especially reminds me of my second child when she was born. "She's so alert!" constantly - looks like another one. Congratulations to the parents, and thank you for the pictures, Steph, and the sweaters are pretty darn nice, too.
Posted by Liz (the crazed weasel) at May 31, 2006 7:28 AMBeautiful babies, beautiful sweaters...we want pics of Lily and Parker wearing your hard work!
Posted by judy at May 31, 2006 8:01 AMAwww they're beautiful! Beautiful babies for beautiful sweaters!
Now if only I can convince Adam to have another baby ;-)
Posted by Carrie at May 31, 2006 8:25 AMWell done, you must have known they were coming. That's why you finished when you did.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
:)
Happy Birthday Amanda! Hope your birthday was filled with lots of good stuff, like ice cream, it's just too hot for anything else.
Congrats also to Mom and the twins. Good timing on your part, at least hospitals are air conditioned.
Posted by Diane at May 31, 2006 8:27 AMHappy birthday times three! Parker and Lily are beautiful little ones and I'm sure their sweaters will look perfect on them.
Happy birthday to Amanda as well... and to you for having accomplished such a wonderful task as bringing her into this world and raising her into a lovely young woman. :)
Gorgeous babies! God's amazing miracle times two! Congratulations on their healthy births.
Posted by Tisra at May 31, 2006 8:30 AMcongratulations to lily and parker's parents. and congratulations to you for a job well done. and happy birthday to the twins.
Posted by maryse at May 31, 2006 8:35 AMWelcome to Lily and Parker! Good job, Mom, Dad, and Stephanie! Happy Birthday Amanda - 17 is such a great year. You're on the verge of SO many wonderful things and the whole world is out there waiting for you! It's my daughter's 13th birthday today, too, and that's another auspicious number. What a day for greatness!
Posted by JoAnne at May 31, 2006 8:55 AMWelcome to the world, Parker and Lily!
What cutsies!
Congrats to the new mom and dad, and all the best.
Keep on truckin'!
Congratulations to Mom and Dad, and Happy Birthday to those two beauties! And to your daughter as well, what a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday. It must have brought back wonderful memories for you!
Posted by Mental Rose at May 31, 2006 9:08 AMWelcome, Lily and Parker! And it's not that you cut it close - it's that once the sweaters were done, they knew they could be born.
Posted by Kat with a K at May 31, 2006 9:08 AMCongrats to their mama, the owner of the [formerly] protruding belly of blog fame! They are lovely!
And of course they were born then, they couldn't be born until you finished something for them!
Posted by Kristi at May 31, 2006 9:11 AM*weeps*
i can almost smell the sweet smell of baby head.
welcome to the world, sweet babies!!!!
Happy Birthday, Amanda!! Happy Birthday, Parker & Lily!!
(Holy cow, "extraordinarily healthy" is right!! Congratulations to their mum and dad, too!)
They KNEW---Babies have a way of just knowing sometimes. This makes me think. . . are you still a doula/lactation consultant? Probably not--too busy writing. Aren't babies divine?? Their exsistence is such an amazing fete. If you think about the possibilities (in a reproductive sperm/egg sort of way) every individual child truly is a miracle. Good luck mom and dad! Your world just got BETTER! Lots Better!
Posted by Mea at May 31, 2006 9:15 AMCongratulations Mum & Dad!
Welcome to the World Parker & Lily!
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Thanks for sharing all this wonder with us, Stephanie. Pictures of tiny models showing off their new fibery finery soon?? Pleeeeeeeeeez?
Once again your knitting heralds a birth, never use your gift for evil.
Happy Birthday Amanda, Happy Birthday Parker and Lily! (for your birthday I promise I won't sing)
Wow! What beautiful babies! Congrats to the parents and happy birthday to Lily, Parker & Amanda... May ya'll all be blessed with loads of happiness.
Posted by Rete St.Germain at May 31, 2006 9:21 AMWonder-twin powers activate!!!!!!!
Congratulations to the whole group! They are beautiful
Adorable babies; welcome Parker and Lily! You have gorgeous sweaters waiting for you!
Congratulations, Mom and Dad!
Happy birthday, Amanda!
Posted by Kristine at May 31, 2006 9:22 AMOh Happy Day! Beautiful, healthy babies - what a wonderful world!
Posted by Theresa at May 31, 2006 9:24 AMWhat beautiful babies. Welcome, Parker & Lily.
Congratulations, Mom & Dad. I wish you an uninterrupted night of sleep when you need one. Enjoy those babies as the old adage is so, so true: they grow up before you know it.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Congrats, Steph, on your timely finish of those gorgeous sweaters.
I'm actually afraid to do the math to figure out the total babyweight the mom was carrying. Great job, and congratulations from me!
Posted by Cassie at May 31, 2006 9:56 AMCongratulations! They are beautiful! Can't wait to see them in the sweaters!
Posted by Robin at May 31, 2006 10:18 AMOh, they are BEAUTIFUL in that newborn scrunchy-faced baby sort of way.
I love babies.
The sweaters are going to be gorgeous on them.
Posted by Marianne at May 31, 2006 10:21 AMWow, cutting it close by hours it seems. Well timed!
Not having kids myself, but experiencing quite a baby boom about me, thanks for the tip on baby sweaters. I may be putting that into good use soon.
Posted by Kate at May 31, 2006 10:21 AMI'm pretty sure the babies knew that the world wasn't worth entering until they had beautiful sweaters.
Posted by Kat at May 31, 2006 10:25 AMMy husband's cousin had the first baby in the family in that generation, a boy, 7lb 6oz, quite a good size for a Japanese-American baby. Three years later, she had twins, 2 boys, weighing in at 7lb 2oz and 7lb 11oz. One of those boys was heavier than his singleton older brother! Almost 15lb of baby, more total, counting "extras". Major OUCH, but she didn't have a caesarian. Truly amazing mama and boys!
Posted by dee near Berkeley at May 31, 2006 10:28 AMHooray! Welcome Parker and Lily! As a twin myself, and one of a boy/girl set no less, I can tell you with much certainty that you will be each other's best friend, closest ally, and at times worst critic and most troublesome foe. But it's a wonderful way to grow up.
Happy birthday to Amanda, too. Just think, now there are millions of us who are shocked that you're 17, wondering where the time went, rather than just your relatives...!
What a great day. :)
Hey- it just occurred to me, Amanda is getting really good at sharing her birthday... Happy second birthday to Huxley!
Posted by Sarahfish at May 31, 2006 10:48 AMHappy birthday Parker and Lily and Happy birthday Amanda. Obviously, you didn't so much "cut it close" on the sweaters so much as you signalled to the powers that be that it was time for their appearance in the world. You knew the babies wouldn't be born until their knitting was done, didn't you?
Posted by jennifer at May 31, 2006 10:59 AMHurray! Welcome to the world blessed babies! May you find it a joyful, wondrous place to be. Congratulations to your Mom and Dad, and Stephanie for finishing your beautiful wee sweaters in the nick of time.
And Amanda: a most happy birthday to you!
Posted by Beverly at May 31, 2006 11:03 AMWelcome to the world, little kiddos. You will look so very gorgeous in the sweaters that Steph has made for you. Of course, you will look gorgeous in anything or nothing at all!! Thanks for waiting until the sweaters were done. Hugs, kisses and pats on the back to all.
Posted by gail at May 31, 2006 11:15 AMCongratulations to the new mom and dad!
Welcome to the world Parker and Lily. May you have happy and healthy lives and leave your children a better world than was left to you.
Happy birthday Amanda!
Posted by Vicki in So. Cal. at May 31, 2006 11:18 AMYou cut it close, but your record remains unbroken! They're absolutely beautiful, both of them.
Posted by rene at May 31, 2006 11:22 AMRemind Mom... remind all moms....
6 weeks, 6 months, and 6 years all pass in the blink of an eye. They are the same. Treasure every second. God Bless Parker and Lily and Amanda.
Oh what beautiful little babies - enjoy all the knitting and the baby cuddling...
Posted by >>>SHELLEY<<< at May 31, 2006 11:35 AMIt just goes to show that you ARE in control of when babies enter the world--you finished the sweaters, and ta-da! beautiful babies arrived.
And they ARE beautiful--welcome to both and congratulations to the parents. What an amazing feat!
--Judy
Posted by Judy at May 31, 2006 11:37 AMWelcome Parker and Lily! Strangely, that it the second time in the last few months that I have said those words. My sister in law just had twins, a boy and a girl, and she named them Parker and Lily! What are the odds?
Posted by Jessica at May 31, 2006 11:38 AMBig twins! Way to go Momma!
Posted by Sherry W at May 31, 2006 11:43 AMOMG, they are adorable! I wish them and Amanda a wonderful day!
Posted by Anne at May 31, 2006 11:47 AMWelcome you two gloriously beautiful beings.
and to Stephanie who definitely holds power in her hands and needles. a joyous job well done!
Happy birthday Amanda, Parker and Lily! What beautiful babies. I don't think that you finished knitting just in time -- the babies were clearly waiting for you to complete their clothing first!
Posted by Faith at May 31, 2006 12:03 PMHi Stephanie. This morning I saw a photo of you holding the babies. Now, there is no photo?! Yesterday, I saw the babies, but again, not you holding them. I didn't know what the other bloggers were talking about. What's up, I wonder.
Posted by Jo-Anne at May 31, 2006 12:15 PMCONGRATULATIONS to the proud family and WELCOME to the world to Parker and Lily! :)
Posted by Isabelle at May 31, 2006 12:19 PMCONGRATULATIONS to the proud family and WELCOME to the world to Parker and Lily! :)
Posted by Isabelle at May 31, 2006 12:19 PMHappy Birthday Amanda! And welcome Parker and Lily!
Posted by Tish at May 31, 2006 12:36 PMCongratulations to the beautiful babies and to the wonderful parents! Also, a belated happy birthday to Amanda. Wow, you really timed the sweaters just right.
Posted by Irishclover at May 31, 2006 1:00 PMWelcome to the world Lily and Parker! They are absolutely precious!
Posted by AJ at May 31, 2006 1:00 PMWelcome Parker and Lily! They are beautiful!
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Posted by lisa Co. Springs at May 31, 2006 1:10 PMAnd they share my birthday as well. Welcome to the world!
Yay!
Posted by rebecca at May 31, 2006 1:15 PMI know that I am a day late, but Happy Birthday to the twins and Amanda! Or at least, happy belated birthday! They're beautiful!
Posted by tresstiford at May 31, 2006 1:26 PMCongrats all around!!!
Posted by Monica at May 31, 2006 1:28 PMI can't wait to see them in their lovely sweaters. Twins are so wonderful!
Posted by del at May 31, 2006 1:31 PMWhat entrancingly beautiful babies - Lily is just so full of personality already. I recently found out that my DD is pregnant again & find I am as excited about the third one as I was about the first 2. I can't wait to find out the sex. A girl would be nice but I'll be just as happy with a 3rd boy.
Posted by Donna at May 31, 2006 1:32 PMWelcome, babies. Happy Birthday Amanda.
Posted by Gina at May 31, 2006 2:27 PMGorgeous babies!! Your timing is impeccable as it turns out.
Congratulations to Mommy and Daddy!
Happy Birthday to Amanda!
Much happiness and joy! Babies are wonderful things and should be welcomed as such. Congratulations to all. You owe them big time for waiting until a decent time after the sweaters had been finished, photographed and blogged.
Posted by Teresa C at May 31, 2006 2:49 PMThey are such precious babies!
My youngest - soon to be 4, let me take a 2 hour trip up to Lorna Misner's to see her dye yarn (when she still owned Lorna's Laces) when I was very pregnant, and of course buy lots of yarn. Then later that night I went into labor and he arrived the next morning. What a good little guy and he still lets me knit.
Posted by Kathy at May 31, 2006 2:53 PMHappy, happy birthday & welcome, Parker & Lily! And of course, Happy Birthday Amanda! (Happy Birthday, Mums, too!)
Posted by Mindy (aka Puff the Magic Rabbit) at May 31, 2006 2:54 PMWow, that is a hella lot of baby for that mom to be carrying! Good job, woman! Welcome to the babies, and happy birthday, Amanda.
Posted by Norma at May 31, 2006 2:55 PMI wouldn't say you cut it close, so mucha as you got your baby knitting mojo back. Babies will arrive after their sweaters are finished henceforth.
Posted by Rhiannon at May 31, 2006 3:04 PMParker and Lily are beautiful! Their heads sure look cold, though.
Posted by cindi at May 31, 2006 3:19 PMHappy Birthday!
I'm always amazed that such tiny little babies eventually turn into big people!
Posted by Sunidesus at May 31, 2006 3:20 PMPrecious babies all three. Happy Birthday Amanda!
Posted by Jane in NC at May 31, 2006 3:21 PMHappy Birthday to two wonderful additions to this world!
Posted by Jacquie at May 31, 2006 3:29 PMFantastic, great little duo with being so healthy and mama healthy, too. Fantastic
Posted by Dee at May 31, 2006 3:48 PMFantastic, great little duo with being so healthy and mama healthy, too. Fantastic
Posted by Dee at May 31, 2006 3:49 PMWhat beautiful babies. Congratulations to you and their mama and daddy! (and what lovely sweaters to go with the babies! Yes, I know, babies aren't accessories...)
Posted by Meera at May 31, 2006 3:51 PMWelcome to the world Parker and Lily!! What a beautiful pair.
Posted by Michelle at May 31, 2006 3:59 PMI just thought of something. My daughter and Amanda share a birthday. Joe and I share a birthday. How cool is that? I knew about both but never THOUGHT about it being both. well, strikes me as neat, anyway.
I could stretch it and say Stephanie and I both crack jokes and knit, but that would be like saying Georgia O'Keefe and I have something in common. The 'connection' only points out the vast differences in what we do!
Posted by JoAnne at May 31, 2006 4:18 PMThose look like tiny little knitter fingers if you ask me.. congratulations!
Also- congratulations on BEATING them here- those little sweet buggers!
However- We must take this entirely on trust--- as the pics aren't dated- and the sweaters COULD have been completed after the babies arrival- and you've held off the posting until you could "create you're own reality"...
OK- there have been bigger conspiracy theories based on less- ;)
Kidding-
beautiful all around!
Wow - What a memorable day this will be for you all! Welcome Parker and Lily, and congratulations to their mum for producing such healthy, beautiful babies!
Posted by Katie - The Knitting Mama at May 31, 2006 4:22 PMWelcome Lily and Parker! Happy, Happy Birthday! Your parents do good work!
Posted by d2` at May 31, 2006 4:26 PMThat was an incredibly close call... and an amazing miracle of nature. Congrats to the sizeably larger family!
Posted by Erica at May 31, 2006 4:27 PMCongrats on your good work, yet again. Oh yeah, & to their mother, too. Hey, where's the obligatory "with travel sock" picture? You could be scarring them irreparably by getting them started in life without having them pose "au sock".
Posted by Samina at May 31, 2006 5:01 PMLily is GORGEOUS! And Parker is just a doll. your daughter is 17? Wow! What's YOUR secret? I really love the monkey buttons on Parker's sweater btw, Good choice Meg.
Posted by Rebecca at May 31, 2006 5:14 PMWhat beautiful babies to wear those lovely sweaters! Welcome, little ones. And Happy Birthday Amanda.
Posted by Karen in Toledo at May 31, 2006 6:37 PMDarling babies - I'm going to the kind of grandma that spoils, I can tell *G*. I would love to cuddle that pair!
And Amanada is the name I picked out if JC would have been a girl! Great minds think alike!
Happy Birthdays and Congratulations all around!!
Posted by Karla (threadbndr) at May 31, 2006 6:51 PMYou'd think those babies were just waiting for those sweaters to be seamed up or something...
Welcome to the planet!
Posted by bonnie at May 31, 2006 6:54 PMWow, those are very cute babies...the picture of Lily is amazing! Those eyes are beautiful! Extend all of our best wishes to the new parents.
Posted by LeAnne at May 31, 2006 7:16 PMWelcome to the planet Parker and Lily!! and welcome to the last few teenage years Amanda, enjoy them. Happy Birthday one and all!
Stephanie, you are the baby sweater goddess and have such a fantastic smile holding those two newborns, such a perfect balance - a gaggle of teenagers to challenge everything you think you know and lovely babies to keep you in touch with all that sweetness.
The twins are terrific! Best wishes to all!
Posted by Willi at May 31, 2006 7:20 PMWow, magnificent blessings for such healthy babes. She is more woman than I! And I don't even want to think about teenagers...
Best wishes to you all.
welcome lily and parker!!! whether by coincidence or not, there's an excellent band out there named parker & lily ... one of my favourites in fact. yay for excellent twins!!!
Posted by myuglysweater at May 31, 2006 8:11 PMbeautiful babies
beautiful sweaters
gorgeous even
on the clothes in the hamper drill?
add....
any clothes left on the floor
will go in the good will bag (or the trash)
they will not be retrievable
if you run out of clothes
you will go to school naked
or you can buy them back from good will
enjoy
nick
Welcome, Parker and Lily! And Happy Happy, Amanda. :)
Way to get those sweaters in under the line, Steph! ;)
Posted by Julie H. at May 31, 2006 8:59 PMCongratulations!!! Let's say you did the timing on purpose shall we? I'm reading your new book and it rocks!!
Posted by Rhiannon at May 31, 2006 9:02 PMAw. How adorable. And they have an awesome mom who rocked the birthing process. And an awesome dad who rockingly supported.
Happy birthday to Parker and Lily and Amanda!
Posted by em at May 31, 2006 9:07 PMwelcome to the world little ones - it's a big and sometimes scary place, but always warm and more manageable with a little bit of wool.
Posted by Kristen at May 31, 2006 9:11 PMWelcome Parker! Welcome Lily! You are both so adorable and will be absolute knockouts in those new sweaters--I swear, those are the cutest baby sweaters that I have ever seen!
My own twins were 14 months this weekend. They are walking and talking now, making it hard for me to remember how tiny and (mostly) silent they once were...Seeing Parker and Lily makes me want to do the baby thing all over again--if I were 10 years younger! (And if I can forget what existing on 1/2 hour of sleep every two hours feels like...)
Happy Birthday, Amanda! Have a joyous year!!!
Sheila in Boston
Posted by Sheila in Boston at May 31, 2006 9:41 PMWelcome Lily and Parker! Parker, sleep while you can, buddy! Lily, welcome to the ranks of the curious and the watchful. May you both enjoy good health and a fondness for wool.
Stephanie, you look so happy holding the twins. Cheers!
Posted by KathyMarie at May 31, 2006 10:10 PMBirthday blessings to all!
Posted by Lara at May 31, 2006 10:11 PMPlease give my congratulations to the new parents. Welcome Parker and Lily, you are both beautiful! Last, but not least, congratulations to you, both sweaters are splendid.
Posted by Jennifer at May 31, 2006 10:32 PMWelcome babies!! You are adorable!
Happy Birthday Amanda!!
Great name ; )
Stephanie, you sure did cut it close on those amazing sweaters!
Happy Birthday Amanda, Lily and Parker!
Hey ladies, don't those babies just make you wanna have more?? (Nah, me neither, but they sure are precious!)
Posted by Barbara from Nova Scotia at May 31, 2006 11:06 PMThose two are as beautiful as the jackets you knitted them
Posted by Annie at June 1, 2006 1:02 AMHappy birthday to the three!
(And: No, Barbara, thanks but three will be plenty for me, even if Lily's look is melting my heart.)
Congratulations to everyone concerned this is fabulous news
Posted by Helen Chisholm at June 1, 2006 4:55 AMCongratulations!!!! They are very adorable twins. I just love the look on Lily's face. It's like she has a secret and can't wait to share it. Maybe she's already a knitter and is just waiting til she gets a little more hand eye coordination before she lets you know. Or, maybe she was just waiting for you to finish her sweater. Happy Birthday to Amanda!!!! Seventeen! I bet it seems like yesterday that she was a baby. Thanks for sharing the beautiful baby pictures.
Posted by Laurie at June 1, 2006 5:51 AMHooray! Here's to the happy, healthy twins. And a belated happy birthday to Amanda as well.
Posted by Ann at June 1, 2006 6:22 AMtotally adorable!!!
Posted by heidi at June 1, 2006 7:47 AMHooray! The twins are here! What a size for twins...both around six pounds. And what beautiful names. So where are the pix of them in their sweaters, hmmmmmm?
Posted by Elizabeth Spinner at June 1, 2006 8:07 AMHappy 17th Birthday, Amanda!!
Happy Birthday and welcome to the world, Parker and Lily!!
May 30th is a good day to be born. My beautiful grandmother, who still knits by the way, was born on May 30, 1918.
YAY! Lily is the prettiest baby! What gorgeous eyes she has!
Happy Birthday to Amanda as well!
Posted by Kristina at June 1, 2006 10:51 AMYAY! Lily is the prettiest baby! What gorgeous eyes she has!
Happy Birthday to Amanda as well!
Posted by Kristina at June 1, 2006 10:52 AMYou timing is impeccable and the babies are perfectly beautiful.
Best wishes to Mom and Dad!
Posted by Lynne at June 1, 2006 10:55 AMCongrats, and Happy Birthday to Amanda, also. Those are two pretty (er, I guess Parker is handsome) babies. Bravo to Mom and congrats to Dad.
Posted by AndreaR at June 1, 2006 11:09 AMSo Adorable! I can't even imagine having one child, let alone twins! Congrats to everyone!
Posted by elizabeth at June 1, 2006 11:49 AMCongrats to the two new babies! May 30th is a very good day to be born (I can say this because it's my birthday too!).
Posted by Jenipurr at June 1, 2006 3:32 PMCongrats to the two new babies! May 30th is a very good day to be born (I can say this because it's my birthday too!).
Posted by Jenipurr at June 1, 2006 3:32 PMThey are beautiful! Congrats to Mom and Dad!
Any way you can be there for me when I have mine? I know that Baltimore is far, and I'm not pregnant yet, but we can work on that...
Posted by Maureen at June 1, 2006 4:53 PMWelcome new babies!! :) They are gorgeous. And the sweaters are beautiful, too.
Posted by MelissaW at June 1, 2006 5:19 PMThe twins are so cute. I have twin boys that are 5 now and I so remember the joy of them both nursing and I would not give that up for anything.
Also thank for the wonderful books I am enjoying all of them and plan on purchasing more to give as gifts.
Posted by Deloris at June 1, 2006 8:05 PMHoly shit that's a lot of baby. Happy birthday all around, Wow.
Posted by julia fc at June 2, 2006 9:29 AMOh, they are beautiful! Welcome to Lily and Parker and congrats to the hard-working mom and dad!
Posted by Carrie at June 2, 2006 10:05 AMAAH! Congratulations and welcome to the new babes! They're so beautiful. I adore the look on Lily's face. Ah, newborns. *happysigh* Way to go on the labour! I had singlets and the idea of birthing twins is mildly terrifying. You're one tough woman.
I just bought Knitting Rules! and I'm in love. I know I'll be a regular reader here.
Posted by Sarah at June 3, 2006 4:21 PMWelcome, Babies! Good Job, Steph, on all counts! Happy Birthday, Amanda!
Posted by Claire at June 3, 2006 11:52 PMHappy BirthDay, Parker & Lily!! Such gorgeous healthy twins.
Happy BirthDay, Amanda! You have a wonderful mother.
:) Cheers!
Posted by Kimberly at June 4, 2006 3:35 PMFrom a mom of twins, your friend is truley blessed! Twins are twice the fun, twice the bootie duty, twice the laughter, twice the hugs and twice the love. Congratulations and I hope everyone had a happy birthday!
Posted by Kate at June 4, 2006 4:27 PMBeautiful: Babies. Sweaters. You. Holding them. Their sweaters. Their timing with your daughter's birthday.
I'm about to embark on knitting sweaters for my DH's brother and his wife who are due with twin boys in early August. In a recent post I asked if anybody knew the average size of twins at birth so I could choose which size to make so that they will fit them this fall and/or winter.
Then, a couple of days ago we received a call that her water had broke. Today, she seems stabilized but will be in the hospital until the babies are born which could be any moment but they are hoping won't be until the 27th of this month. They're in good spirits, informed about what is happening, feel like they have excellent and empathetic care, and are still incredibly (and apparently according to their doctors, not entirely naively) hoping to have a drug-free although highly monitored birth, or would that be births?.
They've been hoping for a child for quite some time and I've been waiting to knit a sweater for them for years, since not long after knitting the very first one or two of a long string (I recently finished the 15th! I must be crazy.) of Rosebud Cardigans from the book Simple Knits for Cherished Babies. Your two very different, beautiful sweaters are inspiring me to try another baby sweater pattern...but not until after I've knit the 16th and 17th ones.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww. Cute babies. Almost makes me want to do it again. Almost (I'm nursing as I type this)
Posted by Kate at June 7, 2006 7:53 PMI hadn't read your blog in a (very) long while. Congratulations! They're beautiful. All good wishes.
Posted by elizabeth at June 12, 2006 3:45 PMthe babies are so cute cograts