Sock Monkey Babe!

My sister Deena has two little granddaughters. Madeline, who you've seen on occasion -- and baby Avery -- recently turned one. Avery's FAVORITE thing is her sock monkey. I'm hoping to put up a picture of her holding it (hint, hint, Deena & Becky!).

In the meantime -- here's a picture of the sock monkey birthday cake her Dad Chad made for her: (no kidding -- CHAD MADE THE CAKE -- isn't that awesome!!)



AND -- Grandma Deena is making her a special sock monkey blanket for Christmas:



Here's a closeup of the embroidery (which, you know, our sister Deborah always DOES FOR US...)

Who knew there was SOCK MONKEY FABRIC?? Beautiful job, Grandma & Aunt Debbie -- Avery will LOVE IT....


Deborah got the embroidery designs from the Embroidery Library. Our family is pretty good at TAG TEAM SEWING, eh??