Oh my goodness, I finally said it "out loud"! Can I say it again? NORAH GAUGHAN IS COMING TO MY HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY! I have been holding that in for almost a year now. That is a hard secret to keep here in the knit blog world but I did it!
Why, you ask? Why is Norah Gaughan coming to our house on Wednesday? Well, I am almost embarrassed to say but apparently pictures of my family inspired her to design an entire line of sweaters and knitwear with her Vintage yarn! AHHHH! (Every time I even think that I just hear Wayne and Garth repeating "We're not worthy.We're not worthy.") Seriously. I still can't believe this.
So on Wednesday Norah along with her crew, including the amazing Cirilia, are coming to Vermont to shoot the pattern book at our home! Needless to say we are busy bees getting ready to welcome these wonderful people. I am nervous and so incredibly ready at the same time.
So it's been and will be a little quiet here as we anticipate all this excitement but look forward to some fun outtakes from the shoot later in the week! Okay? And please send us happy baby Vaughn (who will be the star of the baby book!), Simonne and Jorn wishes. I am sure they will be great, they all love and are used to having their pictures taken by me of course, but you never know with kids right?
Oh my goodness! I am so freakin excited! Aren't you?!
W O W !!! I'm beyond excited for you!!! In. Your. House??!! Fantastic!
Sending happy Vaughn, Simonne and Jorn wishes, and to you too. I can't hardly wait to hear/see more!
Posted by: Renee | September 20, 2009 at 07:14 PM
O M G ! ! !
That is amazing and exciting and fabulous. Looking forward to seeing photos and sweet Vaughn in some cute handknits!!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 20, 2009 at 08:04 PM
So, I'm betting you get a copy, right? How amazingly fabulous. And what a compliment. Of course, your house and knitting inspire many of us! Enjoy.
And good wishes Jorn, Simonne, and Vaughn!
p.s. - will the chicks get a shot? :~D
Posted by: Kathy | September 20, 2009 at 08:48 PM
OMG!!!!!!!! Wow! Of course, now that I think about it, if I were publishing a knitting book, I'd totally use you guys as models. No doubt! Have fun!
Posted by: Liz K | September 20, 2009 at 08:53 PM
Oh good I can FINALLY talk about it. I've been bursting. :) I can't believe you've had to keep that a secret for a year! You were still pregnant and everything! Wow. I can't believe it is finally happening now.
Hope the weather and the chickens will co-operate...:)
Posted by: karin | September 20, 2009 at 08:55 PM
holy crap! that is so cool. your kids will have a blast! can't wait to see pictures.
Posted by: Leah | September 20, 2009 at 09:08 PM
That is really awesome! Is this for Berroco? I can't wait to see the end result.
Posted by: Birdsong | September 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM
How incredible! Can't wait to hear and see more:)
Posted by: Barb | September 21, 2009 at 04:49 AM
very cool can't wait to see the pictures!
Posted by: Stacey B | September 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Holy cow. I'm such a Gaughan fan that I would just stand around with my mouth gaping in awe. Have a great time!
Posted by: Andrea | September 21, 2009 at 10:57 AM
That is FANTASTIC!! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Ann | September 21, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Totally fantastic! Have you seen the designs yet, or will it be a surprise? How awesome!
Posted by: Daniel | September 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM
It's a complete surprise! I can't wait :)
Posted by: Abi | September 21, 2009 at 01:18 PM
I am going to try to avoid the gaping while they are snapping away but you better believe I'll be gaping too ;)
Posted by: Abi | September 21, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Yup and me too ;)
Posted by: Abi | September 21, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Thanks so much Liz!
Posted by: Abi | September 21, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Thanks so much Kathy! We'll see if the little ladies make it into some shots. They are in their very awkward "feathering out" stage right now. They look so weird!
Posted by: Abi | September 21, 2009 at 01:20 PM
ZOMG! Happy thought and congratulations to all of you! Will the Zoolander pose be making an epic return?
Posted by: Laura | September 21, 2009 at 02:48 PM
WOW! That is crazy awesome news! I am so jealous. But I can totally see why you guys were such inspiration!
Posted by: Kara | September 21, 2009 at 03:23 PM
LOL! We'll see...
Posted by: Abi | September 22, 2009 at 12:39 PM
What?!
Posted by: Rima Aranha | September 22, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Okay, so I'm so lurking, waiting for pics!! I've been by about 5 times today hoping! Hope you're all having a great time and you're not too tired.
Posted by: Kathy | September 22, 2009 at 09:01 PM
Wow! Too cool for words! I can't believe that! You are so lucky! Okay, enough with the exclamation points. Seriously! I don't know what I would do to get ready! I'd be baking and cleaning and just everything... you must be so flattered and feel so fortunate.
I'll try to stop gushing. It'll be really fun to live vicariously through this experience by watching some of it on your blog. What a great time you will have.
I'll be pulling for all smiles and happiness in your adorable children, and nice weather for photography. And rosy cheeks and good health for all of you. Have fun.... smiling for you....
Suzanne in rural Ohio
Posted by: Suzanne | September 22, 2009 at 09:27 PM
And they're coming so close to the equinox, too! Fantastic!
Suzanne in rural Ohio
Posted by: Suzanne | September 22, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Thanks so much Suzanne! I am counting the hours now and am going to go and try to get some sleep. I have been baking and cleaning all day ;)
It means so much to have you in our virtual corner! Thanks :)
Posted by: Abi | September 22, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Ha! I'm such a dork! I'm so excited I thought today was Wednesday and shoot was in progress!
Posted by: Kathy | September 23, 2009 at 02:04 AM
It's Wednesday today ~ have a fabulous time!! Can't wait to see pics and hear how today went. :)
Posted by: Renee | September 23, 2009 at 09:07 AM
I'm a bit behind...so cool Abi! your so luckY!
Posted by: Keana | September 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Holy smokes! That is so cool! Hope the day is fabulous.
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 23, 2009 at 01:59 PM