Coming Home Outfit

I wish I was better at posting on here!!! I have several blogs swirling around my head that I've never taken the time to sit down and write.  So in trying to be slightly better, I'm forging ahead with another post.  I have finally taken the time to take some pictures of her coming home outfit.  A while back, probably in September or October I decided that I wanted to make something for our baby girl to come home in.  The coming home outfit is important because it's the first time we get to dress her and it's what she'll wear in her first forray into the world.

I should let you all know that we are surrounded by many talented, creative people who are are all anxious to make something for our little one.  I knew I wouldn't have to do much to get a one of a kind handmade outfit.  My mom sews, Mike's mom, both my sisters, and several others are handy with a crochet hook and knitting needles.  But then so am I!  I took up crocheting probably 10 years ago, so while I'm no expert, I'm certainly capable of making something for my little girl.  Most of what I've created, up to this point, have been afghan's, hats, scarves, beanies, and a few various other things.... but I really wanted to do something different.  After all, this is my first baby and she deserves something special from her momma.

So I hit up a few local craft stores and found a pattern I thought I could pull off.  I've never made clothing, or booties, but what the heck, I was feeling ambitious.  I got all of my supplies together and set to work.  It took me about 3 days to complete this outfit.  (3 days of working on it, after work in the evenings and whatnot)  Anyways here it is:

Now I need to give credit where credit is due.  I made the outfit, Mike's mom made the baby afghan and gave it to us for Christmas.  But what better backdrop for these pictures than her crafty work!?  Anyways, this is the first sweater and booties I've ever attempted and I have to say that I'm pleased with how they came out.  I was really worried when I first completed this set that it would be too big for her, but as we all know, she's a big baby so I think it'll work just fine!!  I've made beanies before, so this one was fairly easy, it was just on a smaller scale.  Here are some closer shots the individual pieces:

So there it is ~ a part of our little girls coming home outfit.  I'm not sure yet what she will wear underneath the sweater, but I'm pretty sure my mom has something up her sleeve that will be perfect!  I have a feeling that every part of her coming home outfit and accessories will be special and unique made by the people who love her already!  The afghan will also be making the trip to the hospital.  Here's a closeup of it and some of the details:

Thanks for stopping by and checking in on us!   I really am going to try to get some of these blogs out of my head and onto paper er computer, whatever!!!