An Unexpected Guest

This morning when I came to the shop, my friend Becky arrived carrying a box. I had no idea what she might have inside this box, but I knew it couldn't be very big. Now, before we go on, you must know a thing or two about Becky. First, she is the true definition of a renaissance woman. She is a sheep rancher, a business woman, a weaver, a spinner and a knitter, to mention just a few points. She and husband Mike own Valley Creek Ranch, in Park City, MT. Her latest project is a square, lace shawl, knit with Alpaca with a Twist, Fino. And yes, she really knit this in between feeding her flock and weaving.

And she knit these socks too.

And these "Hypnosis" socks from The Eclectic Sole.

Now, I don't know if you can see the box that the book is propped upon but it has our visitor, which I mentioned at the beginning of the breath taking post.

Would you like to see what's inside?

Take a breath and get ready...

A baby lamb, born about 7am this morning. She was the runt at only 2pounds 2oz. and was rejected by her mama.

She found four human mamas at Wild Purls. I have not seen so many women swoon this much since a new box of yarn arrived.

We then swooned some more over Becky's shawl.

But Purl (yes we named her Purl) would have none of that. She needed to let us know that she was hungry and tired and needed her mama. She bleated and bumped the box until she was picked up and fed.

Suddenly, all was well with the world.

A little food and a hug make everyone's day just a little better.