Here is the finished monkey sock and the newly started second sock. I love the way the colors spiral down the leg. But I think the second one is not going to look quite the same. The stripes look wider. I started in what I thought was the same spot in the pattern repeat but maybe there really isn't a true repeat. There are the same number of stitches and the same size needles. They are for Emily and she doesn't care if they are matching. She is an "original" herself and doesn't care if her socks are originals as well.

I will be working more on sock 2 today as I make my debut as a pinup model. Yes, you heard me right, a pinup model. You know, Betty Grable, Vargas? In June, our local paper had an article about a photographer who takes 1940's style pinup photos. My husband said "Oh hon, if you get one of these done, I'll never ask for another present again" (I'll remind him of that when he wants to update the video card in his computer!). I called and made an appointment. I have met with the photographer and chosen clothes and told her the kind of "look" I want and today I go and have the pictures taken. I am not thrilled with having my picture taken so this is truly an act of love. I am not the skinny, young thing I once was and usually don't like pictures of myself. So, today I show up clean and unmade up and they do the hair and makeup and provide the wardrobe. She said wear black lace underwear, she has the garters and hose. If you are interested in looking at some of her work here is her address: Celeste Giuliani. She has done some really nice stuff.

I hope your Sunday is as interesting! Peter Kevin just brought me one of his famous omelettes. Breakfast in bed, and it isn't even my birthday!