Signs and Wonders

I know its the year of the rat, but this oddly shaped patch of sunlight in our hallway seems to indicate it's really the year of the dog:
The scottie dog to be precise. Maybe even our scottie dog. I think my doggie beats the pants off the Virgin Mary on a burrito any day, though they are probably both equally gassy.

So much for signs. Here's a wonder:
The Mysterious Pink Birthday Thing is revealed. This is Pea from Junior Knits, made for Jersey Girl's birthday. The wonderous part is that I actually finished it - and almost on time too (notice the priority mail box in the picture). Hah! Yay me!