A bit of progress

I am plugging away on the birthday present socks, and have finished the heel on the first. At this point, I plan to finish the first before July ends, so I can have almost all of August to knit up the second. And yes, I am that slow of a knitter. Pictures soon, maybe even on the future recipient's foot!

Speaking of birthdays, my best friend Miss J. had a birthday today--I nearly forgot! Luckily (for me, not for my swap partner) I had just procured a Starbucks-related object that made a lovely gift for her. I will just have to find/buy/make another. (Secrecy because I don't want to give away the package's contents yet!)