Log cabin baby blanket

I think I'm about 2/3 of the way done with Theresa's blanket. I 'm not sure why I torture myself this way---inch after inch of garter stitch. It's beautiful, but endless. And I haven't been wanting to distract myself with another project because I just want to get it done. Her baby's due March 28th, and I'd really like to have it finished before then.

The pattern is Moderne Baby Blanket from Mason-Dixon Knitting, in Bernat cotton tots. The photo doesn't do the colours justice( no natural light).

Jack's sleeping, so I decided to start this log. not sure if i'll kep up with it, but here goes.
Almost done with Carol's slippers. Not sure if I like the colour i chose anymore, but maybe once they're all done and i sit with them for a while they'll grow on me. Or not.