Another one bites the dust

I don't remember knitting being so slow! Maybe it's a bit like the pain of childbirth? You forget after you see the finished product? Anyway, after two hours of knitting last night and only a few rows' progress (seriously people, after all that, this blanket is still only 8" high), I've decided I need a new gift for my dear friend and her new baby! I'm thinking either this (can't you see it with some cute tags or ribbons sticking out at the edges? And of course with some bright patterns...none of that pastel stuff) or maybe this. I think I need a trip to store to decide this one.