sometimes.

Sometimes, there are moments that I wish were not my reality.

For example, yesterday, standing in line at the Walmart super center with frozen pizzas and frozen pie in my cart, already wishing that I did not have to purchase them. My pride saying "you should be able to fit in time to really make supper tonight", knowing that again, I was going to have extra children and family in my home later that day, along with Hannah's music program. I really couldn't fit it in. AND then, the gal that pulls up behind me with her pork loin and sausage and fresh vegetables... I just wanted to shout "these aren't the groceries I always buy." Like I needed to clarify that I am a cook from scratch-kind-of-gal.

Then, after spending a better part of a day trying to get things ready for a very sweet daughter of mine, only it was all to her dismay. Which made me upset... So sometimes, like last night, I had to apologize to my Mom, for once being like one of my own.

Sometimes, my pride really gets in the way.

Before the snow came (and went).

The morning after the snow.

five senses friday number 3.

I'm still joining in on five senses friday's hosted by Abby. 

I feel like each week goes by so quickly. Always full of unexpected twists, good and bad. Full of moments I sometimes am prepared for, and some I just catch myself reacting too. Trying to get out of my comfort zone in issues dealing with "my time", never getting enough piano practice for the kids in, wishing that I would have worked more of this and that into my schedule. As I look over my list, I have to admit that some of my emotions this week weren't always as nice as the photo or list would make it out to be. I really should show you a photo of all the laundry folded on my bed, just waiting to be put away before I took myself in...

taste:

-macaroons, homemade bread

-pizza

sight:

-from the kitchen windows...(our new basketball goal)

-a flowering shrub next door.

-watching Matheau and the kids help put together the basketball goal.

touch:

-our new table (thanks to Craigs list)

-a new book

-finishing my Moska

-attempting some crochet work

-casting on a new knitting project

smell:

-hyacinths, mocha sheet cake, ginger

hear: extra children's voices, doors closing and opening, piano lessons, the rain drops falling

Today.

The sunshine is gone and the cold air, followed by possible rain and snow are coming. Enjoying these as long as they last.

The Moska.

It is finished. Luke says it makes me look kinda fat and Alli says that I look beautiful. I should probably taken a few stitches out since I worked in the round instead of doing the front and back separately. The model looks as if there is a bit more decreasing to add some shape to hers. Whether I look a bit fat or not, I like the moska.

Yarn is Berroco's linen jeans.
Pattern is also from Berroco.

Back to school.

These miniatures starting blooming yesterday.


Hannah's lunch was packed and she is back to school, for the rest of us, back to school at home. Honestly, I think I enjoyed our break a bit much, starting today is a bit tough. Maybe I just need my morning cup of coffee and a macaroon. ;)

five senses friday

week two

Taste:

breakfast. scrambled eggs with apple and peanut butter & co.


-Hannah's homemade apple crumble and biscuits.



Sight:

 Reddened cheeks from the sunshine.

-adorable cows at Suzanne's place.


-more granny squares.



-a sweet girl enjoying her break from school.



Touch:

-working the dirt. Planting onions and starting tomatoes, salvias, yarrow, snail flowers and more onions.


-still knitting on my Moska.

Smell:



Hear:

-Little voices with pretend British accents enjoying a tea party with root beer floats.

-girls giggling.

"Custom Knits"

"Custom Knits" is a great book. Lots of great patterns and tons of information for helping you write your own, it just isn't my "style". I love the sweaters, but as I look through the book again and again, they are not ones you would typically find in my wardrobe. So I am going to try to sell the book. I thought I would try here first, and then over at half.com.

So, if you are interested in purchasing my copy. It is in great condition. I will sell it to you for $19.00 (that will include shipping).

friends

Lizzie and Rosalynda- new friends

If I had more time, I would give you a really long list of reasons why I am thankful for them. Their listening ears, making time for me and my kids (because rarely are they not along), for the reality checks they provide to my sometimes limited perspective, the invitation to be a part of their lives.... sometimes I know God has placed them in my life when I have been in need of extra hugs, or encouraging words when I have been really low. I am so thankful for my friends.

five senses friday

I'm joining in a bit of fun that Abby started called "five senses friday". Each Friday I will try to post bits of the past week. Feel free to join along.

five senses friday

Taste:

-a new carmel corn recipe (also great with pecans instead of peanuts)

-Chocolate raspberry macarons

Sight:

-Jane Brocket's orange socks and penguin book collection

-daffodils and crocus blooming before the cold hit again.


Touch:

Finished socks


Smell:

After allergies hit two weeks ago, with the help of a allergy shot, I am finally smelling and tasting again.

-Coffee with breakfast


Hear:

Albertine

-Best Year of our Lives (Hannah is practicing for her solo the end of March.)

great article.

From TimesOnline around Christmas time.

I have wanted to post this for a while, I was reminded of it again this morning.

What I am working on.

Moska, originally uploaded by ReginaLC.

Socks are finished, lettuce is planted, some seeds are started, now I am hoping to squeeze in some more knitting time.

Knitting projects

I've been thinking about all the projects I had hoped to start/finish in January. I came no where close to accomplishing my list. I did finish a couple of hats for my brother-in-law. Also the grey sweater, besides that, I started the socks but they are still a work in progress. I started the mittens, however they are on hold until we hit mittens in EZ's "Knitters Almanac", I think in May, maybe?

In February, I started and completed a cute baby's hat, making the pattern up as I went. And I think I am finished with a baby's coccoon thing? I will take some photos today, but I am not sure I am totally satisfied with it.

For March I really need to finish the socks, baby gifts and hopefully start a project from Berroco's Linen Picnic. As far as sewing, I really need to get some American Girl clothes made for the girls...

Seeds arrived yesterday.

Now we just need to get a lot of them started inside.







Last night we ate you know who. It was really a test of sorts. The first test if I could really butcher a chicken/nasty rooster for meat, the next part was if we could eat something everyone knew I had butchered. Let's just say there are a lot of leftovers. This spring I had been considering ordering broilers when I order chicks to butcher later. At this point, no, It isn't worth the effort and money if everyone feels too guilty to eat them. Good lesson learned.