Did you know?...

That hens often all lay their eggs in the same box? I have six boxes, more then enough for each hen. Everyday when I go to gather eggs, they are all in the same box. If I visit mid-morning, many times I catch one hen standing near the box while another is laying an egg. She finishes and jumps out, the one standing jumps in. It is quite comical to see them do this.

Totally unrelated, but...


a new favorite biscuit recipe.


A completed ribbed hat that I did not need to unwind. Unlike my porom hat.

A day at the farm-last January.

This is my 6th photo in my 6th folder. A little game that Amanda is playing. :) The photo is from last January when we were visiting our friends. We haven't made it over to visit nearly as much as we would like this new school year so this photo brings back some fun memories. :) If you feel so inclined, take a few minutes and find your 6th photo in your 6th folder (I chose from 2008).

What I made in 2008.

What I made in 2008.
Originally uploaded by ReginaLC

This isn't all of it, but, I was scared I wouldn't have enough projects to even fill this much up. Sometimes I get so bummed with what all I don't get finished, going through all my photos-between all from the kitchen and garden, made me realize I didn't do so bad.

Blessed.

First, you need to go and read this post. Alright if you have done that, well, now you can keep reading. ;) Today I get home from the nearby laundry mat with the girls and there is this huge box sitting on my front porch. Yesterday I received a delivery at home that should have went to Mat's office, so that is what I assumed happened again. Then I saw my name on the box and it was from a grain place. I started frantically thinking if I had accidently ordered some more grain or some millet (I have both in the cabinets and/or in 5 gallon buckets on our staircase...) or something of the sort... I couldn't think of what it could be. The girls decide to help remove the tape on the box as I bring in the wet laundry... and then I can wait no longer. What was inside the box?? I opened the box and there was another box and I started to laugh because peaking through the sterofoam peanuts I see the last name of my dear friend Aubin (who has graciously loaned me her Nutrimill for long periods of time) and a Nutrimill. A Nutrimill! I have been wanting a Nutrimill for 6 years now! Thank you Aubin and BJ. Thanks God for your goodness.

In case you are wondering what a Nutrimill is. Well, here you are...

A good way to start the morning.

I've been spending a surprising amount of time here lately, and it looks like I will be for a while longer.

learning cursive...

Do you remember when you first started learning to write in cursive? I remember handwriting practice, but not when I specifically was taught how to write in cursive. Luke started on Tuesday with the letters "i" and "t" and added "u" today. Today was a much happier day then yesterday...

We also started art this week. I have been wanting to for a long time. Over Christmas break I took the time to read some of Drawing With Children to get me started. Everyone is excited (including myself).

Some old and new thoughts.

First the old. A couple of the many mini-sweaters I made this year. Still not enough because I would like to give several more away-I will stick with getting more done throughout 2009... And Erin Harris's The Rose Hill Hat. Wonderful pattern, however, I never like this shape of a hat on my head. I kept thinking the entire time while knitting that "maybe this one will fit me differently".. no, it fits exactly as it should... I am more of a beret style wearer. Still I recommend this pattern because it is well written, and I think my head shape/size is just a bit odd.





I always enjoy the week between Christmas and New Year. It seems like I start to write down some of those ideas I have that I want to start or try. One idea I have had for a long while now is EZ's "Knitter's Almanac, Projects for Each Month of the Year". I love the idea of a project planned out for you each month of the year. I keep trying to figure out how I could make a plan for more then myself, but then when I start to list what I want to accomplish in January and February - well, let me just say the list is long and mainly contains knitting with a very small bit of sewing thrown in for good measure. Also a bit of scrap booking, which I am very behind on, but that is mainly it. So, for now, I'll just share a few projects I have started since the Christmas present making has ended.
-finish sewing a skirt I started last month
-finish sewing the pajama pants I started in August?
-Knitting a Porom
-knitting on another sweater
-finish sewing up some bibs that are past due
-finish knitting a mini-stocking to save for next Christmas
-knit EZ's Norwegian mittens
-knitting another men's hat

This is only a partial list mind you, but now maybe you can see why it is such a struggle to even be a part of a knit/craft along since I already have so much in the works. Alright, enough rambling. I wonder what else is everyone else working on?