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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.

breakfast, dessert, seeds and on to supper.

Breakfast burritos.


Most of the family enjoys breakfast burritos once a week. I like them best without the tortillas, but the filling is always the same.

1 lb ground-up sausage, cooked
a bit on chopped onion
a bit of chopped green pepper and/or jalapeno pepper

Cook the above in a skillet, after the sausage is ready, blend in 8 eggs (I use a fork to make them like scrambled eggs). Once eggs are cooked, fill the tortilla and add shredded cheddar cheese.



Another recipe I like to make and especially eat. I used a white/vanilla bean chocolate bar from Ghirardelli instead of chips.


Photo of corn stalk from last July.
Yesterday was beautiful and sunny. A good enough day to get ready for spring planting. Luke and I ordered seeds and potatoes from our favorite spot. And Jason came over and we finally took care of Cooper. He is ready to go in the crock pot as soon as I finish here.

It was our first butchering attempt. I don't know if I would have had the guts to grab him (Cooper the rooster). He grabbed him, I held him down, and then later, skinned him, etc... I still haven't let all the kids know yet. Maybe after supper. I am glad it is done, and now, visiting the hens should be a bit more enjoyable again.