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.)