Pumpkin Sunrise

  Hello! How are you doing? I spent the last two days burying threads on these nine glorious Christmas ornaments and they are finally done. I thoroughly enjoyed knitting them and I was glad they did not cause hand pain, I usually have issues with dpns and marathon knitting. What are you working on this week?

  Good morning! How are you today? Over here I've been great! The weather has been spectacular and my cooling/heating system hasn't kicked on for days. Since I last wrote here, I've been focusing on the little sweaters that I am nearly done making. I'm itching to knit something else and that's were my main motivation is coming from. On Saturday we were supposed to go to the grandkid's soccer practice and our grand nephew's tee ball game and both were cancelled! My daughter in law and I with the kids did a spur of the moment trip to a neighboring town fall festival. I enjoyed watching the little kids have fun. I did pretty good until the sun was beaming down on me and I got too hot. (sun sensitive and sun intolerance from the autoimmune disease). Overall I did okay and I had a really nice time. I haven't been to a festival since moving here in 2021. Now that I went, I'm probably good for another five years, ha ha. Yesterday we did nothing and that wa...

  Good morning! I am writing to you on another chilly day and am loving it immensely. You and I both know that because I changed the bedding from summer to winter, the weather will switch back to hot. But for now, I will enjoy the chill. Yesterday was drippy and beautiful. This week because of the family visit my knitting was sparse over the weekend. I was thrilled to once again pick up the needles and knit. I am showing two projects today. First up is the little sweater ornaments, I am on number six out of nine if I am sticking to my current goal. I would love to finish all nine sweaters within a week.  Next up is the husband's socks , I'm still on the first one but am heading towards the toe shaping. I find once I turn the heel and complete the gusset the knitting goes quite fast. What are you working on this week?

  Good morning! How are you doing? I am doing quite well, I still have my daughter and her family here today and they are leaving by lunchtime to return home. I have thoroughly enjoyed the visit we had tons of family time together. We hosted our little grandson's first birthday party here on Saturday and that was a big production for me. I wish I had the energy of my younger self!! However MANY helping hands made the party a success. I will miss them when they leave today. I felt very lucky to have both kids and their families at my house each day they were visiting. The cousins played together. Also my sister's son and his family was also here! You will have to imagine lots of smiling faces and the noise. On Friday we ordered sushi for pick up which I loved because no cooking for me. On Saturday we served grilled marinated chicken thighs, roasted potato and carrots, salad, fruit tray, veggie tray and veggie kabobs. (family brought many of the side dishes). My sister made a glu...

  Good morning! How are you? I am improving and I'll take it! Thank you for the healing well wishes they mean a lot to me. The morning weather is sometimes nice enough to take a walk and that boosts my mood immensely. Now the maple trees are dropping leaves!! Fall is coming. This week I've been cycling through some projects but mainly have been enjoying the stockinette stitching of this hat for my son in law for Christmas. It is so nice to sit and not think about anything. I usually am watching tv at night when I work on this. Our daughter and her family are visiting us this weekend and I am frantically trying to get everything ready for their visit. They leave Monday morning (I don't know the specific time) so my Monday post might be on time, late or not at all. I'd like to believe I will post though! What are your working on this week?

  Good morning! How are you doing today?  Just look at that dogwood tree showing off early signs of fall. I am so ready for fall, for cooler weather, for being able to walk outside and for be cold down to my bones.  It's coming but not soon enough. Also, have you noticed how the light is angled differently and it's getting darker earlier at night? Baby steps to autumn. I've been dealing with salivary gland issues again and ended up going to urgent care yesterday morning and received antibiotics for an infection. The medicine is not acting fast enough, ha ha. I become easily discouraged when I have difficulty eating. I'd rather have any other of my problems happen. In good news I've found an urgent care facility near me who has the nicest people working there. What a treasure, everyone seems to love their job and shows empathy to patients.  While feeling rotten, I tend to do puzzles and read a lot. I find it hard to do much else. I am so grateful I keep track of the ...