Pumpkin Sunrise

My sister made those heart puffs last year for me, aren't they cute?  That sheep, whose name is Gertie, was a lovely gift from a knitting friend.  She celebrates how many years we all have been knitting together in our knitting group.  I love my little sheep and she looks grand on my table. This weekend we will be experiencing another arctic air mass, poor Frodo I just don't think he can tremble any more than he already does.  He's longing for those summer days of rabbit chasing and sunbathing.  So far, I'm good with the weather.  When we get to the sloppiness of April well then I might be grumbling a bit. February sunshine and longer days make for a happy home.  I walk into the family room or the living room and notice the brightness of the day, sunbeams playing across a sofa or end table.  In a few short weeks, snow storms will melt as quickly as the arrive and birds will be busy singing and nest building.  All Good. The orange sweater is drying, I still ne

Do you see how close I am to being done with that orange sweater ? I am getting a little giddy about that.  I did undo the bottom edging a few days ago, I didn't care for the knitted off edge in garter stitch-the edge was too stiff and I just knew that after blocking it would still curl.  A simple garter stitch edging in the same needle size did the trick.  I'm quick pleased with that decision.  Today I will, yes will have that second sleeve done. Since my daughter was in town over the weekend and I rejiggered the body of the sweater, I haven't knit much on my cowl .  But I did get a few rows in.  That tiny wee bit of yak fiber makes this a wonderful knitting project! I'm reading the same books so I did not photograph them again.  I'm nearing the end of Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore   which I love.  It has geekiness and book love, a perfect combination.   Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a walk down memory lane for me.  Each scene I remember and love revis

Weekends are for memory making,  relaxing and enjoying quiet moments of our days.   If you would like, please share your weekend moments    in the comment section with a link to your blog.  My weekend: -our daughter was home for a three day visit -we shopped and went out for dinner -there was a viewing of Annie (1982) lots of singing and humming along -running out of coffee each morning even with a full pot -mini cupcakes with icing and heart sprinkles! -deciding to rip out the bottom of my orange sweater, I'm not liking how it looks -Dr. Who and Gilmore Girls was in the mix as well -walking and hearing the birds, they think it's spring, silly little ones. -more snow is coming! -laundry, reading, phone calls with relatives and menu planning How was your weekend?