My needles have been getting jumbled. I knew I needed to do something other than the “rubber band them all together and hope for the best” method when I went to knit a swatch and found that I was using two size 10 needles and two size 9… Read More »Neater Knitting Needles
Today Sophie opted out of fall, choosing instead a summer ensemble, hoping with all hope that the outfit would certainly be all the convincing I needed to fill the pool for a swim. It was beautifully sunny, but the 60 degree temperature (and the fact that the pool… Read More »Sophie’s Fall Attire
The expected but still catching me by surprise change in the weather – 30 degree drop from this weekend! oh my! – has me scrambling a bit. I still can’t quite pack away the short sleeves, but it is time to bring out the long ones. A search… Read More »Welcoming Fall
If it’s Monday, and if it’s after supper, and if all the dishes are washed, this is where you’ll find us. Gathered together, at the table, drawing. I’ve always wanted to draw better. My husband is pretty artistic. Our oldest daughter is very artistic. The rest of us… Read More »If it’s monday…
Because I seem to forget what happened one day before the next is even through, I thought I’d hit some highlights here. And I’ll probably edit this post as I remember more. This week: :: Was our first full week of school. But not, because Monday was Labor… Read More »This week in review
The week before three years ago, we were busy! My dad and stepmother were here for a visit, hoping to meet their grandchild. But the grandchild wasn’t cooperative. Our daughter, son-in-law, and our granddaughter were visiting and were getting ready to return home. Our oldest son was preparing… Read More »Three Years Ago
Oh, the end of summer. I read of so many moms who are looking forward to it. Looking forward to the start of the school year. Looking forward to sending their children off to school. Looking forward to the quiet. And, if truth be told, there are moments… Read More »For Such a Time as This
Our extended family had a new addition not too long ago. My second cousin and his wife had a little girl in May, finishing up a series of cousin births that happened within just a few months. I wish I had sent gifts to all of them, but,… Read More »Quick Sewing Project – A Little Blanket
I left our lemon balm and oregano hanging to dry for several weeks. To be honest I kind of forgot about them. I saw them there, hanging near the chimney to dry, but never quite got around to getting them stored. Until today, when I decided to bring… Read More »Herb Harvest
It was only a few short weeks ago that we were filled with the joy and anticipation and dreams of adding more farm life to our property again. We’ve been feeding, watering, keeping warm and caring for 27 laying hens who came to us as day old chicks,… Read More »And Then There Were 4