May 11

Practice Summer

Today the kids have a day off from school. Our district didn’t use this year’s snow-days, so they took one today. I’m happy that it isn’t snowing though. The kids are also off on Friday due to an elementary planning day, so this is an extra short week.

Today is a bit of a practice run for Summer. The tiny ones woke up extra early, and the biggest kid is still sound asleep. I’ve already figured out that I had better get up extra early on Summer days if I expect to get anything done. I’m already way behind on the dishes, and laundry.

Time to get back to it. Happy Monday to you!

 

 

May 9

Monthly Crochet Review: April

I need to clean my craft table… It is getting a bit cluttered. So is the rest of the house, but who wants to clean when there is crafting to be had.

Looking over my photos for the month, I wasn’t working on any little projects. I have a bunch of Christmas present projects going on though.

I have four projects in progress right now, and three more that have yet to get started.

I’ve started working on a Soft Grey blanket for a gift. It is coming along nicely. I work on it a row at a time whenever I have a chance. I’m using RedHeart Grey Heather Yarn, and double-crocheting all of the rows. I love this shade of yarn, and I have used it on several projects.

I’ve also started another Happy Hexagon blanket for a gift.

I can’t remember if this is the third or fourth one that I have made. I love this blanket pattern. It comes together quickly, and the colors are random and fun.

I did (finally) get one gift finished…

The Mod Grannysquare blanket is done!

This one is a gift, but I love the look of it so much, I have to make one for our house too.

I started this one last year. I can’t remember just when I started it, but I really am pleased with the final outcome. The bright colors pop, and it is extra warm and cozy too.

 

May 8

April’s Favorite Photos

April, Spring arrived, and we celebrated Easter too. It was a month that went by all too quickly, and I’m still catching up around the house.

May has been unbelievably busy, and I haven’t really been taking too many photos. I had better do something to remedy that quickly before the month completely passes me by.

 

 

May 7

April’s Veggie Meals

April was a super tasty month. I had so much fun cooking in the kitchen, and trying out new dishes.

Pasta Salad is one of my favorite go-to Spring dishes.

Roasted Veggies have become a main-stay for Sunday nights.

I’m trying out a few vegan dishes. This salad topped with Chickpeas and Salsa Verde was delicious.

Leftover roasted veggies are pretty tasty baked with Mozzarella.

Fresh fruit makes for a easy vegan and raw dinner.

Veggie Soup and Homemade Bread is also one of my favorites.

Baked Potato bites have become one of favorite dishes. I like mine with Broccoli and extra Cheese.

I’m sticking with my veggies through the month of May, and I can’t wait to make some more tasty dishes.