Sep 23

Hello Autumn!

Miss Mia is excited and so am I. It is finally Autumn, and I’ve been waiting all summer for it. I’ve been getting out the cooler weather clothes, and cleaning out the summer shoes. I’m also spending the day in the kitchen cooking up some autumnal favorites.

I’ve got a few cakerdoodles left, a big pot of Chili bubbling away in the crock pot. Pie crust is chilling in the fridge, and waiting to be made into a big pumpkin pie. I’ve also got to make some cornbread for tonight.

I’m rocking a cardigan, even though it is supposed to be warmer this afternoon, I just couldn’t wait, I love my layers! I am so happy that fall is finally here!

Happy Fall everyone! What are you looking forward to now that the season of Autumn has arrived?

Sep 17

Early Day

The kids had an early out day today. I was hoping that the big kids would be a little cheerier with the extra two hours, but they came home with a lot of homework, and a lot of grumpiness.

We finished up Dylan’s homework quickly, and Thade is waiting for Dad to come home to help with his. I am terrible at math. I am just thankful that Agnes isn’t bringing home homework too.

It is warming up outside, and the kids didn’t want to stay out there too long. I think I had a good five minutes of quiet while they played on the trampoline.

Time to get to the kitchen, and make some Cinnamon cake for tonight’s dessert. Oh, and get a snack for snack-time too. The kids are already hungry.

 

Sep 16

Finished and Unfinished

I have a lot of crochet projects going on right now. I’m still working on new bedding for our room, and I already have three handmade Christmas presents ready to gift. With Agnes in school a few hours during the week, I get a little extra time to work on some projects.

This first one is a gift in progress. I’ve been spotting lots of granny-square afghans in the antique shops, and I wanted to recreate it. I’m using brightly colored yarn, and then finishing it off with two more rows of black. It is a classic look, and fun to make.

I needed to restock yarn for the granny-square blanket. I also finally found the jumbo White skeins to (hopefully) complete our giant blanket.

I have been making fantastic progress on this ocean hued throw. I need a few more skeins of yarn to complete it, and wouldn’t you know it, my store is out… I’ll keep checking in to see if it is restocked soon.

I also started this hexagon afghan as a gift. I went to look for the dark charcoal yarn yesterday, and it was out too. Oh goodness, I am out of luck yarn shopping locally. Time to run over to MO, and maybe they will have it.

Yep, an entire year later, and I am still working on this king-sized blanket. This project is slow-going, I just hope it is done by Winter’s arrival.

Lastly this one is a quick to crochet and complete gift. This scarf is for a fabulous Eagles fan. I hope she likes it. I added some fringe to complete the cuteness.

Today the boys are at school, and the Miss and I are having a quiet girls day. It is cloudy and cool, perfect for crochet.