Baby Boy Blues

  

 A sweet family just got a little sweeter when this hansom fella' joined the clan!  Mama, I love your choice of colors for his blanket.  Thanks for letting me play "auntie".  Congrats! We love you all!

 

You Know It's Cold Outside . . .

. . . when you open the kitchen curtains in the morning and can't see out for all the frost. . . 

 . . . and then you notice that it's even crept under the front door in the night. . . .

. . . but then, you can't help smiling for all its beauty and again remember to thank the Lord for your cozy home!

Thriftshop Restyle #1

Cashmere sweater at thrift shop.

Zipper from home.

 Time in the sewing room.

and this. . .

. .became this.

Cost:  $4.00

Bonus: super long sleeves!

'Tis Finished!

I'm as shocked as anyone else that it's actually done!  My husband was impressed when he opened the box on his birthday, .... that makes it worthwhile.  Afterall, it only took two measly little winters to complete.  So now, the Christmas stocking tradition can be fully carried on in the Rohloff household.  Whew!  Word to the wise: unless you love the challenge and like to make you eyes go crossies on a regular basis, don't bother with the counter cross-stitch patterns.  Try needlepoint.

What a Difference a Day Makes!

Well, actually, in this case it's more like, a week.  I'd taken a picture of a neat, fall sky last week.  Today, it's suddenly a wintery picture!  I'm excited to see the snow, being reminiscent of good old Charlie Brown.  Sing with me, "Christmas time is here, . . . "  Anyway . . 

And there you have it!  Time to start up the fireplace,

 find my slippers, and warm up some more cider!

Apple Pie Pockets

So many yummy foods accompany fall.  Apples, for instance!  My sister noticed a cool kitchen gadget at a garage sale and passed it up (one of those cutter/crimper things).  Waste not, want not!  I quickly scooped it up - hoping not to appear too spendy by the dollar less in my pocket.  I'm thinkin' it was worth it. . . 

judge for yourself!

 Hmm.  Maybe I overdid.  

Help!!!!

  Zucchini, cucumbers, broccoli, green beans,  . . . . . . sigh.

 I'm not even going to look at the beets and onions.  I've forgotten what weeding is all about and is it really necessary to hill potatoes?