Yup. They said it would happen today.

It's snowing.

 



FOs and randomnesses

Since it's April 22 and we still have substantial snowbanks, I thought I'd photo Henslowe outside. 

The color really isn't correct on any of these pictures but this one is exceptionally dark.

I love everything about this shawl.  Well, excluding the bind off which felt like it took as long to do as the rest of the shawl...

 

 

 

But the bind off is a big part of what makes it so pretty and interesting.

 

 



Also finished is 2nd DGD's Potato Chip Scarf.  It was fun to do because she asked me for it and I was happy to make it.  And she said it is "bootiful"!

On the weather front, this is our backyard.  Yes.  Still with the snow everywhere.  Snow forecast for Wednesday.  But!  Temps in the 50s and 60s by the weekend.  WooHoo!!

We had so much fun at our anniversary party a week ago.  I'll post about that when it's closer to the real date...

Tag! You're It!

Karen tagged me today.  I'm sposed to tell 5 things about myself.  So here goes...

1. I've been trying to lose weight since December.  I lost 11 lbs. and gained 2 back.  Uff.
2. I'm itching to knit some lace but I've got 1 3/4 pairs of stranded mittens to knit.  Well those and various other UFOs.  Uff.
3. I'm so waiting for spring.  We still have too much snow.  Even the fields have lots of snow on them.  And there is a 90% chance of more snow this weekend.  Uff.
4. On a brighter note, May 5th is DH and my 40th wedding anniversary and this weekend we are meeting all our kids in MN for a little celebration.  WooHoo!
5. The decisions for the house are finally starting to wind down.  The hardwood is installed.  The tiles are being ordered tomorrow.  We've gotta decide on door knobs and cabinet hardware but when that is done there can't be too many more decisions to make.  Amen to that.  My decider is almost worn out!

Happy Thursday!

Uff

 

 

Again with the snow!

 

 

Cookie made me do it...yes she did!

"Origami knitting", Cookie said.  I was like, "What?"  I didn't even really know what that was.

But I went to our knitting group a few Saturdays ago and lo and behold there was one of the members knitting an origami bunny. 

Since I needed something origami and this seemed pretty simple and straightforward I went with it.

First up was the knitting.  A 6" square.

And then a little sewing.  And stuffing.  And yes, I admit I was going to document this with a picture of each step but I got so involved and entranced with the process that I forgot.  But the pattern does an excellent job of showing all the steps and so it's not a total disaster that I didn't photo everything.

A bunny is born!  Out of a flat 6" square of knitting.

He even has an adorable little tail.

Ravelry info here.

Spring?

I thought I'd share what this year's spring looks like in our part of North Dakota.

Mother Nature and Mr. Wind have created some interesting snow banks.

The patio furniture is shivering in the snow and cold.  And probably will be for awhile.

The post in the middle of this picture is for holding the rain gauge.  And the dead plants sticking up are in my flower bed.

Yes, I'm whining. 

I know we live here and should expect this kind of weather. 

I know it's not unusual. 

I know it can snow a lot more yet this winter spring. 

But they said on the news last night that our normal temperatures for this time of year is in the 40s and our high for today is 19 and the low for tonight is -8.

I am so over winter.

Thank you Kym!

I won the "Chapstick Challenge" over on Kym's blog.

The package arrived in the mail a few days ago.

Just look at all that! 

I've been doing my own little chapstick challenge and have discovered that I really do like the eos even if I'm not much for flavored lip balm.  It has great staying power...and my lips are smoooooth...  But I'm in agreement with Kym that the shape doesn't make it very easy to tuck in a pocket and take with you.

The chocolate is amazing and is quickly disappearing...  ;)

Everything else is already being put to use.  I absolutely love the little sheepy keyring! 

Kym sent a beautiful card along as well.  You should have heard me ooohing and awwwing as I opened it.

Of course Teddy couldn't pass up the opportunity to do a little photobombing.  (He's not sleeping.  He just automatically shuts his eyes when he hears the shutter click.  He does not like the flash.)

Kym, you are a sweetheart and thanks for all the fun things!