January 11, 2011
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A bright spot in an otherwise drab landscape…
….and a very bright spot in my life…knitting! This weekend I started making baby hats for some tiny little ones, some of thom have just arrived and some who are soon expected; the larger one is for a sweet little almost-three-year-old, the big sister of one newborn.
Life on the farm, when it is this cold, is a matter of survival. We just do what must be done, and it sometimes isn’t easy. Ice to break in ponds, machinery freezes up, silage even freezes inside the silos–many challenges, but they must be met. Thank goodness for a warm home to come into, a cup of something hot to drink, and a nourishing meal. Soup has been on the menu here for a couple of days now–potato soup, chili, things that warm you on the inside.
I had some unexpected company this afternoon–our daughter, Sus, and her little ones, Wyatt and Addie Dear, came over. Sus wanted something to work on with her hands, and so it was a good day to start a little sewing project. We searched through my stash, picked out some fabrics she liked in creams, reds, browns and some pretty touches of teal, cut some squares, and then she sat down and pieced four simple four-patchquilt blocks…a good start! She went home with the confidence that she can do this, and she took a bagful of pieces to work on. A throw-size quilt is in the works!
Before they left, we all had a tea party…hot tea and cinnamon toast. Wyatt really likes dipping his toast into his tea. Have you ever tried it? Quite good, yes, even Mimi thinks so. Addie tried it and dropped the whole toast triangle into her cup…a little messy but when you’re two, life is just messy.
It’s a very cold night–hoping you’re all tucked in, somewhere snug and warm. Till tomorrow….
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Tucked in and headed to bed. I hope I can get out in the morning. Roads may be better without fresh ‘traffic’ on them, our back roads and once I hit the hwy it is clear other than being cautious on the bridges. Take care on your farm adventures. Wil is planning to get one limping cow and the first batch of calves to the sale barn tomorrow if he can make it up all the hills we have to go up to get to the hwy.
It’s very cold here too. We had to deal with frozen and busted water lines this past Sunday. Not fun at all
Chili was on my menu yesterday. I love soups and stews this time of year.
What adorable hats, I love them! I wish I could sew, knit or something crafty (lol). Too bad no one wants to teach me around here. Hope you have a great Wednesday friend!
Love your caps! I make them for Caps For Good for newborns.
Cold here also at 4 degrees, but with the wind it goes right through you.
I like the cardinal!
Love the pretty cardinal and the hats. Love the hats!
OHMYGOSH!!! Cinnamon toast!!! Haven’t even THOUGHT about that for years. Think I may have that for my supper meal.
@Lucy_or_Ethel - Love the idea of Caps for Good. My prayer shawl circle at our church is going to be making things for an org called Newborns in Need next–probably very similar.