Herb Garden Progress

 Good morning,

Our little seedling herbs are slow, but sure.  Actually, I'm not concerned that this is going slowly because there is no way I can plant anything outside right now.  This weekend we are expecting extremely low temperatures and snow so no outdoor gardening will happen.  

This has been a fun adventure with our hydroponic garden.  When I was a child, we started seeds using potting soil in old pressed paper egg cartons in metal sheet cake pans.  They were great because we could plant the entire section of the egg carton and the new seedling out in the garden.

 Wherever you are, I hope you are warm and comfortable (or those friends below the equator cool and comfortable) this weekend.  

All the very best,

Lois

Snow in the Forecast

 Good morning,

We've had very cold weather again this week and now snow is forecast for the weekend.

I've brought in some firewood, but I just can't carry very much any more because of my back.  I appreciate it greatly when family members bring in firewood for me.

It's a funny thing about my back.  It seems we can order anything on God's green earth from Amazon except a new spine....

OK, I know....

Lois

Chair Checker

 Good morning,

Lily is the chair checker when Daddy gets up from his recliner.  

You see, on movie night we had popcorn and there just might be a piece or two of popcorn that he dropped in his chair.   Lily is very good at checking for those things.  Popcorn is never wasted here.

:),

Lois

Favorite Fish Cakes

 Good morning,

Last week Kjell made meat cakes and this week it's fish cakes.

I did a little research here on my blog and find I published his recipe back in 2011 so here's the link if you're interested:  Kjell's Fish Cakes. 

We love this "taste of Norway."

Enjoy!

Lois

Work in Process - Blue and White Lap Blanket

 Good morning,

My project this week is a Blue and White Lap Blanket.  These make wonderful gifts for students so school colors are very appropriate.  When I was looking through my yarn supply for this project, I realized both my University and my High School had the same school colors: blue and white.  When this one is finished, it'll be available in the shop.

 I have a similar green and white lap blanket and many others in a variety of colors and sizes in the shop already.  

What are you making, baking, growing this week?

All the very best,

Lois

Guitar Dad

 Good morning,

Wonderful sounds are coming from our "library" where Kjell is learning new tunes on his guitar.   

I'm regularly serenaded as I sit in the living room.  I love it!

Retirement rocks!

;),

Lois

Lap Dog Elsa

 Good morning,

This is my lap dog.  It's a good thing I can put my feet up in my recliner so I have more lap.

When we first brought Elsa home I used to hold her in my arms like a little baby.  This is as close as we can get to that now.  

Elsa is my comfort dog.  Whenever I am not feeling well, she knows and is right there with me.

So sweet!

All the best,

Lois