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Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.comBlogger5170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-49341929329252030032024-03-17T07:00:00.014-04:002024-03-17T07:00:00.138-04:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbz0gj5OutDbJ_I5LqTCpiAy3TT0GmaIA5ssOieFVAMtokRYfh0govMU8gZ_sypBm7hkn47kYt-Pv8_C08akDCmRjplYMhc_BNh_sQURTlOuo4UTiWaKshE0880lbF00LmEb06UnsFfrv3cyYhkas1103GEURKYBF0y2IbGvhGP6yuaxdSpPo2vc6JHjVy/s589/0322hm0472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbz0gj5OutDbJ_I5LqTCpiAy3TT0GmaIA5ssOieFVAMtokRYfh0govMU8gZ_sypBm7hkn47kYt-Pv8_C08akDCmRjplYMhc_BNh_sQURTlOuo4UTiWaKshE0880lbF00LmEb06UnsFfrv3cyYhkas1103GEURKYBF0y2IbGvhGP6yuaxdSpPo2vc6JHjVy/s16000/0322hm0472.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy St. Patrick's Day</b><br /><b>from Elsa (pictured), Erik, Wendy, Lily,</b><br /><b> and all the rest of us in the Evensen Household!</b></span></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-19431603954816200612024-03-16T07:00:00.006-04:002024-03-16T07:00:00.343-04:00Here come the Crocus<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSiVzJjpbTT4qyeBy7dJ8DU7iOJv4B6_1E9-wV4XF3xmh8MiP9qFJ7uRNlUqms9oAs6EH_LSt0hkmlTQiAE-O9FBwzgBkYNws5mex4Hl9Cy_22hZnuv77jB85k1eeOVQHEv69knSbk6Mia1PQnr7xfrcaeX2Te8zucujJo3vAHqpG58jW5_dA_DkuRysF/s550/0324hm0211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSiVzJjpbTT4qyeBy7dJ8DU7iOJv4B6_1E9-wV4XF3xmh8MiP9qFJ7uRNlUqms9oAs6EH_LSt0hkmlTQiAE-O9FBwzgBkYNws5mex4Hl9Cy_22hZnuv77jB85k1eeOVQHEv69knSbk6Mia1PQnr7xfrcaeX2Te8zucujJo3vAHqpG58jW5_dA_DkuRysF/s16000/0324hm0211.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>I just love these delicate Crocus blossoms. They are so very hardy and spread every year. I planted the original bulbs more than 40 years ago.</p><p>Happy Spring!</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-8152524525714454322024-03-15T07:00:00.007-04:002024-03-15T07:00:00.451-04:00Three Dogs in a Row<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHubGtvEMRgG1qfLGY_xTXuekIS8Se7csTUyAgFNY4GFm3Prs20au3D4WhshiIkAtgksjBzLAdz9ah849UaqTwnX_DIv0Dz6o_dbzZRtejycZIqzOxi97eT6gL8xzVkDGZ5rs_W_2XH4syVvXIvtAbYPqRYO6o4hUdHQKXzO_iRYjh2itfGz3P_01Oqxe/s573/0324hm0108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHubGtvEMRgG1qfLGY_xTXuekIS8Se7csTUyAgFNY4GFm3Prs20au3D4WhshiIkAtgksjBzLAdz9ah849UaqTwnX_DIv0Dz6o_dbzZRtejycZIqzOxi97eT6gL8xzVkDGZ5rs_W_2XH4syVvXIvtAbYPqRYO6o4hUdHQKXzO_iRYjh2itfGz3P_01Oqxe/s16000/0324hm0108.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Until you look carefully, it's hard to see there are three dogs in this image so I labeled them. ;)</p><p>Erik was there first, then along came Elsa to cuddle up next to him. Finally Lily got into the act.</p><p>It's a rare moment when Elsa and Lily aren't doing the "zoomies" around here. </p><p>Sweet pups.</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-86710616526027644412024-03-14T07:00:00.007-04:002024-03-14T07:00:00.248-04:00Wet Moon<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJeZEmRDbV6u_haNvoHr2QW-9NPQtJ7zxVJHLSGKsuSmDVRUaEyfdh2A6_-T_fHIIAYda6Bu0rBROBZK6xKbBoeJbF-TvGADMm-BBUKKUW2MC_va6ZR0ENB038HXbEF5nnNUe6cJjuV0LS3D5Tt_tdlNN8sgQlrKoIg8IZiUQCdIikG852nwSssNwBe0tY/s561/0324hm0107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJeZEmRDbV6u_haNvoHr2QW-9NPQtJ7zxVJHLSGKsuSmDVRUaEyfdh2A6_-T_fHIIAYda6Bu0rBROBZK6xKbBoeJbF-TvGADMm-BBUKKUW2MC_va6ZR0ENB038HXbEF5nnNUe6cJjuV0LS3D5Tt_tdlNN8sgQlrKoIg8IZiUQCdIikG852nwSssNwBe0tY/s16000/0324hm0107.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>I snapped this image with my phone camera when I took the pups out for last call before bedtime.</p><p>It's amazing how wonderful the cameras are now on our cell phones, isn't it. I am using a Samsung S21 Ultra.</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-80453767601064190522024-03-13T07:00:00.005-04:002024-03-13T07:00:00.137-04:00Miss Lily Stopping to Smell the Flowers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iqVM0NeKlUaTkNsFo-lDM2EETgMW8joSGD7sHaSU2teqqjGPKTgY96cCV2rpQnn4xLQbul6TNsCZeM8TW5-IYAKgQDqchYXJ2L1lFBMTCgPpAp8rmUzHQ_EI8LUbrsjagktqIXCtyflbPTxbOyo5BnO6HrwgzDFh0dCZBOiQv3zPQlNt57KwZVlesRE1/s550/0324hm0106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iqVM0NeKlUaTkNsFo-lDM2EETgMW8joSGD7sHaSU2teqqjGPKTgY96cCV2rpQnn4xLQbul6TNsCZeM8TW5-IYAKgQDqchYXJ2L1lFBMTCgPpAp8rmUzHQ_EI8LUbrsjagktqIXCtyflbPTxbOyo5BnO6HrwgzDFh0dCZBOiQv3zPQlNt57KwZVlesRE1/s16000/0324hm0106.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Our Lily is just one year old so many things she is experiencing are brand new to her.</p><p>It's so sweet to see her stop to smell the flowers. New and different flowers are blooming at this time of the year here. Then, the temperatures drop again and we have a little snow. She is fascinated by all of it.</p><p>Happy Spring!</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-62536083429745463142024-03-12T07:00:00.107-04:002024-03-12T07:00:00.245-04:00Needlework and Wood Working Update - March, 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w0X5taHfiGVSssWKGeOUaZNu0oK4QbQzu8BOzaQsLSG8cOpgN1S7AsheLpmmpu95rP4f6BJsTwvOrDKgDDN5K9fvS9XDe6qKuP_6Hw3uboOrWb8VBA04jd2p4UNlioiBW4fTI5FWHldZ9Pz2rVKs4jysKW3bjTThJqO-x4Acbm86cjSkfUEqqLy2qa0o/s760/0324hm0203blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w0X5taHfiGVSssWKGeOUaZNu0oK4QbQzu8BOzaQsLSG8cOpgN1S7AsheLpmmpu95rP4f6BJsTwvOrDKgDDN5K9fvS9XDe6qKuP_6Hw3uboOrWb8VBA04jd2p4UNlioiBW4fTI5FWHldZ9Pz2rVKs4jysKW3bjTThJqO-x4Acbm86cjSkfUEqqLy2qa0o/s16000/0324hm0203blog.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p> Welcome to this month's Needlework and Wood Working Update. This is where we share images and information about the items we have completed since the last update. All of our items are designed and hand crafted by us in Ohio, USA. <br /></p><p>Above is a new Highly Textured Blanket. This one may look a little familiar, but it is slightly different than the one I showed you last month. The blanket made last month has already been sold. </p><p>This is a bright and beautiful addition to any room on a chair, recliner, or bed. $165. <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com/listing/1690783847" target="_blank">More images and information here. </a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVcQbuxrbINQRXy1NOU1RsnYBkofQ4SgkkHBzuKTlgnfhCOBVAkFVo0Ajy7tadgMwbupvvRnDTwsaKcDRJysVGkx3Fwoq8b5Mvu6fDeOhhenpZbPj4Im638E6dAXCmrWn3cModb-Hqnvwb_-wrnj2s6eQuE1v0k1I4HSSI5JPHbrnXFXv7eo7qOD5Z0m9/s747/0224hm0402blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVcQbuxrbINQRXy1NOU1RsnYBkofQ4SgkkHBzuKTlgnfhCOBVAkFVo0Ajy7tadgMwbupvvRnDTwsaKcDRJysVGkx3Fwoq8b5Mvu6fDeOhhenpZbPj4Im638E6dAXCmrWn3cModb-Hqnvwb_-wrnj2s6eQuE1v0k1I4HSSI5JPHbrnXFXv7eo7qOD5Z0m9/s16000/0224hm0402blog.jpg" /> </a> </p><p> This Large Afghan Blanket features Glistening Yellow Flowers on Browns with an Antique White Scalloped border. $185. <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com/listing/1683446491" target="_blank">More here</a>. Be sure to look at the flowers in the close-up images in the listing to see the raised flower glistening texture.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnAcxUxGz-Pmu20Um9bn4v4TK9QFS4K22BnIRm-mj5wyqNayhLYVTCUMDxlYA4tW8pviBtx8xNFNCT8QBVqowGTfyXgKuJ7LjUOoVtKVDXMc37NSj9iDLQTtqaUJY8e7zEU-fAnqa2ke8HPwbtZ1_0aVyBbpvU6rEjYrthpAvlm4hSbC4elkVTpi36W3t/s733/0324hm0306blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnAcxUxGz-Pmu20Um9bn4v4TK9QFS4K22BnIRm-mj5wyqNayhLYVTCUMDxlYA4tW8pviBtx8xNFNCT8QBVqowGTfyXgKuJ7LjUOoVtKVDXMc37NSj9iDLQTtqaUJY8e7zEU-fAnqa2ke8HPwbtZ1_0aVyBbpvU6rEjYrthpAvlm4hSbC4elkVTpi36W3t/s16000/0324hm0306blog.jpg" /></a></div>This pretty Lap Blanket is a perfect gift for any age for Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, weddings, etc..... Brighten up baby's room, your favorite living room reading chair, a hospital room, or a hospice room. $75. <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com/listing/1678481840" target="_blank">More information and images here</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdh58GaiP15mqZzcGkXEUsDAFDW3lH-TEcAmbMJqVoRmNeGH_heLJ0w6RazB9l4FtdWUkaUZ5GMHbNVwDWuHxNXuBAOpHMId9GnWVhJemK43dsGHBekUdCeC04wwYHFeWG0FUkwfCp3-SRqpbC_sBNEcI1Qi4iSwKQcBphplm4XNoejYkhtiEkiaRWKri/s550/0224hm0419blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdh58GaiP15mqZzcGkXEUsDAFDW3lH-TEcAmbMJqVoRmNeGH_heLJ0w6RazB9l4FtdWUkaUZ5GMHbNVwDWuHxNXuBAOpHMId9GnWVhJemK43dsGHBekUdCeC04wwYHFeWG0FUkwfCp3-SRqpbC_sBNEcI1Qi4iSwKQcBphplm4XNoejYkhtiEkiaRWKri/s16000/0224hm0419blog.jpg" /></a></div>I've added a new pair of Royal Purple Pot Holders/Table Pads this month. They are 100% cotton and large enough to fit a man's or woman's hands. <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com/listing/1669278838" target="_blank">They are a lovely color for Spring/Easter.</a> $20/pair. They are available in many other colors in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EvensensProductions?section_id=11839513" target="_blank">Home Living Entertaining Section</a>, too. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAmgcPPBBwfxfnhCokzHVvmV91hY3frOwiSsDZRCJPOOVS7HTokrstCG2WYuofIDL56OL-yTk_WYBreToK_NpRIslVxfaSi-SDmaBfaq43rCgWOPSlmOZjcLRgjtedobk70wbS4W22cia9c6fZgGHBx-DFchoRk5v4KUIeWf8VfUZHORrn9y-50JSTwGY/s550/0324hm0412blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAmgcPPBBwfxfnhCokzHVvmV91hY3frOwiSsDZRCJPOOVS7HTokrstCG2WYuofIDL56OL-yTk_WYBreToK_NpRIslVxfaSi-SDmaBfaq43rCgWOPSlmOZjcLRgjtedobk70wbS4W22cia9c6fZgGHBx-DFchoRk5v4KUIeWf8VfUZHORrn9y-50JSTwGY/s16000/0324hm0412blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">This super soft Cloche Hat is new this month, too. $8. <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com/listing/1680122756" target="_blank">This one is here</a>. </p><p style="text-align: left;">You can select from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EvensensProductions?section_id=18761541" target="_blank">more than 50 Cloche Hats in a variety of sizes and colors here</a>. From $8.<br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZeS4EbNk29c9E06-lkxX9RH5Mjx6Bns-ggcJadfookFVMTGOkVHa7rzap9bLzB2gQ9QSjfUXJkA6BY-w8TFyZLKxUdbnvgDnl7zei-f0Ju5ZXqVZLLbWxwp62nGZbJAGQbE24L7ZIwfilMRjwr54DcHem77uevCXZls5hjQkiKZP_nLDqlPqC7HuswjV/s550/0224hm0138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZeS4EbNk29c9E06-lkxX9RH5Mjx6Bns-ggcJadfookFVMTGOkVHa7rzap9bLzB2gQ9QSjfUXJkA6BY-w8TFyZLKxUdbnvgDnl7zei-f0Ju5ZXqVZLLbWxwp62nGZbJAGQbE24L7ZIwfilMRjwr54DcHem77uevCXZls5hjQkiKZP_nLDqlPqC7HuswjV/s16000/0224hm0138.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">And, finally, the "eye" you see above is a laser carving on slate drink coaster. Kjell has been very busy making these. I'm only going to publish this one in the update even though Kjell has made more than a dozen of them with images he has developed from photographs. He made them as gifts and we know those family members read this blog, so we'll not spoil the fun of opening a gift by publishing pictures now here. ;)</p><p>We began our online shop in 2011 and are so very glad that we did.
We sincerely appreciate your encouragement, likes, shares, pins,
favorites, and purchases, too. </p><p>Come see all of our made-by-us in the USA items: <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com" target="_blank">https://evensensproductions.etsy.com</a> </p><p>All the very best,</p>LoisLois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-34585544364528502082024-03-11T07:00:00.004-04:002024-03-11T07:00:00.134-04:00Elsa's Morning Nap<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSYrrkU2lqED7zATieyxB0yZJIp0K4BO0rgeIjdqOMvsZtbrou8ux00ldupC3MGOwVopaWlaP5AnDOTVvtxmv6p4A3-H8FzJJTKGRUz26T6rd89xSW6BsuyO73s2xDXNgZsyDEMTO6K5TCYq1fE4pr83xxXuZvd2ry8NWumW64Sx_iLX-5L6Nx9ADC8G-/s550/0324hm0105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSYrrkU2lqED7zATieyxB0yZJIp0K4BO0rgeIjdqOMvsZtbrou8ux00ldupC3MGOwVopaWlaP5AnDOTVvtxmv6p4A3-H8FzJJTKGRUz26T6rd89xSW6BsuyO73s2xDXNgZsyDEMTO6K5TCYq1fE4pr83xxXuZvd2ry8NWumW64Sx_iLX-5L6Nx9ADC8G-/s16000/0324hm0105.jpg" /></a></div>Good morning,<p></p><p>While enjoying my morning coffee in the living room, Elsa climbed into my lap for a little snooze.</p><p>That is 68 pounds of love right there.</p><p>;),</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-40840686706557544302024-03-10T07:00:00.021-04:002024-03-10T07:00:00.138-04:00Erica's Pictures from Hawaii<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccVrGawcpBK_bnAfGupQsubsw8J24F6nxxuXp2PIctjm0NRSJHSiwvMIpR_aBm_fT5Xp1NgFU-ktM3-AECawqGWhJ-ddhucNTZFqF_g3SXd5NUmrMubpMqSHl6fN511gDognaiJqYykAXBuNd-x4HQGq_zFDhS56zhxE2_G1OcBjx8jE88Vr0Zax0-Qy-/s733/0324hm0103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccVrGawcpBK_bnAfGupQsubsw8J24F6nxxuXp2PIctjm0NRSJHSiwvMIpR_aBm_fT5Xp1NgFU-ktM3-AECawqGWhJ-ddhucNTZFqF_g3SXd5NUmrMubpMqSHl6fN511gDognaiJqYykAXBuNd-x4HQGq_zFDhS56zhxE2_G1OcBjx8jE88Vr0Zax0-Qy-/s16000/0324hm0103.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Catherine and her friend Erica went to Hawaii recently. Erica was kind enough to send me some of her pictures to share on this blog, so here they are. :) </p><p>The fireworks show was visible from their hotel. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOb65eE29yd4MFx9XUW68KBSBdPMmRwvhJZKT_cMouqkHlRRo7SV0PVHRaa-7ImBSzp1zRje_UVTw90lI5YPCvItmm7h2xFD6zv8YO5aYiI_NEcwmuOYYzARD7Q3L8sJwLaex160Xm0u6uHC_iyeqhpDxr1ZthzhbTMMI4pQ_Xh7YRnJstJs0sHRPWfVfw/s733/0324hm0102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOb65eE29yd4MFx9XUW68KBSBdPMmRwvhJZKT_cMouqkHlRRo7SV0PVHRaa-7ImBSzp1zRje_UVTw90lI5YPCvItmm7h2xFD6zv8YO5aYiI_NEcwmuOYYzARD7Q3L8sJwLaex160Xm0u6uHC_iyeqhpDxr1ZthzhbTMMI4pQ_Xh7YRnJstJs0sHRPWfVfw/s16000/0324hm0102.jpg" /></a></p><p>There is beautiful wildlife in the air and...<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRMFxeZy6z3h57fQGIBMTQkMcg6SweM_-lz2NlUrKBkNntJWTRLf-Y9QrknVNoLkOXOHhmwYI8_qImXYvmcyo5Jq_jM6DLLoyPnnFWlJ4bbNiuDe557fVqLqsy0e59v458soM2J0XlHWotpYSbmZFZcTkBAGxHJX6mHVNhvWY6HhV8gXhHw4Juz9Mzvuh/s733/0324hm0104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRMFxeZy6z3h57fQGIBMTQkMcg6SweM_-lz2NlUrKBkNntJWTRLf-Y9QrknVNoLkOXOHhmwYI8_qImXYvmcyo5Jq_jM6DLLoyPnnFWlJ4bbNiuDe557fVqLqsy0e59v458soM2J0XlHWotpYSbmZFZcTkBAGxHJX6mHVNhvWY6HhV8gXhHw4Juz9Mzvuh/s16000/0324hm0104.jpg" /></a></div>...on the shore.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3wV9n6NQNaQGxgLEz5KjDTNcVn4fjWhVOo3y5F0N9U_BslJBmVuWto8Lxpz2gl0_Rtjw5INY2WiwfGINyActbveFLrJdazQq_zUjKXQ2XbKyBp6fVnWIMg42aS29xOI6T3uI-gqYXiQzbYz3qpTS0iT2wHQ0yNewopjsLjpk5-jI8jct3TCwgIAlHC-t/s733/0324hm0101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3wV9n6NQNaQGxgLEz5KjDTNcVn4fjWhVOo3y5F0N9U_BslJBmVuWto8Lxpz2gl0_Rtjw5INY2WiwfGINyActbveFLrJdazQq_zUjKXQ2XbKyBp6fVnWIMg42aS29xOI6T3uI-gqYXiQzbYz3qpTS0iT2wHQ0yNewopjsLjpk5-jI8jct3TCwgIAlHC-t/s16000/0324hm0101.jpg" /></a></div>Thank you, Erica, for sharing your pictures with us!<p></p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois<br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-56746474805177211572024-03-09T07:00:00.004-05:002024-03-09T07:00:00.139-05:00Perfect Loaves<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRqAT8OkSJraTM3aYefY51ConkOpQZPfba5HLgr6BcoQy7Voc_4QXPviSQ11wMp7NDqxtISUWpEFl3Swjt00HkXoU3qS3gEjJUmdeKI2ZUUnbjrEV2NFl5Akn05F7KQPeOqs9joHDpAkO4C-MTwuBIyM4bCrPaAa6v71cE1XRbNFtYLkmA3jTut30tQ1S/s550/0224hm0461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="238" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRqAT8OkSJraTM3aYefY51ConkOpQZPfba5HLgr6BcoQy7Voc_4QXPviSQ11wMp7NDqxtISUWpEFl3Swjt00HkXoU3qS3gEjJUmdeKI2ZUUnbjrEV2NFl5Akn05F7KQPeOqs9joHDpAkO4C-MTwuBIyM4bCrPaAa6v71cE1XRbNFtYLkmA3jTut30tQ1S/s16000/0224hm0461.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>It is yummy bread time again. This batch is sour cream and oat bread. Kjell made beef stew and I made fresh bread. </p><p>What a perfect combination! What is so great about making your own food is you know exactly what is in it.<br /></p><p>What is your favorite entirely home made meal?</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-74324149906297621022024-03-08T07:00:00.006-05:002024-03-08T07:00:00.145-05:00Sunrise Over Xavier University<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42x6O1aYelAY0qpyddbNxcX0ev-7LavgzInFVQ8ib7Giw-iTYzijXH_4RTBr-m_ICXhO6-Uudz75dhyXXZs2JLdGgSVRLMURH-xboc3l_Kv7w-2Px4E6JZgbRpGxha8J9seCB-sft5ltCklS-L_XmrlO4aFHsot6DJxq5W7bJlxmtZB56Tp44QVt_dPxS/s550/0224hm0460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42x6O1aYelAY0qpyddbNxcX0ev-7LavgzInFVQ8ib7Giw-iTYzijXH_4RTBr-m_ICXhO6-Uudz75dhyXXZs2JLdGgSVRLMURH-xboc3l_Kv7w-2Px4E6JZgbRpGxha8J9seCB-sft5ltCklS-L_XmrlO4aFHsot6DJxq5W7bJlxmtZB56Tp44QVt_dPxS/s16000/0224hm0460.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>This was the view just outside our dining room french doors recently. </p><p>So pretty!</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-30616075651218633152024-03-07T07:00:00.016-05:002024-03-07T07:00:00.377-05:00Here Comes Spring!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42wOSwOkzG4J4kycsYnWrlH2cL2O7dRapFW1SpVuvPqU_9DkNChI0KYoEgFi-VMpd6ia3mEjDqYyO6jZtF1wxLqTMiiTncJozqxrnB8lGI8d_-zKeInwfLINJLH2eslPVzlLnv_KQ2_ELcWQmZEg24sy6vlYuPnjsY2o1vTbs5KTc6Uvw7A9tEe4w02W9/s550/0224hm0459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42wOSwOkzG4J4kycsYnWrlH2cL2O7dRapFW1SpVuvPqU_9DkNChI0KYoEgFi-VMpd6ia3mEjDqYyO6jZtF1wxLqTMiiTncJozqxrnB8lGI8d_-zKeInwfLINJLH2eslPVzlLnv_KQ2_ELcWQmZEg24sy6vlYuPnjsY2o1vTbs5KTc6Uvw7A9tEe4w02W9/s16000/0224hm0459.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>This is happening all over our property. </p><p>I love going outside each morning to see the new blossoms!</p><p>Happy Spring (or Fall to our friends on the other side of the world.)</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-35124670212715921572024-03-06T07:00:00.020-05:002024-03-06T08:09:46.354-05:00Work in Process - Bavarian Afghan Blanket<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ73yxpgKqkemqQlLY9OI8VvgEYIEb-VuS5FwpBjOoGaUeRRpoUhtJI_T2IOcro_UZ_a7yHyKf9o9_gCb4EobZp6nmVSZ6fBmZLD04YjbKRFlopDmkwtb5yyd6qFqmsuKFIGIXwovgpxLdsm2Ue57B1xNtbyY1OOAzyW2JK1xjtfcYpKyvJ_YuFfU0kyF_/s550/0324hm0109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ73yxpgKqkemqQlLY9OI8VvgEYIEb-VuS5FwpBjOoGaUeRRpoUhtJI_T2IOcro_UZ_a7yHyKf9o9_gCb4EobZp6nmVSZ6fBmZLD04YjbKRFlopDmkwtb5yyd6qFqmsuKFIGIXwovgpxLdsm2Ue57B1xNtbyY1OOAzyW2JK1xjtfcYpKyvJ_YuFfU0kyF_/s16000/0324hm0109.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>This is my current work in process, a Bavarian Crochet Afghan Blanket. This is highly textured and very warm. When finished, it will be listed <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com" target="_blank">in the shop</a> where there are already quite a few blankets available in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.<br /></p><p>I wish I had more time to sit and work on these things. This project feels as if it is taking forever. I have so many ideas and so little time!</p><p>What are you making, baking, growing this week?</p><p>All the very best,</p><p>Lois </p><p>Update: <a href="https://evensensproductions.etsy.com/listing/1690783847" target="_blank">This blanket is now finished and in the shop here</a>. <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-56302515677880446972024-03-05T07:00:00.008-05:002024-03-05T07:00:00.138-05:00Just Hangin' Out Here<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNS77IFp3Sa-I0-9aSL4IpAmXfiuGUN_Wlipgyie0wKohGWesjrQ-c5iBfcBFarGgbTrP_-AfOxAhGLa8nI-RcvWq18_1NhYc0PkQYBQmw-OuGbtM95zgULT0OgG6PIqXVW9qzNF4ZHV-LFl_Q3cx7ChB7U5BPKP1IMBtct7oQEOscxk9POMxULuO-5gnp/s550/0224hm0458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNS77IFp3Sa-I0-9aSL4IpAmXfiuGUN_Wlipgyie0wKohGWesjrQ-c5iBfcBFarGgbTrP_-AfOxAhGLa8nI-RcvWq18_1NhYc0PkQYBQmw-OuGbtM95zgULT0OgG6PIqXVW9qzNF4ZHV-LFl_Q3cx7ChB7U5BPKP1IMBtct7oQEOscxk9POMxULuO-5gnp/s16000/0224hm0458.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>This is Elsa just hanging out with us in the living room one evening.</p><p>I think we're going to need a bigger ottoman....</p><p>;),</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-48827930634401785202024-03-04T07:00:00.002-05:002024-03-04T09:50:09.861-05:00Two Woodpeckers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9quEdfMYwZl58NC_MKvgH-Xdfn-KEZz13Xu_j7H0y61X1WHp5wnkwk6xVlp-YSp4TQxE3F27ONGJ4oI42a6GIg7sy8yQVHx6XY6btF0qNA7rPVgMOLE_2vzJoHrpqe6mnuX24i6KAbH9az8gQ2FM1JecfGpfBpKQZUgv9s9SSVWisbQKNCzGqtIWIzL6M/s550/0224hm0450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9quEdfMYwZl58NC_MKvgH-Xdfn-KEZz13Xu_j7H0y61X1WHp5wnkwk6xVlp-YSp4TQxE3F27ONGJ4oI42a6GIg7sy8yQVHx6XY6btF0qNA7rPVgMOLE_2vzJoHrpqe6mnuX24i6KAbH9az8gQ2FM1JecfGpfBpKQZUgv9s9SSVWisbQKNCzGqtIWIzL6M/s16000/0224hm0450.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Today's image is from Kjell. He captured the image of these woodpeckers in our back yard.</p><p>We are so pleased with the variety of birds and other critters in our neighborhood.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-69028771117027908772024-03-03T07:00:00.027-05:002024-03-03T07:00:00.143-05:00Snow Dogs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Hl-N-GgiZJwGQAesEJJoZgOuUAK65yN36H1Ls8D6vKHWPBtPxZYoE3OvkHx68lHpiq8DI8rYbHW9foe7dIDfMRq8nR9ytAqVGowJT3UOpVl39kS6-z0lBnnGTTuin3O_XgpA83jH-kcnXM6TG1T2hH7PPGec9OQ3kHSYU004avJDcpNaoYM6YY__Dk4z/s550/0224hm0302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Hl-N-GgiZJwGQAesEJJoZgOuUAK65yN36H1Ls8D6vKHWPBtPxZYoE3OvkHx68lHpiq8DI8rYbHW9foe7dIDfMRq8nR9ytAqVGowJT3UOpVl39kS6-z0lBnnGTTuin3O_XgpA83jH-kcnXM6TG1T2hH7PPGec9OQ3kHSYU004avJDcpNaoYM6YY__Dk4z/s16000/0224hm0302.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Here are three of our pups out enjoying the snow in our back yard. Lily is checking to be sure the fishies are still OK in our little pond. The fish are just fine with a heater to keep the water from freezing. That's our old guy Erik on the left and Wendy up there on the right.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65Iq8N7v0t0n_5swV7b8tX6t67xUbNWzAjcK0SDa2jsaqrwNmik_oXfh4OHG1aboyF1mSKJ9i_IIkGcgLuIew61V74YDYftWoAyYBn4xvhGcMzGQLDtdQfcu7FOAJ8NmPuW13BpA6e9gnRdJH4JfVnGhQtIH4jXiaEtF_nHPOhNxN3rO-VDwbFPqo5iIj/s550/0224hm0303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65Iq8N7v0t0n_5swV7b8tX6t67xUbNWzAjcK0SDa2jsaqrwNmik_oXfh4OHG1aboyF1mSKJ9i_IIkGcgLuIew61V74YDYftWoAyYBn4xvhGcMzGQLDtdQfcu7FOAJ8NmPuW13BpA6e9gnRdJH4JfVnGhQtIH4jXiaEtF_nHPOhNxN3rO-VDwbFPqo5iIj/s16000/0224hm0303.jpg" /></a></div> This is Lily's pink dragon - or is it an alligator? I'm not sure. Anyway, he's frozen stiff.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcsI7ouq0cfgVYonEfTm2a9S3Hyc_2TYIcN4XrTtWsyrAiU8iM2pKSRi_UHq-tG5OOM2Mx2KYW4gWoF1EwlDyWXkMt2inaS41HiP9x3ytrj_ap48oUFbOCvDXs7A6V3NV8TasYG5hgNDJdEaLbo3OukjN-l83-OniFNaB7QATEkJjVyowpgm8oMjJdvmp/s553/0224hm0304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcsI7ouq0cfgVYonEfTm2a9S3Hyc_2TYIcN4XrTtWsyrAiU8iM2pKSRi_UHq-tG5OOM2Mx2KYW4gWoF1EwlDyWXkMt2inaS41HiP9x3ytrj_ap48oUFbOCvDXs7A6V3NV8TasYG5hgNDJdEaLbo3OukjN-l83-OniFNaB7QATEkJjVyowpgm8oMjJdvmp/s16000/0224hm0304.jpg" /></a></div> And, finally, here is Erik trying to be a Dalmatian. ;) Erik has a super thick coat so doesn't mind the snow at all. I don't want to stay out as long as he does, though. We go out with him because he is unstable and we want to be sure he can get up and down the three small steps at our patio door.<p></p><p> By the next day, the temperature was in the 60's. </p><p>Go figure!</p><p>;),</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-82482438396781029772024-03-02T07:00:00.016-05:002024-03-02T07:00:00.140-05:00Roses and More Roses<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhwZsR-GcDLbyIoeIs80DcWmV_6EoZkfyYFmVSH08H674g0Bl3Zo_qkk_FTy63H9VpbGZTVsTq3RNsSbaIcJ-6onq6cAmA82r7zhJMfrsOcYaOKXUgL0_XDWSfXnJQ25QJoxaB_IaycU25O7JoeXgDc0Vv-XOlWcupPAKrJOYxtw8on8klMyzAhO4Qkbn/s744/0224hm0301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhwZsR-GcDLbyIoeIs80DcWmV_6EoZkfyYFmVSH08H674g0Bl3Zo_qkk_FTy63H9VpbGZTVsTq3RNsSbaIcJ-6onq6cAmA82r7zhJMfrsOcYaOKXUgL0_XDWSfXnJQ25QJoxaB_IaycU25O7JoeXgDc0Vv-XOlWcupPAKrJOYxtw8on8klMyzAhO4Qkbn/s16000/0224hm0301.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>I love flowers and roses are right up there at the top of the list. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d-72rORwF4LMsE6JRfThmagU0aW97QHqEMwN5RbTwrH3-DNJvGaoz5gezD-uJIQkLvgoDC9dwx31nreZKblpY7KC2KsG5d8JTLrryfpORwK-CRp43Be_mYFXBVMj0WREskDxt_FZuLvGpNpITqmH49G5q7PfAxs6wS2wIoMZ19Xq3ZZP5XqZUnggK_xz/s829/0224hm0453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d-72rORwF4LMsE6JRfThmagU0aW97QHqEMwN5RbTwrH3-DNJvGaoz5gezD-uJIQkLvgoDC9dwx31nreZKblpY7KC2KsG5d8JTLrryfpORwK-CRp43Be_mYFXBVMj0WREskDxt_FZuLvGpNpITqmH49G5q7PfAxs6wS2wIoMZ19Xq3ZZP5XqZUnggK_xz/s16000/0224hm0453.jpg" /></a></div> Thanks for these lovelies go to My Honey.<p></p><p>I love you, Sweetheart,</p><p>Lois <br /></p><p></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-16101215419053280872024-03-01T07:00:00.011-05:002024-03-01T07:00:00.134-05:00Time Passes So Quickly When You're Having Fun<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qkJDJICOIhS_zwz2EFNZpqk4BkH5y2MWdrK7J3n14r3CZicrXaXARlpKG3kk58kDwaRo3GOC3EQ-g6pZqYoKrRHzBGXEZeCwU6wix7FUp_RLTAKfwn_gKwNa6u8w_pIeO4GViqgLg-TIYHn-o87OrXBomFH9FJEGSIiFUQZ_l33RGk61ODEHI-RptVhi/s2048/156411459_4335286966484706_8343994613640139637_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1579" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qkJDJICOIhS_zwz2EFNZpqk4BkH5y2MWdrK7J3n14r3CZicrXaXARlpKG3kk58kDwaRo3GOC3EQ-g6pZqYoKrRHzBGXEZeCwU6wix7FUp_RLTAKfwn_gKwNa6u8w_pIeO4GViqgLg-TIYHn-o87OrXBomFH9FJEGSIiFUQZ_l33RGk61ODEHI-RptVhi/w494-h640/156411459_4335286966484706_8343994613640139637_n.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>It's our anniversary! My goodness, 25 years have gone by so quickly. I'm sure that's because we are having fun. ;)</p><p>Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart!</p><p>Love you,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-48579126436442446262024-02-29T07:00:00.013-05:002024-02-29T07:00:00.151-05:00Sardines in Tomato Sauce<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMvNafchZ2lt0m13RG4yfrxaA1fD_C1iaxBEAE7ehOAX2dZvAg_-r6sFDgA2uGW7UEACu9a7322xxWBRFk4uQe6ndD0QJoS1ds6-DfxhivCyomIiEBsZb59SSTbzo117Q-7nvdfbK1pgeA0fP1CKaLvqglg78zMfHJ6v3Hb77o54RROA7zvwNs6C8oJSj/s550/0224hm0139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMvNafchZ2lt0m13RG4yfrxaA1fD_C1iaxBEAE7ehOAX2dZvAg_-r6sFDgA2uGW7UEACu9a7322xxWBRFk4uQe6ndD0QJoS1ds6-DfxhivCyomIiEBsZb59SSTbzo117Q-7nvdfbK1pgeA0fP1CKaLvqglg78zMfHJ6v3Hb77o54RROA7zvwNs6C8oJSj/s16000/0224hm0139.jpg" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Good morning,</div><p></p><p>This is a fun post. We've long known that Kjell likes canned sardines in tomato sauce. Catherine and I always look for them when shopping, but we haven't found them locally for years.</p><p>While in Hawaii, Catherine found and bought one can of these to bring home to Kjell. He liked them so much that I looked on line and was able to order a case of them for him.</p><p>He is now in Sardines in Tomato Sauce heaven. </p><p>;),</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-49398619725162570422024-02-28T07:00:00.014-05:002024-02-28T07:00:00.345-05:00Kjell's Coasters<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtD6jbnew5ZoLKOP_0ZgFG9ClV-_755G3xaJZ6srCliiKq3aZDNmp6rT1SHcM_B_QXe61Dn9kkr8b3KasQpK2pb5sM384HAxWpFFl2EK6KkpXE8SzfOfHtKZHtxT1ST7zRn4F-aNLzj7BpRgOqxZWBVgeEk6YR0JtYC9maSzBOtR4BmRM4Y7RyqzGkGWts/s550/0224hm0138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtD6jbnew5ZoLKOP_0ZgFG9ClV-_755G3xaJZ6srCliiKq3aZDNmp6rT1SHcM_B_QXe61Dn9kkr8b3KasQpK2pb5sM384HAxWpFFl2EK6KkpXE8SzfOfHtKZHtxT1ST7zRn4F-aNLzj7BpRgOqxZWBVgeEk6YR0JtYC9maSzBOtR4BmRM4Y7RyqzGkGWts/s16000/0224hm0138.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>This is one of Kjell's current projects. It is a black slate drink coaster with a laser engraved design. He is doing a fabulous job of making some from other images he has taken, too, but I'm not showing them yet because they will be gifts. <br /></p><p> These are gorgeous!</p><p>More to come....</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-8558937964047778482024-02-27T07:00:00.014-05:002024-02-27T07:00:00.138-05:00Tokyo Treats<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuumZ91qudDhujLvV5vJgLuMbeBbrtc04CyI0UpdClnr2GDR_XVFwNqFv0FBx8tQnOMN4lbU5L8R08nW3xXAPCet4AaHEHl8CVu8vqxWQG0IoV63dnMAFfQgaJPlim-Fw1K1BMUVme501l_5JjY4nU_r2H1EtJjLll49jX_oyBFsOXOYO0qPNJUTeZaEu/s550/0224hm0135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuumZ91qudDhujLvV5vJgLuMbeBbrtc04CyI0UpdClnr2GDR_XVFwNqFv0FBx8tQnOMN4lbU5L8R08nW3xXAPCet4AaHEHl8CVu8vqxWQG0IoV63dnMAFfQgaJPlim-Fw1K1BMUVme501l_5JjY4nU_r2H1EtJjLll49jX_oyBFsOXOYO0qPNJUTeZaEu/s16000/0224hm0135.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Today's images are from Kjell. He took them when we celebrated a late Valentine's Day with Catherine at our favorite local restaurant, Tokyo.</p><p>Catherine and I ate most of the sushi above...<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTHVOLhVWAMw7SqIgxOY6pxZJyBNL57R00zT6735Q28yiAzRdJWMTEym0Id8G_T3AQr8jtWC8I27dJDUHREIt2F0kES7LMjNOUb3dJ1Tc3QmO-GeiXeOJlr-DpBWBo-mx_ZYQK4bd8yrcTj0mauvbHxDP-4qxIsdFFbudv2BMqVyyQFIpclizjurnIA4K/s597/0224hm0136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTHVOLhVWAMw7SqIgxOY6pxZJyBNL57R00zT6735Q28yiAzRdJWMTEym0Id8G_T3AQr8jtWC8I27dJDUHREIt2F0kES7LMjNOUb3dJ1Tc3QmO-GeiXeOJlr-DpBWBo-mx_ZYQK4bd8yrcTj0mauvbHxDP-4qxIsdFFbudv2BMqVyyQFIpclizjurnIA4K/s16000/0224hm0136.jpg" /></a></div> ...this is Kjell's Salmon Teriyaki dinner.<p></p><p>Yum!</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-59849402824208091912024-02-26T07:00:00.009-05:002024-02-26T07:00:00.141-05:00Begonia Up Close<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypuG6CQTIMcBkXywTQoiqcfOIB8aXc0QM_eKSMeiYrdCuSa_VNv3zEhHQ_HwBHR0eepzjwAebJkQHld7wnoVX59fKFhm-3IMY2M3ZTvZFZdAh_EgR-sMAAmShyphenhyphencfuoJ_7UgzWfF3HRvb8udCj_BkPtfjf2eLoEAfCXLjPbHz7dV_utAAxyETYeUaOAYlS/s550/0224hm0134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypuG6CQTIMcBkXywTQoiqcfOIB8aXc0QM_eKSMeiYrdCuSa_VNv3zEhHQ_HwBHR0eepzjwAebJkQHld7wnoVX59fKFhm-3IMY2M3ZTvZFZdAh_EgR-sMAAmShyphenhyphencfuoJ_7UgzWfF3HRvb8udCj_BkPtfjf2eLoEAfCXLjPbHz7dV_utAAxyETYeUaOAYlS/s16000/0224hm0134.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>I'm sharing a photo Kjell took of a blossom in my Dining Room Window garden. </p><p>Gorgeous!</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-57352752305388434582024-02-25T07:00:00.012-05:002024-02-25T07:00:00.134-05:00Maui Airport<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4SkTk_efx3VdtnyATxtDD07VU51n7-U_g-V2p4vTlV5E5JuZNPxX7hn1Wyb9NLUGNh1DB2JeFgWRWMBk6IT8OW886vAhQ7CmzliRpQQRIkyEvyJJD5272bZk-eqroAc-rpyabUa5FQmi2qpumTZqkeOrnNLOaewsRl2C0SrSqHUBBHRC1gv6jolA0GDO/s1250/0224hm0131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4SkTk_efx3VdtnyATxtDD07VU51n7-U_g-V2p4vTlV5E5JuZNPxX7hn1Wyb9NLUGNh1DB2JeFgWRWMBk6IT8OW886vAhQ7CmzliRpQQRIkyEvyJJD5272bZk-eqroAc-rpyabUa5FQmi2qpumTZqkeOrnNLOaewsRl2C0SrSqHUBBHRC1gv6jolA0GDO/s16000/0224hm0131.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>On the way home, Catherine and Erica had a layover of several hours in the Maui Airport.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_piBlPTqrmOhAriIVvv4Ni9aUcFwHyQkCyndSTNSstR_ZtOro0eqRN8J5AWL8iqfBuibh9jtKF555sVag2aPu70wqtuslxwT415nKreYEBJp_ROcPJXEHDqGeUUvydqMrHytISrT_QwYV-Cr7fa_SdGFrc0gqWdebDi7qThF3GTLyPaMbeOXeAjzDmCu/s550/0224hm0132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="324" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_piBlPTqrmOhAriIVvv4Ni9aUcFwHyQkCyndSTNSstR_ZtOro0eqRN8J5AWL8iqfBuibh9jtKF555sVag2aPu70wqtuslxwT415nKreYEBJp_ROcPJXEHDqGeUUvydqMrHytISrT_QwYV-Cr7fa_SdGFrc0gqWdebDi7qThF3GTLyPaMbeOXeAjzDmCu/s16000/0224hm0132.jpg" /></a></div> Catherine knew I would like seeing these little crocheted toys. What a perfect little item to take home to a little one or have as a travel buddy yourself.<p></p><p>Fly carefully, Catherine!</p><p>:Love you,</p><p>Mom <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-11270005715217039772024-02-24T07:00:00.012-05:002024-02-24T07:00:00.246-05:00Afternoon Snack<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpL4nwJKJcBVSWtl5LNXmLN9uJ9hjImvMgdShJAcvz2kk9yXebXYS_QuVilluzfXXnc9IomfM_fJquboV5BZA1VQJyyUsSEvUjBPdDU3WtK2Nh7OBBPdNQkYBIIuClyg1itz-D-hg_eZo1xKNJ-sGuXwyXXZAKbWn6n2x2YlwQvPKxjkC321xaT1v9C2Zq/s550/0224hm0130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpL4nwJKJcBVSWtl5LNXmLN9uJ9hjImvMgdShJAcvz2kk9yXebXYS_QuVilluzfXXnc9IomfM_fJquboV5BZA1VQJyyUsSEvUjBPdDU3WtK2Nh7OBBPdNQkYBIIuClyg1itz-D-hg_eZo1xKNJ-sGuXwyXXZAKbWn6n2x2YlwQvPKxjkC321xaT1v9C2Zq/s16000/0224hm0130.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Catherine said she and Erica picked up this sweet treat from a vendor while they were out and about in Honolulu. </p><p>This is Hawaiian shaved ice with condensed milk topping. </p><p>Interesting combination (to me), but sure sounds yummy! Have you ever eaten this?<br /></p><p>All the best,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-70768964545446429572024-02-23T07:00:00.015-05:002024-02-23T07:00:00.151-05:00AOKI Dinner in Hawaii<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLb1yEvNV7rrpA0cWHoOwY9t5cxyvmarVATeeY6CLlLET7qogjCa8WJ0dqvnKmXFSyqmYDTicoV_Nc3QtfKBJKUNQ-t35v0jxCcfcW1PnMBnykRSK_xOas_BCZonbe5RAzTgUgKradgdV0xS9Pd09-5HAng4DAEpgRyL4EOz_Hfy03xc0C_NNjRb9JKUM/s733/0224hm0126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLb1yEvNV7rrpA0cWHoOwY9t5cxyvmarVATeeY6CLlLET7qogjCa8WJ0dqvnKmXFSyqmYDTicoV_Nc3QtfKBJKUNQ-t35v0jxCcfcW1PnMBnykRSK_xOas_BCZonbe5RAzTgUgKradgdV0xS9Pd09-5HAng4DAEpgRyL4EOz_Hfy03xc0C_NNjRb9JKUM/s16000/0224hm0126.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>Catherine and Erica enjoyed fabulous food while in Hawaii. They ate at this restaurant twice.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gW5JKw-M4fq7xoZNLdsJGP9gsfqzNr0qCKr92Q-hYXmN1MIcYZqZa30Kc7DxM7b9VSdXCQbksU7RLc_0C2lzLUUKDgrKQorpqxgCmUn6kmeSDSsVQdIFnY6NHltsJvX4TFICUXkDtDFACGvsOawZDlTc7MxCLHFO8xYOnom_py4QiZTl4sJxyeItB0pO/s550/0224hm0127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gW5JKw-M4fq7xoZNLdsJGP9gsfqzNr0qCKr92Q-hYXmN1MIcYZqZa30Kc7DxM7b9VSdXCQbksU7RLc_0C2lzLUUKDgrKQorpqxgCmUn6kmeSDSsVQdIFnY6NHltsJvX4TFICUXkDtDFACGvsOawZDlTc7MxCLHFO8xYOnom_py4QiZTl4sJxyeItB0pO/s16000/0224hm0127.jpg" /></a></div> Food prepared at your table!<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKs1RBUAT6TZyFwpxHTUVa3zcztImQZ2fnZP9Jd5yIWV0VNa2EmXYcoy2nf9EH-RPZpsQwkZXtV25jlAsD-9xf_vASa3H1pEznjCUg47FsQaXR22l4LzaPHPDT4nUHRqRJzQ23AHe5KT8GXxyXgch4lCLxil0eKOy_kI05xrvBdn3QNUerRuGXnxCynJ3/s733/0224hm0128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKs1RBUAT6TZyFwpxHTUVa3zcztImQZ2fnZP9Jd5yIWV0VNa2EmXYcoy2nf9EH-RPZpsQwkZXtV25jlAsD-9xf_vASa3H1pEznjCUg47FsQaXR22l4LzaPHPDT4nUHRqRJzQ23AHe5KT8GXxyXgch4lCLxil0eKOy_kI05xrvBdn3QNUerRuGXnxCynJ3/s16000/0224hm0128.jpg" /></a></div> Yum!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-GhdZUSE43xAQHyLNqVCg5BM_Uk0of46PLlAq6b077-etNl4klHW4v2ypspTIii4KCrlegPnTGhXf8y0971S3Dxa-cdKrgSx-kEfAOFcA8XyneNfpdc-yJIhz-hBdG-xZv7VzqHX3HzUJOKwp_yZOTdyZpTI4tU-cUmoCTdlcqK4KKYDEbGJPuhS44C-/s550/0224hm0129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-GhdZUSE43xAQHyLNqVCg5BM_Uk0of46PLlAq6b077-etNl4klHW4v2ypspTIii4KCrlegPnTGhXf8y0971S3Dxa-cdKrgSx-kEfAOFcA8XyneNfpdc-yJIhz-hBdG-xZv7VzqHX3HzUJOKwp_yZOTdyZpTI4tU-cUmoCTdlcqK4KKYDEbGJPuhS44C-/s16000/0224hm0129.jpg" /></a></div>And, of course, dessert. :)<p></p><p>Ah, yes, I can almost taste it from here.</p><p>Thank you for the images, Catherine!</p><p>Love you,</p><p>Mom <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186835296797362617.post-42826346017294221652024-02-22T07:00:00.012-05:002024-02-22T07:00:00.137-05:00Honolulu North Shore<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFvDHd-E5s5GKgj8mmamA5ekAsVSpOMK8yQnCbdnnW53Btkx3ovEWFfYacy_q9WtKulQdGJ9VlQSCxhbZZy0ZexuAEVNOg0o1ueyXYDXHmxVWPDgZBpaFlHvonj2oW_SEZ1Dl4Fi83xg1NHiVVrM0BZ4VdQSJLtboBVkiWHeMG2gKGcDvPo8Yoazjw7ws/s550/0224hm0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFvDHd-E5s5GKgj8mmamA5ekAsVSpOMK8yQnCbdnnW53Btkx3ovEWFfYacy_q9WtKulQdGJ9VlQSCxhbZZy0ZexuAEVNOg0o1ueyXYDXHmxVWPDgZBpaFlHvonj2oW_SEZ1Dl4Fi83xg1NHiVVrM0BZ4VdQSJLtboBVkiWHeMG2gKGcDvPo8Yoazjw7ws/s16000/0224hm0124.jpg" /></a></div> Good morning,<p></p><p>It was a cloudy, yet beautiful day when Catherine and Erica took the bus to the North Shore of Honolulu.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpuDfph6IQq8GnplqQ7wTfFTe54ss3FCUhmq-PZ4BkvHD946kM-QgwjrRtTLM-qDjq8qIaw17IDAl4Bcx3APYhYPPISEnE699Rcc8aHl4gw3RIaO1c9EqWe9bPsFdWdzn2Skk62dfj5HDLxepv1JtX1doDHaiD7RAdGLDdmn0SQT68RA0f_nQJ9nnvoe-/s550/0224hm0125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpuDfph6IQq8GnplqQ7wTfFTe54ss3FCUhmq-PZ4BkvHD946kM-QgwjrRtTLM-qDjq8qIaw17IDAl4Bcx3APYhYPPISEnE699Rcc8aHl4gw3RIaO1c9EqWe9bPsFdWdzn2Skk62dfj5HDLxepv1JtX1doDHaiD7RAdGLDdmn0SQT68RA0f_nQJ9nnvoe-/s16000/0224hm0125.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwOPk1ZM4fJLRY59QBS-hrpbGIJhU9G56H-ZOalwvYmwtI1coYfZQ2FkWYuwPWemIBJI56RwenMCzVEer8e0A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Here's a short video of the waves.<p></p><p>Gorgeous!</p><p>Enjoy,</p><p>Lois <br /></p>Lois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com1