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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Here Comes Spring!

 Good morning,

This is happening all over our property.  

I love going outside each morning to see the new blossoms!

Happy Spring (or Fall to our friends on the other side of the world.)

All the best,

Lois

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Work in Process - Bavarian Afghan Blanket

 Good morning,

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 in the shop where there are already quite a few blankets available in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.

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!

What are you making, baking, growing this week?

All the very best,

Lois 

Update:  This blanket is now finished and in the shop here. 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Just Hangin' Out Here

 Good morning,

This is Elsa just hanging out with us in the living room one evening.

I think we're going to need a bigger ottoman....

;),

Lois

Monday, March 4, 2024

Two Woodpeckers

 Good morning,

Today's image is from Kjell.  He captured the image of these woodpeckers in our back yard.

We are so pleased with the variety of birds and other critters in our neighborhood.

Enjoy!

Lois

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Snow Dogs

 Good morning,

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.

 This is Lily's pink dragon - or is it an alligator?  I'm not sure.  Anyway, he's frozen stiff.

 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.

 By the next day, the temperature was in the 60's.  

Go figure!

;),

Lois

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Roses and More Roses

 Good morning,

I love flowers and roses are right up there at the top of the list.

 Thanks for these lovelies go to My Honey.

I love you, Sweetheart,

Lois

Friday, March 1, 2024

Time Passes So Quickly When You're Having Fun

 Good morning,

It's our anniversary!  My goodness, 25 years have gone by so quickly.  I'm sure that's because we are having fun.  ;)

Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart!

Love you,

Lois