Autumn Leaves

I have always loved leaves, for many reasons some of which I'm probably not even aware of. But I am especially fond of Autumn leaves. Being a mid to southern Californian all my life, had left me with a longing to see the East Coast as the leaves were putting on their yearly fall displays. Seriously this has been a goal of mine since I was a little girl.
I was able to fulfill that dream last November when I got to go to Maryland to see my daughter. I took some amazing photos, all of which I can't seem to download right now (???) While there she took me to a yarn shop in Edgewater and I bought some yarn to celebrate my trip. I only bought one skein and a pattern for a scarf. It was THE perfect fall colors. The pattern didn't settle quite right and so I never did anything with it. Until Now... I believe God intervened or had this planned the whole time. I found on Raverly, this pattern called Woodland Shawl by The Thrifty Knitter and fell in love....... Then I remembered my beautiful autumn yarn. But remember... I only bought 1 skein. Well I went online and found the same yarn, same color from a lady that I have purchased from before at a place called Heritage Yarns.
Within 2 days of placing the order I had 2 more skeins in my hands and your not going to believe this... It is even the same dye lot. Soooo.... One skein from Maryland and 2 skeins from another state ( I'm sorry I cant remember exactly,just this minute) with the same dye lot. THIS JUST DOES NOT HAPPEN
Anyway I am very happy. This is turning out to be one of those projects that I can't wait to work on and would like to never end (sort of)

Do you remember the fiber I showed you from the sheep named "Freckles"? She belongs to Sheena. Well I finally got it plyed and I'm very happy with the results.
I ended up with 132 yards, 4.7 ounces. I'm trying to decide whether I should dye it or just leave it be. Either way its some mighty pretty stuff. I may have to get that little Columbia after all. What do y'all think.
Bug is all registered for high-school next year. Whew!!! Neen's leaving in a couple of weeks to work in Md. for the summer and We're knee deep in wedding plans. Where is the time going????? It's almost summer again. I'm ready for some Moroccan Mint Ice Tea, Join me?
and meanwhile I'll be just over here, knitting and spinning....... oh and laundrying..hahahaha

Blessings, Sue

CORNY KETCHUP

This may seem more than a little corny............ But I want to "catch-up" fast.......... Bear with me. hahahaha
10. Days that Seths has been home with his back hurt. Though He's getting better it's taking a lllloooonnnngggg time. He's walking alot now and is completely over the grumpy part. Yeah!!!!!!!

9. Weeks until my oldest gets married. She is doing all the work since shes in Maryland. WE talk on the phone every day with new ideas and plans. I'm honored to be making her veil. The man she is marrying is wonderful and I'm so excited for their life together.

8. Eggs. Every single day!!! We are able to give them away to our friends and still have a refridgerator full.

7. Loads of laundry... still....waiting...

6. Months to knit socks before my piggies get cold and need them. I have finished 3 more pair which I will show you later. They are really nice.

5. Weeks until Neen goes to work in Maryland. She is very excited and is really looking forward to working with all those kids again.

4. This is about the number of pies I have made since a friend of mine showed me her way of making pie crust. This has always been a challenge for me . Again I have pictures I'll show you later.

3. Weeks that Buster our little weiner dog has been walking again. He injured a vertebre in his back and was completely paralyzed. (since December) God has answered our many, many prayers and with the help of our loving vet and totally comitted family He's walking again. It really is a miricle.

2. New baby lambs that have been added to Sheena's family. Again I have pictures but will show you later, you can go to her blog and see them now if you want. We went up and enjoyed the afternoon with her. And checked out a few babies that I may get. More again later.....

1. Happy me. Now that I have this written I feel alot more relaxed. Sometimes things get going around here and then when I want to write there seems to be so much to say I just skip it. Oh well... For those who it may concern.... NO MORE DAMN EASTER EGG.... HAHAHAHAHA

Love and Blessings to you all.... and leave a comment so I know your here..... xoxo Sue

Happy Easter !!

Happy Easter!! We had a wonderful, peaceful day. We were very happy to find our first egg this morning. We've been anticipating this for a while now and at long last here it is. Ahhhhhh a real Easter egg!!!!! This is how much my little ladies have grown. They are beautiful, aren't they!!!!!! The black one is called a "Jersey Giant" She is supposed to lay enormous eggs. I have never had one before so she was a just for fun pet purchase. The Tan in front is a Buff Orpington and the red to the far right is a Rhode Island Red.
This just so happens to be our BBQ and not intended for any macaube puns, but just so happens to be the chicken thighs. (sorry) We also had a yummy Tri-tip and all the fixens'.
Now if we could just get them to start laying these little treats we'd be set.
God Bless you all. Sue

Happy, Happy Birthday Baybeeeeee!!!!!

Saturday our sky's looked like this from our yard, which is probably why Sheena got snow at her retreat. (see her blog its linked on the side) It was a beautiful day. We had showers off and on all day.
I ran out a snapped this shot. If you click on it, it will enlarge and you can see the raindrops.
So all the while it showered outside I kept it toasty on the inside baking bread.
It was a blessed and peaceful weekend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUGGY !!!
Blessings, Sue

At Last... It's a Boy.....

After 23 years of waiting we finally have a son!!!!! He is wonderful. He is everything we have prayed for and truly an amazing addition to our family!!!! We had a terrific weekend. There was beach going, and Mission Trails hiking, teasing ... and of course tons of BBQ food. There was bridesmaid dress shopping and happy tears and lots of hugs and yes I must admit still some coughing. May I say that one of Gods greatest gifts is family and it was THE BEST, to have them all under the same roof. I have to admit also that I stole this picture from Angel. He took this on their hike at Mission Trails. I love springtime. California poppies are a favorite too.
What the heck???????? I worked on this second sock during our weekend and got this far only to notice I had the wrong stitch count on the toe. Poop !!! Oh well I ripped it out and am already to the heal again. No tears!! Its a great pattern and I'll show you more when I'm done.
More again later.... Blessings Sue

Hit Hard

We've been hit hard recently with a really bad flu/cough/cold. It started with Allison and now that she is well... I'm on the antibiotics. Trying to find the silver lining has payed off in a Big Way this time........ We have finally found the perfect pizza crust for our family.

I have tried several over the years and none have compared to this one. I found it hereEasyPizzaCrusts.com Easy Pizza Crust

3 cups all purpose flour

1 pkg yeast or 1 Tbls.

2 tsps salt

1/3 cup sugar

8 oz milk, warmed to 110 degrees

4 oz water, warmed to 110 degrees

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare you pizza stone or pan with cooking spray then sprinkle with a bit of corn meal.

Combine all dry ingredients.

Add warmed wet ingredients and stir until well mixed.

Cover bowl with towel and set aside for 20 to 25 minutes or until you have your topping prepared.

Knead it a bit and spread it onto your pan.

Top with whatever you want, I go lightly on the sauce so the crust doesn't get to doughy.

Bake at 400 degrees to 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of your dough.

Toss together a salad and your done!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Easy recipes like these are always necessary at our house cause you see after I have spent however long it takes nursing everyone else back to semi health, Life is better if I have to yell less instructions from a. the bedroom b. the couch or c. the bathroom. Gross I know but you understand? don't you?
Health and Blessings, Sue