Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Carving

Just in time

Now that the weather has gotten cooler & the rain just won't go away, I'm happy to report that I have a new wool sweater vest to keep me warm!! I never knew how warm wool could keep you. I always thought of wool as in those itchy wool sweaters from long ago. The secret I found from a fellow knitter/mom..thank you Katy!, is hair conditioner. Soak your wool in hair conditioner & cold water for a few hours. It totally works to soften the wool & shape the garment.

My Endless Circle Sweater (pattern found for free by Redheart) over at www.ravelry.com

Piles

Piles seem to pop up everywhere I turn....laundry, paperwork, fabric..if only I could sew better..that pile could get smaller. The most recent pile staring at me is our winter tub that I emptied out yesterday. What a pile!! It's October, too early for down coats & hats! But our morning walk to school is starting to remind me that I need to get this pile organized. So yesterday I spent some time sorting & organizing the fall/winter gear. I have a feeling it wont stay this organized for long.

Monday Muse

Monday gets a bad rap..I think. Everyone always complains about the Monday blues. Monday, Monday , Monday.. Stop complaining. Monday's are cool. You can reflect on the weekend & make a new start to your week. Also you can think of your Monday Music..what are you listening to over & over again. The radio doesnt count:)
Soon, I will be listening to Mylo Xyloto....TODAY is the release date of Coldplay's new album. My favorite song I've heard is Major Minus.."they got one eye watching you & one on what you do"

Creating makes me happy..

I realize that I'm most happiest when I creating something.. I wish I had realized this when I was 17 & heading off to college. There was no confidence then & barely any now really, but I'm gaining it. Realizing that making things that make me happy are what's important.

A Message from Maddie:)

Outside & inside the chalk has been flying:)





Our chalkboard has been so fun for everyone. Maddie left a message to anyone who's interested.
In case you can't read the photo because of the flash..
"My brother rooks And his name is Jack. I (heart) U PS Never get meered. Thank you fro reeding my sentence.