• Jun. 8, 2009
Lazy Summer Days??
I always picture summer as the time when things slow down, and there's lots of time to sit on the porch and knit with a big glass of lemonade. I should know better by now!! The farmer has been super busy trying to catch up after the spring rains - he worked 21 days in a row, all of them long hours, too. We got a light rain yesterday and the poor man spent most of the day in bed - I think he was totally exhausted.
my peonies are blooming - one of my fav flowers
The boys are just about done with school. Middle boy finished up his last subject today, oldest boy will be done with his last subject soon, and youngest boy finished up last week. Good thing too, as they've got plenty to do with getting their livestock ready for the fair, mowing & work in the yard and garden. The older boys will be helping the farmer some, plus the oldest has his job at the karate studio to go to and is starting an ACT prep class today. Youngest boy is still playing baseball and started swim lessons today. I don't think any of them will be too bored any time soon!
Thankfully, much of this swirl of activity I just have to coordinate and make sure everyone's going in the right direction at the right time. I do squeeze in some knitting time, although mostly on the back deck instead of the porch. We've got barn swallows and house finches nesting on the porch and my presence isn't really welcome!
I had planned to take this wreath apart and re-do it, but that'll have to wait for now. Can you see why?? Look closely.......
A little closer...........
Mrs. Finch decided my front door wreath was the perfect place to build her nest! She doesn't seem too bothering by comings and goings, as long as we don't hang around. I love how the nest is lined with sheep's wool and goat hair.
On the needles, a pair of socks for the farmer, a newer Anne Hanson pattern (Bricker) done in some chocolate brown by Hazel Knits....... (from The Loopy Ewe)
AND the Lace Ribbon Scarf from Knitty in Handmaiden Casbah.
In the works is a pretty big project with a time limit, just waiting on the yarn for that. And now it's time to go make sure everybody's on schedule for the afternoon's activities!
Comments
• Jun. 8, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
The lace ribbon scarf is knitting up just beautifully! What a great project.
• Jun. 8, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
You sound truly busy. I can't imagine driving three kids to different places and then still having time to knit. I guess if I set up a chair at the ball field I could get some knitting done but then I would be talking to all the other parents. My cousin is a Texas corn farmer and I know how they work like dogs in the summer months. No rest for the weary!
• Jun. 8, 2009
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Posted by Thimbleanna
Don't you wonder what ever happened to the lazy summer days of our childhood? Sounds like you are busy as ever. The knitting is beautiful as always. Your peony is gorgeous. And I'd be beside myself with that nest -- how fun to be able to watch the babies grow!
• Jun. 15, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
Having a nest in your wreath is awesome. That nest is precious!! Love your bricker socks...very masculine :) Your scarf is lovely too :) You certainly are busy. I, too, am looking forward to school being out for the summer. The boys have band camp two week right after school ends. Once that's done it will be nice. I just want to be done with the rat race...that is if that happens ;)
happy knitting :)
hakucho
