living in black & white

~*~

since early december

we've been living in a black & white world

when i look out the window

i feel like i'm in a ansel adams photo

we've had snow on the ground

nearly everyday since early december

all of this gray & white has made me

feel the need for some color in our world

a touch of spring & summer if you will

wishing you a quick return of color

~*~



gobble,gobble,gobble

these gobblers have been circling the house all day

i've counted 8 so far

i've been keeping jesse (our border collie) in the house

as she thinks it's her job to keep them off her property

she's hasn't gotten a hold of one.........yet

i think she might get a wound or two if she were to get too close

she seems content to run them to the edge of the woods

come back to the porch and keep a watchful eye

~*~

our newest joy~

~* grayson *~

i know, i know

adorable

snuggly

precious

loved

amazing

sweetness

i could go on & on

~*~

his mama reports

 he is a very good baby

(and i agree!)

the beautiful blue blankie

 he is nestled in

was made especially for him

by his grandma angie

~*~

with sticks & string~

this has been such a fun knit!

it is called  Nutkin

i have one sock done and i'm almost to the toe

on the second sock

the yarn is from Neighborhood Fiber Company

 the color is Thomas Circle

and has been wonderful to work with

the color didn't show up well in this picture

it is a blend of dark gray, black & light gray

it's a superwash merino and oh so soft

rather than your typical top ribbing

it has the cutest folded over top

there is also a version of nutkin handwarmer

nutkin handwarmer

both patterns can be found on

ravelry

~*~

darn blogger!

sometimes.....

using blogger

is enough to make me give up blogging!

the previous post had links

none of which showed up on the post

the links were:

Little House in Paradise

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Jewels Favorite Soup Jill Makes