Sunshine!

We have had some glorious, glorious sunshine this week. I have even been able to leave the patio door open a little so Chloe can wander in and out at will.  Poor Chloe had to have three teeth pulled last Friday. Since she is at least 13 years old, it’s amazing that those are the first teeth she has had any problems with. She was a trooper. She is still eating soft foods but seems to be doing very well.

The verdict is still out on whether the injections worked last Tuesday. I haven’t had actual spasms since then, but my back sure does feel tight. I admit, I haven’t pushed things either and have been babying it. I probably should get more aggressive in my activity and see what happens.

I finished a stack of dish cloths that are destined to be gifts. I can get three of these dish cloths out of one skein of Hobby Lobby‘s “I love this cotton.”  Each skein had about 1 1/2 yards left after I bound off the third cloth.  I like this pattern because of the ridges. They make scrubbing dishes and counters very easy.

I also finished one baby blanket and I’m joining the squares for a second one. These will be for charity. I have not washed or blocked the completed one yet so it’s a little bit wrinkly.

I made the squares one round smaller on the second blanket and I will put a larger border on it.

My fall decor is still in full swing here. I probably have a bit too much out, but I do love the colors.

Dennis was craving tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches over the weekend so I decided to fancy them both up a bit. I added some garlic and onion powder and diced tomatoes to the soup. The sandwiches were made with smoked gouda and cheddar cheeses, both shredded and melted on sourdough bread. Oh my goodness! This sure stepped up the normal tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. And it did nothing for my diet!

Halloween was a very cold day back in Nebraska, so Piper was bundled up in all kinds of layers to go trick-or-treating. Notice the mittens I made her!  She chose the colors while we were face-timing. I took her to my yarn closet and she picked the skeins out. They match her coat perfectly! She does have quite the eye for color, even from 1500 miles away!

I think she had two pairs of pants underneath her costume along with a couple of tops too!  But that wig! I think it’s hilarious!  *** edited to add: Piper was a character in the new Disney movie “The Decendents.”  She is the daughter of Queen Maleficent, but I don’t remember her name.  Apparently the movie focuses on the children of the evil villains in the Disney movies.

Mandy sent this photo last night. Apparently there was a Little Mermaid live event on TV and Piper was enthralled. She has always loved the little mermaid. I think it’s her favorite Disney princess.

My little knitting bunny is enjoying the fall colors too!

And finally, there was a package delivered in the mail yesterday. It was full of these sweet thank you notes from the children at the elementary school for their mittens. Sherri these also belong to you for the mittens that you donated.  They made my heart melt.

I was told about a knitting group that makes hats for charity at a nursing home. They meet on Wednesdays for an hour in the afternoon. I think I’m going to drop in today and see if outsiders can join in. I miss being with other ladies and I think the companionship would be fun.

I’m getting excited. In less than three weeks all of our children will be here at our house for Thanksgiving. It will be the first time we have all been together since Piper was nine months old. Almost 7 years! Although they won’t be here very long, I’m sure looking forward to spending the time together and seeing all three grandchildren interacting with each other.  We will also celebrate Christmas with them while they are here. I have to tell you, this grandma can hardly contain herself. :-)

I hope you’re all having a wonderful week and enjoying some of the beautiful crisp fall weather that we are.

”Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”  Isaiah 25:1

Blessings,

Betsy