Rainy Days

Happy Wednesday everyone!  We’ve had two days of constant gentle rain. Just what is needed for crops and grass and flowers. We’re enjoying being inside, cozy in our home. I finished one project and have another almost done. More on that later.

I can’t write today without acknowledging the horrible tragedy that has once again taken place in our country.  I’m heartbroken for the families of those little souls that were taken yesterday. Also for the two teachers that I’m sure tried their best to protect those children. And for the family of the young man who did this horrible thing. I can’t imagine the feelings that they have at this moment. Our prayers are with them all. May God be with with the United States as we make our way through yet another evil act of horror.

On a more pleasant note, I finished Piper’s “Wonderful Wallaby” sweater yesterday. I love how it turned out.

Here is a better photo of the hood.  She wants to take it on their trip this week to Paris and then London to see Baby J. Mandy can’t wait to get her hands on the baby just like us.
I started a sweater for Little Miss J. yesterday. I’m almost ready for the hem. I have the sleeves and button band left to do.  I want to send this along with them when they leave so I have to get cracking. There is no pattern as I made it up, but it’s just a basic infant cardigan for stitch numbers and I added in some lace.

I did get a couple of souvenirs for myself while we were in London. It’s Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee year. 70 years on the throne. I bought myself this little bear as a memory of all the beautiful decorations we saw around the UK celebrating this momentous event. She certainly seems to be a well-loved and respected Queen.

The one thing we always find when traveling are magnets. We found the nine that are shown below, on this trip. Not the ones on the right, except the knight with the banner. That one is from Mount Fitchet Castle.

Dennis and Alex spent a few days working in their back garden. Alex had just had an office built and he and Dennis built the steps. To the left they installed 24x24 inch garden tiles on the ground. There is now a garden shed sitting on the tiles and the pizza oven and grill. It all looks wonderful.

I thought you would all get a kick out of this photo.  While we were on our trip Zoey stayed with Mandy, Brad & Piper. Of course we will keep Lizzie for them for the next few few weeks. Piper and Zoey were apparently Egyptian Princesses in the picture. Zoey had a wonderful time playing there. She’s been missing them with just us old folks.

Take care everyone. Tell those you care about how you feel while you can. In these trying days, we never know do we?

Blessings and love,

Betsy