Autumn Light

This morning while drinking my coffee I noticed the Autumn light coming through the windows. (Part of that could be because we haven't seen the sun since last Friday I think!)

Ree & I went on a long walk around our neighborhood late this morning. This bright red fire shrub caught our eye.

This afternoon I again noticed the light. I wanted to go out to take some pictures but Ree took a late nap & I have a headache. Hopefully we'll get out there late in the afternoon tomorrow!

Yarn Along

My completed Fetching! I love them. They were originally going to be a gift for Christmas. But those cables? That's the first time I've done cables and they gave me a hard time. And I don't want to make another pair soon. So for now these are mine. I may or may not make them again before Christmas!

I turned the heel of my first Jaywalker sock last night. I love this pattern! I'm going to love my Fall socks!

As I was knitting last night before supper for a few minutes I told Ree I was making socks for myself. She said that I already knit something for me (I'm assuming she meant the fetching) and when was I going to knit something for her again? She told me she needs socks and hand warmers and another sweater.

I do love knitting for her. She appreciates it all! The other day we both had on handmade knit socks. It made my heart so happy! 

As for reading, I finished Happier at Home. I now have Wuthering Heights to begin!

Monday

Due to the Columbus Day weekend we had a 3 day weekend. It was a chilly Monday but that didn't stop Ree & her daddy from heading outside early in the morning to work in the yard until it got dark.

I loved watching them out the window "braking" (no matter how hard we tried to get her to say "raking" it was braking). She had her work gloves on & her little rake. She was a big helper lifting everything into the bucket. The only picture I took of the two of them is on my phone which is upstairs. I'm thinking it will be this week's "This Moment" on Friday!

I did keep going outside for a few minutes here & there and took these pictures around the yard. But it was just too chilly for me. Instead I stayed in the house to clean & cook a little. And of course do some knitting (and make little owls!)

Today is still gray and chilly. I think rain is in the forecast again. A good day to stay home and relax with my little one.

What a hoot!

This morning Ree wanted to "make something with glue". Last night while looking through Family Fun magazine I saw a tutorial for cute little owls. Since she's been running around the house for days yelling "I love owls!" I thought this would be a fun project! Plus I had everything here.

It's not a very toddler friendly project so I made the owls while she cut paper and glued it together. A win win situation. And we know have two very cute little owls for decorations. As soon as we have more empty toilet paper & paper towel rolls there will be more owls!

*The project is in the current issue of the magazine. I looked on their website for the tutorial but couldn't find it. I hesitate to post here what I did because I don't want to give the impression this was my own idea. If I do find a link to a site with the directions I will update this post!

Weekending

This weekend has been a combination of busy & relaxing.

Two birthday parties yesterday.

One a Halloween costume one.

The other a 1st birthday party for my sweet nephew. His was outside at a park where all the little one's ran & ran & ran; played in the leaves & colored pumpkins. Ree needed 3 rinses in the bathtub before the water stayed clear!

After the party time at my parents for visiting and supper.

Today has been relaxing. Church & grocery shopping this morning.

Now the house smells delicious due to the apple pie that is baking. The husband was cutting the lawn & found mums growing on the side of the house that I don't go to often. So he cut them & brought them in for me.

Ree didn't want to go down for a nap instead she wanted to "play quietly". She's been curled up on the couch reading books. Her Daddy just made her afternoon by coming in & saying "who wants to watch Tangled!" They are both curled up on the couch now singing along.

A perfect combination of fun & relaxation!

Linking up with Amanda at The Habit of Being

This Moment

Forgot yesterday was Friday & time for a "This Moment" post!

Ree's favorite thing to do this week was play-doh. She'd sit for hours & make different creations!

October 1st

Yesterday began my favorite month of the year. It's a little chilly in the morning & evenings but warm enough during the day for a short-sleeve shirt.

Ree & I went to story time then we came home to play outside & look at the leaves. She also rode her tricycle (motorcycle to her) in the drive way & surprised me by using the pedals. She's grown so much this summer!

During afternoon nap time I started knitting socks with a pattern that I've had in my ravelry queue for 3 years. The yarn has been in my stash for almost 3 years. I've been saving it to make into "Fall socks" for myself. I decided THIS was the Fall!

October is a big month with Feast Days to celebrate; a special little boy's 1st birthday; lots of family get togethers; pumpkins to pick; costumes to make; and so many more fun things. 

Here's hoping I am able to "linger" (my word for 2012 that I had kind of forgotten about) in the moments and soak them all up!