This is another beautiful afghan created for me by Donna Hammell. I give her the photo and she creates the graph and then the afghan.  I think this is the 7th or 8th one so far.  She is working on another one now for me for my DSD which will be a Raven in the same Alaskan art work. This one was made for my DSS and is extra long…he is 6'4" or 5"!

I was in the mood for pancakes, but didn't want to eat the regular kind. I found some Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake mix!  VERY yummy!  Used the syrup from Costco that is basically sugar free, and is basically outstanding! Please note my famous decorative plate! Cleaning up is a breeze!

While I was at my DSIL's memorial service the sitter took photos of my babies.

Brodie is now 150 pounds

Tommy Socks doesn't weigh that much, but is still a big bundle of joy. He's about 8 or 9 years old.

My sweet sweet Maggie…if you are a trespasser she will rip up your leg, but otherwise she is about as sweet as sweet can be!!! She suffers from a bad heart, kidneys, and liver. I had to change her food to something appropriate and she won't eat it. No matter how hungry she is she refuses to eat it, even after a week.  I do have to provide her with sustenance in order to give her the medications, but nothing makes her want to eat the prescription food.  I'm finally switching her back. If she won't eat it, then there is no amount of "help" the food can give her.  I've been reading up on this kibble and it is up in the air whether it helps or not.  Egg whites, cottage cheese, yogurt, and hard cheese are all helpful options so am using that instead. Less potassium. She's 12, but that seems so young to me. 

A friend in Idaho gave me this Iris when I lived there…and I wasn't smart enough to dig up a bunch of these to take with me.  Now I'm on the hunt to find this one and several others to cover the front by the fence with Iris and other goodies!

Have a great day!

Afghan, Puzzle, Leggings and FUN!

I made this afghan for my nephew for Christmas…it didn't make it in time for Christmas, but arrived a month after.  Close enough!  I used Red Heart Love something er other.  The second photo more closely approximates the correct colors. I love it! 

So here is another puzzle. This one was given to me by my DSD. It's a mystery puzzle…comes with a short story on the mystery.  The clues are in the puzzle and story so to solve the crime you have to put the puzzle together…and there is NO photo to help you.  1000 pieces. It was a challenge, but even so it was easier than the pencil puzzle! One reason is the puzzle pieces were unique…there were only two styles, although the sizes varied a bit, so it made the fitting together easier.

Another pair of leggings. Love the multitude of colors available in these. Makes it easier to put on a top to match!

I'm almost finished weaving in the ends of my latest scarf. I'm looking forward to getting it finished and around my neck for warmth. I am keeping the heater on 64 in the morning, 66 during the day, and 68 at night.  I wear clothing to keep me warm!

Have a great Sunday!

Bits of this and that

I have been into leggings lately.  Something is wrong with my brain. Could not stop at buying one or two or three. Had to go for several.  In these temps (40's to 50's) I am wearing two pair. The one on top, I turn inside out for the next day and wear a new pair on top!  Keeps me warmer and the warmer fuzzy side is against my legs!  I, of course, had to purchase several tunic tops to go along with the leggings.  I'm now behaving!

This BEAUTIFUL knitted scarf was given to me by my DSD Heidi.  I love the colors of the Caribbean waters! This is not just beautiful, but oh so comfy!

One of the puzzles my brother gave me for Christmas was this one of pencils.  I was really terrified of it, but tackled it anyway.  After a bit the solving was rather enjoyable as the pencils almost all had some sort of company info on them.  There were many with the names of Presidents on them.  Such fun packing in the info…mostly from the Eastern seaboard.  A couple from Canada.

I'm working on the next one he gave me…it's a 1,000 piece puzzle, too.  I'm about 3/4 the way through, but am not enjoying this one as much.  Not bright and cheery…darker than I like (night) even though it has a Christmas theme.  

I mostly prefer Dowdle puzzles…Americana type.  There are a couple others that I like, but his are my fav. You see them in Costco all the time.

Finished scarf a long time ago! Sorry!

I hung it on the photo canvas of my granddaughters - I took it at a nearby beach.  Honestly, off hand, I don't remember what I did with it - who I gave it to - or if I have it!

This is another scarf that I started a few weeks ago.  I have since attached the ends to make it a cowl type scarf and am in the process of weaving in the ends.  I will block it (gently) and then hang in MY closet! It's just a simple chevron pattern.  I just mixed up the stripes without any rhyme or reason.

I, like so many others, was gifted an Instant Pot for Christmas.  I haven't been one to cook much for the last six years since my husband's passing, but have been using the pot.

So far I have made two roasts, some fancy chicken, steamed eggs (to hard boiled - and really this is the ONLY way to make eggs! They peal like a dream), polenta, rice, and also made shrimp. It's been a yummy experience. 

Shrimp was the easiest! I didn't have the cocktail sauce, so mixed up 1 cup of catsup, a big clump of freezes dried red onion (Costco), dash or three of garlic powder, squeeze of the lime juice that comes in a plastic bottle, and a large squirt of Sriracha sauce.  Honestly, it tasted almost like what one buys! A great second!

Please note the fancy plate! LOL!