Winter

See the snow covered tiny tree in front. It no longer exists. Riley, the little brat, chewed it down over and over until it is now a tiny stump. In this photo he is over at a Crepe Myrtle trying to make it a stump, too! I think he did manage to do that, as well as to other ones.

Brodie loved prancing around in the snow, trying to catch the flakes

We had about 22" or more.  Now all melted, but more to come! This is the once in 20 year type of snow.

The dogs made "tunnels" to run around in…Brodie was good at that and Riley followed.

I had a deer or two in the front yard. Never knew they came this way. I wonder where they hide during the day?

And on to yarny goodness!  Three skeins of Mecha from Malabrigo. I am going to make the GAP-tastic Cowl by Jen Geigley for my grandniece. 

These skeins are almost her school colors at Rice University in Houston.  She likes the huge scarves, so hopefully she will love this one, too. I don't think Mecha is as heavy as it says - Bulky - but I am sure the scarf will be lovely (??)!

I'm Knitting!!!

This cabled square above is the second knitted square in a group I am in.  Cables are not as hard (in this case) as I thought. I know many cables can be a lot more complicated.

This is scarf I am making in Malabrigo, Rasta a Super Bulky yarn.  I think this is the seed stitch. As each skein only has 90 yards so I had to purchase two more skeins. The new skeins are darker, so am going to have to mix them up. I think I should have used a little bit larger needles.

I'm surprised to learn that knitting doesn't seem to bother my hands like crochet does. Can't crochet for very long periods without my wrist hurting.

My boys.  

Garter Slippers & Dogs

This is my second project in the Beginner Knit group in Ravelry. They really are pretty simple, and pretty comfy. I bought some of that liquid rubber to apply to the bottom so I can use them. After the back surgery I don't want to slip and fall!

I will finish up the square soon and post a photo of that one. I think I made a mistake on one or two rows so hope it doesn't ruin the whole look….but I'm NOT taking it out! May keep this afghan for myself, or send it on with love and the note that only God doesn't make mistakes. 💗

Boy, those are some tan-less legs!

Meet Riley. He cam from a Mastador kennel in Virginia at 11 weeks (1/2 each Lab/Old English Mastiff). He was one of 8 puppies that had been brought there from Wisconsin, so the boy is better traveled than most people. The Noah's Ark people brought him from VA to me in WA by the southern route, so he has already spent time all across the whole of the USA.

He is now the baby brother to Brodie, my Bullmastiff/Lab/Boxer/Husky mix. They told me Riley would be up to 120 pounds. Brodie is a chubby 145 pounds and slowing taking off his winter weight with this little bundle of joy not leaving him alone! I honestly thing Riley might end up larger than Brodie.  😱

A fav place for Riley has been MY chair once he figured out how to get up there. I keep a footrest on the floor for my feet since my legs are a tiny bit shorter than is comfy and hang a little. My sweet niece gave it to me for Christmas and it sure has come in handy!

A nice surprise for Winter! We had no snow until last week and then the temps dropped 20 degrees and instead of our normal rain we got 5" of snow and it has stayed, contrary to my blabbering to everyone who would listen that it would "disappear" in a day or so! To top it off, literally, we are expecting three more days of snow this weekend. The dogs will be in heaven!

Riley is now 14 weeks old and must weigh about 30 to 32 pounds. His legs seem to be getting longer more than his body. His skin is loose so I think he might end up looking a little more like the English Mastiff than the Lab, but hope not. All in all, it doesn't really matter. I love him just as he is.

He is as sweet as a dog can be, smart as a whip, knows all his commands, and only had a couple of accidents….learned the doggie door right off. Yay! He has been a great addition to our little family. Even likes the cat! He and Brodie sleep together, and with all the fun loving play going on I think Brodie is going to be svelte some day. 

Just wish I was!