Spring weather arrived yesterday and we all had something to crow about!
There is something rejuvenating about blue skies and sunshine, isn't there?
We are still in the midst of mud season...
but with a little time, things will dry up and become beautiful.
I can hardly wait!
Growing season is here!
The sheep are scheduled for their yearly shearing in two weeks.
They will be so happy to shed their thick wooly fleeces...
and I will be so happy to have more homegrown wool to work with!
Hubbs and I cleaned the winter's muck from inside the sheep houses yesterday afternoon.
That has got to be the stinkiest job on the entire farm.
Sheep really are filthy.
They have a bad habit of pooping where they sleep.
During the summer, it's no problem as they sleep outdoors...
but in the winter....
yuck.... in their houses!
Just wait until you see the difference in these girls after shearing!
I had a pretty creative day yesterday, both in the kitchen and in my craft room.
I baked peanut butter (chunky) cupcakes and frosted half with butter cream
frosting and bacon
(you have not lived until you have had bacon on buttercream...
the perfect blend of sweet and savory....
seriously!)
And half were frosted with dark chocolate frosting and chopped peanuts.
YUM!
I also have a bit of a confession to share.
I am a knitaholic.
Yes, it's official... I have a very severe addiction to fiber...
and not just any fiber, but good fiber.
Right now I have three projects on needles...
This cowl... which I have finally begun section #3...
is knit from a blend of merino, baby alpaca and silk...
This scarf... which I am knitting in 100% silk... it will be very long and drapey for summer wear...
And this shawl....
knit from cashmere with sequined silk sections in it...
I know... crazy!
I joined a knitting club called the Loops Club.
Each month they send you the yarn and pattern to make a project.
The blue shawl above is March's project.
Goodness... it's like Christmas every month!
Comments
Love that knitting!! What good deal the knitting club is for you.
Your projects are lovely! How do you get so much done? Love your energy!
Mary
I'm so thankful that I can still walk with HIM daily in HIS word and in my heart. I try to walk in the park often enjoying the peace of HIS presence.
I'm currently reading The Good Shepherd and His Sheep, by Philip Keller. It's a wonderful book!
Thank you for your blog posts🐝🌺
I knew you were a "knitoholic!"
Good addiction, I'd say . . .
Sheep dung yuck . . .
Sounds like a poopy job to me . . .
Oh my, how to you get "it" out of the wool???
Sunshine here today, rainy earlier so I have been doing "spring things" indoors!