Long time no see!!

Hello!!!!!

It's so good to be back.

I've been poorly with the dreaded flu all over Christmas and new year. I now have a secondary chest infection at the bottom of my left lung. : (

I don't mean to moan, but it's the first time I've ever had flu. I always thought it was like a really super nasty cold, boy was I wrong!

Thankfully we spent Christmas in Cornwall with P's family. No way would I have been capable of cooking Christmas dinner! I only had enough energy to eat 2 roast potatoes, before I had to go and lay down again!

I haven't ever been knocked sideways by an illness like that before. 3 weeks so far. (poo!!)

Since I'm feeling a bit better time to move onto nicer things.

I have some pretty flowers to cheer myself up!

They certainly work. Lovely cheerfulness in the kitchen window.

My new spotty mug from J

And matching biscuit tin from P

More cheerfulness in the kitchen!

I'm afraid there has been very little crochet going on. The Granny ripple is no further forward.

I have played around with some little egg cozies.

The little face is thanks to P's silly mate!!

 I'm not totally happy with them, but I might be overly fussy!

Fingers crossed the antibiotics will start working soon, and I'll feel loads better and a bit more enthusiastic!

Till next time

xxx

Oh I nearly forgot.

I think there has been some problems with posting comments. I've fiddled around with some of the settings, and think I have sorted it out. If you find any problems I'd be very grateful if you could let me know. Email or ravelry. Lastly a big thank you to the people who alerted me to the problem in the first place!

xxx



Merry Christmas to you all, and a very happy new year!!!!

xxxxxx



Granny ripple.

Hello!

8 more sleeps to go,

8 more sleeps till Christmas,

8 more sleeps till the big fat fellow, comes down your chimney, and leaves you presents, and drinks your beer,

8 more sleeps till Christmas.

Every morning at 7:30 this song plays ( obviously with a different number!!)

It is now firmly stuck in my head, on a continuous loop! Grrrrrrrr!

Well on to other things.

We had a power cut the other evening.

Apart from being cold, it was quite a lot of fun.

Having to use the hob to make tea and hot chocolate.

J had never experienced a power cut before. Lucky boy!

We played cards, told stories of how things have changed since P and I were kids.

It was nice to have the time together.

I've been learning how to work the granny ripple pattern.

A couple of frustrating false starts!

Starting to get the hang of it.

Next it was time to take the plunge, and do it for real.

Yay it worked!

It's a little bit smaller than our bed, so by the time I add the border, it should fit.The pattern is a mixture of 2 other patterns I found. I will try write up a pattern with photos, but I'm not sure how long it will take. The pattern isn't hard, just a bit fiddly at the beginning, but once you're past that it flows beautifully.

Till next time.

xxx

Festive bits and bobs

Hello!

Lots of festive things have started to be dotted around in our house! The above is my favorite ornament.

The fire place has been decorated.

The wreath I made a few years ago is up.

So is the tree.

Need to hide all those wires!!

These little guys are from my first Christmas with P!

I have also made a patchwork cushion for my Nan.

The colours are a little washed out ( thanks clouds!)

I've finished the crochet cushion.

Back.

I have also had a change of heart about my previous snowy post. Walking to the shop the next day was a nightmare. The pavements were covered in ice, as was the road. On the way back............... Ouch! Yep down I go!

Of course there is an audience! I don't know if they laughed or not. I couldn't bear to look!

No place to hide my very, very red face. The only injury was to my pride! J was a total gentleman though, he held my hand the rest of the way home. Not bad for an 11 3/4 year old!



Yay snow!

Hello!

We have snow! About 2" of beautiful, soft, powdery snow.

I love the crunchy sound under my boots. I love the putt putt putt sound it makes as it lands. I love how quiet it is, with not so many cars on the road. I love how pretty and sparkly everything becomes.

It's fair to say I love the snow. (just in case you hadn't already guessed!)

J made this little snowman before school. Time ran out hence the lack of face!

We'll be making a much bigger one after school.

 I think J's school is one of the only schools that stayed open. He's not at all happy about that!

 I went for a slippy, slidey, skiddy walk, to take as many photos as I could. All in the name of blogging!!!

Walking through the woods was so beautiful. I enjoyed and savoured every moment.

Now it's time for yet another cup of tea, and something yummy.

Till next time

xxx