When will winter end?

Four inches of snow yesterday and another storm blowing in with another five inches expected tomorrow through Monday. You might say, “What do you expect, you live in the Midwest!” But even by our standards, we have had a ton of snow this winter. In fact, it’s the most we’ve had in over 20 years.

I remember as a child having winters that were cold and snowy, much like this one. We had a great sledding hill in our backyard and we made all kinds of snowmen, snow bunnies, snow families, etc. They pretty much all looked the same except for size and the ears on the bunnies. Dad would cut cubes for us while shoveling the driveway to make us igloos or forts. It’s really sad that you don’t see things like that anymore. The other day I finally saw a snowman in a yard. Two months after the first snow.

But enough about that.

Our boys like to sit by the vents while the heat is going. Can’t say I blame them – warm air and a cuddle buddy. Well the other day our heat went out and while we were waiting for the repair guy I saw the saddest thing ever (ignore the demon eyes).

Poor guy, waiting and waiting for the heat to kick in.

Another Wednesday post

A quick update on my current WIPs.

Damson is coming along nicely once I figured out what I was doing wrong. I started the scalloped part of the shawl and had to rip it out a couple times because the count wasn’t turning out right after a few rows. Once I read the pattern correctly the count turned out right. I should finish it before too long.

  

The Masonic Lodge socks are my current travel project and haven’t   been getting much time lately. I really like the pattern though and it’s looking good in the Malabrigo sock I’m using. The picture below is not that great but the other didn’t show the cable detail. These are the second socks I’ve done in Malabrigo sock and I hope the husband loves them as much as I love mine. The Angee socks I made are the softest socks I own.

The Autumn Rose pullover is taking so much longer than I had thought it would. I keep getting sidetracked by other projects that are quicker. First there was the husband’s Alberta vest, then Crisp, then the Favorite Cardigan. I just got yarn for the Houndstooth vest (Rav link) in the new Vogue Knitting. I’ll be using Cascade 220 in colors close to the original because as I believe I’ve mentioned before, the husband has no imagination. Once I show him a pattern that he likes, that is the color he wants it in. So blue and gray it is.

 

However, I will at least finish one sleeve of my Autumn Rose pullover before I start this new vest. Here’s my current progress on the first sleeve.

Yeah, I am really moving along! If you will recall the last progress report I gave about a month ago, I’ve made it one pattern repeat in that time. And that’s been in the last couple days. I had forgotten how long ago I started this (over a year).

And just because, one of my favorite pictures of the P cat.

Valentine’s Day Snow

Happy Valentine’s Day! Look, more snow!

 

I really can’t complain though, our snow has come in less than 1 foot batches unlike other areas. And it’s very pretty (from the inside). Just look at the icicles that are forming.

But it just keeps piling up. We’re running out of room to put it all and it’s getting difficult to reach the top of the pile when shoveling. Yes, we are the few, the proud that still shovel. This winter is making us reconsider.

Other than the shoveling, which we are now experts at, it’s been a lazy day around here. I got some knitting done while the husband glued together his fuselage.

The boys are wondering what we are doing home. It’s a rare weekend that we are both home for the entire time. Q has been spending quality time draped under my chin (his favorite place) and P has been spending quality time with my yarn.

What a relaxing day.