Nature Friday in the Garden

Hi everyone! It’s Walter here. We’ve had a roller coaster of weather here this spring. One day it’s nice and cool and the next it’s like a blast furnace.

It’s a lovely day to be outside today.

We’ve been helping our parents with the garden this spring. There is always something in the perennial garden that doesn’t make it through the winter, so dad has been planting a few more shrubs in there.

Mixed garden – View from the house

Mixed garden – View from the yard

There are lots of flowers blooming right now with more still to come.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the flowers.

Ceasar’s Brother Siberian Iris

Geum – Totally Tangerine

Therese Bugnet Rose

Those roses sure do smell sweet! We hope you enjoyed seeing how our garden is shaping up this season and we will try to keep you posted about all the other things going on here.

Join the Nature Friday Blog Hop

We are joining the LLB Gang for their Nature Friday Blog Hop. You should pop over to their blog to see all the other posts.

Thankful Thursday by Walter

Hi everyone! It’s Walter here. Sorry we’ve been gone so long. There really is no excuse other than the weather wasn’t great for getting out and taking pictures and our mom has been working on multiple craft projects (she’ll tell you more about them later).

What do you think I’m thankful for today?

Today I’m celebrating my 9th Gotcha Day! I couldn’t be happier to celebrate 9 wonderful years with my pawrents and my sister, Millie. Whether we are enjoying our backyard…

Just a couple of pups hanging out on the bench.

…or wrestling around inside…

It’s Wrestle Mania Time!

…Millie and I always have a great time together. I couldn’t have landed in a better home for me. I always want to thank the wonderful people at the rescue we came from, who sadly aren’t doing it anymore, and my foster parents that helped me transition from the sad situation I came from. This day always makes me reflect and wonder how my brother that was also rescued with me is doing. I like to imagine he is as happy as I am.

It’s a nice day today and we are heading out to watch our pawrents do some yard work while we work on removing treats from our Kongs. I’m sure after we come in the scene will look something like this…

Two contented pups crashed out on the bed.

I couldn’t be more thankful to be here in this home. We’re joining the Thankful Thursday blog hop. You should stop by and see what everyone else is thankful for today.

We are joining Brian for the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

 

Hooking on Hump Day – High Wire Act

Hi everyone! It’s Cindy here to tell you about the crocheted sweater I recently finished. 

High Wire Sweater

The High Wire sweater is a pattern from the inaugural issue of Moorit Magazine which is “…an indie craft magazine that puts crochet front and center.” This pattern was designed by Stephanie Erin and is a classic circular yoke sweater that is worked from the top down.

Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock in Swoon and Remington

Swoon (left) – Remington (right)

The pattern sample was worked in the same yarn I chose for the main color, Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock in color “Remington” but I chose a different color from the sample for the color work and went with “Swoon”.

Completed Yoke

I love how the turquoise color makes the yoke look like you are wearing a necklace.

Front

Back

The pattern is worked from the top down so the sweater can be tried on as you go to make sure the fit is good. It has shaping for the bust, waist, and hips and fits me perfectly in the size I chose. 

Yoke Color Work Detail

Color Work on Reverse Side

Sleeve Color Work Detail

This sweater took me about two months to complete. I thought the pattern was written well and easy to follow. The print version of the magazine is no longer available, but you can still get a digital version.

This sweater fits great

Completed Sweater – Front

Completed Sweater – Back

I’m very happy with how the sweater turned out and would recommend this pattern to anyone. In the future I might make a short sleeve version in a summer weight yarn. The pattern is only available by purchasing the digital version of Moorit magazine.

I’m joining the The Loop Scoop Yarny Link Party (formerly known as Hookin’ on Hump Day). You should stop by to see some of the other projects people have posted.

Selfie Sunday

Hi everyone. It’s Walter here. Take a look at this great portrait my dad took of me.

I can’t wait until spring gets here.

The weather has been on a roller coaster around here. We had some really warm days, but it didn’t melt all our snow and then we got a few more inches the next day. It’s easier to get around the yard with most of the snow gone though. I hope you all get to enjoy some time playing in your yard too.

We’re joining The Cat on My Head for their Selfie Sunday blog hop. You should check out the hop to see some of the other selfies. Thanks for stopping by.

Dreamy Selfie Sunday

Hi everyone. It’s Millie and Walter here. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and we are dreaming of our sweeties.

My guy, Fenris, sent me a lovely card for Valentine’s Day.

Isn’t he so handsome?

My gal, Tuiren, sent me a lovely card too.

I wish I were with her where there is green grass and warmer weather.

We had some warmer temperatures this past week but we’re heading into much colder weather for a couple of days. It sure would be nice to be with our sweeties down south in Mississippi. We hope all our friends have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

We’re joining The Cat on My Head for their Selfie Sunday blog hop. You should check out the hop to see some of the other selfies. Thanks for stopping by.

Wordless Wednesday – Waiting for Mom

Hi everyone! It’s Millie and Walter here. This is what you will see when we are waiting for our mom to come home.

I don’t see her car yet but there is someone walking down the street.

I see the kids across the street playing outside.

She’ll be home soon, right?
I’m sure it will be any minute now.

We’re joining Comedy Plus for their Wordless Wednesday blog hop.

Selfie Sunday

Hi everyone. It’s Millie and Walter here. It’s been too cold to spend much time outside this past week. That’s okay because it gives our dad more time to take indoor pictures of us.

I’m bored of not being able to go outside and play.

I sure hope it gets warmer soon. Having to put booties on just to go outside is no fun.

Our mom doesn’t enjoy having to put our booties on us either. Every morning it’s a wrestling match but she always wins.

We’re joining The Cat on My Head for their Selfie Sunday blog hop. You should check out the hop to see some of the other selfies. Thanks for stopping by.

Wordless Wednesday – Just Hanging Out

Hi everyone! It’s Millie and Walter here. The weather has been cold out, so we’ve been spending time together on the bed a lot.

We’re joining Comedy Plus for their Wordless Wednesday blog hop.