Birds, leaves, and toe-ups

Things are still going on pretty swell. I have little visitors now and they devour the treats I leave for them. I have two bird feeders on my front porch and lets just say the bird food goes fast around here. I took the pictures which include the birds only two days ago. The picture of the empty bird feeders is what I found when I got home this evening.





I also have been doing a little bit of yard work in the evenings which cuts my knitting down some but I do love being outside. I can't wait to get a place we own so that I can make flower beds and have a garden. Plants I have right now are in pots which will do for the time being. Here are a couple of pictures of my labors.





I was very sad to here that one of the Ravelry sock designers had passed away. The Purlin' Peaches are starting our own knit a long making the Beatrix socks and the Kaylee socks that mommamonkey of Monkey Toes designs had designed. I am in the process of knitting the Beatrix socks backwards from the instructions --- meaning I am knitting them toe up instead of cuff down. Not sure how they are going to turn out especially when I get to the lace part. I think I will just start with the last row and go in reverse and everything should turn out alright. Here is what I have so far.

I think it will work out. My gauge is a little loose but I can live with it. These are my first pair of toe ups and I can't wait to get them finished.


I have been trying to catch up on my blog reading so if I am a little behind the times with what is going on with you my friends I am sure you will understand. I will try to leave more comments in the coming days. I so enjoy reading everyone's blogs that I keep in touch with. It is so nice to know you are all doing well. Now that I have internet here at home, I will definitely have to listen to one of Gnat's podcasts.


Thankfuls:
1. I am thankful for longer days which means I can get out in the yard more.
2. I am thankful for warmer weather.
3. I am thankful for my crockpot for busy days when I don't have time to really cook.