Entries in life (391)

Tuesday
Sep252012

a chalkboard in the kitchen

A friend of mine posted pictures from her family home a bit ago on her blog.  They have a chalkboard to keep their lists on.  I so liked this idea because I lose the lists of paper.  I told my Beloved what I was wanting and he went through all the plywood we had.  He found a piece that was in great shape.

Small Mister and my Beloved went on a mission to the hardware store for chalkboard paint.  They painted the board and mounted it on the wall.  We have a chalkboard in the kitchen!  My Beloved said he would use a piece of sheetrock next time because it would give a smoother surface but it still works quite well.  I am finding when I have holes in my to do list, the holes get filled with "wants" for dinners.  It sure beats having to ask for ideas!

There is one hole in my list right now.  I wonder how it is going to get filled.

Wednesday
Sep192012

i was wrong

Yesterday's failure was not.  The chocolate set up in a warm kitchen.  It just took more time and patience then we were willing to give it yesterday evening.

This is what I came home to today.  A spoon sitting in the tart pan and the tar in the shape of a crescent moon.  It was really MUCH better the second day.  The chocolate tart would be something to make for company (if you wished to share).  It is very decadent and hard to take just one bite.

I am going to share some of my baking adventures here today.

I let Small Mister help me break bread.  I find I have more patience as a Grandmomma then a Momma.  I do believe it has a lot to do with getting sleep.  The Tall Short Person still does not sleep well to do this day.

I do believe it also has something to do with being a different child.  Small Mister is very curious on how everything works.  Like my sewing machine.  Or my spinning wheel.  Or what is Grandmomma making in that bowl.  It took him a bit to put his hands in and touch it but when he did....  We were making rye bread for his Grandpoppa.  Sourdough rye.

I gave him the wooden spoon when it was time to knead so I could put him down.  It was an adventure.

But it brought so much joy!  It is my fault if Small Mister grows up to be a baker or chef.  I will take full responsibility.  

Wednesday
Sep122012

started another shawl

I have been trying to get back in the swing of things since we were gone.  I have the yeastie beasties making bread.  

On vacation, I picked up some new yarn.  Yellows and purples.  But it is a little bit heavier then the Frog's Back I picked up last.  It means, since we were down to so few lights, I could still crochet.  It was just easier to feel.  And I could crochet while we were driving.  I think it will be very pretty when it is done.  I may send it off to Colorado to live.

You will also notice that I am cutting out more quilt squares.  I thought I would get a quilt pinned today but instead sleep happened.  It does not stop me from getting  a few squares cut or sewn.  I have two quilts to make this time.  Our neighbors had twins!

Monday
Sep102012

my week....

Revolved around clearing land last week.  We cut down trees and cut them into lengths for splitting.  They are drying now so they can be split later.  I may need to learn to become more efficient when it comes to ax use soon.

It was an adventurous trip.  We had a blow out on our travel trailer that took out the bottom.  The man taking the pictures for insurance said he never had seen worse, including the blow out that caused a muffler to go into a black water tank and set it on fire.  It was supposed to be the trailer that stayed on the land and became our temporary housing until we built.  We actually picked up a vintage trailer for camping while we were there.  Our plans just got twisted.

I requested a picnic table.  I just wanted a nice place to sit and eat.  It also became my office because bills just do not stoop while you are on vacation.

Small Mister just loved playing in the dirt.  He actually loved eating it too!

Monday
Aug202012

Miss Lillian's quilt is delivered

I finished the binding on Miss Lillian's quilt and got it delivered this weekend.

I know she is much to little to appreciate it yet, except maybe for the bright colors.  But Mama liked it!  Both sides.  Both families sat and chatted a while after the delivery.  A nice close to the weekend.

And thanks Grandma for the book!