Dyed in the Wool Handmade

Jeremy surprised me with these this morning. They’ll be hung in the kitchen when it’s ready. I love them.

I have taken no photos lately, so here’s one from a short while ago. Cocoa continues to want to make biscuits and nurse, but much less often. I think she’ll give it up eventually, but I’m honestly surprised she’s been doing it this long! One of her favourite things is when I beat her in the face with her own tail. She thinks it’s the best game ever. I have no idea if she knows it’s her tail she’s biting or not. She’s really social and likes to be very close to the other animals.

Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of hosting a little overnight party with my friends Michelle and Erica. I spun very little and drank very much! We had a great time and I didn’t pull my camera out for ANY of it! I can’t wait to do it again. Shop talk (fibre) is the best talk.

In other news, we’ve refinanced our home. This has been a scary experience since it’s the first time we’ve done it, but we got approved (whew!) at a really low interest rate (woohoo!). This is our first house and we were already in over our heads when we bought it…becoming homeowners is hard work! Over the past five years emergency expenses almost ruined us (mould in the basement – gone now. Carpenter ants in the office – gone now. Income tax snafu – unsnaffed…I could go on), but we managed to maintain our credit rating through it all, and we’re actually coming out of this, dare I say it? In the black. I think the next five years are going to be great and bring a lot of changes about for us.

I may even be able to save up some dough to attend Rhinebeck this fall! I’ve never been and I’ve wanted to go for years, but it’s never been in the budget. This fall I want to make that happen.

Alex carved the pumpkin on Friday afternoon.

He did a great job. It was the first pumpkin he carved on his own.

Cuba rests after a hard day of resting and eating.

Pippa poses.