Our Spa

I admit it is not your traditional spa, but on a hot day, this cascade is where you will find me.

There are more creek and swimming related photos here.

{one} Blogtober

We are meant to be fencing but the general rain has put a stop to that.  The creek bank was too slippery and the tractor couldn't get purchase to climb out over the far bank which did not help matters.

This meant that is was perfect weather for a lamb to arrive.  This one was born in our orchard this morning.  The Mr had to assist as it presented nose first with no feet to be seen.

I am not in the habit of naming the lambs, not even the two bottle fed poddys, but I have a strange urge to call this one Bloggy.  Whatever we call it, it is a nice way to kick start Blogtoberfest!

edit: this lamb is now in our lounge room in front of the fire.  After it's rough start it didn't have the strength to get up and drink.  We are doing our best to help her out and have fingers crossed.

Couch Potato

One benefit of the low iron/couch potato issue is that I have had plenty of time for knitting.

This shrug is another test knit, this time for Elena Nodel.  Elena blogs Here, and has her own Ravelry Group too.  

I loved knitting this, it is simple, but just right for a little girl with the ruffle detail.

This pattern has a great size range too, from 12 months to 12-14 years.  It isn't released yet, but I will let you know as soon as it is, I just couldn't wait that long to show it off.

Possum is going to wear this over her Christening dress in early May.  I did leave it late to Christen my two children.  The family Christening dress was in storage when Possum was born, then she grew out of it, and we moved, the Blue came along, and.... You get the idea! 

I am still very excited about their Christening coming up.  I think I will buy them both a nice leather bound Bible as a Christening gift given I think we are past the engraved baby silverware stage. 

Clearing Sale

 We went to another local clearing sale last week.  It was wet, cold and windy!

There were Driza-bone coats everywhere as keen bidders looked for a bargain of some kind.

I bought a small sheep crate which did keep the children amused (and out of trouble!) for awhile.

Social and fun, and a good excuse to buy a sausage sandwich, or two :)

My Creative Space ~ Solstice Week

Two weeks and counting down until the big move!

We are starting to feel the clock ticking and the fact that the Winter Solstice is upon us leaves me feeling a little extra robbed of time.

We have still been having our daily walk, just a little earlier these days all leaving home at 4:30pm to give us time to set off and get some fresh air.

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I know we have been here before, but this time I mean it, honestly.

I started a new blog, because the other new blog that I started had a name that never grew on me. 

I can't take ownership of blog and publish a bit of myself if I don't love it all.

So now I have Possum Blue. 

Named for the two children I love, Possum and Baby Blue.

This one I love.  Why I didn't think of it at the time is beyond me.  I had this blog sitting there empty and waiting for a special project.  With Little Blue 10 months old I 'spose it is too late to be blaming baby brain?

Anyway, all simple living, permaculture and renovation blogging will be done at Possum Blue and all Crafty and family blogging will stay here as always :)

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