Winter Wonderland

Clearing blue sky,
A promise in bare branches.
In winter there are sunny days.
In adulthood, childhood can return.
Deng Ming~Dao

So far, in the Northeast, we are having a wonderful winter.  As you know, I live up north in ski country and the last few years have been lean ones for the ski mountains....but not this year!  Last week alone we had 4 snow storms...wheee!

One of the things I love best about winter is the time inside.  Time to work on things that get put aside on warm summer gardening days.

This weekend was an enjoyable one working on a few of the things that I have not had much time for lately.  There was some soapmaking and gift wrapping..............and a little spinning.......

I finally found a little time for one of my favorite girls....Mariah Anne.

Such a patient girl she has been for she has been sadly neglected, during this busy autumn.

With winter now upon us, I know that she and I will be spending a lot more quality time together.

I managed to finish spinning and plying the first roving that went onto her bobbins and I am thrilled with how wonderful this wheel spins and plies.  I think this might be the most consistent yarn I have had in a very long time.  I am not sure if it was because I had the time to just sit and spin, or if the wheel made the difference. 

Mariah's big wheel moves so effortlessly...:-)

........and of course, marshmallows roasting by an open fire.....
There truly is no better way to end a day than to light a fire and spend time with family.  Hannah and Courtney snuggled with Maggie, Ken snuck in some reading and I worked on some Christmas knitting.  With the wind howling and the fire crackling in the fireplace, it was the perfect ending to a very enjoyable weekend. 

Comments

[pat wiczulis]

As a new reader of your wonderful blog, let me just thank you for inspiring pictures and informative articles and thoughts. I am enjoying your writing so very much. Love the peppermint mittens.

[Kirsten]

It all looks so cozy! The photos of your daughter with the dog are beautiful.
I need to dust off my wheel too. It always seems that there is some other project that needs my attention more.

[Lucia]

Everything looks so peaceful. I'm not fond of snow, but I have to admit how pretty it is.

It's not surprising that two beautiful ladies would make beautiful yarn together.

[Debbie]

Ahhh. . .your posts are always peaceful. Love the yarn!

[Donna]

I am not complaining about the snow we have been getting at all. I have enjoyed having a reason to sit inside and knit and spin without the need to go out and do errands!

Your yarn looks beautiful. Enjoy the indoor time:-)

[kate]

Sounds like a nice time. Merry Christmas.

[Laurie]

It was blustery, and that was a perfect way to while away the storm. The yarn is beautiful.

[tiennie]

That does sound like a wonderful weekend!

[Diane]

Love the setter photo. We had setters growing up. That's so apropo, spots on spots.

[Teyani]

oh my, that yarn is gorgeous. I can't wait to get back to spinning on a regular basis.
have a wonderful wintery week ! It looks like heaven there.

[anne]

hahaha! i kept thinking, "tell us about that delicious-looking cheese!!" but no.
so then i hovered my mouse over the picture and realized it is soap. SUCH a letdown; it looked SOOooo yummy.

of course if i could smell it, i might forgive it for not being cheese . . .

happy snow!

[Wool Winder]

The yarn is gorgeous! It's nice to have indoor hobbies for times just like this.

[Beth]

Your winter picture makes me miss being little and playing in the snow. :)

[gina]

Sounds like a wonderful winter weekend!!

[Danielle]

I love how beautiful snowbanks are before they get road dirt on them.

[Susan Pandorf]

What lovely pictures...

Blessings!

[Carole]

It looks heavenly there!~

[Kat with a K]

The yarn looks great, and it sounds like such a nice, cozy evening.

[margene]

Winter is the best time to knit, spin and enjoy time with family and friends. You sound less frenzied...may it continue!