I have been....

....trying to keep busy whilst my ankle heals.  It's coming along nicely and I can take a few steps now without crutches!  I nearly cried the first time I took an actual step.  Overcoming the fear to put weight on my bum foot was the biggest challenge.  Now, with my daily exercises my ankle becomes more flexible and I am starting to feel more human again.

So, whilst waiting patiently (or not so patiently some days) 
I've been...

::  loving the change of weather and my favorite tree

:: spending hours on my front porch and enjoying my red geraniums

::sending the Mister on missions to buy the perfect pumpkin

 ::Knitting like mad on my cardigan

 ::treating myself to a little vintage wind up watch from 1967 (brilliant year that one!)

::Pleading with my boys to pick the very last of the flowers from the garden before the frost comes.

 ::Changing things around inside so I can enjoy this fabulous embroidered tablecloth.  Bit wrinkled I know, but I think it looks fab, what do you think?  The men folk gave me that big eyed look when I asked for their opinion.

::Loving the beautiful stitches on this fabulous tablecloth. 

 It seems the days to ankle recovery are coming to a close and I'm excited.  There were times when I thought I'd never say good-bye to my crutches, but now it see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Fingers crossed when I see my doctor in two weeks he'll say I'm good to go!

Toodles...L x ♥

P.S. My watch came from this awesome Etsy shop.

Grey Skies & Spinning

We've had a few days of grey skies and drizzle, but it is making everything lush and green and I am adoring the grey/new green combination.

 Over the weekend in between our first outing this year in the caravan, we popped over to the Fort Frederick Market Fair - which I love and look forward to every year now.   At which I purchased this snugly soft stuff.

 'Cos I thought I'd drive myself batty having a go with this....

A lovely lady at the fair was so generous as to give me a my own personal mini training session.  For which I will be forever grateful.

 It's tricky and patience testing, especially since we have a new furry addition to our family, but I think with time and perhaps a stiff drink it will be very rewarding. 

 So far I squeaked out the tiniest ball of homemade wool and knitting up a few tiny stitches. 

It is ever so soft and snugly  just a shame it isn't a wee bit bigger!  I know with time and practice it will only get better and it is certainly way easier than I thought it would be!

I just need to remember to lock up a certain fur ball which might make things a wee bit easier.

Have you tried spinning? I'd love to hear how it went.

Toodles....L ....♥