Winter Gifts....Spun all but scarf...Tom's Sweater is made from Tom our Babydoll Sheep!!!

We never think we have the time to get our projects done especially when we have to spin the yarn ourselves.  But there is no better feeling when we complete our "big" projects for those we love <3

And we give Thanks!!

Wanted to share some of our family...it is who we are all about!!

Two little sweaters...

My nephew Mark and Tracy adopted a newborn and I couldn't resist knitting this little bolero.  As I love lace knitting in any form, I knit this little sweater for Sofie for her birthday.  It has plenty of room for growing and as Sofie gets taller the sweater will be a shortie!!  Notice the shine with just a dab of Angeline spun into the yarn!

Ireland Fantasy--Oh it really happened!!!

In November I set off with my friend, Georgia for a unexpected trip to Ireland.  Memories of this trip are etched in my heart.  Put this trip on your bucket list--it does not disappoint!!  Pictures are of  Blarney Castle and the Guinness overlooking Dublin!

Christmas Gift--A trip to Ireland!!

Thanks Ray!!  What an amazing country with genuinely hospitable people.  So enjoyed connecting with my roots and a culture where sheep outnumber humans by 2-1.  Ireland is truly an Emerald Island.  Pictures are of Finton at Rathburn Farm, Cliffs of Moher, shopping in Adare and my bargin handknit Aran sweater!!

Merry Christmas! Simple Gifts Farm Book!

Yes, I finally wrote a book about our animals. It is written from their point of view. You can do an e-read online or you can order the book from: www.bookemon.com. Simply go to the site and select the title: "Simple Gifts Farm". Enjoy! The book was written for our grandchildren but I decided to share it with all of you! The animals and Ray and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

Sheep Pondering!!

Fall 2011

Back to spinning and drying on my antique drying rack! This year am spending more of the fall with family. There is chopping to be done with expert help and of course time to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Now here is nature's trick! The sheep are wondering too! Could this be a snowstorm in October?

Summer Retreat 2011

Ray and I love Maine. We get to spend time with family and friends at "a beautiful place by the sea". Watching sunsets and being thankful for our blessings!!

Summer Road Trip to Notre Dame!

As an "retired" baton twirler it was a thrill for me to finally get to Nationals at Notre Dame where my granddaughter and her team competed day and night for nearly a week! The Red Star Twirlers are so talented taking home over 150 metals. Emma placed 3rd in the USA in 3 baton within the 13-15 year olds!! That is huge!!