Another Bear for Pom Pom

My sister sent me a gift card so I used it for pink hiking shoes (no, I have not been hiking) and this adorable Jelly Cat bear.  Isn't he darling?  I love his face.  He's such a nice size, too.  He's perfect for sleeping, tucked under your chin. The pink hikers are very supportive and very warm, so maybe I might go "hiking" in our neighborhood. When I was looking at them online James said, "Are you going to go hiking?" I replied, "No." Silly Pom Pom. 

I am a dyer now.  I have dyed four things. I used RIT dye and the washing machine to dye a dress, t shirt, and blouse the color marigold and then I dyed this blouse neon green.  SO satisfying!  

This is the dress.  I wore it to meet a friend for pancakes (yum) but I took it off as soon as I got home because I got tired of myself as a goldie. 

A very sweet and precious friend gave me a gift card to KnitPicks so I ordered all the beautiful wool pictured below.  JOY!

I stayed with James and Noah when Christie and Jeff went to California for an anniversary trip.  It was very lovely but they both got sick and didn't feel 100%.  I was so happy taking care of them.  When they felt a bit better, we went to the book store.  I had seen this book earlier on a previous book store visit and snatched it up.  It's not as fun as it looks and Granny is a horrible follower of folding directions.  The papers are so lovely, but the results were flops. I hope their parents can follow instructions more accurately. 

Here is a very old photo of James.  He has 2 smiles for you.

Thank you for your nice responses on my last post.  I like hearing what you guys think. 

How are you going to make the most of October?  I'm looking for ideas.

I like you so much.  Thank you for stopping by!

xoxoxo
 

Pom Pom's Pumpkin Patch

Wow!  October!  I had a busy September because we started Bible study which meets once a week AND we had three birthdays!  Everyone came for my birthday and I had so much fun!  There are 21 of us!  Also, CB's boyfriend came and he is very fun.  Jeff and Christie gave me the dishes above.  We used them last night.  Is that kind of a funny dinner?  We're kind of plain - hamburger patties and soup. Coleslaw.  Hmmmmm.

You know how I didn't have much in the way of growing things planned for this year because Bill needs a break from fall clean up?  Yes, well - it's been kinda sad not having an abundance of plants so we have to figure out something for next year. I did buy two pumpkin plants at the nursery way last June and LOOK!  They are huge and I have quite the pumpkin patch!

I do have a small zinnia bed and I'm so happy about it.  Next year I want more, more, more!

I subscribed to a local veggie/fruit box and it involves a lot of cooking to keep up with all the yummy freshness.  I got a Japanese knife for my birthday and it really makes chopping a fun experience!  LOL!

Aria and Atticus came for a weekend and we swam at Kelli's and did other fun things.  It was so delightful to have them. They are very nice people.

 

I found a new hairdresser while I stayed with Jenny's dogs.  I love her!  My hair looks more silvery here because of the light.  It's actually whiter than this.  

I'm off to stay with James and Noah for a few days while their parents have a nice anniversary trip.  After that it will feel like the holidays. I know, I am jumping ahead, but I already ordered some holiday quilts to use as kitchen curtains and I've been looking for an additional Christmas tree.  I think our fall here is going to be gorgeous and I look forward to November because Jenny and I are going to visit my mom.

What are you up to?  Are you well?  I hope so!  Have you been thinking deep thoughts or feeling good feelings?  Do you have any new insights?  I hope you'll share them if you do! 

Thank you for popping in.  You're so nice to do so!  Sending heaps of love your way!  xo