Life is good!

Mom, Dave, and I are settling into a comfortable routine. Mom and I have been enjoying the beautiful weather and spending time on the porch. We knit, crochet, tat, and chat. The days have been going by at a nice, easy pace.

Mom and I are working in using up my stash of yarn. Mom has warp ready for a blanket for my brother, and I've started crocheting an afghan. Between these two projects, we'll probably use up at least two dozen skeins of yarn. We may have to go shopping for more supplies! ;-)

I'm test tatting another pattern for Lynne Urwin. This one is called Nancy's Surprise, and it's named for Mom!

I've been working on a knit shawl for about two weeks now. The pattern is called Pastoral Lace and can be found on Yarnspirations. I'm growing a little tired of this color. It will be pretty when finished, and I'm using up yarn from my stash!

It was time for a new computer. My old one was nearly seven years old. I've been busy learning the ins and outs of my new one and cleaning up the old one so that it can be passed on to someone else. Dave doesn't seem interested, so I'm guessing it will go to one of my grandchildren.

I'm really enjoying the Poldark series by Winston Graham. Demelza is the second book in the series. I enjoyed the television version except for the last season. The characters didn't seem the same, and after some research I learned that the last season was not based on the books. I'm sure others would agree that our perception of characters differs based on our personal experiences, and I believe that is part of why I enjoy reading so much more than watching!