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The rains have arrived in great force. Friday we had the storm of all storms. Hail came pounding down and the winds brought it in sideways. It was quite a sight! I had just lit candles and tossed the match into the fireplace, not thinking about all of the papers and wood that was in there…..in a matter of seconds it had ignited and was on its way to a beautiful fire. It was magical being inside with the candles and fire with the storm brewing outside.
I finished putting up the lattice on the garage so the ivy can take hold and go to town. I’d like to get the garage painted before winter so I have one less thing to tackle next spring. My tree mallow had gone crazy wild in growth so I cut it way back in hopes for even more heighth next spring. They grow so well and fast that they are fast becoming one of my favorites! They give such sought after privacy from the neighbors yards.
Firewood will be delivered this week in preparation for winter. K is putting up new gutters above the new back doors to redirect the rain away from the basement. This is the pnw after all and there is no denying the rainfall. I’m heading over to a local farmer later in the week(providing it isn’t pouring out) to pick apples for canning. I’ll can the applesauce and freeze apple slices for baking throughout the winter. I find that the apple slices are much better for baking if I freeze them…..canning them is just too much heat with the baking and they are too mushy for our tastes.
I pulled out the winter clothes box to exchange the summer clothes for winter. With a family of 5 it is a week long project for me but I’m always excited to see my sweaters and heavier pants……like opening a present.
This fall I’m determined to tackle many of my sewing projects. I have plenty of flannels and warm fabrics to make some pajamas and blankets for us and I would feel so much better having them finished. Maybe I’ll post some pictures when I get them made.
