Robin's Nest

Menu for Oct 11 - Oct 18

Plans for the week

Baby Afghan is Finished

Baked Acorn Squash with Apple Stuffing (diabetic recipe)

Menu for Oct 5 - Oct 11

Slow on blogging...

I just have not been doing a lot of blogging lately. The school year schedule is in full swing. I have come to the conclusion that part of the sacrifice involved in homeschooling is taking your children to be at activities with their friends when they reach adolescence. I just need to find the joy in running all over western NY. Well, that is probably a bit of an exaggeration, but some days (or weeks) it feels like it. We have also had a lot of appoinments between physicals, dental cleanings, haircuts and orthodontist visits. It is all very busy. I feel that it is important for the children to be involved in positive activities with their peers. So far it is all working out.

Keep coming over to the blog spot blog. I have been posting some things over there.

http://thefruitofherhands-motplus2.blogspot.com/

Blessings,

Jennie

My baby afghan is nearly completed

I've been making this afghan for my newest little nephew.  I had thought that he wasn't due to come until the middle of the month, but found out on Labor Day that he was actually born on August 28th.   Oops!  So, I've been working hard to finish it up.  The picture I have posted is what it looks like at this exact moment.  I only have about 20 rows to finish the main part of the blanket and then there is a fancy lacey border.  I may be able to finish both today, if not by tomorrow.  I will post a picture next Wednesday of the finished afghan.

I am really happy with this pattern.  It works up quickly and was easy enough for me to memorize in just a few short rows, so I am able to watch a movie or listen to my podcasts without getting too distracted.  I am always frustrated by patterns that are too intricate to do that.  I much prefer to be able to turn my mind off while crocheting.  I'm not saying that I don't enjoy advanced patterns, just that I don't do them as often and tend to prefer patterns I can memorize. 

After I finish this afghan, I will probably work on the quilt I am making for my dad.  I have all the blocks cut and pieced, I just need to finish sewing the top and then sandwich and quilt and then finally the binding.  I already have five (probably more) projects lined up behind the quilt, so hopefully it won't take too much time.  I will be glad when it really starts to cool down here.  That always put me in the mood to sew.

Busy Day Soup

• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 can bean with bacon soup
• 1 can vegetable soup
• 2 cans water (use soup cans)
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Menu for Sept 7 - Sept 13

Orange Rolls