First Glimpses of Sun

Hello Dear Readers,

We had a rare treat for this part of England, two sunny days in a row on a weekend!  Chris and I took the opportunity to walk to the small but perfectly formed Barnes Farmer's Market on Saturday and I bought some special sourdough bread. 

 I also took advantage of the natural light to take some photos of some of my latest projects, which I can now reveal to you all since my sister has just passed her first trimester.  That's right, her five year plan is ticking right along, from the engagement Christmas 2010, wedding in Fall 2011, a house in the summer of 2012 followed by being pregnant by Christmas 2012, baby number one by September 2013!  Phew, I'm tired just typing that!  Anyway, amongst other things I have been casting on one baby knit after the other and queuing them up in my Ravelry list. The only limit..... is my yarn stash!

I got this matching sweater, hat and mitts set knocked out in no time, with another Olive Owl planned to use up the rest of this yarn.  I'm also doing a sheepy hat, a sweater with interchangeable fronts to minimize changes, and at least one more sweater, possibly sweater dress if it turns out to be a girl.  Baby Wu already is in my good books for having the sense to be born just before winter so s/he can enjoy all the benefits of my knitting straight away.

I'm also continuing with the spinning, have a few Christmas presents on the go, and a very fun birthday present that will be revealed shortly.....

Otherwise, on our second sunny day of the weekend Chris an I walked down to the club to see Patrick race against London Rowing Club.  Well, Patrick's club race, I'm not sure if we caught his race or not, but we enjoyed it all the same.

Can you spot Patrick in his boat?  Nope? Neither could we..... oh well, it's sunny so who cares!  Yes spring is certainly in the air, and we are soaking up every minute of it here in Putney.  There are even snowdrops and crocus up in the gardens, and daffodils in the grocery stores.







After this Chris and I walked around the neighborhoods a little further south of our place, scoping out possible new places to buy.....  Our lease is up at the end of July, so we have a deadline now, it's just a matter of moving all our money into the country and putting in an offer.  Oh, it's on.


Hope spring is busting out a little bit wherever you are!