Some Saturday (well, technically, it is Thursday's) sky but it was so lovely I wanted to share it. Two days ago, the sky was full of colors just at sunrise. I'm glad this photo shows a few of them since the sky changed rapidly. I raced outside in my jammies (brrr) to try to capture it.
Here's today's sky as seen out the window and some finished mittens.
These are ladies size mittens knit from the Family Mittens (ravelry link) pattern by Lisa Akers. They took one skein (less one yard!) of Paintbox by Classic Elite Yarns. Lovely quick pattern and they've given me confidence to branch out to more mitten patterns.
They are going to be a Christmas gift for someone I'm pretty sure doesn't read this blog.
You might be able to see a little white stuff on the lawn in my second "sky" photo. Yes, snow on November 8th is not unheard of but still a little surprise. I wonder what other surprises are in store from Mother Nature? Mittens are a nice finished object for a day with snow.
Snow on my birthday is an interesting way to start my next 50 years, don't you think? DH and I are heading north to the Farm. We'll be tromping in the woods and getting things ready for deer hunting. Then we'll sit down with my mom, cousin, aunt, and uncle for a nice birthday dinner. I'm hoping there will be some grasshopper pie!
I'm looking forward to this year as a time to think about where I want my journey to take me (as much as I have any control of the steering wheel.) I have a lovely life with wonderful family and friends. So that part is perfect. Perhaps I'm having a mid-life crisis ponder about my career or occupation? Time will tell.
Have a great day!
Happy Birthday!
You've been talking about a career change for a while, this may be the year to change direction or figure out a way to stay closer to the home that you love so much. Enjoy the weekend and your family and look for a package in a few days.
Posted by: joan | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 09:19 AM
HaPpy, HaPpY BiRtHdAy aNgIe DeAr!!! I got it right THIS time! :^*
Posted by: Charlynn | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 09:40 AM
HB2U! Those mittens have the colors of the sunset.
Posted by: kmkat | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Happy Birthday, Angie!
Good lookin' mittens and a gorgeous sky. I hope you're having a wonderful day.
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one. And really, all birthdays should be on Saturdays.
Posted by: Carrie | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Happy Birthday, Angie!! Welcome to 50! After two days, I can tell ya that the water's fine. Heh. I'm still "celebrating." Have a GREAT weekend!!
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Happy birthday, Angie!! Wonderful mittens, indeed, and a lovely sky with coordinating colors!
Have a great day, and a wonderful birthday dinner. Cheers!
xo
Posted by: Nora | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Happy Birthday Angie!!! I hope your day was filled with lots of wonders, laughs and smiles. Your mittens are oh so cute! Grasshopper pie?!?
Posted by: Deborah | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Happy Birthday!
Our sky looks like that too, but the snow in the air didn't stick at all. But it sure is gray.
Good day to stay (mostly) inside and celebrate!!
Even if your right arm has disappeared, seemingly! (Mitten photo took me aback for a moment -- "Invisible Arm!")
Posted by: Cathy-Cate | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Happy half century. Does this make you wise? Thanks for sharing the beauty of your sky and matching mittens.
Posted by: Angie | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Love those mittens.Hope you had a great b-day.
Posted by: La Verna | Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Happy Birthday. You don't look a day over 40. Sometimes a midlife crisis is good. ALthough all that figuring out what you want to be when you grow up can be a pain in the ass.
Hope you had fun on the land yesterday.
xoox
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, November 09, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Hi! I came over from "Shut Up and Knit". To wish you a happy birthday. Hope it was a good one. Did the cat catch the mouse? I had a brilliant mouser. Never did get used to it, but would love more years with her to try!
Posted by: Kathy Sue | Sunday, November 09, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day! Believe it or not we got snow in NJ on Oct 27. Just a dusting, but it was snow nevertheless. Snow on your birthday must mean good luck and happiness. I was wondering about the deer hunting this year. Have fun at the Farm!
Posted by: Kim | Monday, November 10, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Happy birthday! I turn 50 tomorrow and am at a good place in my life. I cannot remember being so content before, and am looking forward to the rest of what comes next. My sister pointed out that I am now eligible to join the Red Hat Society, and I take comfort in the fact that while I am old enough, I choose not to join.
BTW, those mitts are fun! I need to make a pair.
Posted by: Judy G. | Monday, November 10, 2008 at 08:05 PM