Friday, September 18, 2020

Friday Finish and Fun!

 

This week I had more energy so I worked on some new masks. I had gotten some fun kids halloween fabrics so wanted to use them up, so I did a few for now and next week I will use up the fabrics. I saw a notice for someone looking for larger men's sizes so I let the local group page know that I had some and got a request from a lady who works at the school near me. She will stop by Monday to get hers and I will give her the extra kid masks so she can give them out to kids who need them. 

I like the 3D style, it is not hard to make, but the sides are thicker and I am trying to figure out how much I can trip to make them neater and easier to sew. The owl fabric was from Joannes, not as thick as the quilters cotton, I get from the shop. A fat quarter makes two adult and two kid's masks.




We got to get out and enjoy some time with the boys this weekend. We took them to a new place, Fort Shantuck in Connecticut, part of the Mohegan reservation. The park is free and has a pond with walks around the grounds. 

The boys loved exploring and we had a picnic by the pond.




The pond is filled with ducks and wildlife, a nice place to walk and relax at.




On Sunday we had a rest day, and lucked out with a spot with views of the bay. Bean gets to go with us and loved playing in the water and I even found some nice glass, hiding under the rocks.




At home I have been enjoying the birds and was surprised when I spotted this guy watching for mice near the kayak rack. It is a juvenile Cooper's hawk.




I love having the suet on the porch, the Downy Woodpeckers love it and are getting used to me, sitting there. This is the male, I have two males and two females that visit.




And here is a female, you can see her feet and why they can climb up and down trees so well. I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of my week and I hope that you are all safe and healthy and enjoy visiting places in your own area.




2 comments:

TheCrankyCrow said...

Wow!! That photo of the Coopers Hawk is AMAZING!!! I have never seen one in person. Lucky you! Sounds like more fun and memories with the boys. Hard to believe you all are still wearing shorts LOL.... Lady Summer left here in a hurry...never even said goodbye. They have stopped issuing freeze/frost advisories here at the lake as it has frozen so much, things are done. ~Robin~

acorn hollow said...

So glad you are feeling better and enjoying those grands. Your bird pictures are amazing.
We are pretty chilly her this morning fall is here for sure
Cathy