And suddenly it's February...

Despite being slowed down with headaches (again) last week I'm thankful that I am feeling better now and was able to get to church, after missing the last two Sundays.

And I'm happy to report progress on Effie.  She is all stitched up and has a dress, but still needs a face (unless I make her Amish) and hair, or a hat.  I finished her last week but wanted to make a dress for her...

The knitting is a ball of chenille type yarn that Marnie didn't want, so I decided to make a little doll blanket out of it.

A trip to the op shop during the week netted me some nice bargains, all for a grand total of $6.50 ...

Englich bone china mug (50 cents), Victoria magazine ($1), a pretty handmade card (50 cents), a signed, historical book by a Tasmanian author ($3.50), and a ceramic and Tasmanian Blackwood wall plaque ($1)

And it's always a good day when mail arrives...

makes for a happy lunch break

and before you ask... Yes!  I have the same lunch every day :))

The strawberries are ripening well (and the blackberries will be ready soon)...

I have to pick them before they fully ripen or the snails get them, but these ones all ripened up overnight inside

Freya the fence sitter...

that way she can keep an eye on what's going on inside in the yard and outside in the street

My New Testament one chapter a day Bible reading is going well...

Mark Chapter 4 today

And I almost read two books in January, even though my goal was only to read one...

I'll finish "Will The Real Heretics..." tonight.

Not sure what I'll read next

We had a pretty sunset last night...

Jefferson sent me this photo of Jaya doing a tea ceremony for them ...

I think that's what I need...  a cup of tea.  It always makes things better!

Have a blessed week, and don't forget to drink your tea :))

xx