First frost

In our region the second half of September brings the first frosts.

There will be a warmer time soon, but there are a few mornings when rime covers the landscape.

The sun rays then unwrap the plants from their armor of ice, and the afternoons will be warm.

Then, after those few days the Indian summer returns.

These frosty days this year were last weekend, when we were at the countryside.

I love how the leaves turn yellow,

the dried plants,

the first rays of sun in the morning,

the colorful fruits,

the last flowers

  When knitting in the swing I drank tea.

In the evening I went to the surroundings of the village and up on the hills. 

I saw deer, foxes and bears - but the light then was really poor for pictures.
The only evening photo I have is that of the church and the moon.

I have plans for next weekend, I hope they will come true. Hopefully ice-free.

Christmas

This is how it looked like today:

not too christmassy, but still the colors were great...
The best part is that we are together, at home, with no fixed schedule.
Klárika was very happy with the tree and her new bike

and her coloring books - so happy in fact that she did not want to go to bed. And this happiness continued today, but at least we put her in bed where she is still awake, but at least we can enjoy a drink now.
Today we were at mother-in-law for lunch, I had my new pullover and DH took some pictures in her garden, but there are two problems:
a)  he is not a great photographer
b) I am not photogenic

well, there is the third
c) I look like a cow in a blue sweater, starring at the setting sun
This is somewhat better, but the color does not show.

The yarn is Merino Extra Fine from Garnstudio, on 4.5 mm needles.
It is knitted in one piece, top-down, with darts for better fitting. The edgings are crocheted on, with 3.5 mm hook.
Now I am knitting (of course) a hat, for husband. It should have been a gift, but this year Santa did not do his job well. Again I am knitting with Merino Extra Fine, but this time in black and on 4 mm needles.
Well, back to work, they say winter is approaching, DH Must have his hat done...