twobirdzoom

Yesterday morning brought a FedEx delivery to me containing my new 70-300mm zoom lens. I've only been able to take a few shots so far, but I'm really loving it. These quick little birds were no match for its autofocus and I can't wait to get some pictures of ultimate once the weather warms up. Stay tuned to your local public broadcasting station for more.

-N

Knit Hats and Being Busy

We haven't been posting up here much. My school/work schedule is really taking a toll on the amount of free time I have. But last week, I made this knitting project into an excuse to take little breaks from homework. I finally learned how to cable knit and I love it. 

We're both so ready for spring- every time it seems like it's just around the corner, Montana weather surprises us with another little snow flurry. Luckily, most of it doesn't stick so we've been happy to play some ultimate outside every once in a while. Now, we're just keeping our fingers crossed that spring days are around the corner and that we'll find a little more time to do the stuff we really like.

- K

p.s. I recently got an instagram and eeek! 

Start Again

It's the beginning of February and the beginning of a new semester. The first grueling week made me realize I have a busy few months ahead of me. Between a new job at the school newspaper and three literature classes in my schedule, I feel like I'll be struggling to keep my head above water. But I'm making a goal for this month: Stay as calm and happy as possible when I recognize my stress level rising. I need to take time out of my day to just relax- whether it be exercising or just listening to music. Despite the hecticness this semester is sure to bring- I know I'll be expecting a spring filled with melting snow and sunshine, lots of Ultimate Frisbee, biking, triathlons, happy food and reading reading reading.  So it's not all bad. Happy weekend everyone!

p.s. I found this AWESOME metal bowl at a thrift store and I think it'll be a permanent counter-sitter because it's so darn pretty.

- K

Complete

35,000 some stitches later, I finally finished the Hudson Bay Blanket for Nate's birthday. If it wasn't for the crazy long winter break we had, I wouldn't have had the patience or time to finish the entire thing. Despite the monotony of making a blanket I found it quite relaxing because of the lack of concentration it required to knit row after row while watching a movie or listening to music. I ended up making all the stripes the same color and I really like the way it turned out and even though it's technically a crib blanket it's just perfect for sitting on the couch. 

- K

We Find Ourselves Here Again

But this time, properly equipped with friends and dry fire wood. And the experience was much more pleasant that way. After another good hike and some Campbell's soup dinner, the four of us stayed warm as we stayed up by the fire. The moral of the story is that winter is more fun with company.

-N & K

Little Makings

 

Yesterday, a foot of snow fell here. Bouncy, fluffy white replaced the icy layer that's been stagnant for the last few weeks. It's nice to have everything in white again. So, the occasion for sledding today has arisen and a group of us will be packing our hats and mittens to slide the slopes. In the meantime this last week, I've worked on a few small projects. A friend taught me how to make macarons a few days ago and oh my, they've been so good. I've been working on this blanket for some time now and decided to take a break and make this fun hat. A blog I admire very much helped me find the pattern. Hoping life is swell with all who come to this space of ours. Happy weekend!

- K

Ravine Trail

We've had a bad case of post-holiday indoor syndrome. So today, finally, we took a hike up the Ravine trail at the north tip of Missoula valley. There wasn't quite enough snow to use snowshoes but it was just difficult enough to get us sweating a bit and the trail gave us some beautiful views of Missoula from above. After getting back we found out the trail connects with the rest of the Rattlesnake Creek trail system so we plan on hiking further at some point, though we might save that for summer. In the meantime, we plan on getting some cross country skiing and snowshoeing in before school starts.

- K & N